Turncoat (2003)
“It was relayed to him by a chubby-cheeked corporal as Marc came out of the Cock and Bull, a tavern frequented by officers of His Majesty’s 24th Regiment of Foot.
“You are to report to Government House immediately, sir,” the corporal said nervously.
“But I’m due back at Fort York within the hour,” Marc said. “Colonel Margison is expecting me.”
“It’s the governor, sir. He wants to see you, personally. I’ve got a sleigh waiting around the corner.”
“Very well, then.” Marc tried not to let his excit...ement show, but after eight long months of barracks life and daily military routine in this far-flung colony of the British Empire, the possibility of something—anything—out of the ordinary was enough to set a young man’s heart racing.
Government House had once been the country residence of a local grandee, a rambling wooden structure sporting several ornate verandas and a dozen chimney pots above its numerous wings and belvederes. It was set in a six-acre park at the corner of King and Simcoe streets, well out of view of those who might be envious of its splendour.MoreLess
“You are to report to Government House immediately, sir,” the corporal said nervously.
“But I’m due back at Fort York within the hour,” Marc said. “Colonel Margison is expecting me.”
“It’s the governor, sir. He wants to see you, personally. I’ve got a sleigh waiting around the corner.”
“Very well, then.” Marc tried not to let his excit...ement show, but after eight long months of barracks life and daily military routine in this far-flung colony of the British Empire, the possibility of something—anything—out of the ordinary was enough to set a young man’s heart racing.
Government House had once been the country residence of a local grandee, a rambling wooden structure sporting several ornate verandas and a dozen chimney pots above its numerous wings and belvederes. It was set in a six-acre park at the corner of King and Simcoe streets, well out of view of those who might be envious of its splendour.MoreLess
Read book Turncoat for free
Write Review:
User Reviews: