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The Rover

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The Rover is a historical fiction novel by Joseph Conrad.

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About The Rover

"The Rover" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written between 1921 and 1922. Set in southern France during the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise, it follows Peyrol, a master-gunner and pirate who has spent fifty years roaming distant seas. Seeking refuge at an isolated farmhouse, he encounters outcasts and becomes entangled in their struggles. The story explores his attempt to escape a violent past and his search for identity and allegiance, culminating in one final voyage.
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  • Historical fiction
  • Sea stories
  • War stories
  • Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815

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Who wrote The Rover?

The Rover was written by Joseph Conrad.

What genre is The Rover?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is The Rover 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 Rover?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 28 min.

What books are similar to The Rover?

Readers who like it often enjoy Master and Commander, Outlander and A Tale of Two Cities.

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