The Chronicles of Count Antonio


Read by Brett W. Downey

(4.3 stars; 9 reviews)

How it fell out that Count Antonio, a man of high lineage, forsook the service of his Prince, disdained the obligation of his rank, set law at naught, and did what seemed indeed in his own eyes to be good but was held by many to be nothing other than the work of a rebel and a brigand. Yet, although it is by these names that men often speak of him, they love his memory; and I also, Ambrose the Franciscan, having gathered diligently all that I could come by in the archives of the city or from the lips of aged folk, have learned to love it in some sort. A tale that lovers must read in pride and sorrow, and, if this be not too high a hope, that princes may study for profit and for warning. (Summary by Anthony Hope)

This project was proof listened by Eden Rea-Hedrick and Theresa L. Downey (5 hr 19 min)

Chapters

How Count Antonio Took to the Hills 38:19 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Traitor Prince 32:22 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Prince of Mantivoglia 42:44 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Wizard's Drug 39:25 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Sacred Bones 42:22 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Hermit of the Vault 41:13 Read by Brett W. Downey
Count Antonio and the Lady of Rilano 42:41 Read by Brett W. Downey
The Manner of Count Antonio's Return 39:59 Read by Brett W. Downey

Reviews

Swashbuckling Tales of Honor and Treachery


(5 stars)

The author's narrator is a priest who does not excuse Count Antonio's sins, but nevertheless tells of his exploits in such a way that we cannot help admire the count for his faithfulness and justice. Fun tales - lots of death, but that's to be expected of an outlaw and his band in 5 years, isn't it? Well read by Brett Downey. Production quality is excellent.

Suspensful swashbuckling romance


(3.5 stars)

A well written romantic adventure with unexpected plot twists and lead characters who will confound you one moment and amaze you the next. Although sometimes you just may face palm and shake your head it is still a good read.