Richard Carvel — Volume 01

by Winston Churchill

EN·~2 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

Produced by David Widger

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CONTENTS OF THE COMPLETE BOOK - Volume 1. I. Lionel Carvel, of Carvel Hall II. Some Memories of Childhood III. Caught by the Tide IV. Grafton would heal an Old Breach V. "If Ladies be but Young and Fair" VI. I first suffer for the Cause VII. Grafton has his Chance - Volume 2. VIII. Over the Wall IX. Under False Colours X. The Red in the Carvel Blood XI. A Festival and a Parting XII. News from a Far Country - Volume 3. XIII. Mr. Allen shows his Hand XIV. The Volte Coupe XV. Of which the Rector has the Worst XVI. In which Some Things are made Clear XVII. South River XVIII. The Black Moll - Volume 4. XIX. A Man of Destiny XX. A Sad Home-coming XXI. The Gardener's Cottage XXII. On the Road XXIII. London Town XXIV. Castle Yard XXV. The Rescue - Volume 5. XXVI. The Part Horatio played XXVII. In which I am sore tempted XXVIII. Arlington Street XXIX. I meet a very Great Young Man XXX. A Conspiracy XXXI. "Upstairs into the World" XXXII. Lady Tankerville's Drum-major XXXIII. Drury Lane - Volume 6. XXXIV. His Grace makes Advances XXXV. In which my Lord Baltimore appears XXXVI. A Glimpse of Mr. Garrick XXXVII. The Serpentine XXXVIII. In which I am roundly brought to task XXXIX. Holland House XL. Vauxhall XLI. The Wilderness - Volume 7. XLII. My Friends are proven XLIII. Annapolis once more XLIV. Noblesse Oblige XLV. The House of Memories XLVI. Gordon's Pride XLVII. Visitors XLVIII. Multum in Parvo XLIX. Liberty loses a Friend - Volume 8. L. Farewell to Gordon's LI. How an Idle Prophecy came to pass LII. How the Gardener's Son fought the Serapis LIII. In which I make Some Discoveries LIV. More Discoveries. LV. The Love of a Maid for a Man LVI. How Good came out of Evil LVII. I come to my Own again - FOREWORD

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Description

Set against the waning grandeur of colonial Maryland, the story unfolds as a vivid recollection of a once‑prominent family. The narrator presents his grandfather’s memoirs, preserving the raw details that give the tale its authentic texture. Through descriptions of bustling wharves, grand ballrooms now silent, and the crumbling streets of a fading capital, listeners are drawn into an era where loyalty to the Crown clashes with the rising spirit of independence.

At the heart of the narrative stands Lionel Carvel, a respected landowner and shipowner whose influence stretches from Williamsburg to Boston. His generous hospitality, keen business sense, and steadfast principles paint a portrait of a man caught between duty and conscience. As familial ties intertwine with political intrigue, the early chapters set the stage for personal and national upheaval, inviting listeners to experience the tensions and hopes of a pivotal moment in American history.

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~2 hours (139K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-10-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction Maryland -- History -- Fiction

About the author

Winston Churchill

1874–1965

Best known for leading Britain through the darkest years of World War II, this statesman was also a gifted historian and speaker whose words helped define an era. His books, speeches, and memoirs still shape how many readers understand war, politics, and leadership.

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