Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain


Read by Peter John Keeble

(4.7 stars; 181 reviews)

This is a superb sweeping romantic adventure story of how Alan Quatermain, hero of fourteen of Rider H Haggard's books, met, fell in love with and married his first wife. It is related from the perspective of old age and is set against the time of the Great Trek in the 1830s. The villains of the piece are truly villainous, Dingaan a portly traitorous despotic Zulu chief, and a Portuguese killer who constantly plots to kill our hero and steal his wife.

This book is written with histrionic flair typical of the Victorian era, gripping battles combined with scenes of fervent emotion. Bigotry and hatred filter through the story, having (as they do even now) a terrible effect on all the characters who harboured such prejudices. (Summary by Peter Keeble) (9 hr 49 min)

Chapters

Dedication 2:56 Read by Peter John Keeble
Preface 1:22 Read by Peter John Keeble
Editors Note 7:51 Read by Peter John Keeble
Allan Learns French 23:58 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Attack On Maraisfontein 30:04 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Rescue 21:41 Read by Peter John Keeble
Hernando Periera 28:01 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Shooting Match 30:55 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Parting 23:59 Read by Peter John Keeble
Allan's Call 28:38 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Camp of Death 25:58 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Promise 23:00 Read by Peter John Keeble
Vrouw Prinsloo Speaks Her Mind 25:58 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Shot in the Kloof 27:35 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dingaan's Bet 24:47 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Rehearsal 25:59 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Play 25:43 Read by Peter John Keeble
Retief Asks a Favour 30:23 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Council 26:05 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Marriage 17:47 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Treaty 39:38 Read by Peter John Keeble
Depart in Peace 29:29 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Court-Martial 32:33 Read by Peter John Keeble
The Innocent Blood 34:50 Read by Peter John Keeble

Reviews

Tragic tale of love and human cruelty


(5 stars)

even though the author tells us how this is going to end, I kept hoping it would not be so bad. H. Ryder Haggert spent much time in South Africa and it shows in his writing. His descriptions of the Zulu King were truly amazing and made me wonder how much of it could have been true. The love story is definitely y one of the classics. I really like this author and the reader was excellent

Intense moving story of love and betrayal, worth listening to.


(5 stars)

Exceptionally well read moving story of Allan Quartermain. Honor, true love, betrayal combined with cultural differences of the time in Africa, including Zulus, Boers and English all intersected by a true villain. Dr. D.

Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain


(5 stars)

2nd time around, great read and a mesmerizing saga set against the wilderness of Southern Africa region, and the cruelty of mankind with the never ending beating heart of unfulfilled love... Recommended:)


(5 stars)

The story was quite long, still, it was interesting and of course, crafted by a master. Written in the first person, the reader's job was very good; his British accent perfect for the part. Thank you.

Amazing piece of work


(5 stars)

A timeless book that needs no excuse or explanation. It is simply one of the greatest love stories of all time.

A Terrible Adventure


(5 stars)

Well read. Do you want to hear about brave people seeking a new life? It is a heart breaker.


(5 stars)

heartrending tale of Quatemains youth and first marriage. Also a fasinating window into the tragic trecks of the boers.

Incredible


(5 stars)

Wonderful and powerful story and so well read by the narrator. Highly recommended!