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Classic Journals Box Set
- A Four-Volume Collection from the Private Journals of Four Distinguished Historical Figures, Presented in a Dramatised Setting
- Narrated by: Charles Dance, Virginia McKenna, Edward Fox, Jenny Agutter
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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Classic Journals Box Set
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Publisher's Summary
Quills and Echoes: The Historical Journals Collection
Step into the captivating world of some of history's most illustrious figures as we transport you through time with our spellbinding audiobook series "Quills and Echoes: The Historical Journals Collection", offering an unprecedented glimpse into the private thoughts and experiences of four distinguished and iconic historical figures, presented in a dramatised setting.
Experience the thrilling life of England's greatest hero, in "The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson" as he bares his soul in personal letters and journals. Charles Dance'sremarkable portrayal brings Lord Nelson's shocking frankness and passionate love letters to Emma Hamilton to life, creating an intimate connection with this legendary figure.
Join Queen Victoria on a journey to her beloved Scottish Highlands in "Leaves from the Highland Journals of Queen Victoria". Virginia McKenna's exquisite reading of Queen Victoria's Highland Journals offers a rare glimpse into the royal family's never-to-be-forgotten days in Scotland, revealing the intimate moments behind the crown.
Embark on a harrowing adventure with Captain Robert Falcon Scott in his pursuit of the South Pole in "Scott of the Antarctic". Edward Fox's portrayal captures the courage, camaraderie, and ultimate challenges faced by Scott and his team as they battled the unforgiving Antarctic wilderness.
Witness the beauty of the English countryside through the keen eyes of Dorothy Wordsworth in "The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth", brought vividly to life by Jenny Agutter. Dorothy's journals provide a window into a bygone era, filled with rich observations of nature, society, and her unbreakable bond with her brother, William.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into their intimate thoughts and experiences, beautifully narrated for your listening pleasure.
Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter.
What the critics say
"Letters and journals always make lively intimate listening. It is Nelson who opens up with almost shocking frankness in courteous, suddenly passionate love letters to Emma Hamilton." (The Independent)
"...these journals offer us so many insights into the paraphernalia that accompanied the royal progress north... Virginia McKenna reads beautifully." (Sunday Times)
"The English countryside at the end of the 18th century is brought almost photographically before us and Jenny Agutter brings her splendidly to life." (Good Book Guide)