St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England

By Robert Louis Stevenson
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Length10h 19m

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'St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England' is a historical fiction novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It tells the story of Jacques St. Ives, a French military officer, who is captured and imprisoned in England during the Napoleonic War. Based on a series of adventures, it narrates Jacques' attempts to escape prison and his unexpected romance with a beautiful English girl. The book is a blend of drama, humor, and romance, showcasing the protagonist's resourcefulness and charm.

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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (642)
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Length10 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 189
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Chapter 1: A Tale of a Lion Rampant
2Chapter 2: A Tale of a Pair of Scissors
3Chapter 3: Major Chevenix Comes into the Story, and Goguelat Goes Out
4Chapter 4: St. Ives Gets a Bundle of Bank Notes
5Chapter 5: St. Ives Is Shown a House
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6Chapter 6: The Escape
7Chapter 7: Swanston Cottage
8Chapter 8: The Hen-House
9Chapter 9: Three Is Company, and Four None
10Chapter 10: The Drovers
11Chapter 11: The Great North Road
12Chapter 12: I Follow a Covered Cart Nearly to My Destination
13Chapter 13: I Meet Two of My Countrymen
14Chapter 14: Travels of the Covered Cart
15Chapter 15: The Adventure of the Attorney’s Clerk
16Chapter 16: The Home-Coming of Mr. Rowley’s Viscount
17Chapter 17: The Despatch-Box
18Chapter 18: Mr. Romaine Calls Me Names
19Chapter 19: The Devil and All at Amersham Place
20Chapter 20: After the Storm
21Chapter 21: I Become the Owner of a Claret-Coloured Chaise
22Chapter 22: Character and Acquirements of Mr. Rowley
23Chapter 23: The Adventure of the Runaway Couple
24Chapter 24: The Inn-Keeper of Kirkby-Lonsdale
25Chapter 25: I Meet a Cheerful Extravagant
26Chapter 26: The Cottage at Night
27Chapter 27: The Sabbath Day
28Chapter 28: Events of Monday: The Lawyer’s Party
29Chapter 29: Events of Tuesday: The Toils Closing
30Chapter 30: Events of Wednesday; The University of Cramond

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