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The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi

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The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi is an adventure fiction novel by Gaston Leroux. It deals with escaped prisoners.

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About The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi

"The Dark Road: Further Adventures of Chéri-Bibi" by Gaston Leroux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Raoul de Saint-Dalmas, also known as "the Nut," a convict in a penal settlement, who yearns for freedom while facing the torment of his fellow inmates. Alongside him is Chéri-Bibi, a notorious bandit, whose daring plans of escape may offer them both a chance at a new life. At the start of the narrative, the Nut reflects on his grim existence in the convict settlement, haunted by memories of recent executions and the relentless bullying of his fellow prisoners. He dreams of solitude away from the horrors of prison life, but his hopes rise when he encounters Chéri-Bibi, who has a plan for escape and sees potential in the Nut. The opening portion sets a dark and oppressive tone, capturing the desperation of life behind bars and the bond forming between two very different criminals as they conspire to break their chains and seek freedom on a treacherous journey.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Adventure stories
  • French fiction, 20th century
  • Escaped prisoners
  • Penal colonies, French Guiana

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Who wrote The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi?

The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi was written by Gaston Leroux.

What genre is The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi?

It is usually shelved as Adventure.

Is The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 50 min.

What books are similar to The Dark Road: further adventures of Chéri-Bibi?

Readers who like it often enjoy Treasure Island, The Fellowship of the Ring and Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, II.

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