The Child of the Moat


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(4.2 stars; 5 reviews)

Ian Holborn (professor of archaeology and a writer) was on board the RMS Lusitania when it was torpedoed, and as it sank he rescued a 12 year old girl named Avis Dolphin. She later complained that books for girls were not very interesting, so he decided to write one for her "as thrilling as any book written for boys!" This book is dedicated to her.

From the Preface: This story is not written for grown-ups, and if they want to know why it begins with such a gruesome first chapter, let them ask the children. Children like the horrors first and the end all bright. Many grown-ups like the tragedy at the end. But perhaps the children are right and the grown-ups are standing on their heads. - Summary by Beth Thomas (12 hr 10 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1: Hate 13:21 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter 2: Secrets 30:05 Read by Jennifer Dallman
Chapter 3: Hate and Love 48:20 Read by Trish E. Matson
Chapter 4: The Prisoner 47:35 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 5: The Thief 26:35 Read by Terah Tucker
Chapter 6: Bitterness 16:31 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 7: Death 12:22 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 8: Remorse 9:43 Read by larryhayes7
Chapter 9: The Judgement 20:19 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 10: The Packman's Visit 28:07 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 11: Swords and Questionings 32:53 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 12: ''Moll O'the Graves'' 19:28 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 13: Coming Events Cast Shadows 22:34 Read by Kalynda
Chapter 14: Goodbye 14:17 Read by Trish E. Matson
Chapter 15: The Terror of the Mist 20:42 Read by Phil Chenevert
Chapter 16: A Desperate Task 34:37 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 17: Carlisle 13:44 Read by Jennifer Wysk
Chapter 18: A Diplomatic Victory 39:29 Read by Trish E. Matson
Chapter 19: The Loss 12:05 Read by larryhayes7
Chapter 20: Persecution 11:18 Read by larryhayes7
Chapter 21: Torture 43:35 Read by Trish E. Matson
Chapter 22: To the Rescue 29:44 Read by Cari Shorrock
Chapter 23: A Duel to the Death 17:52 Read by Cari Shorrock
Chapter 24: A Ride in Vain 17:38 Read by Cari Shorrock
Chapter 25: Amazing Discoveries 27:53 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 26: The Battle of Liddisdale 13:59 Read by Devorah Allen
Chapter 27: The Birthday Party 45:20 Read by Kate Follis
Chapter 28: The Last Adventure 20:41 Read by Linette Geisel
Chapter 29: A Tale of a Tub 24:39 Read by Linette Geisel
Chapter 30: The Great Iron Chest and Afterword 14:44 Read by Linette Geisel

Reviews

Adventure perfect for any age I LOVE IT


(5 stars)

I ve listened to it twice now (not for people who dont like suspense ) :)😊😎😎