Estcourt V2 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436839129 : 1436839122 : 29 Jun 2008 : Estcourt V2: A Novel is a work of fiction written by James Edward Sholto Douglas and first published in 1883. The novel is the second volume in a two-part series, with the first volume being titled Estcourt: A Novel. The story follows the main character, Captain Estcourt, a British soldier who returns home from India to find that his family's estate has fallen into disrepair and financial ruin. He is determined to restore the estate to its former glory and sets out to do so, facing numerous challenges along the way. As he works to rebuild his family's fortune, Estcourt becomes caught up in a web of political intrigue and scandal, involving powerful figures in British society. He must navigate these dangerous waters while also dealing with personal relationships and romantic entanglements. The novel explores themes of social class, power, and corruption, as well as the struggle to maintain one's integrity in