The Fortunes Of Glencore
Intrigue, Romance, and Betrayal in 19th-Century ScotlandBy Charles James Lever
Length16h 47m
About this audiobook
In "The Fortunes of Glencore," Charles James Lever crafts a richly textured narrative that intertwines humor, social commentary, and a deep exploration of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, the novel follows the life of the enigmatic Glencore, a complex character whose fortunes waver between opulence and despair. Lever employs a vibrant, conversational style that captures the nuances of his characters' personalities and motives, thus painting an enduring portrait of a society grappling with the intersections of wealth, honor, and personal ambition. The novel's elaborate subplots and engaging dialogues epitomize the literary realism that characterized Lever's contemporaries, while its wit and sentiment echo the emotional complexities of human nature. Charles James Lever, an accomplished novelist and politician, gained insight into the intricacies of social hierarchies and human interactions from his own upbringing in Dublin. Lever's experiences in the Irish countryside, coupled with his travels across Europe, inform the settings and characterizations within the novel. His affinity for depicting the struggles and triumphs of his characters reflects a broader critique of society, making his works resonate powerfully with his readers. "The Fortunes of Glencore" is a recommended read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or the human condition's multifaceted nature. Lever's adept storytelling offers a sophisticated yet entertaining exploration of life's vicissitudes, making this novel an essential addition to the library of any literature aficionado.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length16 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1With Illustrations By E. J. Wheeler and W. Cubitt Cooke: Boston: Little, Brown, And Company. 1902
29CHAPTER XXVII. CARRARA
2PREFACE.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. A NIGHT SCENE
3CHAPTER I. A LONELY LANDSCAPE
31CHAPTER XXIX. A COUNCIL OF STATE
4CHAPTER II. GLENCORE CASTLE
32CHAPTER XXX. THE LIFE THEY LED AT MASSA
5CHAPTER III. BILLY TRAYNOR—POET, PEDLAR, AND PHYSICIAN
33CHAPTER XXXI. AT MASSA
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6CHAPTER IV. A VISITOR
34CHAPTER XXXII. THE PAVILION IN THE GARDEN
7CHAPTER V. COLONEL HARCOUUT'S LETTER
35CHAPTER XXXIII. NIGHT THOUGHTS
8CHAPTER VI. QUEER COMPANIONSHIP
36CHAPTER XXXIV. A MINISTER'S LETTER
9CHAPTER VII. A GREAT DIPLOMATIST
37CHAPTER XXXV. HARCOURT'S LODGINGS
10CHAPTER VIII. THE GREAT MAN'S ARRIVAL.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. A FEVERED MIND
11CHAPTER IX. A MEDICAL VISIT
39CHAPTER XXXVII. THE VILLA AT SORRENTO
12CHAPTER X. A DISCLOSURE
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. A DIPLOMATIST'S DINNER
13CHAPTER XI. SOME LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF DIPLOMATIC LIFE
41CHAPTER XXXIX. A VERY BROKEN NARRATIVE
14CHAPTER XII. A NIGHT AT SEA
42CHAPTER XL. UPTONISM
15CHAPTER XIII. A “VOW” ACCOMPLISHED
43CHAPTER XLI. AN EVENING IN FLORENCE
16CHAPTER XIV. BILLY TRAYNOR AND THE COLONEL
44CHAPTER XLIII. MADAME DE SABBLOUKOFF IN THE MORNING
17CHAPTER XV. A SICK BED
45CHAPTER XLIII. DOINGS IN DOWNING STREET
18CHAPTER XVI. THE “PROJECT”
46CHAPTER XLIV. THE SUBTLETIES OF STATECRAFT
19CHAPTER XVII. A TÊTE-À-TÊTE
47CHAPTER XLV. SOME SAD REVERIES
20CHAPTER XVIII. BILLY TRAYNOR AS ORATOR
48CHAPTER XLVI. THE FLOOD IN THE MAGRA
21CHAPTER XIX. THE CASCINE AT FLORENCE
49CHAPTER XLVII. A FRAGMENT OF A LETTER
22CHAPTER XX. THE VILLA FOSSOMBRONI
50CHAPTER XLVIII. HOW A SOVEREIGN TREATS WITH HIS MINISTER
23CHAPTER XXI. SOME TRAITS OF LIFE
51CHAPTER XLIX. SOCIAL DIPLOMACIES
24CHAPTER XXII. AN UPTONIAN DESPATCH
52CHAPTER L. ANTE-DINNER REFLECTIONS
25CHAPTER XXIII. THE TUTOR AND HIS PUPIL
53CHAPTER LI. CONFLICTING THOUGHTS
26CHAPTER XXIV. HOW A “RECEPTION” COMES TO ITS CLOSE
54CHAPTER LII. MAJOR SCARESBY'S VISIT
27CHAPTER XXV. A DUKE AND HIS MINISTER
55CHAPTER LIII. A MASK IN CARNIVAL TIME
28CHAPTER XXVI. ITALIAN TROUBLES
56CHAPTER LIV. THE END
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