The Virgin of the Sun
H. Rider Haggard
Read by Andy Sames
A great adventure following the exploits of a hero who's blood runs red, and Viking in nature. A mysterious chest with faded parchments provides the script of this tale when discovered in an old collector's attic. What can be gleaned from these texts, once transcribed, forms the history of Hubert of Hastings. The town, from which he takes his name, is invaded and razed by the invading French, but Hubert escapes after giving battle to London, here he inherits his Uncle's antique and usury business and becomes embroiled with one of Richard II's courtiers and the beauteous Blanche. Hubert befriends a mysterious native of Peru, Kari, who has been 'marooned' on the wharves of the Thames; they become great friends and work together. The courtly affairs lead to a tragedy and he and Kari are compelled to undertake a great sea voyage to distant lands. Thus begin yet even greater exploits of 'Derring do' and romance in an exotic new world. - Summary by Andy Sames (10 hr 26 min)
Chapters
Dedication and Introductory | 42:55 | Read by Andy Sames |
The Sword and the Ring | 26:38 | Read by Andy Sames |
The Lady Blanche | 26:27 | Read by Andy Sames |
Hubert Comes to London | 32:01 | Read by Andy Sames |
Kari | 41:15 | Read by Andy Sames |
The Coming of Blanche | 30:05 | Read by Andy Sames |
Marriage and After | 35:14 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 1 The New World | 34:33 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 2 The Rocky Isle | 33:43 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 3 The Daughter of the Moon | 26:33 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 4 The Oracle of Rimac | 29:13 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 5 Kari Goes | 31:08 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 6 The Choice | 32:26 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 7 The Return of Kari | 27:53 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 8 The Field of Blood | 39:21 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 9 Kari Comes to his Own | 26:15 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 10 The Great Horror | 29:40 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book2 Ch 11 The House of Death | 27:31 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 12 The Fight to the Death | 27:32 | Read by Andy Sames |
Book 2 Ch 13 The Kiss of Quilla | 25:39 | Read by Andy Sames |
Reviews
Good story, great reader
Paul Busman
Alas, a kind of abrupt and unsatisfying ending.
cyberhelp
Well worth the listening........ + Great Reader