A Day's Ride: A Life's Romance

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A Day's Ride: A Life's Romance

by Charles Lever

EN·~14 hours·51 chapters

Chapters

51 total
1

A DAY'S RIDE - A LIFE'S ROMANCE

0:02
2

By Charles James Lever.

4:32
3

A DAY'S RIDE: - A LIFE'S ROMANCE.

0:02
4

CHAPTER I. I PREPARE TO SEEK ADVENTURES

20:16
5

CHAPTER II. BLONDEL AND I SET OUT

20:25
6

CHAPTER III. TRUTH NOT ALWAYS IN WINE

16:09
7

CHAPTER IV. PLEASANT REFLECTIONS ON AWAKING.

9:40
8

CHAPTER V. THE ROSARY AT INISTIOGE

20:44
9

CHAPTER VI. MY SELF-EXAMINATION.

19:03
10

CHAPTER VII. FATHER DYKE'S LETTER.

27:04

Description

A witty, self‑aware narrator sets out on a single day’s journey that promises the sort of unexpected twists and encounters that could fill a lifetime. From the opening, the voice blends modest ambition with a keen eye for the quirks of family, society, and the road ahead, inviting listeners to follow a mix of travel, humor, and heartfelt reflection. The early chapters introduce a charismatic companion, a chance meeting with a lady traveler, and the first taste of the social games that will shape the adventure.

As the ride unfolds, the story balances lighthearted observation with deeper questions about duty, honesty, and the true meaning of romance. Listeners will be drawn into bustling train stations, lively cafés, and a series of surprising misadventures that reveal both the protagonist’s courage and his occasional self‑doubt. The narrative’s lively cadence and charming illustrations make the initial act a delightful invitation to a broader, emotionally resonant tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (838K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2010-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Charles Lever

Charles Lever

1806–1872

A lively Irish novelist with a gift for wit, adventure, and fast-moving storytelling, he became famous for exuberant tales of soldiers, rogues, and life on the road. His books helped bring a swaggering, humorous version of nineteenth-century Irish and European life to a wide audience.

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