The Right of Way — Complete
Redemption and Love in the Early 20th Century: A Historical Tale of Forgiveness and Personal GrowthBy Gilbert Parker
Length11h 46m
About this audiobook
In "The Right of Way 'Äî Complete," Gilbert Parker adeptly weaves a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas within the turbulent backdrop of early 20th-century Canada. Utilizing a richly descriptive literary style, Parker engages the reader with vivid imagery and multi-dimensional characters that oscillate between idyllic beauty and raw human emotion. The novel'Äôs thematic underpinning reflects a keen awareness of social justice and individual rights, echoing the transitional literary movements of realism and romanticism that marked its time. Gilbert Parker (1862-1932) was a celebrated Canadian author and journalist whose extensive travels and experiences in both Canada and Britain indelibly shaped his literary perspective. His background in politics and public affairs infused his works with a profound understanding of the social issues of his era, particularly the struggles related to colonialism and indigenous rights. Parker's own journey of self-discovery and advocacy for justice deeply resonates in this work, showcasing his commitment to highlighting the human condition amidst societal constraints. "The Right of Way" is a poignant exploration of personal integrity in the face of societal expectations and should be essential reading for those interested in early Canadian literature and the profound questions that still face society today. Parker's eloquence and insight render this work not only a captivating narrative but a thoughtful reflection on the enduring nature of human rights.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.3 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length11 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 20, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER III. AFTER FIVE YEARS: “You have forgotten me?”
2CHAPTER IV. CHARLEY MAKES A DISCOVERY
3CHAPTER V. THE WOMAN IN HELIOTROPE
4CHAPTER VI. THE WIND AND THE SHORN LAMB
5CHAPTER VII. “PEACE, PEACE, AND THERE IS NO PEACE”’
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6CHAPTER VIII. THE COST OF THE ORNAMENT
7CHAPTER IX. OLD DEBTS FOR NEW
8CHAPTER X. THE WAY IN AND THE WAY OUT
9CHAPTER XI. THE RAISING OF THE CURTAIN
10CHAPTER XII. THE COMING OF ROSALIE
11CHAPTER XIII. HOW CHARLEY WENT ADVENTURING AND WHAT HE FOUND
12CHAPTER XIV. ROSALIE, CHARLEY, AND THE MAN THE WIDOW PLOMONDON JILTED
13CHAPTER XV. THE MARK IN THE PAPER
14CHAPTER XVI. MADAME DAUPHIN HAS A MISSION
15CHAPTER XVII. THE TAILOR MAKES A MIDNIGHT FORAY
16CHAPTER XVIII. THE STEALING OF THE CROSS
17CHAPTER XIX. THE SIGN FROM HEAVEN
18CHAPTER XX. THE RETURN OF THE TAILOR
19CHAPTER XXI. THE CURE HAS AN INSPIRATION
20CHAPTER XXII. THE WOMAN WHO SAW
21CHAPTER XXIII. THE WOMAN WHO DID NOT TELL.
22CHAPTER XXIV. THE SEIGNEUR TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME
23CHAPTER XXV. THE COLONEL TELLS HIS STORY
24CHAPTER XXVI. A SONG, A BOTTLE, AND A GHOST
25CHAPTER XXVII. OUT ON THE OLD TRAIL.
26CHAPTER XXVIII. THE SEIGNEUR GIVES A WARNING
27CHAPTER XXIX. THE WILD RIDE
28CHAPTER XXX. ROSALIE WARNS CHARLEY
29CHAPTER XXXI. CHARLEY STANDS AT BAY
30CHAPTER XXXII. JO PORTUGAIS TELLS A STORY
31CHAPTER XXXIII. THE EDGE OF LIFE
32CHAPTER XXXIV. IN AMBUSH
33CHAPTER XXXV. THE COMING OF MAXIMILIAN COUR AND ANOTHER
34CHAPTER XXXVI. BARRIERS SWEPT AWAY
35CHAPTER XXXVII. THE CHALLENGE OF PAULETTE DUBOIS
36CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE CURE AND THE SEIGNEUR VISIT THE TAILOR
37CHAPTER XXXIX. THE SCARLET WOMAN
38CHAPTER XL. AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING
39CHAPTER XLI. IT WAS MICHAELMAS DAY
40CHAPTER XLII. A TRIAL AND A VERDICT
41CHAPTER XLIII. JO PORTUGAIS TELLS A STORY
42CHAPTER XLIV. “WHO WAS KATHLEEN?”
43CHAPTER XLV. SIX MONTHS GO BY
44CHAPTER XLVI. THE FORGOTTEN MAN
45CHAPTER XLVII. ONE WAS TAKEN AND THE OTHER LEFT
46CHAPTER XLVIII. “WHERE THE TREE OF LIFE IS BLOOMING—”
47CHAPTER XLIX. THE OPEN GATE
48CHAPTER L. THE PASSION PLAY AT CHAUDIERE
49CHAPTER LI. FACE TO FACE
50CHAPTER LII. THE COMING OF BILLY
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