The Wolf-Leader

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The Wolf-Leader

by Alexandre Dumas

EN·~8 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

THE WOLF-LEADER

0:15
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:13
3

INTRODUCTION

3:29
4

THE WOLF-LEADER - INTRODUCTION WHO MOCQUET WAS, AND HOW THIS TALE BECAME KNOWN TO THE NARRATOR - I

44:31
5

THE WOLF-LEADER - CHAPTER I THE GRAND MASTER OF HIS HIGHNESS’ WOLF HOUNDS

19:34
6

CHAPTER II THE SEIGNEUR JEAN AND THE SABOT-MAKER

24:37
7

CHAPTER III AGNELETTE

20:20
8

CHAPTER IV THE BLACK WOLF

19:53
9

CHAPTER V THE PACT WITH SATAN

19:20
10

CHAPTER VI THE BEDEVILLED HAIR

18:47

Description

In a remote French forest, the line between myth and reality blurs when a massive wolf strides into a manor on its hind legs, heralding a strange and captivating tale. A young girl emerges from the woods, her arrival setting off a chain of events that draw aristocrats, hunters, and villagers into a tangled web of intrigue and superstition. Dumas weaves vivid descriptions of the ancient trees, the rustle of leaves, and the hidden glades where the story’s characters seek refuge or danger.

The narrative balances eerie encounters with moments of humor, offering listeners a taste of 19th‑century romance infused with the wild spirit of the countryside. As the protagonists navigate the forest’s mysteries, they confront both external threats and the lingering pull of childhood memories, hinting at deeper secrets yet to be uncovered. This opening promises an adventure where the natural world and the supernatural intertwine, inviting you to follow the trail of the enigmatic wolf‑leader.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (487K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-01-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas

1802–1870

Best known for The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, this French writer turned history into fast-moving adventure and became one of the most widely read storytellers of the 19th century. His life was dramatic too, marked by fame, enormous energy, and a background that still fascinates readers today.

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