P. C. Wren: Adventure Novels & Tales From the Foreign Legion
The Wages of Virtue, Cupid in Africa, Snake and Sword, Driftwood Spars…By P. C. Wren
Length44h 24m
About this audiobook
P. C. Wren: Adventure Novels & Tales From the Foreign Legion offers a compelling exploration into the world of adventure fiction, characterized by vivid storytelling and evocative prose. The collection is rooted in the historical context of the early 20th century, a time when the allure of colonial exploits and exotic locales captured the imagination of the reading public. Wren's narrative style combines detailed characterizations and intricate plotlines, immersing readers in the perilous and romantic world of the French Foreign Legion, showcasing not only the thrill of adventure but also the complexities of camaraderie and honor amidst the chaos of war. P. C. Wren, a British author born in 1875, had a profound appreciation for adventure, shaped by his experiences in far-flung locales and his own military service. His unique blend of personal insight and rich storytelling arises from a life spent in places like North Africa and the Middle East. This environment profoundly influenced his writing, allowing him to convey authenticity and depth to the characters and settings in his novels, making them resonate with readers far beyond his lifetime. This collection is a must-read for enthusiasts of adventure literature and those intrigued by tales of bravery and loyalty within the Foreign Legion. Wren's timeless narrative art invites the reader to embark on a journey through camaraderie, peril, and the indomitable human spirit.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length44 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 31, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1P. C. Wren: Adventure Novels & Tales From the Foreign Legion
2Chapter I. The Snake and the Soul
3Chapter II. The Sword and the Snake
4Chapter III. The Snake Appears
5Chapter IV. The Sword and the Soul
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6Chapter V. Lucille
7Chapter VI. The Snake's "Myrmidon"
8Chapter VII. Love—and the Snake
9Chapter VIII. Troopers of the Queen
10Chapter IX. A Snake Avenges a Haddock and Lucille Behaves in an Un-Smelliean Manner
11Chapter X. Much Ado About Almost Nothing—a Trooper
12Chapter XI. More Myrmidons
13Chapter XII. Vultures and Luck—good and Bad
14Chapter XIII. Found
15Chapter XIV. The Snake and the Sword
16Seven Years After
17Epilogue
18Chapter I. Soap and Sir Montague Merline
19Chapter II. A Barrack-Room of the Legion
20Chapter III. Carmelita Et Cie
21Chapter IV. The Canteen of the Legion
22Chapter V. The Trivial Round
23Chapter VI. Le Cafard and Other Things
24Chapter VII. The Sheep in Wolf's Clothing
25Chapter VIII. The Temptation of Sir Montague Merline
26Chapter IX. The Café and the Canteen
27Chapter X. The Wages of Sin
28Chapter XI. Greater Love..
29Epilogue
30Chapter I. The Man
31Chapter II. The Boy
32§ 1. Mr. Grobble
33§ 2. General Murger
34§ 3. Sergeant-Major Lawrence-Smith
35§ 4. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Gosling-Green
36§ 5. Mr. Horace Faggit
37§ 1
38§ 2
39§ 3
40Chapter I. Major Hugh Walsingham Greene
41Chapter II. Mr. Charles Stayne-Brooker (or Herr Karl Stein-Brücker)
42Chapter III. Mrs. Stayne-Brooker—and Her Ex-Stepson
43Chapter I. Bertram Becomes a Man of War
44Chapter II. And is Ordered to East Africa
45Chapter III. Preparations
46Chapter IV. Terra Marique Jactatus
47Chapter V. Mrs. Stayne-Brooker
48Chapter VI. Mombasa
49Chapter VII. The Mombasa Club
50Chapter VIII. Military and Naval Manœuvres
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