Sir H Rider Haggard

Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Sir H Rider Haggard

Colonel Quaritch left the English army and moved to live at Honham Cottage. This is a quiet, calm and old place, which is located near the castle of the de la Molle family. He falls in love with Ida de la Molle, the only child of the "squire," who has mortgaged his possessions to their full value. The young girl without wealth, but she promised her hand and help to the young banker.