• In the Reign of Terror

  • The Adventures of a Westminster Boy
  • By: G.A. Henty
  • Narrated by: Stuart Langton
  • Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (322 ratings)

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In the Reign of Terror

By: G.A. Henty
Narrated by: Stuart Langton
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Harry Sandwith, a Westminster boy, becomes a resident at the chateau of a French marquis. After various adventures he accompanies the family to Paris at the height of the French Revolution. Imprisonment and death reduce their number, and Harry finds himself beset by perils with the three young daughters of the house in his charge. After narrow escapes they reach Nantes. There the girls are condemned to death in the coffin ships, but are saved by the unfailing courage of their young protector.
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Great Book

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This is an excellent book set in the Paris during the French Revolution's infamous "Reign of Terror". An exciting tale and one of my favorites of G. A. Henty. It is well narrated.

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Amazing!

I was a little hesitant to listen to this book at first, but I went ahead and listened to it anyways as I sewed. Finished it in two days and WOW! This book was amazing to keep away from spoilers I won’t say much but it really does make you attached to the characters and wish for their lives. 😅 10/10 would listen again one tiny comment though, the audio was chopped up weirdly and had cuts in it near the end in between some sentences. Not a big deal but something to take note of as it can be a bit jarring at first!

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Great historical fiction

Set in the aftermath of the September 2nd massacres, G.A. Henty tackles the worst of the French Revolution from the eyes of a British young man. Caught up on the wrong side of the revolution, the reader gets to watch a 18 year old boy slowly do what he must to save the family he cares so much about. Certainly the darkest Henty book I have read, but also one of my favorites. The historical perspective is certainly that of a royalist one, but captures the fear and poverty evident in France at the time, and acknowledges the errors of the aristocracy in their treatment of the third estate and how their fate came to be. Great story and well told.

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A thriller!!!

I couldn’t put it down. Don’t pass it by. I will read it again. Everything done in a superb way. Bravo!!

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Harry’s braveness and never giving up is really astounding

I started listening to this book while I was travelling and finished it about halfway I was busy with other stuff for a while but I started listening again and couldn’t stop! It’s a very educational story and gives you a good view or picture of the reign of terror. The massacre in it is very realistic

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great story

great story line, i was on the edge of my seat near the end.
but the volume does fade away sometimes

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Fantastic

started listening and just couldn't stop. the tail is told simply , but is very riveting with the background of the reign of terror. this book was free on included in audible membership.
I really enjoyed it and would have definitely spent a credit on it

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Beautifully story

This was so heartwarming, heartbreaking, and endearing. I love how the author captured the atmosphere during that bloody revolution!

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Awesome

This is a great listen. Much adventure and faithfulness on the part of the main character. Good for all ages.

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Excellent story!

Really good, I love historical stories, fictional and non. The narrator did a nice job as well.

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