Length5h 20m
About this audiobook
In "The Sorcerer's Stone," Beatrice Grimshaw intricately weaves a narrative steeped in the lush tapestry of adventure and the supernatural. Set against the exotic backdrop of the South Seas, this novel captures the essence of early 20th-century escapism, reflecting the tantalizing mix of colonialism and enchantment. Grimshaw's prose is characterized by vivid descriptions and evocative imagery, drawing readers into a world where ancient magic and folklore intertwine with the lives of her characters, evoking both wonder and trepidation about the unknown. Beatrice Grimshaw was not only a novelist but also a journalist whose extensive travels through the South Pacific significantly influenced her writing. Her experiences as a woman navigating these far-flung territories in a pre-feminist era inform her characters and themes, often showcasing strong, adventurous female protagonists who challenge societal norms. Grimshaw's deep engagement with local cultures and her fascination with mysticism are manifested in this novel, allowing her to craft a rich, immersive environment that resonates with authenticity. "The Sorcerer's Stone" is an enthralling read for those who appreciate historical adventure interlaced with magic and mystique. Grimshaw's unique perspective as a trailblazing author and her enchanting storytelling invite readers to embark on a journey filled with intrigue and discovery, making this book a remarkable addition to the literary canon.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Horror
Length5 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6THE SECRET OF THE STONE OVEN COUNTRY
2THE SORCERER’S STONE
7HOW THEY BURIED BOBBY-THE-CLOCK
3THE JUMPING BAMBOO
8CONCERNING A CASSOWARY AND A HYMN BOOK
4THE EMPTY DIVING DRESS
9Transcriber’s Note
5THE FIGHT AT TWELVE FATHOMS
More from Beatrice Grimshaw
Demon CopperheadBarbara Kingsolver21h 3m$46 · $0.00
Lolth's WarriorR. A. Salvatore13h 20m$33 · $0.00
Bigger Monsters, More TroubleCharles Tillman, Michael Anderle, Martha Carr10h 17m$20
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonoree Fanonne Jeffers29h 49m$8 · $0.00
Conan the Barbarian - The Complete SeriesRobert E. Howard42h 40m$2 · $0.00
The Assassins of ThasalonLois McMaster Bujold9h 59m$20
The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas52h 50m$2 · $0.00
Lola in the MirrorTrent Dalton13h 40m$33 · $0.00
Going PostalTerry Pratchett13h 36m$33 · $0.00
The Leo Tolstoy CollectionLeo Tolstoy9h 1m$12 · $0.00
The Ultimate H. Rider Haggard CollectionHenry Rider Haggard599h 19m$2 · $0.00
Sword and ShadowMichelle Sagara16h 51m$40 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5 (1)$20
The Story of a New NameElena Ferrante19h 3m$25
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty Smith14h 55m$33 · $0.00
Dark GuardianChristine Feehan12h 32m$33 · $0.00
The Neil Gaiman ReaderNeil Gaiman27h 3m$53 · $0.00
Reign Of AngelsBen Reeder8h 54m5 (1)$20
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m$23
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 33m$33 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m$29 · $0.00
The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23
Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)Joseph Conrad35h 39m$2 · $0.00
All I Want for Christmas Is a VampireKerrelyn Sparks10h 27m$29 · $0.00
Corpus HermeticumHermes Trismegistus3h 43m$7 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
Jane EyreCharlotte Brontë21h 2m$2 · $0.00
The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m5 (2)$8 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Mary ShelleyMary Shelley128h 25m$2 · $0.00
Twice TemptedJeaniene Frost8h 17m$26 · $0.00
Between Two FiresChristopher Buehlman14h 25m$23
1984George Orwell12h 18m$25 · $0.00
Anna Karenina (Louise Maude's Translation)Leo Tolstoy41h 8m$2 · $0.00
The Collected WorksJosephine Tey66h 11m$2 · $0.00
Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireGreg Keyes8h 31m$23
Hollywood DeadRichard Kadrey9h 22m$29 · $0.00
You may also like
All About World Cultures & All About World History CollectionValerie Houston, Highlights for Children9h 5m$20
Tales of South AfricaH. A. Bryden6h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Golden SpiderFrancis Lynde6h 26m$2.40
The Veiled ManWilliam Le Queux5h 29m$2 · $0.00
The Jolly Roger Tales: 60+ Pirate Novels, Treasure-Hunt Tales & Sea AdventuresCaptain Charles Johnson, Howard Pyle, Ralph D. Paine, Charles Ellms, Currey E. Hamilton, John Esquemeling, J. D. Jerrold Kelley, Stanley Lane-Poole, Daniel Defoe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott, Richard Le Gallienne, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Jules Verne, Charles Boardman Hawes, J. M. Barrie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frederick Marryat, R. M. Ballantyne, Charles Dickens, L. Frank Baum, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, James Fenimore Cooper, Alexandre Dumas, William Hope Hodgson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Harold MacGrath, Harry Collingwood, W. H. G. Kingston, G. A. Henty, Joseph Lewis French403h 54m$2 · $0.00
The Death Ship (Musaicum Adventure Classics)William Clark Russell14h 2m$2 · $0.00
The Boy Fortune Hunters in AlaskaL. Frank Baum5h 4m$1 · $0.00
Us and the Bottle ManEdith Ballinger Price1h 15m$1 · $0.00
The Honour of the FlagWilliam Clark Russell4h 14m$2.30
The Wreck of the CorsaireWilliam Clark Russell2h 11m$2 · $0.00
In Search of the CastawaysJules Verne18h 13m$2.30
The Pirates' Treasure Chest (7 Gold Hunt Adventures & True Life Stories of Swashbucklers)Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Macleod Raine, Jeffery Farnol, Richard Le Gallienne, Harold MacGrath, Howard Pyle, Ralph D. Paine67h 17m$2 · $0.00
A Crime of the Under-SeasGuy Boothby6h 31m$2.30
Cannibal-land: Adventures with a camera in the New HebridesMartin Johnson4h 15m$2.30
Westy Martin On The Santa Fe TrailPercy Keese Fitzhugh3h 54m$2.40
The Frontier Boys in the Sierras; Or, The Lost MineWyn Roosevelt4h 39m$1 · $0.00
A Rip Van Winkle Of The KalahariFrederick Carruthers Cornell6h 9m$1 · $0.00
Dorothy and the Wizard in OzL. Frank Baum4h 23m$10 · $0.00
Tom Swift in the City of Gold, or, Marveleous Adventures UndergroundVictor Appleton4h 52m$2.30
The Ocean Wireless Boys on the PacificJohn Henry Goldfrap4h 55m$2.30