A Nine Days' Wonder

"A Nine Days' Wonder" by B. M. Croker is a story set in early 20th-century England. It follows Colonel Ulick Doran as he attempts to settle back into society after retiring from the military in India. Feeling out of place and battling loneliness, Doran is encouraged by Major Sutton to consider marriage as a solution. The novel explores Doran's internal conflict between his longing for the excitement of his past life and the need for companionship in his new one. Social expectations and the pressures of finding a suitable wife lead to a whirlwind of encounters and a reluctant engagement, highlighting themes of change, connection, and the search for contentment.