The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel

"The Queen of Sheba, and My Cousin the Colonel" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a story that follows Edward Lynde, a bank worker, who takes a horseback ride that becomes much more than he planned. Setting off looking for an escape from his ordinary job, Lynde's journey takes him through New Hampshire in 1872, where his horse runs off, leading him to a strange village. There, he meets odd people, including a young girl who says she is the "Queen of Sheba." This sets Lynde on a path filled with surprising relationships and strange events that push him to understand love and life in new ways.