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Rover

Rover

By: Joseph Conrad
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 In Rover, we meet the weary and reflective Peyrol, an elderly ex-privateer who, burdened by his past, is compelled by an impulsive mix of scorn and magnanimity to embark on a dangerously audacious scheme. His goal? To deceive Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Set against the haunting backdrop of a politically motivated massacre in Toulon in 1793, this poignant tale explores the deep scars left on a small community and its inhabitants. Written towards the end of Conrads life, and shortly after the Great War—a conflict that personally touched him through his sons service—this narrative delves into the psychological toll of trauma, the burdens of redemption, and the high cost of our choices. (Summary by Peter Dann)Copyright Romance Stories Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 016 - Chapter 16

    016 - Chapter 16
    Feb 5 2026
    In Rover, we meet the weary and reflective Peyrol, an elderly ex-privateer who, burdened by his past, is compelled by an impulsive mix of scorn and magnanimity to embark on a dangerously audacious scheme. His goal? To deceive Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Set against the haunting backdrop of a politically motivated massacre in Toulon in 1793, this poignant tale explores the deep scars left on a small community and its inhabitants. Written towards the end of Conrads life, and shortly after the Great War—a conflict that personally touched him through his sons service—this narrative delves into the psychological toll of trauma, the burdens of redemption, and the high cost of our choices. (Summary by Peter Dann)
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    47 mins
  • 015 - Chapter 15

    015 - Chapter 15
    Feb 5 2026
    In Rover, we meet the weary and reflective Peyrol, an elderly ex-privateer who, burdened by his past, is compelled by an impulsive mix of scorn and magnanimity to embark on a dangerously audacious scheme. His goal? To deceive Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Set against the haunting backdrop of a politically motivated massacre in Toulon in 1793, this poignant tale explores the deep scars left on a small community and its inhabitants. Written towards the end of Conrads life, and shortly after the Great War—a conflict that personally touched him through his sons service—this narrative delves into the psychological toll of trauma, the burdens of redemption, and the high cost of our choices. (Summary by Peter Dann)
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 014 - Chapter 14

    014 - Chapter 14
    Feb 5 2026
    In Rover, we meet the weary and reflective Peyrol, an elderly ex-privateer who, burdened by his past, is compelled by an impulsive mix of scorn and magnanimity to embark on a dangerously audacious scheme. His goal? To deceive Admiral Nelson into lifting his blockade of the French coast during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Set against the haunting backdrop of a politically motivated massacre in Toulon in 1793, this poignant tale explores the deep scars left on a small community and its inhabitants. Written towards the end of Conrads life, and shortly after the Great War—a conflict that personally touched him through his sons service—this narrative delves into the psychological toll of trauma, the burdens of redemption, and the high cost of our choices. (Summary by Peter Dann)
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    43 mins
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