Curse of Carne's Hold

by G. A. Henty

20 chapters11h 26mEnglish1889

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When Ronald Mervyn from Devonshire is falsely accused of murder he emigrates to South Africa. He takes part in the Kaffir war and during this time he rescues a family from death. The family then return to England and try to establish Ronald's innocence. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

Chapters (20)

1How The Curse Began

1587

2Margaret Carne

1740

3Two Quarrels

1888

4A Terrible Discovery

2080

5The Inquest

2914

6Ruth Powlett

2069

7The Verdict

1681

8Enlisted

2408

9The Outbreak

1937

10A Successful Defence

2160

11Attack On A Wagon Train

2069

12In The Amatolas

2033

13The Rescue

1970

14Ronald Is Offered A Commision

2546

15A Parting

2217

16Searching For A Clue

2481

17Ruth Powlett Confesses

1868

18George Forester's Death

1836

19The Fire At Carne's Hold

1855

20Cleared At Last

1874

Curse of Carne's Hold

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