Her Ladyship's Elephant
Whimsical charm and Victorian adventure with an unusual petBy David Dwight Wells
Length2h 51m
About this audiobook
In "Her Ladyship's Elephant," David Dwight Wells crafts a whimsical yet poignant narrative set in the late Victorian era, intertwining themes of imperialism, social status, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. The novel follows the eccentric journey of Lady Sarah, who defies societal norms by acquiring an elephant, symbolizing both her obsession with status and the paradoxes of colonial life. Wells employs a vivid, richly descriptive literary style that evokes the sights and sounds of 19th-century England while deftly navigating the moral quandaries of British colonialism, ultimately resulting in a multifaceted commentary on class and gender roles. David Dwight Wells, an American author with a keen interest in historical narratives, seamlessly merges his passion for history and literature in this unique tale. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Victorian society and its fascination with exoticism, Wells's experiences and scholarly pursuits reflect a profound understanding of the era's complexities, enriching his storytelling as he examines the intersection of personal aspirations and societal expectations. Ideal for readers who appreciate historical fiction infused with humor and social critique, "Her Ladyship's Elephant" invites exploration of the human condition through the lens of an unforgettable friendship. This novel serves as both a delightful escapade and a thought-provoking examination of culture and identity, making it essential for those engaged with the intricacies of the past.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length2 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER V: IN WHICH A TRUNK IS SENT TO MELTON COURT
48MARCIA IN GERMANY
2CHAPTER VI: IN WHICH MR. SCARSDALE CHANGES HIS NAME
49Author of "Hedwig in England," etc.
3CHAPTER VII: IN WHICH MR. SCARSDALE REAPS ANOTHER'S WHIRLWIND
50GODFREY MARTIN: School Boy
4CHAPTER VIII: IN WHICH A SERIOUS CHARGE IS LAID AT THE CONSUL'S DOOR
51THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
5CHAPTER IX: IN WHICH THE CONSUL AND MRS. SCARSDALE EMULATE THE KING OF FRANCE AND TWENTY THOUSAND OF HIS COMPATRIOTS
52Author of "The Open Boat," etc.
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6CHAPTER X: IN WHICH LADY MELTON RECEIVES A STRANGE VISITOR
53The STREET of ADVENTURE
7CHAPTER XI: IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER
54HEINEMANN'S 2s NET NOVELS
8HEINEMANN'S
55THE SHUTTLE
9CHEAPER NOVELS
56Author of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "The Secret Garden," etc.
10A LITTLE LIST OF DELIGHTFUL BOOKS TO READ BY: On all Bookstalls and of all Booksellers
57BELLA DONNA
11LONDON
58Author of "The Londoners," "Flames," "An Imaginative Man," etc.
12WILLIAM HEINEMANN
59THE BOOK OF A BACHELOR
13MCMXII
60Author of "The Magic of the Hill"
14HEINEMANN'S 1s NET NOVELS
61A SHIP OF SOLACE
15MOLLY MAKE-BELIEVE
62Author of "The Garden of Contentment"
16A New Novel
63THE GIFT OF THE GODS
17THE WEAVERS
64THE NOVELS OF
18Author of "The Ladder of Swords," etc.
65E. F. BENSON
19TOTO
66Uniform Edition. Crown 8vo. With coloured: Frontispiece and Wrapper. Each vol. 2s net
20Author of "The Blue Lagoon," etc.
67DODO
21THREE BOOKS
68THE VINTAGE
22PAM
69MAMMON & CO.
23WHAT BECAME OF PAM
70THE LUCK OF THE VAILS
24OUR LADY OF THE BEECHES
71SCARLET AND HYSSOP
25THE ADVENTURER
72THE BOOK OF MONTHS & A REAPING
26BACCARAT
73THE CHALLONERS
27Author of "Pigs in Clover," etc.
74THE ANGEL OF PAIN
28THE COUNTRY HOUSE
75THE IMAGE OF THE SAND
29Author of "A Man of Property," etc.
76PAUL
30LORD KENTWELL'S LOVE AFFAIR
77SHEAVES
31THE SEA WOLF
78THE CLIMBER
32Author of "The Call of the Wild."
79JUGGERNAUT
33THE NIGGER OF THE "NARCISSUS"
80ACCOUNT RENDERED
34Author of "Typhoon," etc.
81THE OSBORNES
35THE MAGNETIC NORTH
82HEINEMANN'S 7d NET NOVELS
36Author of "Come and Find Me," etc.
83THE BONDMAN
37A story of the ever-calling North.
84THE SCAPEGOAT
38TWO NOVELS by E. F. BENSON
85THE EBB-TIDE
39Author of "Sheaves," etc. etc.
86THE CALL OF THE WILD
40THE BLOTTING BOOK
87THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
41THE BABE B.A.
88FLAMES
42TWO NOVELS
89THE GADFLY
43THE MATERNITY OF HARRIET WICKEN
90SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE
44THE ORCHARD THIEF
91THE LAST SENTENCE
45THE TIME MACHINE
92HER LADYSHIP'S ELEPHANT
46Author of "The War of the Worlds," "Kips," etc.
93London: WILLIAM HEINEMANN, 21 Bedford St., W.C.
47IF I WERE KING
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