Mr. Rowl (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Max Pemberton
Length14h 41m
About this audiobook
Mr. Rowl is a brisk work of popular fiction built around the fascination of an enigmatic central figure whose presence disturbs the settled surfaces of respectable life. Pemberton's narrative blends mystery, social observation, and melodramatic suspense, using sharp dialogue and rapid incident rather than psychological excess. In literary context, it belongs to the late-Victorian and Edwardian tradition of sensation and adventure fiction, where crime, secrecy, and moral testing reveal the instability beneath modern manners. Max Pemberton was one of the energetic professional writers of his generation: novelist, journalist, editor, and public man, with a keen instinct for the tastes of a wide reading public. His career in periodical culture helped shape his fiction's pace and accessibility, while his interest in contemporary society, technology, crime, and imperial adventure gave his plots a modern edge. Mr. Rowl reflects this background in its combination of immediacy, theatrical plotting, and worldly intelligence. Readers who enjoy classic popular fiction, early mystery, and socially alert adventure narratives will find Mr. Rowl rewarding. It is especially recommended to those interested in how turn-of-the-century fiction negotiated respectability, danger, and disguise through compelling narrative craft.
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
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length14 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Mr. Rowl
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6Part I. The Happy Valley
7Chapter I. “Le Jeune et Beau Dunois”
8Chapter II. “Mr. Rowl” Gets into Trouble
9Chapter III. How Juliana Asserted Her Independence
10Chapter IV. “Fortune Favours the——”
11Chapter V. “Broke-parole”
12Chapter VI. Fiat Justitia, Ruat Cœlum
13Part II. The Cost of a Whim
14Chapter I. Forgotten?
15Chapter II. The Shadow of Huntingdon Gaol
16Chapter III. Two Remorses
17Chapter IV. A Better Gift than “Rasselas”
18Chapter V. The Yoke-fellow
19Chapter VI. Raoul Meets the Devil in Bridgwater
20Chapter VII. No Escape
21Part III. The Making of a Wildcat
22Chapter I. Tight Shoes
23Chapter II. Departure of the Señora Tomás
24Chapter III. Departure of Her Successor
25Chapter IV. The Battle of the Spare Bedroom
26Chapter V. The Cruise of the “Kestrel”
27Chapter VI. Revenge and Hervey Barrington
28Chapter VII. “I Have the Honour to Report . . .”
29Chapter VIII. The Sapphire Necklace and the Major of the Buffs
30Chapter IX. News from Plymouth
31Chapter X. “Will He Hate Me Still?”
32Chapter XI. The Last Shot
33Part IV. A Month of Miracles
34Chapter I. Several Discoveries
35Chapter II. Juliana’s Immortelles
36Chapter III. Relinquishing a Dream
37Chapter IV. What Miss Lavinia Brought Home
38Chapter V. The Marriage of Dunois
39Analysis
40Reflection
41Memorable Quotes
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