Dulcie Carlyon (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy James Grant
Length15h 33m
About this audiobook
Dulcie Carlyon (Vol. 1–3) is a characteristic Victorian three-decker novel, weaving domestic romance, family complication, social aspiration, and moral trial into a capacious narrative. Grant's prose combines melodramatic momentum with a taste for picturesque setting, genealogy, honour, and emotional suspense. Situated within the circulating-library fiction of the mid-nineteenth century, the work reflects the era's fascination with lineage, reputation, courtship, and the precarious position of women within inherited social structures. James Grant (1822–1887), a prolific Scottish novelist and historian, brought to fiction a deep interest in military life, antiquarian memory, and the codes of gentility. A former soldier and the author of many historical and martial romances, Grant often wrote with an eye for disciplined conduct, hereditary obligation, and the dramatic pressure of circumstance. These concerns inform Dulcie Carlyon, giving its romantic plot a broader social and ethical texture. This novel is recommended to readers of Victorian fiction who appreciate expansive plotting, heightened feeling, and the interplay of romance with social critique. It will especially interest those studying popular nineteenth-century narrative forms, the triple-volume novel, or Grant's place among writers who bridged historical romance, domestic fiction, and adventure.
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
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length15 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6Chapter I. In the Howe of the Mearns.
7Chapter II. Wedded.
8Chapter III. The Spurned Offer.
9Chapter IV. Revelstoke Cottage.
10Chapter V. Dulcie.
11Chapter VI. The Secret Packet.
12Chapter VII. A Farewell.
13Chapter VIII. The Silver Locket.
14Chapter IX. Mr. Kippilaw, W.S.
15Chapter X. Alone in the World.
16Chapter XI. Shafto in Clover.
17Chapter XII. Vivian Hammersley.
18Chapter XIII. Among the Grouse.
19Chapter XIV. The Two Finellas.
20Chapter XV. At Revelstoke Again.
21Chapter XVI. ''Tis But the Old, Old Story.'
22Chapter XVII. At Craigengowan.
23Chapter XVIII. At the Buffalo River.
24Chapter XIX. Elandsbergen.
25Chapter XX. Baffled!
26Volume 2
27Chapter I. Separated.
28Chapter II. An Unwelcome Visitor.
29Chapter III. A Brush with the Zulus.
30Chapter IV. The Camp.
31Chapter V. The Massacre at Isandhlwana.
32Chapter VI. Has She Discovered Anything?
33Chapter VII. Fears and Suspicions.
34Chapter VIII. By the Buffalo River.
35Chapter IX. On the Karroo.
36Chapter X. Florian Joins the Mounted Infantry.
37Chapter XI. Dulcie's New Friend.
38Chapter XII. Girls' Confidences.
39Chapter XIII. The Evening of Ginghilovo.
40Chapter XIV. News from the Seat of War.
41Chapter XV. Persecution.
42Chapter XVI. A Threat.
43Chapter XVII. With the Second Division.
44Chapter XVIII. On the Banks of the Ityotyosi.
45Chapter XIX. Finding the Body.
46Chapter XX. The Skirmish at Euzangonyan.
47Volume 3
48Chapter I. The Pursuit.
49Chapter II. Which Treats of Love-letters.
50Chapter III. In the Howe of the Mearns Again.
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