The Wonderful Year
William John Locke
Read by Simon Evers
Martin Overshaw and Corinna Hastings are leading dull and unproductive lives in Paris, having fled humdrum England. They fall in with Fortinbras, who calls himself a Marchand de Bonheur. He predicts a bright future for them and suggests they set out on a journey through France together.
The book follows their adventure which turns out to be far more complicated than it might at first seem. They meet a variety of characters on the way and the looming threat of the First World War overshadows the second half of the book, which nonetheless ends happily for all concerned. (10 hr 53 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 | 25:38 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 2 | 40:05 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 3 | 30:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 4 | 23:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 5 | 24:40 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 6 | 24:45 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 7 | 26:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 8 | 24:35 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 9 | 29:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 10 | 22:09 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 11 | 33:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 12 | 20:06 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 13 | 37:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 14 | 36:15 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 15 | 34:12 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 16 | 20:52 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 17 | 22:35 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 18 | 25:12 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 19 | 29:07 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 20 | 29:47 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 21 | 19:05 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 22 | 33:09 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 23 | 18:53 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 24 | 23:11 | Read by Simon Evers |
Reviews
Absolutely Wonderful!
jenniebrown
A disclaimer must be inserted here, I’d listen to anything read by Simon Evers! That said, this is an engaging story with well developed characters of different stations in life. Their lives take interesting and often unexpected turns that make the book difficult to put down. Flawlessly narrated and thoroughly enjoyable!
bon!
Ally Sch
so many little stories as a great one can afford to tell. I had little suspect of where it would take me and I am glad! such adventure reaching the finalé. If I found this in a shop now it would have to join my collection on shelf forever.
Beautiful Story, Excellent Reader
Scott in Sandy Eggo
This is a love story set in the year before The Great War. The character development of the hero reaches deep into his very soul. It is a wonderful and rewarding novel. Simon Evers, Thank You!
fantastic read
Nat
i love listening to Simon Evers read, he really brings the story to life. i loved the unexpected turns in this story. changing ones perspective on life can life changing.
Wonderful, do not miss
Compulsive Reader
This is an amazing book. Again, so well narrated by Simon Evers. Thank you, JK
obx12
OBX12
Well done on all counts: plot development, oral presentation. Highly recommend
Thank you.Awesome well read story !Simon Evers is a very great.
Esther Maina
Very Good Book
Chris
An interesting story, good narration by Simon Evers.