The Wounded Name (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy D. K. Broster
Length17h 16m
About this audiobook
The Wounded Name is D. K. Broster's historical vindication, in fictional form, of John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee—the "Bloody Clavers" of Presbyterian legend. Set amid the religious and political violence of Restoration Scotland, the novel examines reputation, loyalty, and moral ambiguity with Broster's characteristic blend of archival exactitude and romantic intensity. Its prose is measured and atmospheric, placing private emotion against the larger drama of Covenanting resistance, royal authority, and contested national memory. Dorothy Kathleen Broster was a historically minded novelist whose work repeatedly returned to Scotland, Jacobitism, and the tragic allure of lost causes. Educated at St Hilda's College, Oxford, and later a Red Cross nurse during the First World War, she possessed both scholarly discipline and an acute sense of sacrifice, duty, and divided allegiance. These concerns shape her sympathetic reimagining of figures whom history has simplified or condemned. This book is recommended to readers who value historical fiction that is both intellectually serious and emotionally resonant. Those interested in Scottish history, political mythmaking, or the rehabilitation of controversial reputations will find The Wounded Name a subtle, compelling, and deeply informed work.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- 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
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length17 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 17, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Mauprat
10Chapter VI. The Road to the Beech Tree
2Introduction
11Chapter VII. The Road Back
3Synopsis
12Chapter VIII. The Love of Women
4Historical Context
13Chapter IX. The Toledo Blade (pt. 1)
5Chapter I. Running Water
14Chapter IX. The Toledo Blade (pt. 2)
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6Chapter II. "Roses, Roses All the Way"
15Chapter X. "Sans Tache"
7Chapter III. In the Dust
16Analysis
8Chapter IV. The Captive Hawk
17Reflection
9Chapter V. Free—With a Broken Wing
18Memorable Quotes
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