The Splendid Spur

The Splendid Spur by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a historical romance set during the English Civil War. The novel follows Sir Richard Ingoldsby’s daring adventures, combining swashbuckling action with political intrigue and courtly love. Quiller-Couch’s storytelling blends poetic language with vivid period detail, offering an entertaining and idealistic tale of honor and heroism.