The Man Who Drove the Car

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The Man Who Drove the Car

by Max Pemberton

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A cheeky, first‑person narrator tells the tale of a London cab driver who prefers the company of well‑heeled mistresses to the usual fare. When a flamboyant stranger in a fur coat asks for a lift, the driver’s sarcastic wit collides with the stranger’s aristocratic airs, setting off a series of unexpected detours through the city’s fashionable districts.

The story unfolds as a lively portrait of Edwardian London, mixing humor with the gritty realities of a driver’s life. As the mysterious passenger drags the narrator from one upscale address to another, the narrative hints at hidden motives and a social world where money, charm, and a single sovereign can change the course of a day. Listeners will enjoy the colorful dialogue and the vivid sense of place, all while wondering just how far a simple ride can lead.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (202K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2009-04-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Max Pemberton

Max Pemberton

1863–1950

A bestselling British storyteller of adventure and mystery, he wrote brisk, plot-driven novels that helped shape popular fiction at the turn of the 20th century. He was also deeply involved in publishing and magazines, giving him a strong feel for what kept readers turning pages.

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