Showing results for "Das Institut" in Historical Fiction

The award-winning Augustine Institute Radio Theatre presents The Victory of Joan of Arc, the remarkable true story of a 15th-century French peasant girl who claimed she’d been sent by God to drive the English invaders out of France and place the true king on the throne. Featuring over 50 actors, cinematic sound and original score, listeners will fully experience Joan’s relentless bravery and determination against all obstacles to change the course of history.

While investigating corruption and evil alliances within the American government, an assassination attempt on Vice President Aaron Banner leaves him in a coma. Only a week earlier, Aaron gave his chief of staff, Paula Brackett, an envelope with instructions to, "Open only if something happens to me". Paula soon finds herself fighting not only for her country, but for her life. While Aaron is in a coma, he is transported in time to personally experience key moments in history. This audiobook blends research and details of the founding of America with an inspiring and engaging story.

Der Titel "LORDSPIEL" symbolisiert die Rolle des Protagonisten Lord Leyton Lawlay, welche er als renommierter Advokat auf der Bühne jenes politischen Theaters spielt, dessen EISERNER VORHANG die Welt in Ost und West teilt. Die Systemkonfrontation bildet den realen Hintergrund der fiktionalen Hörspielserie, wenngleich die Mitte der 1980-er Jahre angesiedelten Episoden vornehmlich von charmanter Atmosphäre geprägt sind. Sobald neben dem gediegenen Rechtsanwalt der launige Journalist Tony Wilkins auftritt, ist – nach feiner englischer Art – Noblesse mit Nonchalance gepaart.

After finding himself stopped by a group of protesters, Tom Decker takes the microphone and uses the opportunity to tell them inspirational stories based on the objects found in his pocket. Through his stories, the old man relives his past while hoping he has also found a way to pass on more than just words to the next generation.

In the once peaceful country of Norway, a science teacher and his family struggle to adapt to life under Nazi control. Amid the fear of the invading soldiers and the threat to teachers who refused to cooperate, a peaceful movement of civil disobedience takes hold, and loyal citizens become everyday heroes. Along with hundreds of other teachers, Aadne Melhues finds himself sentenced to internment in the concentration camp at Kirkenesis.