The Sapphire Cross
An Adventure of Intrigue and Danger in Exotic LandsBy George Manville Fenn
Length12h 2m
About this audiobook
In "The Sapphire Cross," George Manville Fenn crafts a vivid narrative that intertwines adventure and moral exploration, set against a backdrop of Victorian social dynamics. The book revolves around a treasure-hunting quest shrouded in mystery and danger, where the titular Sapphire Cross becomes a symbol of both desire and ethical dilemmas. Fenn employs a richly descriptive literary style, immersed in natural imagery and a tone that reflects the moral quandaries of his era, while delving into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption amidst the thrills of adventure. Fenn, a prominent British author and journalist, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and the prevailing social conditions of 19th-century England. His extensive travels and fascination with adventure narratives provided fertile ground for his storytelling, as he sought to engage young audiences with tales that not only entertained but also imparted lessons on integrity and virtue. His background as a war correspondent and his interest in the complexities of human character are evident throughout the novel, reflecting his belief in the transformative power of education and moral fortitude. I highly recommend "The Sapphire Cross" to readers who appreciate classic adventure literature infused with deeper philosophical reflections. It serves as both an exhilarating tale of exploration and a thought-provoking commentary on the human condition. Fenn'Äôs storytelling mastery will captivate those interested in Victorian literature, offering not just excitement but the wisdom of age-old values.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
38Jane Declares.
2"The Sapphire Cross"
39Sir Murray Declares.
3In the Old Fen-Land.
40Changes at Hand.
4Under the Shadow.
41Mr Chunt’s Toast.
5A Glance at the Substance.
42After Twenty Years.
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6The Happy Pair.
43The Wreck Ashore.
7Too Late.
44Another Encounter.
8Amidst the Pines.
45Dread.
9Balm.
46On the Bygone.
10What Followed.
47Right Honourable.
11Ada’s Promise.
48In Peril.
12Sir Murray’s Gentleman.
49Rescue.
13Husbands and Wives.
50How Doctors Rule.
14Food for Suspicion.
51Mother and Son.
15Brooding.
52A Discovery.
16Man and Maid.
53Rivalry.
17The Sapphire Cross.
54“One-Two!”
18An Encounter.
55Magnanimity.
19Jane’s Heart.
56McCray Scents Mischief.
20Beneath the Shadow.
57The Meeting.
21Not Yet.
58Tangled.
22Sir Murray’s Library.
59Lover and Father.
23The Gentle Passion.
60Against Hope.
24Jane’s Lovers—Number 1.
61A Visitor to his Lordship.
25A False Step.
62A Night’s Adventure.
26Rescue.
63“That’s it at Last.”
27Sir Murray’s Thoughts.
64The Cross.
28Nocturnal.
65The Doctor’s Answer.
29The Burglary.
66Crushed Down.
30A Rival Embrace.
67Why Isa Gernon Avoided Brace.
31The Helping Hand.
68With Trouble Looming.
32Gurdon’s Lot.
69Preparations.
33Under Orders.
70“They’re Bringing My Lady Hame.”
34What Sandy did not See.
71At Last.
35Jane’s Suspicions.
72At One.
36Not at Home.
73After a Lapse.
37A Storm at Merland.
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