
DAVENPORT DUNN, - A MAN OF OUR TIMES
By Charles Lever.
DAVENPORT DUNN: A MAN OF OUR DAY
CHAPTER I. THE TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH
CHAPTER II. “THE RUN FOR GOLD”
CHAPTER III. A NOTE FROM DAVIS
CHAPTER IV. LAZARUS, STEIN, GELDWECHSLER
CHAPTER V. A VILLAGE NEAR THE RHINE
CHAPTER VI. IMMINENT TIDINGS
CHAPTER VII. A DISCURSIVE CONVERSATION
In the drawing‑room of a Regency estate, Davenport Dunn finds his pulse racing as he confronts the clever Lady Augusta Arden, whose sharp wit matches his own restless ambition. Their banter over a sealed telegraphic dispatch—read, half‑concealed—reveals a man torn between genteel propriety and a yearning for a more daring destiny. As Lady Augusta teases him for his perceived selfishness, Dunn’s earnest clumsy attempts at charm hint at the comic misadventures that lie ahead.
Set against a backdrop of balls, country estates, and a scattering of European locales, the novel follows Dunn as he juggles familial expectations, a rival suitor, and his own impulsive schemes. With a cast of companions—from the enigmatic Lord Glengariff to the earnest Annsey Beecher—each encounter adds a layer of humor and unexpected insight into the eccentricities of high society. Listeners can expect a lively blend of satire, romance, and the occasional narrow escape, all narrated with the witty voice that makes Dunn both a product of his time and an unforgettable rogue.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (838K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2010-05-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1806–1872
Known for lively, fast-moving novels full of soldiers, rogues, and sharp social comedy, this Irish writer brought the energy of conversation to the page. He trained as a doctor, traveled widely in Europe, and turned those experiences into fiction that was hugely popular in the 19th century.
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