Great short stories, Volume 3 (of 3) : $b Romance & Adventure

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Great short stories, Volume 3 (of 3) : $b Romance & Adventure

EN·~13 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

GREAT SHORT STORIES

0:15
2

THE ATTACK ON THE MILL

1:20:54
3

VENUS OF ILLE

1:01:14
4

THE PAVILION ON THE LINKS

1:56:50
5

THE PRISONERS

21:09
6

THE SIEGE OF BERLIN

15:21
7

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

1:19:40
8

THE BLACK PEARL

1:01:06
9

THE PRISONER OF ASSIOUT

22:10
10

THE SMUGGLERS OF THE CLONE

19:48

Description

Step into a lively anthology that brings together some of the most celebrated short tales from French, English, and American literature. Each story blends romance with a streak of adventure, offering listeners vivid characters and settings that feel both timeless and immediate. From bustling village festivities to quiet country inns, the collection captures everyday passions and surprising twists.

The opening piece transports you to a sun‑drenched mill in a lush valley, where a wedding celebration unfolds beneath ancient trees and babbling streams. The story's keen eye for detail paints the countryside in such vivid colors that the rustle of leaves and the creak of the old waterwheel seem audible through the headphones. As the gathering proceeds, subtle tensions hint at deeper currents, promising the blend of romance and social insight that defines the rest of the volume.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (776K characters)

Release date

2024-10-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.