The Red Tavern

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The Red Tavern

by C. R. (Charles Raymond) Macauley

EN·~7 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

THERED TAVERN

1:55
2

THE RED TAVERN - PROLOGUE

18:36
3

CHAPTER I

14:59
4

CHAPTER II

12:53
5

CHAPTER III

15:55
6

CHAPTER IV

24:12
7

CHAPTER V

14:00
8

CHAPTER VI

11:10
9

CHAPTER VII

14:30
10

CHAPTER VIII

18:07

Description

A gritty tapestry of medieval life unfurls as a restless night in a war‑torn camp gives way to the flickering hearth of a notorious inn. The prose throws listeners straight into the clamor of armor, the hiss of a cross‑bow being repaired, and muttered wagers that echo across a moonlit forest. Through vivid dialogue and richly drawn scenery, the red‑painted tavern becomes a crossroads where soldiers, schemers, and weary travelers swap rumors and forge uneasy alliances.

From that first restless prologue, the tale follows a young knight on his perilous trek toward Castle Yewe, punctuated by a memorable night in the tavern that sets the tone for daring duels, tangled loyalties, and hidden dangers. As the protagonist navigates challenges ranging from a feral wolf‑hound to a mysterious cutting of a prized fabric, the story balances pulse‑quickening action with moments of quiet camaraderie. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every clink of a tankard might herald a new adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (429K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-11-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. R. (Charles Raymond) Macauley

C. R. (Charles Raymond) Macauley

1871–1934

Best known as an American cartoonist and illustrator, this versatile early-20th-century artist also wrote novels and stories, bringing a sharp eye for satire and everyday life to his work. His career ranged from magazine illustration to newspaper cartooning, giving his writing and art an energetic, observant style.

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