The Good Soldier | Objects, Setting & Important Places

The Good Soldier Objects/Places

The Spa at Nauheim

The spa at Nauheim is a German medical facility. The Dowells and the Ashburnhams meet there, because Florence Dowell and Edward Ashburnham are seeking treatment for heart trouble.

The Branshaw Manor House

The Branshaw Manor House is the Ashburnham English county estate. The house is rented out when Edward and Leonora Ashburnham live in India. After Edward's death and Leonora's marriage to Rodney Bayham, John Dowell purchases the house and lives there with the catatonic Nancy.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Edward Ashburnham accrues tens of thousands of pounds of gambling debts in Monte Carlo. He also meets La Dolciquita there, and spends more money to purchase her sexual favors.

The Castle of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

The Castle of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is in the unnamed town of M——. It is where Florence Dowell enrages Leonora Ashburnham by touching Edward Ashburnham's wrist.

Burma

Edward Ashburnham is serving in Burma when he has his affair with Mrs. Basil.

Chitral, India

Edward Ashburnham is serving in Chitral when he...
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