
Length2h 51m
About this audiobook
In "Her Ladyship's Elephant," David Dwight Wells crafts an engaging historical novel that immerses readers in the intricate socio-political landscape of 19th-century British India. The narrative follows the unconventional bond between a remarkable British woman, Lady Anna, and her elephant, an enchanting metaphor for the intertwining of colonialism, compassion, and the complexities of empire. Wells's prose is characterized by its rich descriptions and an evocative tone that captures the nuances of a bygone era, while seamlessly weaving themes of loyalty, identity, and the juxtaposition of cultures into the fabric of the story. David Dwight Wells, an astute observer of history and culture, draws inspiration from his own travels and scholarly background in colonial studies. His profound understanding of the British imperial context enables him to portray the emotional and historical depth within his characters. Wells's passion for highlighting the often-overlooked perspectives of women and animals in historical narratives helps to enrich the tapestry of the story, encouraging readers to reflect on the often-complicated relationships between colonizers and the colonized. "Her Ladyship's Elephant" is highly recommended for readers who appreciate nuanced historical fiction that challenges paradigms and offers new dimensions to familiar narratives. With its intricate character development and thought-provoking themes, this novel is sure to resonate with anyone interested in the intersections of power, loyalty, and the human-animal bond.
Audiobook details
GenreHumor, Historical Fiction
Length2 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1IN WHICH A TRUNK IS SENT TO MELTON COURT
45IF I WERE KING
2IN WHICH MR. SCARSDALE CHANGES HIS NAME
46MARCIA IN GERMANY
3IN WHICH MR. SCARSDALE REAPS ANOTHER'S WHIRLWIND
47Author of "Hedwig in England," etc.
4IN WHICH A SERIOUS CHARGE IS LAID AT THE CONSUL'S DOOR
48GODFREY MARTIN: School Boy
5IN WHICH THE CONSUL AND MRS. SCARSDALE EMULATE THE KING OF FRANCE AND TWENTY THOUSAND OF HIS COMPATRIOTS
49THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
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6IN WHICH LADY MELTON RECEIVES A STRANGE VISITOR
50Author of "The Open Boat," etc.
7IN WHICH THERE ARE TWO CLAIMANTS FOR ONE DINNER
51The STREET of ADVENTURE
8HEINEMANN'S
52THE SHUTTLE
9On all Bookstalls and of all Booksellers
53Author of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "The Secret Garden," etc.
10LONDON
54BELLA DONNA
11WILLIAM HEINEMANN
55Author of "The Londoners," "Flames," "An Imaginative Man," etc.
12MCMXII
56THE BOOK OF A BACHELOR
13MOLLY MAKE-BELIEVE
57Author of "The Magic of the Hill"
14A New Novel
58A SHIP OF SOLACE
15THE WEAVERS
59Author of "The Garden of Contentment"
16Author of "The Ladder of Swords," etc.
60THE GIFT OF THE GODS
17TOTO
61THE NOVELS OF
18Author of "The Blue Lagoon," etc.
62Frontispiece and Wrapper. Each vol. 2s net
19THREE BOOKS
63DODO
20PAM
64THE VINTAGE
21WHAT BECAME OF PAM
65MAMMON & CO.
22OUR LADY OF THE BEECHES
66THE LUCK OF THE VAILS
23THE ADVENTURER
67SCARLET AND HYSSOP
24BACCARAT
68THE BOOK OF MONTHS & A REAPING
25Author of "Pigs in Clover," etc.
69THE CHALLONERS
26THE COUNTRY HOUSE
70THE ANGEL OF PAIN
27Author of "A Man of Property," etc.
71THE IMAGE OF THE SAND
28LORD KENTWELL'S LOVE AFFAIR
72PAUL
29THE SEA WOLF
73SHEAVES
30Author of "The Call of the Wild."
74THE CLIMBER
31THE NIGGER OF THE "NARCISSUS"
75JUGGERNAUT
32Author of "Typhoon," etc.
76ACCOUNT RENDERED
33THE MAGNETIC NORTH
77THE OSBORNES
34Author of "Come and Find Me," etc.
78THE BONDMAN
35A story of the ever-calling North.
79THE SCAPEGOAT
36TWO NOVELS by E. F. BENSON
80THE EBB-TIDE
37Author of "Sheaves," etc. etc.
81THE CALL OF THE WILD
38THE BLOTTING BOOK
82THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
39THE BABE B.A.
83FLAMES
40TWO NOVELS
84THE GADFLY
41THE MATERNITY OF HARRIET WICKEN
85SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE
42THE ORCHARD THIEF
86THE LAST SENTENCE
43THE TIME MACHINE
87HER LADYSHIP'S ELEPHANT
44Author of "The War of the Worlds," "Kips," etc.
88London: WILLIAM HEINEMANN, 21 Bedford St., W.C.