Paul Clifford — Volume 04

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Paul Clifford — Volume 04

by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A lively band of street‑wise misfits roams the bustling alleys and taverns of early‑19th‑century London, led by the quick‑witted and daring Paul Clifford. Their banter crackles with bravado as they swap jokes, pipe smoke, and plans in dim alehouses, revealing a camaraderie that feels both reckless and oddly tender. Clifford’s charisma draws both admiration and rivalry, setting the stage for a series of audacious schemes that teeter between bold adventure and outright lawlessness.

When the gang targets a wealthy lord’s riches, the line between clever theft and moral transgression blurs, forcing each member to confront what they truly value. Their schemes are as much about survival as they are about the thrill of outwitting a society that despises them. Listeners will be swept into the fast‑paced dialogue, the vivid London backdrop, and the uneasy balance of loyalty, ambition, and the ever‑present danger of the gallows.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (162K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

1803–1873

Best remembered for vivid historical and supernatural fiction, this prolific Victorian writer also left a surprising mark on everyday language with phrases that people still quote today. His stories mix drama, mystery, politics, and the occult in a way that helped shape popular fiction in the 19th century.

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