The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Quee…
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William Makepeace Thackeray
(3,944 Sterne; 9 Bewertungen)
A classic Victorian novel and a historical novel rolled into one! Read about court and army life during the reign of Queen Anne - a story of Catholic - Protestant intrigue, and the party which aspired to the restoration of Bonny Prince Charlie. And, a good love story as well. (Summary by Karen Merline) (19 hr 21 min)
Chapters
Bk I intro & Bk I, ch 01: An Account of the Family of Esmond of Castlewood Hall
19:33
Read by Måns Broo
Bk I, ch 02: Relates how Francis, Fourth Viscount, arrives at Castlewood
22:14
Read by Laura Koskinen
Bk I, ch 03: Whither, in the time of Thomas, Third Viscount, I had preceded him…
30:32
Read by Laura Koskinen
Bk I, ch 04: I am placed under a Popish Priest and bred to that Religion . . .V…
15:48
Read by rachelellen
Bk I, ch 05: My Superiors are engaged in Plots for the Restoration of King Jame…
25:31
Read by rachelellen
Bk I, ch 06: The Issue of the Plots.--The Death of Thomas, Third Viscount of Ca…
32:34
Read by Måns Broo
Bk I, ch 07: I am left at Castlewood an Orphan, and find most kind Protectors t…
20:59
Read by JemmaBlythe
Bk I, ch 11: I come home for a Holiday to Castlewood, and find a Skeleton in th…
31:47
Read by Debra Lynn
Bk II, ch 02: I come to the End of my Captivity, but not of my Trouble
22:58
Read by Max Porter Zasada
Bk II, ch 05: I go on the Vigo Bay Expedition, taste Salt Water and smell Powder
27:36
Read by Ralph Snelson
Bk II, ch 13: I meet an Old Acquaintance in Flanders, and find my Mother's Grav…
29:22
Read by rachelellen
Bk III, ch 05: Mohun appears for the Last Time in this History
40:36
Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014)
Bewertungen
Stephen Lowe
(3,5 Sterne)
as usual some readers read well but many others do not ...spoiled by the Virginians. I recommend having the playback speed at the ready.