Black'erchief Dick

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Black'erchief Dick

by Margery Allingham

EN·~6 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

BLACK’ERCHIEF DICK

0:34

INTRODUCTION

14:34

BLACK’ERCHIEF DICK - CHAPTER I

14:53

CHAPTER II

14:22

CHAPTER III

15:18

CHAPTER IV

24:57

CHAPTER V

18:00

CHAPTER VI

15:26

CHAPTER VII

7:58

CHAPTER VIII

31:32

Description

A spirited adventure set against the backdrop of Restoration‑era England, this novel follows the daring exploits of Black’erchief Dick, a charismatic rogue whose wit and daring draw both admiration and danger. From bustling taverns to shadowy country lanes, Dick’s escapades unfold with a lively blend of humor, intrigue, and vivid period detail that brings the era to life for the ear.

While the story crackles with action, it also offers a subtle glimpse into the world of a youthful, precocious writer whose commentary on the literary fashions of her time adds a playful, meta‑narrative layer. Listeners will enjoy the fast‑moving plot, colorful characters, and the authentic atmosphere of a bygone England, all delivered in a voice that captures the novel’s spirited energy without giving away later twists.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (381K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2020-06-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Margery Allingham

Margery Allingham

1904–1966

A master of Golden Age detective fiction, she created the sly, unforgettable Albert Campion and brought unusual wit, atmosphere, and psychological depth to the classic mystery. Her novels balance suspense with sharp observation, making them feel lively well beyond their era.

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