The hero, Etienne Gerard, is a Hussar in the French Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Gerard's most notable attribute is his vanity - he is utterly convinced that he is the bravest soldier, greatest swordsman, accomplished horseman and gallant lover in all France. Gerard is not entirely wrong since he displays notable bravery on many occasions, but his self-satisfaction undercuts this quite often. Obsessed with honour and glory, he is always ready with a stirring speech or a gallant remark to a lady. (Introduction from Wikipedia)
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01 - How the Brigadier Came to the Castle of Gloom, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 16:03
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02 - How the Brigadier Came to the Castle of Gloom, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 17:45
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03 - How the Brigadier Came to the Castle of Gloom, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 18:30
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04 - How the Brigadier Slew The Brothers of Ajaccio, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 13:51
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05 - How the Brigadier Slew The Brothers of Ajaccio, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:45
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06 - How the Brigadier Slew The Brothers of Ajaccio, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 17:46
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07 - How the Brigadier Held the King, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 18:42
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08 - How the Brigadier Held the King, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:27
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09 - How the Brigadier Held the King, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:26
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10 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:33
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11 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 18:43
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12 - How the King Held the Brigadier, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 16:25
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13 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 15:34
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14 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 18:20
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15 - How the Brigadier Took the Field Against the Marshall Millefleurs, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 20:30
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16 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 17:01
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17 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 14:24
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18 - How the Brigadier Played for a Kingdom, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:57
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19 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:06
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20 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 19:53
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21 - How the Brigadier Won His Medal, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 17:10
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22 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 1 Read by Phil Griffiths 21:46
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23 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 2 Read by Phil Griffiths 16:52
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24 - How the Brigadier Was Tempted by the Devil, Part 3 Read by Phil Griffiths 15:51
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