The Queen's Scarlet
The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard FrayneBy George Manville Fenn
Length9h
About this audiobook
In "The Queen's Scarlet," George Manville Fenn crafts a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of Queen Victoria's reign, intertwining themes of adventure, patriotism, and the complexities of human emotion. Fenn employs a vivid, descriptive literary style that immerses readers in the landscapes of 19th-century Britain and its colonies, using engaging dialogue and rich character development to explore the trials of his protagonist. The story revolves around the life of army officers and their familial ties, highlighted by historical contexts reflecting both the grandeur and turmoil of the era, successfully blending historical fiction with the moral dilemmas faced by individuals at the brink of war. Fenn, an English novelist and journalist, drew extensively from his own experiences in the Boy's literature scene and his travels, which served as inspirations for his richly drawn settings and character arcs. His background in teaching and a penchant for adventure storytelling are evident, as he often sought to instill values of courage and integrity in his young readership. Such experiences enabled him to write authentically about the military life, camaraderie, and personal sacrifices made in times of conflict. Readers seeking a compelling tale filled with high stakes and ethical quandaries will find "The Queen's Scarlet" both captivating and thought-provoking. Fenn'Äôs deft narration is sure to resonate with those interested in historical narratives that illuminate the human condition, making this novel a timeless exploration of bravery, love, and loyalty.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length9 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2"The Queen's Scarlet"
3Chapter One.: Head First.
4Chapter Two.: In Hot Blood.
5Chapter Three.: Two Paces to the Rear.
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6Chapter Four.: Mark in a Hole.
7Chapter Five.: Right Forward.
8Chapter Six.: Down in the Depths.
9Chapter Seven.: Jerry sees the worst.
10Chapter Eight.: Another Turn of the Wheel.
11Chapter Nine.: Dead—and Buried.
12Chapter Ten.: Into the Swift Waters.
13Chapter Eleven.: A Good Servant and Bad Master.
14Chapter Twelve.: A Hard Fight.
15Chapter Thirteen.: The Goal.
16Chapter Fourteen.: The Lads in Red.
17Chapter Fifteen.: In Pipe-Claydom.
18Chapter Sixteen.: “You meant it, then?”
19Chapter Seventeen.: Quavering among Crotchets.
20Chapter Eighteen.: Dick finds a Pupil.
21Chapter Nineteen.: The Night of the Serenade.
22Chapter Twenty.: Beneath the Lady’s Lattice-Pane.
23Chapter Twenty One.: Dick Smithson’s Anti-Fat.
24Chapter Twenty Two.: Dick Smithson sees a Ghost.
25Chapter Twenty Three.: Haunted.
26Chapter Twenty Four.: The Strange Complication.
27Chapter Twenty Five.: Jerry to the Front.
28Chapter Twenty Six.: Finding a Leech.
29Chapter Twenty Seven.: Dick pipes—His Cousin dances.
30Chapter Twenty Eight.: The Alarm.
31Chapter Twenty Nine.: A fiery Trial.
32Chapter Thirty.: The Echo of the Ball.
33Chapter Thirty One.: Down in the Dumps.
34Chapter Thirty Two.: A startling Fact.
35Chapter Thirty Three.: The Missing Man.
36Chapter Thirty Four.: “Too late! Too late!”
37Chapter Thirty Five.: Dead or Alive?
38Chapter Thirty Six.: A Secret’s Limit.
39Chapter Thirty Seven.: The Coward’s Blow.
40Chapter Thirty Eight.: Something in the Hops.
41Chapter Thirty Nine.: A good Genius.
42Chapter Forty.: Jerry lets out the Cat.
43Chapter Forty One.
44“Halt!”
45The End.
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