The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel
1905
The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel
1905
Published in 1905, 'The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel' by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a work of fiction that follows Edward Lynde, an assistant cashier at the Nautilus Bank in Rivermouth, on a horseback journey through New Hampshire in June 1872. As he seeks to escape his mundane life, Lynde encounters a series of whimsical characters, including a girl who claims to be the 'Queen of Sheba,' leading him to unexpected romantic ties and personal revelations. This novel is notable for its exploration of self-discovery and the quirks of human relationships in a quaint setting.








