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Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch

Gelesen von Abigail Rasmussen

(4,713 Sterne; 82 Bewertungen)

This is a great book if you're looking for an adventure filled novel. It takes place during the Spanish Inquisition and describes some of the horrors that happened giving you an idea of what it was really like to live during that time period. Follow Lysbeth, a young Hollander girl, as she struggles through life enduring times of hardship and peace, sorrow and happiness, war and love. (Introduction by Abigail Rasmussen) (17 hr 2 min)

Chapters

00 - Introduction

3:48

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01 - Bk1 Ch01 - The Wolf and the Badger

39:14

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02 - Bk1 Ch02 - She Who Buys -Pays

28:04

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03 - Bk1 Ch03 - Montalvo Wins a Trick

26:31

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04 - Bk1 Ch04 - Three Wakings

38:31

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05 - Bk1 Ch05 - The Dream of Dirk

35:31

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06 - Bk1 Ch06 - The Betrothal of Lysbeth

35:49

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07 - Bk1 Ch07 - Hendirk Brant Has a Visitor

21:26

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08 - Bk1 Ch08 - The Mare's Stable

28:18

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09 - Bk2 Ch09 - Adrian, Foy, and Martin the Red

39:18

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10 - Bk2 Ch10 - Adrain Goes Out Hawking

31:41

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11 - Bk2 Ch11 - Adrian Resuces Beauty in Distress

39:55

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12 - Bk2 Ch12 - The Summons

31:44

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13 - Bk2 Ch13 - Mother's Gifts are Good Gifts

33:49

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14 - Bk2 Ch14 - Sword Silence Receives the Secret

36:48

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15 - Bk2 Ch15 - Senor Ramiro

39:41

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16 - Bk2 Ch16 - The Master

35:19

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17 - Bk2 Ch17 - Betrothed

32:33

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18 - Bk2 Ch18 - Foy Sees a Vision

32:21

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19 - Bk2 Ch19 - The Fray in the Shot Tower

37:10

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20 - Bk2 Ch20 - In the Gevangenhuis

32:14

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21 - Bk2 Ch21 - How Martin Turned Coward

25:47

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22 - Bk2 Ch22 - A Meeting and a Parting

35:46

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23 - Bk3 Ch23 - Father and Son

39:20

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24 - Bk3 Ch24 - Martha Preaches a Sermon and Tells a Secret

31:17

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25 - Bk3 Ch25 - The Red Mill

34:08

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26 - Bk3 Ch26 - The Bridegroom and the Bride

41:21

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27 - Bk3 Ch27 - What Elsa Saw in the Moonlight

29:22

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28 - Bk3 Ch28 - Atonement

37:30

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29 - Bk3 Ch29 - Adrian Comes Home Again

44:55

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30 - Bk3 Ch30 - Two Scenes

23:28

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Bewertungen

One of my favorite books!

(5 Sterne)

This is my sister's favorite book of all time. I can't tell you how many times she's listened to it, over and over and over! Abigail is one of the best readers on Librivox (though the quality isn't as good on this one). Lysbeth is, to me, arguably Haggard's best work, along with The Brethren (also read by Abigail!) and Pearl Maiden. I love the two parts to the story with the, say, 20-year gap. It gives it such a well-rounded depth.

(5 Sterne)

This was my first H. Rider Haggard book and I’m a fan. It’s a story well told that puts one through every emotion. Its a focus on the effects of the Spanish Inquisition on a Dutch town filled with decent, hardworking people who eventually must rise up against their brutal oppressors. It’s an adventure story, a love story and a story of gray cruelty and redemption. I couldn’t put it down!

lysbeth by H Rider Haggarf

(5 Sterne)

Excellent book. I learnt quite a bit about Dutch history and their 80 year war against Spain. It kept me at edge of my seat to hear about the adventures of Lysbeth and her family. Thanks Abigail. Very well read!

(5 Sterne)

These are excellent books revealing some of the history of the Netherlands from the Protestant viewpoint. It is honest the terrors of that time. I loved how the author had the characters lives intertwined with each other effecting the entire country with their actions. It kept my attention!! It was very skillfully read by the reader as well. Thank you!

New Favorite

(5 Sterne)

This is hands down my favorite Haggard book. I love the era, the history, the culture and as always Haggard does a fabulous job with the characters and mixing adventure, tragedy love and triumph.

STUPENDOUS

(5 Sterne)

Another Haggard masterpiece! Possibly his darkest novel, it is the more remarkable for the absence of his trademark fantasy action. Thanks to the reader for a truly great reading. Don't miss this one.

(5 Sterne)

Fantastic book and a fantastic reading! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good novel, great historical fiction, or anything to do with this period of history.

Enlightening

(5 Sterne)

This story helps us understand what it would have been like to live during those times. Although many sad things transpired in it, it kept my interest to see it through until the end.