A Kentucky Colonel: A Novel is a literary work written by Opie Read and published in 1890. The novel tells the story of Colonel Bob McLean, a wealthy and influential man from Kentucky who is known for his flamboyant personality and his love for horse racing. The plot revolves around the Colonel's efforts to save his beloved horse, Black Bess, from a group of unscrupulous gamblers who want to take advantage of her racing abilities for their own gain...