Brethren (Version 2)
H. Rider Haggard
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Length 15 h 31 min
Chapters 24
First published 1904
A tale of love, romance and chivalry set amongst the backdrop of the climactic months before the opening of the Kings' Crusade. Two English knights are in love with the same maiden. Their devotion and bravery is tested when their beloved is kidnapped against her will and taken to Palestine and eventually to the court of the famous Muslim leader, Saladin. - Summary by Elroi Shelley
Chapters
1
Author's Note and Prologue Read by Elroi 10:04
2
Sir Andrew D’Arcy Read by Elroi 28:38
3
The Knighting of the Brethren Read by Elroi 39:46
4
The Letter of Saladin Read by Elroi 38:49
5
The Wine Merchant Read by Elroi 41:54
6
The Christmas Feast at Steeple Read by Elroi 38:39
7
The Banner of Saladin Read by Elroi 37:30
8
The Widow Masouda Read by Elroi 42:35
9
The Horses Flame and Smoke Read by Elroi 50:05
10
On Board the Galley Read by Elroi 47:50
11
The City of Al-Je-Bal Read by Elroi 28:45
12
The Lord of Death Read by Elroi 31:04
13
The Embassy Read by Elroi 44:31
14
The Combat on the Bridge Read by Elroi 36:20
15
The Flight to Emesa Read by Elroi 38:15
16
The Sultan Saladin Read by Elroi 35:59
17
The Brethren Depart from Damascus Read by Elroi 36:34
18
Wulf Pays for the Drugged Wine Read by Elroi 48:44
19
Before the Walls of Ascalon Read by Elroi 36:21
20
The Luck of the Star of Hassan Read by Elroi 37:15
21
What Befell Godwin Read by Elroi 40:00
22
At Jerusalem Read by Elroi 34:40
23
Saint Rosamund Read by Elroi 39:05
24
The Dregs of the Cup Read by Elroi 34:16
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