The Web of the Golden Spider
Frederick O. Bartlett
Read by Roger Melin
The Web of the Golden Spider is a tale of mystery, intrigue and adventure that begins in the city, progresses to a mutinous open sea voyage, eventually leading to the remotest areas on the slopes of the Andes of South America. Wilson, our hero, finds himself in the midst of a battle between a deposed queen and revolutionists who have banded together in an effort to bring their country together as a republic. Wilson, although torn between helping mercenaries, freedom fighters and revolutionaries, is more concerned with the rescuing of the girl he has fallen in love with, but who has been snatched from him by a mysterious priest. That, and the finding of the famed treasure of El Dorado rumored to have been buried beneath Lake Guadiva. (Introduction by Roger Melin.) (10 hr 34 min)
Chapters
01 - The Closed Door Opens | 21:19 | Read by Roger Melin |
02 - Chance Provides | 26:19 | Read by Roger Melin |
03 - A Stranger Arrives | 21:36 | Read by Roger Melin |
04 - The Golden God Speaks | 25:19 | Read by Roger Melin |
05 - In the Dark | 19:23 | Read by Roger Melin |
06 - Blind Man's Buff | 20:59 | Read by Roger Melin |
07 - The Game Continues | 23:11 | Read by Roger Melin |
08 - Of Gold and Jewels Long Hidden | 20:50 | Read by Roger Melin |
09 - A Stern Chase | 23:20 | Read by Roger Melin |
10 - Strange Fishing | 18:16 | Read by Roger Melin |
11 - What Was Caught | 19:50 | Read by Roger Melin |
12 - Of Love and Queens | 21:42 | Read by Roger Melin |
13 - Of Powder and Bullets | 26:36 | Read by Roger Melin |
14 - In the Shadow of the Andes | 14:18 | Read by Roger Melin |
15 - Good News and Bad | 22:56 | Read by Roger Melin |
16 - The Priest Takes a Hand | 27:46 | Read by Roger Melin |
17 - 'Twixt Cup and Lip | 25:19 | Read by Roger Melin |
18 - Blind Alleys | 18:55 | Read by Roger Melin |
19 - The Spider and the Fly | 21:22 | Read by Roger Melin |
20 - In the Footsteps of Quesada | 28:42 | Read by Roger Melin |
21 - The Hidden Cave | 22:43 | Read by Roger Melin |
22 - The Taste of Rope | 15:40 | Read by Roger Melin |
23 - The Spider Snaps | 22:17 | Read by Roger Melin |
24 - Those In the Hut | 19:00 | Read by Roger Melin |
25 - What the Stars Saw | 22:50 | Read by Roger Melin |
26 - A Lucky Bad Shot | 20:48 | Read by Roger Melin |
27 - Dangerous Shadows | 17:43 | Read by Roger Melin |
28 - A Dash For Port | 19:59 | Read by Roger Melin |
29 - The Open Door Closes | 26:00 | Read by Roger Melin |
Reviews
fun but too shallow for believability
Songbird7
Like the other reviewer said, the unjust war in particular, but also other elements, make you disconnect from the characters and the storyline. it's a series of interesting events that don't really hang together. it starts better than it ends. it's entertaining though.
Ms. SV
This was a fun adventure. The book had love, war and a search for lost treasure. It reminded me of an Indiana Jones film. Roger is an excellent reader.
a great yarn
A LibriVox Listener
I found the story great. It ran well and was a great listen. as ever enhanced by the reader
A FUN ROMP
AVID READER
Just discard all vestiges of reality and enjoy the adventure. Roger Melin is great, as always.
Patsy
Patricia Lopez
I love Roger Melin's choice of books!! Mystery, romance, and adventure, what else do you need!!
Interesting Story
ArcticJoeZ
Liked this story , thank you for your precious time ..
dogman
Very cheesy. It could have come from a high school literature class.
I love this reader.
sleeperone
A very calm peaceful listen. Thanks.