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"The Splendid Spur" was written by Arthur Quiller-Couch. Prolific novelist and literary critic known for The Oxford Book of English Verse.

The Splendid Spur

Arthur Quiller-Couch

The Splendid Spur

Arthur Quiller-Couch

In the volatile autumn of 1642, as England teeters on the brink of civil war, Oxford student Jack Marvel stumbles upon a Royalist plot. After a chance encounter and a tragic death, Jack finds himself entrusted with a perilous mission: to deliver a vital letter to King Charles I in Cornwall. His journey south is a breathless odyssey through a fractured landscape, fraught with Parliamentary patrols, treacherous encounters, and the unexpected companionship of the spirited Delia, sister to the fallen messenger. Jack, a scholar thrust into the role of a swashbuckler, must navigate a labyrinth of danger, deception, and burgeoning romance to fulfill his duty to the crown. This historical adventure stands firmly in the lineage of Scott and Stevenson, masterfully blending meticulous historical detail with the thrilling pace of a picaresque romance. Quiller-Couch's evocative prose paints a vivid portrait of 17th-century England, transforming a nation in turmoil into a stage for high drama and heartfelt emotion. *The Splendid Spur* isn't just a tale of derring-do; it's a testament to the enduring power of courage, loyalty, and unexpected love amidst the chaos of a kingdom divided, offering a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.

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Jack Marvel is a student in Oxford late in 1642 as tensions are growing between Royalists and Parliamentarians. He happe...