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The Gamekeeper
- Author
- Barry Hines
- Narrator
- Luke R. Francis
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Publish Date
- 24 August 2023
- Run Time
- 8 hours 7 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, George must orchestrate flawless hunts for the Duke and his esteemed guests, ensuring their satisfaction while fending off the persistent poachers who threaten the delicate balance of the land.
A masterpiece of nature writing as well as a radical statement on work and class, "The Gamekeeper" stands as a haunting classic of twentieth-century fiction.
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Details
- Author
- Barry Hines
- Narrator
- Luke R. Francis
- Duration
- 8 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 August 2023
- ISBN
- 9788728580677
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- SAGA Egmont
- Genre
- Modern & contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: Social issues
Synopsis
Through the changing seasons, amidst a sprawling ducal country estate, ex-steelworker George Purse's role as a gamekeeper goes beyond mere employment. With determination, he safeguards the birds, nurturing them with care, even as they become targets for the wealthy elite.As the Glorious Twelfth approaches, George must orchestrate flawless hunts for the Duke and his esteemed guests, ensuring their satisfaction while fending off the persistent poachers who threaten the delicate balance of the land.A masterpiece of nature writing as well as a radical statement on work and class, "The Gamekeeper" stands as a haunting classic of twentieth-century fiction.-
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