Historical Fiction

History of David Grieve

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  • 1892 first published
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Mary Augusta Ward's History of David Grieve (1892) is a historical fiction novel.

A free LibriVox audiobook (27 h 31 min) is available.

About History of David Grieve

The book follows the life and times of David Grieve, from his childhood on a remote farm in the Peak District to Manchester, Paris and back to Manchester again. David is an orphan whose life is inextricably bound up with his wild sister Louie. We move from his miserable upbringing to his first successes in business to his adventures in Paris and back to a more settled life until tragedy overtakes him. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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History of David Grieve — LibriVox recording, 27 h 31 min in 49 sections.

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Who wrote History of David Grieve?

History of David Grieve was written by Mary Augusta Ward and first published in 1892.

What genre is History of David Grieve?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of History of David Grieve?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 27 h 31 min.

What books are similar to History of David Grieve?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Treasure Island.

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