The White Gipsy
Enriched edition. A Victorian Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption in a Small English VillageBy J. Monk Foster
Length8h 53m
About this audiobook
In "The White Gipsy," J. Monk Foster crafts a poignant exploration of identity and belonging through the lens of the Romani experience in early 20th-century England. This lyrical narrative deftly intertwines rich imagery with insightful character development, revealing the tensions between tradition and modernity. Foster employs a distinctive style marked by poetic prose, immersing readers in a world that oscillates between the mystical and the stark realities of societal ostracism, encapsulating the complex interplay of culture and personal agency in the gipsy community. J. Monk Foster, an author renowned for his empathy towards marginalized groups, draws from his extensive research into Romani history and culture. His experiences in diverse communities and his dedication to social justice profoundly inform his writing. The nuanced portrayals of his characters reveal not only the struggles faced by the Romani but also the universal quest for love and acceptance, indicative of Foster's understanding of the human condition. "The White Gipsy" is a must-read for anyone interested in intersectional narratives that delve into the heart of cultural identity. Foster's lyrical prose and immersive storytelling invite readers to reflect on their own notions of belonging, making this work a significant contribution to contemporary literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length8 hrs 53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
22CHAPTER XI.—SIR SYDNEY DISSEMBLES.
2PROLOGUE.
23CHAPTER XII.—EASTWOOD WOOS AGAIN.
3CHAPTER I.—SIR NICHOLAS CARSLAND.
24CHAPTER XIII.—SALOME'S HISTORY.
4CHAPTER II.—THE PRODIGAL SON.
25CHAPTER XIV.—THE JEWELLED BROOCH.
5CHAPTER III.—THE RETURN OF THE SCAPEGRACE.
26CHAPTER XV.—LADY CARSLAND'S SCHEME.
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6CHAPTER IV.—IN THE WOOD OF HOUGH.
27CHAPTER XVI.—THE BOLT FROM THE BLUE.
7CHAPTER V.—SLEEPING OUT.
28CHAPTER XVII.—SALOME REFUSES TO SPEAK.
8SHOCKING CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.
29CHAPTER XVIII.—THE BIRD FLIES AWAY.
9CHAPTER VI.—AFTER THE NEWS.
30CHAPTER XlX.—ALONE IN LONDON.
10CHAPTER VII.—THE NEW BARONET.
31Mrs. Pedley, 25, Nelson-road East. Comfortable Apartments For Professionals.
11THE STORY.
32CHAPTER XX.—NEWS FROM ABROAD.
12CHAPTER I.—THE WHITE GIPSY.
33CHAPTER XXI.—PAUL HEARS THE NEWS.
13CHAPTER II.—A ROMANTIC ENCOUNTER.
34CHAPTER XXII.—AT THE BABYLONIAN.
14CHAPTER III.—AFTER TWENTY YEARS.
35CHAPTER XXIII.—A CHANCE MEETING.
15CHAPTER IV.—SALOME'S LOVER.
36CHAPTER XXIV.—WHAT PAUL DISCOVERED.
16CHAPTER V.—SALOME SPEAKS OUT.
37CHAPTER XXV.—THE TUG OF WAR.
17CHAPTER VI.—HUGH EASTWOOD SPEAKS.
38CHAPTER XXVI.—HUGH EASTWOOD'S STORY.
18CHAPTER VII.—BEFORE THE FOOTLIGHTS.
39CHAPTER XXVII.—IN THE STAGE BOX.
19CHAPTER VIII.—AFTER THE PLAY.
40CHAPTER XXVIII.—JOY BELLS.
20CHAPTER IX.—EXPLANATIONS.
41THE END
21CHAPTER X.—THE OLD PIT BOTTOM.
42Memorable Quotes
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