
BLACK’ERCHIEF DICK
INTRODUCTION
BLACK’ERCHIEF DICK - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
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.
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
Jun 2, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1904–1966
A witty, inventive star of Britain’s Golden Age of detective fiction, she is best known for creating Albert Campion, the deceptively mild sleuth at the center of many of her most loved mysteries. Her stories blend puzzle, suspense, and sharp character writing in a way that still feels fresh.
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