# Ralestone Luck — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/dedication.md): The author dedicates the book to D. B. N., acknowledging their diligent reading of proofs over many miles.
- [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/epigraph.md): The epigraph presents a poetic call-and-response about holding Lorne, referencing the oak leaf, sea wave, and broadsword, ultimately affirming that the Luck is what now holds Lorne.
- [Ralestone Luck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ralestone-luck.md): The Ralestone family, having lost their fortune, arrives at their ancestral home, Pirate's Haven, in Louisiana. They are greeted by the eccentric caretaker, Jeems, and his family. The chapter introduces the main characte
- [The Ralestones Come Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/i-the-ralestones-come-home.md): Val, Ricky, and Rupert Ralestone arrive at their ancestral Louisiana home, Pirate's Haven, after financial ruin. They explore the house, reflect on their family's legacy, and discuss the lost Luck of Lorne, a family tali
- [The Luck of the Lords of Lorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ii-the-luck-of-the-lords-of-lorne.md): The Ralestones settle into Pirate's Haven, naming a stray cat Satan, and Rupert recounts the family history: the legendary Luck of Lorne, a sword forged from tomb blades under an Arab astrologer's direction, which brough

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- [III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iii-the-ralestones-entertain-an-unobtrusive-visitor.md)
- [Pistols for Two—Coffee for One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/iv-pistols-for-two-coffee-for-one.md)
- [Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/v-their-tenant-discovers-the-ralestones.md)
- [VI: Satan Goes A-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vi-satan-goes-a-hunting-and-finds-work-for-idle-hands.md)
- [VII: By Our Luck!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/vii-by-our-luck.md)
- [VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/viii-great-uncle-rick-walks-the-hall.md)
- [IX: Portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/ix-portrait-of-a-lady-and-a-gentleman.md)
- [Into the Swamp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/x-into-the-swamp.md)
- [XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xi-ralestones-to-the-rescue.md)
- [The Ralestones Bring Home a Reluctant Guest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xii-the-ralestones-bring-home-a-reluctant-guest.md)
- [On Such a Night as This—](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiii-on-such-a-night-as-this.md)
- [XIV: Pirate Ways Are Hidden Ways](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xiv-pirate-ways-are-hidden-ways.md)
- [XV: Pieces of Eight—Ralestones’ Fate!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xv-pieces-of-eight-ralestones-fate.md)
- [XVI: Ralestones Stand Together](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvi-ralestones-stand-together.md)
- [XVII: The Return of Rick Ralestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xvii-the-return-of-rick-ralestone.md)
- [Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/ralestone_luck_se/chapters/xviii-rupert-brings-home-his-marchioness.md)

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