The Way of an Eagle


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(4.7 stars; 17 reviews)

Muriel Roscoe has come to India to live with her father, a general. When the fort where they are staying comes under attack, General Roscoe charges the dauntless, wisecracking soldier Nick Ratcliffe with the responsibility for getting Muriel away in safety. The two manage to escape, but the experience is harrowing for Muriel. Meanwhile, Nick has fallen in love with her. Will she ever be able to shake off her old prejudices towards him or her association of him with their near debacle and see him for who he really is? Can she reconcile the fearsome creature she witnessed during their escape and the good-humored man beloved by his family and friends? ( Scarbo) (0 hr 20 min)

Chapters

Part 1. Chapter 1: The Trust 13:52 Read by Wayne Cooke
Part 1. Chapter 2: A Soldier's Daughter 15:14 Read by larryhayes7
Part 1. Chapter 3: The Victim of Treachery 30:41 Read by MJ Franck
Part 1. Chapter 4: Desolation 16:12 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 1. Chapter 5: The Devil in the Wilderness 15:12 Read by Lysa Ali
Part 1. Chapter 6: When Strong Men Fail 15:46 Read by Jackie Rechler
Part 1. Chapter 7: The Coming of an Army 17:22 Read by djwhitney
Part 2. Chapter 8: Comrades 11:49 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 9: The School of Sorrow 11:47 Read by djwhitney
Part 2. Chapter 10: The Eagle Swoops 12:02 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 11: The First Flight 13:27 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 12: The Message 11:24 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 13: The Voice of a Friend 8:53 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 14: The Poison of Adders 20:27 Read by djwhitney
Part 2. Chapter 15: The Summons 6:30 Read by John
Part 2. Chapter 16: The Ordeal 22:01 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 3. Chapter 17: An Old Friend 12:22 Read by abbysunb
Part 3. Chapter 18: The Explanation 15:08 Read by abbysunb
Part 3. Chapter 19: A Hero Worshipper 5:25 Read by Scarbo
Part 3. Chapter 20: News from the East 12:16 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 21: A Harbour of Refuge 17:08 Read by MJ Franck
Part 3. Chapter 22: An Old Story 13:39 Read by MJ Franck
Part 3. Chapter 23: The Sleep Called Death 13:32 Read by MJ Franck
Part 3. Chapter 24: The Creed of a Fighter 18:35 Read by MJ Franck
Part 3. Chapter 25: A Scented Letter 13:21 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 26: The Eternal Flame 12:05 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 27: The Eagle Caged 12:42 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 28: The Lion's Skin 11:11 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 29: Old Friends Meet 10:59 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 30: An Offer of Friendship 13:55 Read by John
Part 3. Chapter 31: The Eagle Hovers 18:45 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 4. Chapter 32: The Face in the Storm 12:19 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 33: The Lifting of the Mask 14:00 Read by RJSpong
Part 4. Chapter 34: At the Gate of Death 15:09 Read by RJSpong
Part 4. Chapter 35: The Armistice 10:29 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 36: The Eagle Strikes 19:41 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 4. Chapter 37: The Penalty for Sentiment 13:41 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 38: The Watcher of the Cliff 9:42 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 39: By Single Combat 14:00 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 4. Chapter 40: The Woman's Choice 11:59 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 41: The Eagle's Prey 9:13 Read by John
Part 4. Chapter 42: The Hardest Fight of All 12:47 Read by Gini Rosario
Part 4. Chapter 43: Requiescat 13:33 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 4. Chapter 44: Love's Prisoner 7:27 Read by Michele Eaton
Part 5. Chapter 45: The Vision 11:29 Read by John
Part 5. Chapter 46: The Heart of a Man 12:14 Read by Gini Rosario
Part 5. Chapter 47: In the Name of Friendship 10:56 Read by Gini Rosario
Part 5. Chapter 48: The Healing of the Breach 7:45 Read by John
Part 5. Chapter 49: The Lowering of the Flag 10:55 Read by Gini Rosario
Part 5. Chapter 50: Erebus 11:46 Read by Gini Rosario
Part 5. Chapter 51: The Bird of Paradise 10:36 Read by John
Part 5. Chapter 52: A Woman's Offering 12:18 Read by John
Part 5. Chapter 53: The Last Skirmish 10:49 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 5. Chapter 54: Surrender 9:34 Read by Sirena Rose
Part 5. Chapter 55: Omnia Vincit Amor 14:56 Read by John
Part 5. Chapter 56: The Eagle Soars 9:32 Read by KevinS

Reviews

Loved this book!


(5 stars)

I stayed up all night listening. The readers were all good. I got so involved in the characters and their stories that I didn’t want it to end. Such an unusual protagonist - not big, handsome and dashing, but small, wrinkled and odd. Sigh, if only we could all have such eternal, self sacrificing love in our lives.

very fitting title.


(4.5 stars)

This is a very enjoyable read with continuing twists and turns and a finish that makes one want to read more from this author.