The Arm and the Darkness, Taylor Caldwell
The Arm and the Darkness, Taylor Caldwell
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The Arm and the Darkness
A Novel

Author: Taylor Caldwell

Narrator: Antony Ferguson

Unabridged: 27 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2019

Synopsis

In seventeenth-century France, Catholics and Huguenots are locked in a battle for the soul of the nation. Against this tumultuous backdrop, bestselling author Taylor Caldwell spins a stirring tale of romance, suspense, and adventure in the grand tradition of Alexandre Dumas.At the heart of the novel are the two de Richepin brothers: Arsène, a swashbuckling nobleman who must abandon his devil-may-care attitude when he falls in love with a Catholic peasant girl, and Louis, a priest whose devotion to the word of God puts him at odds with the needs of man. As Arsène and Louis are drawn into a world of double-crosses and palace intrigues, they encounter a remarkable cast of real-life historical figures, including the sly Cardinal Richelieu and the suspected traitor Queen Anne.Full of secret plots, passionate embraces, and angry mobs, The Arm and the Darkness is an “admirable and convincing” portrait of one of the most fascinating epochs in the history of Europe (New York Times).

About Taylor Caldwell

Taylor Caldwell (1900–1985) was an Anglo-American novelist and prolific author of popular fiction, who also wrote under various pen names. In her fiction, she often used real historical events or persons. She published forty novels, many of which were New York Times bestsellers. Her best-known works include the historical sagas. Her Dear and Glorious Physician, a portrayal of the life of St. Luke, and Great Lion of God, about the life of St. Paul, are among the bestselling religious novels of all time. Her last novel, Answer as a Man hit the New York Times bestseller list before its official publication date.

About Antony Ferguson

AudioFile Earphones Award winner Antony Ferguson is a native of London, England. He is a classically trained actor and has appeared in numerous productions in London, Off-Broadway, and regional theater. As a voice actor, he has over fifty audiobooks to his credit and was recommended by the "All About Romance" Web site as one of the best male narrators at performing female characters. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Liz on July 04, 2011

Mi libro favorito......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 06, 2009

I really wanted to like this book but its florid style overwhelms its passable plot.......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey on April 21, 2010

"Now all at once the invisible but crushing wings of Louis' old agony lifted, fled away into soundless space. A wild and unfathomable fulfillment flooded his soul, and with it came a feeling of power and ecstasy, and great release. It shook the bastions of his grim gray hatred. He was transported t......more

Goodreads review by Eileen on May 25, 2010

An old epic historical novel that was 1st printed in 1943.......more

Goodreads review by ERIK on October 21, 2024

La autora, a su muy peculiar estilo, nos proporciona una novela llena de detalles y descripciones, no exenta de frases y discursos únicos, que lo unico que queda por decir es que si se desea disfrutar de una lectura comí esta es necesario que se tenga paciencia y tiempo suficiente para no interrumpi......more

Quotes

“A lively cloak and sword tale…Good entertainment value; good history; escape reading today.” Kirkus Reviews

“An absorbing welter of action…One may read for pleasure and one may read to think as well.” New York Times

“Taylor Caldwell never falters when it comes to storytelling.” Publishers Weekly

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