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In the Reign of Terror: The Adventures of a Westminster Boy Audiobook
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When young Harry Sandwith, a Westminster boy, becomes a resident at the chateau of a French marquis, he begins a series of adventures with the family. One day, an ill-advised trip takes them to Paris at the height of the French Revolution. Suddenly Harry and his party are beset with perils at every turn. As they struggle to escape, imprisonment and death reduce their number. Finally, Harry finds himself in charge of the three young daughters of the house. Only he can save them from the reign of terror—and certain death.
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"It is my eldest daughters favorite Henty book. There is more of a love story than most of his books and death comes often to friends and family of the hero Harry. "
— Rkeddins (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Henty’s books relentlessly preach the virtues of family loyalty, female modesty, and patriotism.”
— Economist
In the Reign of Terror Listener Reviews
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" This book was really good!(aren't all Henty's?!?!?!) Jackson didn't like it as that time period was obviously pretty terrifying! "
— Clara, 8/25/2010 -
" I like this one, it's mostly story and hardly any battle plans. I've read this one several times. "
— Meg, 8/27/2008 -
" This was an exciting, informative glimpse into life during the French Revolution and the reign of terror. There was never a dull moment. I loved it! "
— Amy, 1/21/2008
About G. A. Henty
George Alfred Henty (1832–1902) was born in Trumpington, England. He studied at Cambridge but left without his degree to serve in the Crimean War. After several failed attempts at careers, he decided in 1865 to become a writer, beginning as a correspondent for the Standard. He wrote his first boys’ adventure, Out of the Pampas, in 1868, and its popularity spurred him to write some eighty more children’s books.
About Stuart Langton
Stuart Langton is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor. He has been an audiobook narrator for more than ten years. He lives in New York City.