The Trespasser, Complete

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The Trespasser, Complete

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~5 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total

THE TRESPASSER

0:01

By Gilbert Parker

1:53

INTRODUCTION

4:43

TO DOUGLAS ROBINSON, Esq., - AND

0:47

THE TRESPASSER

0:01

CHAPTER I. ONE IN SEARCH OF A KINGDOM

24:44

CHAPTER II. IN WHICH HE CLAIMS HIS OWN

14:56

CHAPTER III. HE TELLS THE STORY OF HIS LIFE

36:12

CHAPTER IV. AN HOUR WITH HIS FATHER’S PAST

16:37

CHAPTER V. WHEREIN HE FINDS HIS ENEMY

17:38
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Description

A restless spirit from the far‑flung colonies arrives in genteel England, carrying the boldness of the frontier and the weight of a concealed heritage. As he steps into the ordered world of London society, his outsider’s eye uncovers hidden tensions and sparks curiosity among those who cling to tradition. The early chapters trace his earnest attempts to fit in, while the distinct customs of his homeland constantly flash through his thoughts, creating a lively contrast that drives his quest for belonging.

Amid elegant drawing‑rooms and bustling city streets, he encounters a cast of characters—some welcoming, others wary—who each reveal a different facet of English life. An unexpected invitation draws him into a circle where old loyalties clash with new ambitions, and a burgeoning romance hints at possibilities that could reshape his future. The story balances wit, cultural insight, and the timeless struggle of a man torn between two worlds, inviting listeners to follow his journey from curiosity to conviction.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (334K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Nov 17, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A leading Canadian novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gilbert Parker brought the history, landscapes, and cultural tensions of Canada to a wide international readership. His romantic and dramatic stories made him one of the best-known Canadian writers of his era.

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