The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne
by William Makepeace Thackeray
- First published
- 1852
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Q. Anne" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical novel published in 1852. Henry Esmond narrates his life story, beginning as an orphan who becomes a devoted member of the Castlewood family. When he discovers he's the rightful heir to the family estate, he must choose between his inheritance and protecting those he loves. Set against England's tumultuous political landscape, Henry's journey takes him through war, literary circles, and Jacobite intrigue, while navigating complex feelings for his foster-mother and her beautiful daughter Beatrix.
- Historical fiction
- Great Britain
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2511. The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne on Wikipedia.
