The Refugees
A Tale of Two ContinentsBy Arthur Conan Doyle
Length12h 50m
About this audiobook
In "The Refugees," Arthur Conan Doyle weaves a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of 18th-century France during the tumult of the French Revolution. This novel, a departure from his more famous Sherlock Holmes stories, showcases Doyle's mastery in portraying complex characters entwined in the moral dilemmas of displacement and survival. Through rich descriptions and a compelling prose style, he examines the depth of human emotion while advocating for the plight of refugees, highlighted by his characteristic attention to historical detail and social commentary, making it a significant work within the canon of historical fiction. Arthur Conan Doyle, primarily known for his detective fiction, was influenced by his own experiences and the changing world of his time. His dedication to social issues, stemming from his medical training and a keen insight into human nature, surfaces in this novel. Doyle's deep-seated empathy for the marginalized aligns with the novel's exploration of displacement, and his travel experiences in Europe lent authenticity to his portrayal of the beguiling yet harsh realities faced by refugees. I highly recommend "The Refugees" to readers interested in historical fiction that delves into social themes. It offers not only a gripping narrative but also an evocative commentary on humanity's resilience in the face of adversity. Through Doyle's eloquent storytelling, one gains insight into the plight of those forced to leave their homes, making it a timeless reflection on the struggles for identity and belonging.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I. — IN THE OLD WORLD.
22CHAPTER XXI — THE MAN IN THE CALECHE.
2CHAPTER I — THE MAN FROM AMERICA.
23CHAPTER XXII — THE SCAFFOLD OF PORTILLAC.
3CHAPTER II — A MONARCH IN DESHABILLE.
24CHAPTER XXIII — THE FALL OF THE CATINATS.
4CHAPTER III — THE HOLDING OF THE DOOR.
25PART II. — IN THE NEW WORLD.
5CHAPTER IV — THE FATHER OF HIS PEOPLE.
26CHAPTER XXIV — THE START OF THE "GOLDEN ROD."
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6CHAPTER V — CHILDREN OF BELIAL.
27CHAPTER XXV — A BOAT OF THE DEAD.
7CHAPTER VI — A HOUSE OF STRIFE.
28CHAPTER XXVI — THE LAST PORT.
8CHAPTER VII — THE NEW WORLD AND THE OLD.
29CHAPTER XXVII — A DWINDLING ISLAND.
9CHAPTER VIII — THE RISING SUN.
30CHAPTER XXVIII — IN THE POOL OF QUEBEC.
10CHAPTER IX — LE ROI S'AMUSE.
31CHAPTER XXIX — THE VOICE AT THE PORT-HOLE.
11CHAPTER X — AN ECLIPSE AT VERSAILLES.
32CHAPTER XXX — THE INLAND WATERS.
12CHAPTER XI — THE SUN REAPPEARS.
33CHAPTER XXXI — THE HAIRLESS MAN.
13CHAPTER XII — THE KING RECEIVES.
34CHAPTER XXXII — THE LORD OF SAINTE MARIE.
14CHAPTER XIII — THE KING HAS IDEAS.
35CHAPTER XXXIII — THE SLAYING OF BROWN MOOSE.
15CHAPTER XIV — THE LAST CARD.
36CHAPTER XXXIV — THE MEN OF BLOOD.
16CHAPTER XV — THE MIDNIGHT MISSION.
37CHAPTER XXXV — THE TAPPING OF DEATH.
17CHAPTER XVI — "WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES."
38CHAPTER XXXVI — THE TAKING OF THE STOCKADE.
18CHAPTER XVII — THE DUNGEON OF PORTILLAC.
39CHAPTER XXXVII — THE COMING OF THE FRIAR.
19CHAPTER XVIII — A NIGHT OF SURPRISES.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII — THE DINING HALL OF SAINTE MARIE.
20CHAPTER XIX — IN THE KING'S CABINET.
41CHAPTER XXXIX — THE TWO SWIMMERS.
21CHAPTER XX — THE TWO FRANCOISES.
42CHAPTER XL.: THE END.
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