The Runaways: A New and Original Story

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The Runaways: A New and Original Story

by Nat Gould

EN·~4 hours

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Description

Redmond Maynard watches the dying light bleed across a snow‑covered landscape, the twisted, leafless trees casting ominous silhouettes against the cold evening sky. The scene is both beautiful and bleak, a perfect backdrop for a man haunted by his own mistakes and the uncertainty of what lies beyond life’s final curtain. His reflective solitude hints at a restless spirit yearning to break free from the weight of past regrets.

As the night deepens, a gentle snowfall begins, coating the world in a pure, untouched veil. The quiet descent of the flakes mirrors Redmond’s inner longing for redemption and a fresh start, suggesting that he may soon be drawn into a journey far from the familiar halls he currently inhabits. The promise of change lingers in the air, inviting listeners to follow a tale of introspection, hidden motives, and the quiet courage it takes to step into the unknown.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (267K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-05-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nat Gould

Nat Gould

1857–1919

Best known for fast-moving racing stories, this prolific Victorian-era novelist turned his deep knowledge of the turf into hugely popular entertainment. His books brought horse-racing drama to a wide readership and helped make him one of the best-known sporting novelists of his day.

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