The Man Who Lost Himself


Read by Roger Melin

(4.7 stars; 89 reviews)

Best known for his literary work The Blue Lagoon, which has been made into film several times over, H. De Vere Stacpoole’s first publication was a book titled The Intended in 1894. Stacpoole was disappointed at its lack of commercial success, and felt the story was too good to let go. He eventually re-worked the book, culminating in The Man Who Lost Himself, a light-hearted story of a luckless American visiting London on yet another of his failed business ventures, when he happens upon a gentleman of status and wealth, who also just happens to be his exact look-alike. (Summary by Roger Melin) (8 hr 16 min)

Chapters

01 - Jones 8:37 Read by Roger Melin
02 - The Stranger 7:19 Read by Roger Melin
03 - Dinner and After 3:00 Read by Roger Melin
04 - Carlton House Terrace 33:15 Read by Roger Melin
05 - The Point of the Joke 5:43 Read by Roger Melin
06 - The Net 12:58 Read by Roger Melin
07 - Luncheon 16:05 Read by Roger Melin
08 - Mr. Voles 22:53 Read by Roger Melin
09 - More Intruders 17:40 Read by Roger Melin
10 - Lady Plimlimon 15:23 Read by Roger Melin
11 - The Coal Mine 17:45 Read by Roger Melin
12 - The Girl in the Victoria 27:00 Read by Roger Melin
13 - Teresa 4:12 Read by Roger Melin
14 - The Attack 9:23 Read by Roger Melin
15 - The Attack (continued) 9:00 Read by Roger Melin
16 - A Wild Surprise 20:11 Read by Roger Melin
17 - The Second Honeymoon 17:46 Read by Roger Melin
18 - The Mental Trap 9:13 Read by Roger Melin
19 - Escape Closed 26:06 Read by Roger Melin
20 - The Family Council 38:34 Read by Roger Melin
21 - Hoover's 20:57 Read by Roger Melin
22 - An Interlude 17:04 Read by Roger Melin
23 - Smithers 12:57 Read by Roger Melin
24 - He Runs To Earth 7:16 Read by Roger Melin
25 - Moths 11:34 Read by Roger Melin
26 - A Tramp, and Other Things 39:49 Read by Roger Melin
27 - The Only Man in the World Who Would Believe Him 17:28 Read by Roger Melin
28 - Pebblemarsh 15:09 Read by Roger Melin
29 - The Blighted City 9:40 Read by Roger Melin
30 - A Just Man Angered 9:14 Read by Roger Melin
31 - He Finds Himself 13:12 Read by Roger Melin

Reviews

Enjoyable story!


(5 stars)

Jones finds himself in London with only 10 pounds in his pocket, not enough to get back to Philadelphia, after a business deal falls through. He sees a man whom he recognizes, but cannot remember his name. Turns out he recognizes him because the man is the mirror image of himself! After a bit too much alcohol with the man (and perhaps being drugged), he wakes up the next morning in a luxurious home, and is addressed as "my lord." The earl has changed places with him. Was it as a joke, or for a serious purpose? And can he extricate himself before being called out as an impostor - if he even wants to? A very enjoyable story, very nicely read by Roger Melin.

is he Rodchester or Jones? hmm


(4 stars)

a really great reader and recording quality. an interesting tale, not to deep or intellectual. at times i would wonder if the writer was misleading readers & that left me wondering if maybe the man was or was not who i thought he was. a satisfying ending as well.

one of my favorite readers


(4 stars)

say, I liked this story. I don't know how I missed it before. I especially liked how he was able to right the wrongs. The hide and seek fiascos were pretty funny, too.

very entertaining


(5 stars)

i enjoyed this tale a lot with its bits of humor, the cleverness of the hero, and the excellent reading by Roger Melin. It kept me totally interested.

Great story telling


(5 stars)

A really enjoyable book, a little slow in the middle. I would not be surprised if it was the inspiration for Du Maurier's Scapegoat.

EAW


(4 stars)

Good listen. A few chapters in the middle drawn out but worth listening to the end. Great narrative by Roger

Great book


(5 stars)

This was a great book though the ending was a bit abrupt. Great reading by RM.

fantastic!


(5 stars)

I wish there were more books like this! Mostly adventure, and just enough romance. Read perfectly.