The Last of the Barons — Volume 09

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The Last of the Barons — Volume 09

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~3 hours·12 chapters

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12 total
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BOOK IX. - THE WANDERERS AND THE EXILES. - CHAPTER I. - HOW THE GREAT BARON BECOMES AS GREAT A REBEL.

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CHAPTER II. - MANY THINGS BRIEFLY TOLD.

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CHAPTER III. - THE PLOT OF THE HOSTELRY—THE MAID AND THE SCHOLAR IN THEIR HOME.

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CHAPTER IV. - THE WORLD'S JUSTICE, AND THE WISDOM OF OUR ANCESTORS.

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CHAPTER V. - THE FUGITIVES ARE CAPTURED—THE TYMBESTERES REAPPEAR—MOONLIGHT ON THE REVEL OF THE LIVING—MOONLIGHT ON THE SLUMBER OF THE DEAD.

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CHAPTER VI. - THE SUBTLE CRAFT OF RICHARD OF GLOUCESTER.

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CHAPTER VII. - WARWICK AND HIS FAMILY IN EXILE.

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THE LAY OF THE HEIR OF LANCASTER

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CHAPTER VIII. - HOW THE HEIR OF LANCASTER MEETS THE KING-MAKER.

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Description

In the turbulent aftermath of the Wars of the Roses, a restless noble awakens to a clandestine summons that will thrust him into the heart of a brewing rebellion. Hilyard, a prisoner‑turned conspirator, is handed a secret letter and a swift horse, urging him to rally Sir Robert Welles while powerful lords plot against King Edward. The narrative captures the tense atmosphere of midnight meetings, whispered betrayals, and the uneasy alliances that bind war‑torn England’s aristocracy.

As Warwick and his kin grapple with personal grievances and political ambition, the story weaves together the raw emotions of honor, vengeance, and reluctant loyalty. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid portrait of a fractured realm, where every whispered word and hurried ride could tip the balance between crown and chaos, setting the stage for a high‑stakes struggle that will echo through the ages.

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en

Duration

~3 hours (194K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

1803–1873

Best remembered today for unforgettable phrases like "the pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night," this Victorian novelist was once one of the most widely read writers in Britain. He paired literary fame with a busy political career, giving his work an unusual mix of melodrama, ambition, and public life.

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