While awaiting his fencing master, young Jack Marvel falls asleep against a window -- and awakens to overhear a plot to attack an innocent young man. Little does Jack know his new knowledge will land him on the wrong side of the law -- fleeing accusations of murder, while bearing against his heart a letter from the King! Arthur Quiller-Couch's splendid novel of 1899, set in the years of Charles I, is filled with daggers, double-dealings and derrings-do worthy of Sir Walter Scott.
"The Splendid Spur" by Arthur T. Quiller-Couch is an ancient journey novel set during the English Civil War, offering a thrilling and atmospheric journey through a tumultuous period in history. The tale revolves around the protagonist, Dick Cleave, a Royalist who finds himself caught up in the battle among the Cavaliers and Roundheads. As the warfare unfolds, Dick becomes entangled in a chain of bold escapades and dangerous missions, influenced by way of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of honor. The eponymous "Splendid Spur" becomes an image of courage and backbone, driving the narrative forward. Quiller-Couch skillfully blends historic occasions with fictional factors, developing a brilliant and immersive portrayal of 17th-century England. The novel captures the chaos, intrigue, and complexity of the Civil War, imparting a cast of memorable characters and exploring issues of honor, sacrifice, and the outcomes of political upheaval. Quiller-Couch's descriptive prose and interest to ancient element contribute to the unconventional's authenticity, making it a compelling read for the ones interested by historic fiction and journey. "The Splendid Spur" stands as a captivating tale of love and bravery set towards the backdrop of a state torn apart with the aid of warfare.
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Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1863-1944) was a Cornish writer who published under the pen name of Q. Born at Bodmin in Cornwall, he was educated at Newton Abbot College, at Clifton College, and Trinity College, Oxford and later became a lecturer there.
