Harry Lorrequer, a young Irish officer in His Majesty’s Army, is a master of misfortune—and the hero of his own uproarious tale. From botched duels and mistaken identities to desperate escapes across the Irish countryside and the ballrooms of Dublin, his adventures are as reckless as they are charming. Along the way he falls in love with the beautiful Lady Jane, outwits his commanding officer, gambles with disaster, and tangles with French counts, theatricals, and even a pair of mischievous fairies. Faithfully retold in fresh, modern English, this edition brings back all the wit, warmth, and sheer good humor of Charles Lever’s classic. Part of Timeless Classics.