Mr. Rowl (Historical Novel) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Regency Romance of Wartime Captivity, Divided Loyalties, and Escape from Plymouth Prison HulksBy D. K. Broster
Length14h 39m
About this audiobook
Mr. Rowl is a finely wrought historical novel in which D. K. Broster turns political upheaval into intimate drama, setting questions of allegiance, honour, exile, and personal constancy against a richly evoked past. Written in the tradition of Scott yet shaped by the psychological subtlety of early twentieth-century fiction, the novel balances romance with disciplined historical reconstruction. Broster's prose is elegant, observant, and quietly ironic, attentive alike to costume, speech, social rank, and the moral pressures created when private feeling collides with public history. Dorothy Kathleen Broster was a formidable historical novelist, educated at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and deeply trained in archival habits of mind. Her experience as a Red Cross nurse during the First World War sharpened her understanding of courage, loss, and divided loyalties—concerns that recur throughout her fiction. Best remembered for her Jacobite novels, she brought to Mr. Rowl the same sympathy for defeated causes and displaced lives. Readers who value historical fiction that is intelligent, atmospheric, and emotionally restrained will find Mr. Rowl especially rewarding. It is recommended for admirers of literary historical romance, humane character study, and novels in which history is not mere backdrop but a force shaping conscience and destiny.
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
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (26)
Includes Goodreads
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length14 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Mr. Rowl (Historical Novel)
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6PART I THE HAPPY VALLEY (pt. 1)
7PART I THE HAPPY VALLEY (pt. 2)
8PART II THE COST OF A WHIM (pt. 1)
9PART II THE COST OF A WHIM (pt. 2)
10PART III THE MAKING OF A WILDCAT (pt. 1)
11PART III THE MAKING OF A WILDCAT (pt. 2)
12PART III THE MAKING OF A WILDCAT (pt. 3)
13PART IV A MONTH OF MIRACLES
14Analysis
15Reflection
16Memorable Quotes
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