
In the fevered days after the Maine’s sinking, a headstrong young woman named Miss Armitage refuses to be the typical sweetheart who begs her lover to stay home. She confronts the daring war correspondent Chesterton, whose career has taken him from the dusty plains of Africa to the tense streets of Havana, demanding that his devotion to her outweigh any call to battle. Their heated exchanges reveal a tender, stubborn love that feels both inevitable and fragile.
Chesterton, convinced that his luck is a sort of charm, insists that no danger can truly touch a man whose heart is held by such fierce affection. As the Spanish‑American conflict erupts, he finds himself swept into a series of uncanny escapes—broken boats, sudden skirmishes, and lucky coincidences that seem to protect him at every turn. The story follows their struggle to reconcile love with duty, leaving listeners wondering whether a lover’s promise can really shield a life from the chaos of war.
Language
en
Duration
~27 minutes (25K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Lainson; David Widger
Release date
May 12, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1916
A vivid storyteller and one of the best-known reporters of his day, this American writer brought wars, cities, and high society to life with speed and flair. His adventure stories and firsthand journalism helped shape the image of the modern foreign correspondent.
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