
audiobook
by condesa de Emilia Pardo Bazán
THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST DAUPHIN - (Louis XVII) - By - EMILIA PARDO BAZÁN - TRANSLATED FROM THE SPANISH - By - ANNABEL HORD SEEGER - FRONTISPIECE ILLUSTRATION - By - RAPHAEL BODÉ
FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY - NEW YORK and LONDON - 1906
In a voice that blends scholarly curiosity with vivid storytelling, this work opens by placing the reader amid the cultural whirl of 19th‑century Europe, where music, poetry, and a fierce Celtic spirit shape the world’s imagination. The narrator introduces the lingering enigma of France’s lost heir, the young Louis XVII, whose fate after the Revolution has haunted historians and romantics alike. Through careful examination of contemporary accounts, family memories, and lingering rumors, the early chapters weave a tapestry of evidence that invites listeners to become amateur detectives.
As the investigation unfolds, the narrative follows a determined scholar tracing faint footprints from Parisian archives to remote Galician landscapes, guided by the lingering whispers of a royal lineage. The tale balances meticulous research with moments of personal reflection, revealing how a centuries‑old mystery can still stir the passions of those who seek truth. Listeners will be drawn into a world where history, legend, and human yearning intersect, leaving them eager to follow the clues that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (403K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 29, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1921
A bold, brilliant voice in Spanish literature, she helped bring naturalism into the mainstream while writing novels, essays, criticism, and short fiction with unusual range. Her work also pushed fiercely against the limits placed on women writers in her time.
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