Rowena & Harold
A Romance in Rhyme of an Olden Time, of Hastyngs and NormanhurstBy William Stephen Pryer
Length49m
About this audiobook
In "Rowena & Harold," William Stephen Pryer masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intricacies of human relationships against a backdrop of societal expectations in a post-Victorian context. The novel employs a distinctive literary style marked by rich imagery and nuanced character development, drawing readers into the lives of its titular characters as they navigate the tumultuous waters of love and ambition. Pryer'Äôs work is a vivid exploration of personal aspirations clashing with inherited conventions, placing it firmly within the tradition of social realism that characterized late 19th-century literature. William Stephen Pryer, a keen observer of human nature and a scholar of social dynamics, draws upon his professional experiences in the burgeoning fields of psychology and sociology. His insights into the motivations and struggles of individuals provide a profound framework for understanding the psychological tensions that underpin Rowena and Harold'Äôs relationship. The author'Äôs background and his reflective stance toward societal norms are apparent throughout the novel, allowing for a deeper engagement with the material. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate insights into the complexity of human emotion and social structures. "Rowena & Harold" not only offers a captivating narrative but also invites critical reflection on the pressures of society that shape personal destinies. Pryer'Äôs eloquent prose and compelling themes guarantee a thought-provoking experience that resonates with contemporary audiences.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Historical Fiction
Length49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Cover art—Old Ragnor's Crypt.
34Nigh Unto Death.
2Wm. Stephen Pryer
35The Demon Wrecker.
3DEDICATION.: DEO LAUS.
36Old Ragnor's Dungeons Grim.
4ROWENA & HAROLD:
37Eric Entombed.
5A Romance in Rhyme Of an Olden Time, Of Hastyngs and Normanhurst.: by
38The Rift in Hell Gate.
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6WM. STEPHEN PRYER,
39The Crucified One.
7Author of "Thought Crystals in Verse," Etc.
40Eric Faithful Unto Death.
8WITH ILLUSTRATIONS & PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR.
41Eric to be Crucified.
9London: WARD, LOCK & CO. Forest Gate, E.: THE ELECTRIC PUBLISHING CO. 1897
42To Die or Live?
10INDEX.
43Eric Escapes.
11ILLUSTRATIONS
44The Smuggler's Den.
12Old Ragnor's Crypt . . . . . . . . . Cover Art
45Rowena's Fiery Furnace.
13Wm. Stephen Pryer . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece
46The Dungeon's Angel.
14The Castle, Hastyngs.
47Rediviva.
15St. Hilda's Keep.
48Convalescent.
16THE CASTLE, HASTYNGS.
49Rowena's Te Deum.
17Old Ragnor's Cliffs.
50The Lights of Home.
18Sir Guy de Warre.
51The Lamp of Death.
19Sir Harold Wynn.
52The Wreck of the "Holy Cross."
20Sir Harold Spurned.
53Grief at Wynnwood Hall.
21The Deserted Eyrie.
54Saved.
22Sir Harold Sails.
55Two Lives in One.
23Rowena's Lonely Vigil.
56The Lost Missive.
24Rowena's Song.
57Another Dungeon Tenant.
25Sir Harold at Acre.
58Nemesis.
26The Saracen Maid's Secret.
59The Demon Exorcised.
27The Secret Assassin.
60Father and Child.
28The Light in the Turret Tower.
61Reconciliation.
29Death at Ragnor's Tower.
62A Royal Visitor.
30Rowena's Grief.
63The Royal Pardon.
31Rowena's Lament.
64The Deserted Brides.
32The Holy Friar's Consolation.
65Heart Chords.
33Rowena Enters a Convent.: St. Hilda's Keep.
66Home, Sweet Home!
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