G. A. Henty’s "The Curse of Carne's Hold" is a tale that blends family mystery with adventure in his signature style. The story follows the fortunes of the Carne family, who are believed to be under a dark curse following a tragic and dishonorable incident in their past. The narrative centers on Ronald Mervyn, a handsome, wealthy, and distinguished young officer in a crack cavalry regiment, who seems to have the world at his feet. His life is shattered when he is accused of a terrible crime: the murder of a female cousin who was visiting the family estate, Carne's Hold. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the circumstantial case against him is strong enough to force his resignation from the army and make him a social outcast, shunned by all who knew him. Believing himself innocent but unable to prove it, Ronald must leave England and seek a new life abroad, carrying the weight of the family's "curse" and the cloud of suspicion. His journey leads him to South Africa, where he faces the hardships of the frontier and works to build a new identity far from the shame of home. The novel is a story of perseverance, integrity, and the quest for redemption, as Ronald strives to clear his name from across the globe, while the true secret of what happened at Carne's Hold remains a haunting mystery waiting to be solved.

Table of Contents:

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 1

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 2

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 3

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 4

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 5

• The Curse of Carne's Hold. Part 6