Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain
Gelesen von Peter John Keeble
H. Rider Haggard
(4,746 Sterne; 181 Bewertungen)
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)
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Tragic tale of love and human cruelty
Linda in PNW
(5 Sterne)
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.
Dr. Dijkstra
(5 Sterne)
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
DRSmith
(5 Sterne)
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:)
eli g
(5 Sterne)
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 Sterne)
A timeless book that needs no excuse or explanation. It is simply one of the greatest love stories of all time.
A Terrible Adventure
Val
(5 Sterne)
Well read. Do you want to hear about brave people seeking a new life? It is a heart breaker.
elm
(5 Sterne)
heartrending tale of Quatemains youth and first marriage. Also a fasinating window into the tragic trecks of the boers.
Incredible
Terence
(5 Sterne)
Wonderful and powerful story and so well read by the narrator. Highly recommended!