
A spirited young man is summoned to the bustling household of the Penfold family, where his arrival triggers a cascade of unexpected news and restless intrigue. The story opens amid the genteel routine of Penfold Hall, but the calm is shattered when a decisive invitation sets the stage for a daring adventure that will carry the boy far beyond the English countryside.
At its heart is a remarkable woman whose quiet resolve and unflinching bravery shape the course of events. As the narrative unfolds, she guides the boy through perilous encounters on both land and sea, weaving his fate into the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic wars and the legendary clash at Waterloo. Her courage, matched only by the resolve of the soldiers around her, offers a fresh perspective on heroism in a time of turmoil.
The tale promises a blend of historical drama and thrilling escapades, inviting listeners to follow a young protagonist as he discovers that true bravery knows no gender, and that the road to destiny is often charted by those who dare to act when others stand idle.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (648K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832β1902
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures, this prolific Victorian writer turned real wars, distant places, and imperial history into stories that thrilled generations of young readers. Before becoming a hugely popular novelist, he worked as a journalist and war correspondent, giving his fiction a strong sense of action and detail.
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