Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Campaign in Calabria (Historical Novel of Napoleonic Wars)By James Grant
Length23h
About this audiobook
Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp (Vol. 1-3) is a vigorous historical romance of military life, intrigue, and imperial conflict, unfolding through the experiences of a young staff officer whose duties place him at the crossroads of battle, diplomacy, and personal peril. Written in the expansive three-volume manner of the Victorian circulating library, the novel combines melodramatic incident with antiquarian detail, martial spectacle, and a strong sense of place. Its style reflects the mid-nineteenth-century taste for heroic adventure shaped by Scott's historical imagination and by contemporary fascination with Britain's military past. James Grant, a prolific Scottish novelist and historian, was particularly well equipped to write such a work. Born in 1822, he served in the army and later became known for fiction and nonfiction steeped in regimental memory, Jacobite history, and national tradition. His military background and archival interests gave his narratives a distinctive mixture of technical confidence, romantic patriotism, and historical reconstruction. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy richly plotted historical fiction, classic military adventure, and Victorian narrative energy. It will especially appeal to those interested in how nineteenth-century Britain imagined courage, loyalty, and identity through the figure of the soldier-adventurer.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length23 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6Chapter I. The Landing in Calabria.
7Chapter II. The Pigtail.
8Chapter III. Visconte Di Santugo.
9Chapter IV. Double or Quit!
10Chapter V. Gaspare Truffi, the Hunchback.
11Chapter VI. The Calabrian Free Corps.
12Chapter VII. The Battle of Maida.
13Chapter VIII. The Cottage on the Maida Road—The Eagle.
14Chapter IX. Lives for Ducats!—Bianca d'Alfieri.
15Chapter X. A Night with the Zingari.
16Chapter XI. The Hunchback Again.
17Chapter XII. The Hermitage.
18Chapter XIII. The Hermit's Confession.
19Chapter XIV. The Siege of Crotona.
20Chapter XV. The Abduction.—A Scrape.
21Chapter XVI. The Summons of Surrender.
22Chapter XVII. Marching Out with the Honours of War.
23Chapter XVIII. Another Despatch.
24Chapter XIX. Narrative of Castelermo.
25Chapter XX. The Villa Belcastro.
26Chapter XXI. Sequel to the Story of Castelermo.
27Volume 2
28Chapter I. Italian Intrigues in Country Quarters.
29Chapter II. Francatripa, the Brigand.
30Chapter III. A Snake in the Grass.
31Chapter IV. The Horn Sounds.
32Chapter V. A Duel and a Discovery.
33Chapter VI. Arrival of the Philistines.
34Chapter VII. Adventure at the Centaur.
35Chapter VIII. Love and War.
36Chapter IX. Poor Luisa!
37Chapter X. The Siege of Scylla.
38Chapter XI. The Forlorn-HOPE.
39Chapter XII. A Rencontre!
40Chapter XIII. Reggio.—An Improvisatore.
41Chapter XIV. Navarro.—Revenge!
42Chapter XV. The Cavallo Marino.
43Chapter XVI. The Race.—Galley-Slaves.
44Chapter XVII. The Revolt of the Galley Slaves.
45Chapter XVIII. The Three Candle-Ends.
46Chapter XIX. Who is He?
47Chapter XX. The Cardinal.
48Chapter XXI. The First Penitent—The Nun.
49Chapter XXII. A Chance of Escape Lost.
50Chapter XXIII. The Second Penitent—The Cavalier.
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