The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain

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The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain

by William Carleton

EN·~24 hours

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Description

In the mist‑shrouded town of Ballytrain, whispers of a cursed nobleman—known only as the Black Baronet— circulate through taverns and country lanes. The baronet’s reputation for darkness and intrigue is matched only by the restless curiosity of locals who watch his every move. When a lone mail‑coach rattles through the night, a stranger cloaked in secrecy arrives, setting off a chain of rumors that promise to uncover the hidden sins of the aristocracy.

The newcomer’s presence rattles the tightly knit community: anonymous letters surface, a fortune‑teller offers cryptic predictions, and the baronet’s own attempts to conceal the truth grow increasingly desperate. As friends and foes alike grapple with candor and deception, the stage is set for a tangled web of family rivalries, secret alliances, and the looming threat of a diabolical plot. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every conversation could reveal a hidden danger, and the line between loyalty and betrayal is ever‑shifting.

Details

Full title

The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One

Language

en

Duration

~24 hours (1435K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2005-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Carleton

William Carleton

1794–1869

Known for vivid stories of Irish rural life, this 19th-century novelist drew deeply on the people, customs, and hardships he knew growing up in County Tyrone. His work helped bring everyday Irish voices and village life into popular fiction.

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