The Mark of Zorro
Gelesen von Mark F. Smith
Johnston Mcculley
(4,837 Sterne; 267 Bewertungen)
In Spanish California, a troubling pattern had developed. The natives were reduced to peasants, the Franciscan friars that ministered to them were derided, and the only people who mattered were the caballeros – who styled themselves as knights of the New World. These men strutted about in elegant clothes, riding magnificent horses, and sporting rapiers at their sides that they were quick to draw if they felt their honor was affronted.
Into this world burst Zorro (Spanish for “fox”). A later-day Robin Hood, he stole from the rich and gave to the poor, but he also took it upon himself to punish men who had notably abused others. Cloaked and masked, appearing suddenly from the dark, he always stayed ahead of the manhunt launched at his heels.
The authorities called him a highwayman.
And when the doings of a corrupt governor began to affect the good people around the pueblo of early Los Angeles, Zorro responded – vigorously. Summary by Mark Smith (7 hr 35 min)
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By the Saints, Mark Smith is good!
The Dealer In Tallow And Hides
(5 Sterne)
There's 3 versions on Audible you can pay for. 1 is God awful, 1 is pretty neat, and 1 is very good... Smith does a better job by far than all 3 for free. Not only is his recording good and his voice EXCELLENT, but he understands the book correctly (imo) and gets the tone perfectly right. Absolutely nails Diego! I declare this to officially be The Mark Smith of Zorro. By my naked blade, he needs to narrate Further Adventures!
omg i never knew
Kittiekatsky
(5 Sterne)
i love mark smith lets start there. To continue on to the story... i never knew that the story was so in depth and interesting. great kob bringing it to life
Great story, great reader
Coy Hancock
(5 Sterne)
I loved the story and it was the reader, Mark Smith, who really made it come wonderfully alive with his talented voices. I highly recommend this book!
Wonderfully entertaining
free LeonardPeltier
(5 Sterne)
The characters seemed very much the same as the old tv show that I loved, but I think the romance with Lolita and also the group recruited by Zorro to band together to stand for justice were two parts of the plot I don't remember seeing in the old tv series. Those really added to the story, which I loved even more because of it. There was quite a bit of humor in Diego's character and in his attitude toward attracting a wife. What was unpleasant was the attitude of "good blood" from the European aristocratic influence. Also unacceptable were several comments about the natives as being inferior, though we know, unfortunately, that that was the attitude of many conquerors of the continent. Zorro of course respected and defended the natives, which is what made him such a heroic character. Mark Smith did a great professional job in reading the various voices. Thank you for your time and effort.
Entertaining!
Joyce
(4,5 Sterne)
An enjoyable accompaniment to crocheting ballerina dolls for three granddaughters. I enjoyed Mark Smith's reading, even some of his unusual pronunciations of Spanish titles. Having watched Zorro movies, I kept waiting for the Z mark's! I didn't remember ever before hearing that Zorro means fox, but maybe I just forgot? Thank you Mark Smith and Libravox! September 3,2021
John Weaver
(5 Sterne)
Excellent reading of this entertaining novel. I was particularly impressed with how well the reader did female voices, which is typically not easy for a male reader to do. the novel itself is a well written tale of swashbuckling derring-do and romance that well deserves its various sequels and reincarnations.
fun story, excellent reader
(5 Sterne)
like many people my introduction to Zorro was on TV when I was a kid. it was great to read the book or rather to listen to it, especially with such a fine reader as Mark.
Not a simple story at all! Jules Verne is simple, not this guy!!
IJ
(5 Sterne)
Curious, who else knew who Zorro was immediately after the scene at the bar where we first meet Zorro? Mealmush and Goats Milk!!!!