
A contemplative voice opens the tale, inviting listeners to consider the tension between destiny and free will. Set against the rugged backdrop of Dartmoor, the narrative weaves philosophical musings on moral progress, war, and the role of art into the everyday lives of ordinary people. The author’s reflections create a richly layered atmosphere where the landscape itself seems to echo the characters’ inner struggles.
The story follows Jeremy, a young man whose life is marked by a promised marriage and an unexpected rescue that thrusts him into a series of choices on the moor’s mist‑filled hills. As he navigates love, duty, and the whispers of a larger conflict, his journey becomes a subtle exploration of hope and responsibility. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a world where personal convictions clash with the larger currents of history, offering a thoughtful portrait of humanity at a crossroads.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (818K characters)
Series
Dartmoor cycle, 18
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1923.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2023-10-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1960
Best known for vivid stories set on Dartmoor, this remarkably prolific English writer produced novels, plays, poems, and mysteries across a career that lasted for decades. His work is closely tied to the landscapes of Devon, which gave many of his books their strong sense of place.
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