Furze the Cruel
Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in 19th Century CornwallBy John Trevena
Length13h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Furze the Cruel," John Trevena crafts a gripping tale set against the rugged backdrop of the English countryside, where human passions collide with the unforgiving forces of nature. Through its vivid prose and unflinching realism, the novel delves into the dark corners of human instinct, exploring themes of moral conflict, revenge, and the struggle for survival. The narrative interweaves local folklore with raw psychological insight, revealing the complex interplay between character and environment, while also reflecting the socio-political tensions of early 20th-century Britain. John Trevena, a prominent figure in early 20th-century English literature, was influenced by his experiences in the mining community of South Wales, where he witnessed firsthand the stark realities of rural life and the effects of industrial progress. His keen observation of human behavior, interspersed with local legends and mythos, profoundly shapes the characterizations throughout the novel. Trevena'Äôs own struggles with identity and societal norms led him to create a narrative that resonates with universal themes, making it both timely and timeless. "Furze the Cruel" is a compelling read for fans of psychological drama and literary fiction, highlighting the depths of human emotion and the complexities of moral choices. Readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of cruelty and compassion entwined with folklore will find this novel an indispensable addition to their literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length13 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2ABOUT RAINDROPS: CHAPTER I
3ABOUT THE TAVY FAMILY: CHAPTER II
4ABOUT BRIGHTLY: CHAPTER III
5ABOUT PASTOR AND MASTER: CHAPTER IV
Show all chaptersShow less
6ABOUT BEETLES: CHAPTER V
7ABOUT THOMASINE: CHAPTER VI
8ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC: CHAPTER VII
9ABOUT FAIRYLAND: CHAPTER VIII
10ABOUT ATMOSPHERE
11CHAPTER IX
12ABOUT A KNAVE AND A FOOL
13CHAPTER X
14ABOUT THE VIGIL OF ST. GOOSE: CHAPTER XI
15ABOUT THE FEAST OF ST. GOOSE: CHAPTER XII
16ABOUT THE OCTAVE OF ST. GOOSE: CHAPTER XIII
17ABOUT VARIOUS EMOTIONS: CHAPTER XIV
18ABOUT A STRUGGLE AT THE GATE OF FAIRYLAND: CHAPTER XV
19ABOUT JUSTICE
20CHAPTER XVI
21ABOUT WITCHCRAFT: CHAPTER XVII
22ABOUT PASTIMES: CHAPTER XVIII
23ABOUT AUTUMN IN FAIRYLAND: CHAPTER XIX
24ABOUT THE GOOD RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP: CHAPTER XX
25ABOUT THE PASSOVER OF THE BRUTE: CHAPTER XXI
26ABOUT WINTER IN REAL LIFE: CHAPTER XXII
27ABOUT THE PINCH: CHAPTER XXIII
28ABOUT A HOUSE ON THE HIDDEN LANES: CHAPTER XXIV
29ABOUT BANKRUPTS: CHAPTER XXV
30ABOUT SWALING-FIRES: CHAPTER XXVI
31ABOUT 'DUPPENCE': CHAPTER XXVII
32ABOUT REGENERATION AND RENUNCIATION
More from John Trevena
Game Changers Volume 2/Common Goal/Role Model/The Long GameRachel Reid33h 1m5.0 (1)$53 · $0.00
RiversnowTess Thompson8h 11m$20
The Chandler Brothers, the Entire CollectionCarly Phillips26h 33m$30
Breath of HeavenDeborah Raney9h 11m$23
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m5.0 (1)$28 · $0.00
Pride & Prejudice (Annotated)Jane Austen15h 10m$2 · $0.00
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
The InheritanceBlair Howard6h 40m$23
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
The Search (Annotated)Grace Livingston Hill7h 29m$0.99 · $0.00
The Captivating WarriorCami Checketts, Daniel Banner4h 8m$15
TimberTate James15h 36m$23
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Long LostLexi Blake13h 12m$23
The Vineyard BrideKatie Winters5h 5m$15
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m5.0 (1)$29 · $0.00
Wishes from the HeartSophie Mays4h 9m$15 · $0.00
Blizzard ShowdownShirlee McCoy5h 16m5.0 (1)$12 · $0.00
The Heart of CourageLynne Basham Tagawa10h 57m$20
Love Inspired Suspense October 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2Laura Scott, Carrie Stuart Parks, Jennifer Pierce17h 34m$35 · $0.00
A TALE OF TWO CITIES (Illustrated) (Annotated)Charles Dickens74h 24m$0.99 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Ivanhoe (Annotated)Walter Scott22h 52m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Jaipur TrilogyAlka Joshi33h 44m$53 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h$1 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m$2 · $0.00
Northern ShadowsDaniel Greene12h 52m$23
The Ghost by the Billabong (The Matilda Saga, #5)Jackie French14h 58m$33 · $0.00
With Fire and Sword (Annotated)Henryk Sienkiewicz36h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
MusashiEiji Yoshikawa53h 20m$30
The Eighth Life (for Brilka)Nino Haratischwili41h 10m$53 · $0.00
War and Peace - The Unabridged Maude Translation (Annotated)Leo Tolstoy64h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0.00
Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27
Lieutenant Hornblower (Annotated)C. S. Forester11h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete 13 Novels & longer fiction: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Arrow, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae, The Wrong Box and more...Robert Louis Stevenson106h 29m$1 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
You may also like
Owindia : a true tale of the MacKenzie River Indians, North-West AmericaCharlotte Selina Bompas1h 6m$2 · $0.00
Brother JacobGeorge Eliot1h 49m$2.30 · $0.00
Arne: A Sketch of Norwegian Country LifeBjørnstjerne Bjørnson4h 12m$2 · $0.00
The Riddle Of The RocksMary Noailles Murfree1h 51m$2 · $0.00
The Two BrothersHonoré de Balzac11h 49m$2.30
Catching the Wolf of Wall StreetJordan Belfort16h 39m$28 · $0.00
The Leatherwood God (Historical Novel)William Dean Howells5h 53m$0.99 · $0.00
The Mayor of Casterbridge (Annotated)Thomas Hardy14h 57m$0.99 · $0.00
Requiem for a NunWilliam Faulkner6h 40m$2 · $0.00
A Death in Kitchawank, and Other StoriesT. C. Boyle9h 2m$20
Confident WomenTori Telfer7h 58m$26 · $0.00
Arne: A Sketch of Norwegian Country LifeBjørnstjerne Bjørnson4h 12m$2 · $0.00
The Babes in the Wood. One of R. Caldecott's Picture BooksRandolph Caldecott49m$1 · $0.00
Brother JacobGeorge Eliot1h 47m$2.30
Brother JacobGeorge Eliot3h 4m$1 · $0.00
The Tale of Timothy TurtleArthur Scott Bailey1h 26m$6 · $0.00
Martin GuerreAlexandre Dumas1h 54m$1.20 · $0.00
The wild duckHenrik Ibsen3h 58m$2.30 · $0.00
Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked StickZora Neale Hurston8h 57m$29 · $0.00
Work like Any OtherVirginia Reeves8h 5m$20 · $0.00