Length10h 15m
About this audiobook
London 1665 is no place for Randal Holles, a former soldier in Cromwell's army, now that the monarchy has been restored and the exploits of the Republicans are being condemned in the highest degree. Holles, desperate for an escape from his hopeless situation and almost certain execution, sees no option but to accept the Duke of Wellington's rather dubious commission – to abduct a famous actress and bring her before him. However, as events take an unexpected turn, Holles is presented with the opportunity to be reinstated to his former glory. (Goodreads)
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length10 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I THE HOSTESS OF THE PAUL’S HEAD
2CHAPTER II ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER
3CHAPTER III HIS GRACE OF ALBEMARLE
4CHAPTER IV CHERRY BLOSSOMS
5CHAPTER V THE MERCENARY
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6CHAPTER VI MR. ETHEREDGE PRESCRIBES
7CHAPTER VII THE PRUDE
8CHAPTER VIII MR. ETHEREDGE ADVISES
9CHAPTER IX ALBEMARLE PROPOSES
10CHAPTER X BUCKINGHAM DISPOSES
11CHAPTER XI A WOMAN SCORNED
12CHAPTER XII BUCKINGHAM’S HEROICS
13CHAPTER XIII BUCKINGHAM’S GRATITUDE
14CHAPTER XIV DESPAIR
15CHAPTER XV THE SHADOW OF THE GALLOWS
16CHAPTER XVI THE SEDAN-CHAIR
17CHAPTER XVII THE ABDUCTION
18CHAPTER XVIII THE PARLEY
19CHAPTER XIX THE BATTLE
20CHAPTER XX THE CONQUEROR
21CHAPTER XXI UNDER THE RED CROSS
22CHAPTER XXII THE CRISIS
23CHAPTER XXIII THE WALLS OF PRIDE
24CHAPTER XXIV EVASION
25CHAPTER XXV HOME
26CHAPTER XXVI THE DEAD-CART
27CHAPTER XXVII THE PEST-HOUSE
28CHAPTER XXVIII JESTING FORTUNE
29CHAPTER XXIX THE MIRACLE
