
The Broad Highway
A Tale of Love, Adventure, and Honor in the Edwardian EraBy Jeffery FarnolLength16h 44m
About this audiobook
Jeffery Farnol'Äôs "The Broad Highway" is a captivating exploration of adventure and romance set against the picturesque backdrop of the English countryside. Published in 1910, the novel is characterized by its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the life of its protagonist, an idealistic and spirited young man, Tom Biddle. Farnol deftly blends elements of swashbuckling escapades with an underlying critique of social conventions, creating a rich tapestry where themes of freedom and personal discovery resonate. The narrative is interspersed with whimsical encounters and challenging situations, embodying the adventurous spirit that defined early 20th-century literature. Farnol, an English author and journalist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the picturesque landscapes of England, as well as his vast reading of romantic literature. His ardent love for historical context and folklore permeates "The Broad Highway," lending authenticity to his characters and their journeys. Farnol'Äôs expertise as a writer is complemented by his ability to invoke an era of chivalry and longing, reflecting a world in transition during his time. This enchanting novel is highly recommended for readers who appreciate the blend of historical adventure and romantic intrigue. Farnol's ability to transport readers to an idyllic yet tumultuous past makes this work not only a delightful journey through time but also a reflection on the enduring pursuit of personal freedom. Dive into "The Broad Highway" and experience a timeless adventure that echoes the values of courage and authenticity.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length16 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK ONE
43CHAPTER VI
2CHAPTER I
44CHAPTER VII
3CHAPTER II
45CHAPTER VIII
4CHAPTER III
46CHAPTER IX
5CHAPTER IV
47CHAPTER X
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6CHAPTER V
48CHAPTER XI
7CHAPTER VI
49CHAPTER XII
8CHAPTER VII
50CHAPTER XIII
9CHAPTER VIII
51CHAPTER XIV
10CHAPTER IX
52CHAPTER XV
11CHAPTER X
53CHAPTER XVI
12CHAPTER XI
54CHAPTER XVII
13CHAPTER XII
55CHAPTER XVIII
14CHAPTER XIII
56CHAPTER XIX
15CHAPTER XIV
57CHAPTER XX
16CHAPTER XV
58CHAPTER XXI
17CHAPTER XVI
59CHAPTER XXII
18CHAPTER XVII
60CHAPTER XXIII
19CHAPTER XVIII
61CHAPTER XXIV
20CHAPTER XIX
62CHAPTER XXV
21CHAPTER XX
63CHAPTER XXVI
22CHAPTER XXI
64CHAPTER XXVII
23CHAPTER XXII
65CHAPTER XXVIII
24CHAPTER XXIII
66CHAPTER XXIX
25CHAPTER XXIV
67CHAPTER XXX
26CHAPTER XXV
68CHAPTER XXXI
27CHAPTER XXVI
69CHAPTER XXXII
28CHAPTER XXVII
70CHAPTER XXXIII
29CHAPTER XXVIII
71CHAPTER XXXIV
30CHAPTER XXIX
72CHAPTER XXXV
31CHAPTER XXX
73CHAPTER XXXVI
32CHAPTER XXXI
74CHAPTER XXXVII
33CHAPTER XXXII
75CHAPTER XXXVIII
34CHAPTER XXXIII
76CHAPTER XXXIX
35CHAPTER XXXIV
77CHAPTER XL
36A WORD TO THE READER
78CHAPTER XLI
37BOOK TWO
79CHAPTER XLII
38CHAPTER I
80CHAPTER XLIII
39CHAPTER II
81CHAPTER XLIV
40CHAPTER III
82CHAPTER XLV
41CHAPTER IV
83CHAPTER XLVI
42CHAPTER V
84CHAPTER XLVII