Beau Brocade
A Dashing Highwayman's Tale of Love, Loyalty, and IntrigueBy Baroness Orczy
Length8h 39m
About this audiobook
In "Beau Brocade," Baroness Orczy weaves a captivating narrative that combines romance, adventure, and the intricate intrigues of 18th-century England. The story focuses on the charismatic and flamboyant character of Beau Brocade, a charming rogue navigating the treacherous waters of high society, loyalty, and betrayal. Orczy employs a rich and vibrant literary style, characterized by her use of clever dialogue and vivid descriptions, which vividly bring to life the lush backdrop of the Georgian era and its social dynamics. The novel fits within the tradition of historical fiction, reflecting Orczy's penchant for drama and her fascination with the complexities of human relationships during a time of political unrest. Baroness Orczy, a Hungarian-born British author and playwright, is best known for her creation of the iconic character the Scarlet Pimpernel. Her diverse background and experiences in theatre certainly informed her storytelling prowess and refined sense of characters. Living during a time when women's roles were often confined, Orczy carved out her niche by writing powerful narratives that featured strong characters, reflecting her own belief in the capacity for personal resilience and transformation. "Beau Brocade" is a must-read for those who delight in historical narratives enlivened by romance and wit. Orczy's masterful storytelling invites readers into a world where honor, love, and cunning coexist, making it an enriching experience for any lover of historical fiction.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (92)
Includes Goodreads
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length8 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part 1 The Forge
2Chapter 1 By Act Of Parliament
3Chapter 2 The Forge Of John Stich
4Chapter 3 The Fugitive
5Chapter 4 Jock Miggs, The Shepherd
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6Chapter 5 “There’s None Like Her, None!”
7Chapter 6 A Squire Of High Degree
8Chapter 7 The Halt At The Moorhen
9Chapter 8 The Rejected Suitor
10Chapter 9 Sir Humphrey’s Familiar
11Chapter 10 A Stranger At The Forge
12Chapter 11 The Stranger’s Name
13Chapter 12 The Beautiful White Rose
14Chapter 13 A Proposal And A Threat
15Chapter 14 The Fight In The Forge
16Part 2 The Heath
17Chapter 15 The Outlaw
18Chapter 16 A Rencontre On The Heath
19Chapter 17 A Faithful Friend
20Chapter 18 Moonlight On The Heath
21Chapter 19 His Oath
22Part 3 Brassington
23Chapter 20 A Thrilling Narrative
24Chapter 21 Master Mittachip’s Idea
25Chapter 22 An Interlude
26Chapter 23 A Daring Plan
27Chapter 24 His Honour, Squire West
28Chapter 25 Success And Disappointment
29Chapter 26 The Man Hunt
30Chapter 27 Jock Miggs’s Errand
31Chapter 28 The Quarry
32Chapter 29 The Dawn
33Part 4 H.R.H. The Duke Of Cumberland
34Chapter 30 Suspense
35Chapter 31 “We’ve Gotten Beau Brocade!”
36Chapter 32 A Painful Incident
37Chapter 33 The Awakening
38Chapter 34 A Life For A Life
39Chapter 35 Quits
40Chapter 36 The Agony Of Parting
41Chapter 37 Reparation
42Chapter 38 The Joy Of Re-Union
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