The Flight of the Heron (Historical Novel) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Jacobite Rising Romance of Highland Loyalty, Honor Between Enemies, and Eighteenth-Century WarBy Historical Novel
Length14h 35m
About this audiobook
The Flight of the Heron is a poised historical romance set amid the Jacobite Rising of 1745, tracing the perilous crossing of loyalties between Ewen Cameron of Ardroy, a Highland chief, and Keith Windham, the Hanoverian officer whose duty brings him into intimate conflict with the rebel world he is meant to suppress. Written with disciplined, vividly pictorial prose, the novel belongs to the early twentieth-century revival of serious historical fiction, combining adventure, moral nuance, and antiquarian precision rather than mere costume drama. Its author, D. K. Broster (Dorothy Kathleen Broster, 1877–1950), was a learned English novelist whose historical imagination was shaped by rigorous research, wartime service, and a deep fascination with divided allegiance. Her sympathy for both Jacobite idealism and Hanoverian order enables the book's unusual balance: heroism is admired, but political romance is never allowed to obscure loss, exile, and cultural fracture. Readers drawn to Walter Scott, Stevenson, or finely made novels of loyalty under pressure will find The Flight of the Heron especially rewarding. It offers suspense, emotional restraint, and a humane intelligence that makes history feel intimate.
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
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length14 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
22Chapter IV
2Introduction
23Chapter V
3Synopsis
24IV. ‘Your Debtor, Ewen Cameron’
4Historical Context
25Chapter I
5Prologue. A Promise of Fair Weather
26Chapter II
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6I. Through English Eyes
27Chapter III
7Chapter I
28Chapter IV
8Chapter II
29Chapter V
9Chapter III
30Chapter VI
10Chapter IV
31Chapter VII
11Chapter V
32V. The Heron’s Flight is Ended
12Chapter VI
33Chapter I
13II. Flood-tide
34Chapter II
14Chapter I
35Chapter III
15Chapter II
36Chapter IV
16Chapter III
37Chapter V
17Chapter IV
38Epilogue. Harbour of Grace
18III. The Ebb
39Analysis
19Chapter I
40Reflection
20Chapter II
41Memorable Quotes
21Chapter III
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