The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1

audiobook

The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 1

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

Volume 1. - INTRODUCTION

5:32
2

THE LANE THAT HAD NO TURNING - CHAPTER I - THE RETURN OF MADELINETTE

19:21
3

CHAPTER II - WHEN THE RED-COATS CAME

15:10
4

CHAPTER III - "MAN TO MAN AND STEEL TO STEEL"

18:15
5

CHAPTER IV - MADELINETTE MAKES A DISCOVERY

5:54
6

CHAPTER V - WHAT WILL SHE DO WITH IT?

6:24
7

CHAPTER VI - THE ONE WHO SAW

9:10
8

CHAPTER VII - THE PURSUIT

15:39
9

CHAPTER VIII - FACE TO FACE

18:29
10

CHAPTER IX - THE BITER BITTEN

3:03

Description

In this volume the listener is invited into the quiet, everyday world of French‑Canadian life as seen through the eyes of a traveler who recorded the tales he heard in the heart of Quebec. The opening story stretches across many pages, offering a richly detailed portrait of a modest lane where nothing ever seems to turn, while the following sketches—such as a miller’s wedding or a woodsman’s encounter— capture moments of humor, love, and quiet tragedy in just a few brief pages.

Interspersed with these grounded vignettes are a handful of more fanciful “parables,” each tinged with symbolism and a touch of the mystical. Though they differ in length and tone, all the pieces share a gentle reverence for the landscape and its people, blending simple realism with a subtle, imaginative edge.

Together they form a mosaic of stories that feel both intimate and timeless, perfect for anyone who enjoys a lyrical glimpse into a culture that is at once familiar and intriguingly otherworldly.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (138K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A Canadian-born writer who turned the history and folklore of Quebec into bestselling adventure and historical novels, he later became a public figure in Britain as well as a man of letters. His stories are remembered for their dramatic sweep, strong sense of place, and feel for imperial-era politics and romance.

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