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The Man Who Lost Himself

Gelesen von Roger Melin

(4,683 Sterne; 93 Bewertungen)

Best known for his literary work The Blue Lagoon, which has been made into film several times over, H. De Vere Stacpoole’s first publication was a book titled The Intended in 1894. Stacpoole was disappointed at its lack of commercial success, and felt the story was too good to let go. He eventually re-worked the book, culminating in The Man Who Lost Himself, a light-hearted story of a luckless American visiting London on yet another of his failed business ventures, when he happens upon a gentleman of status and wealth, who also just happens to be his exact look-alike. (Summary by Roger Melin) (8 hr 16 min)

Chapters

01 - Jones

8:37

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02 - The Stranger

7:19

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03 - Dinner and After

3:00

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04 - Carlton House Terrace

33:15

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05 - The Point of the Joke

5:43

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06 - The Net

12:58

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07 - Luncheon

16:05

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08 - Mr. Voles

22:53

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09 - More Intruders

17:40

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10 - Lady Plimlimon

15:23

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11 - The Coal Mine

17:45

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12 - The Girl in the Victoria

27:00

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13 - Teresa

4:12

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14 - The Attack

9:23

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15 - The Attack (continued)

9:00

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16 - A Wild Surprise

20:11

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17 - The Second Honeymoon

17:46

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18 - The Mental Trap

9:13

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19 - Escape Closed

26:06

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20 - The Family Council

38:34

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21 - Hoover's

20:57

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22 - An Interlude

17:04

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23 - Smithers

12:57

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24 - He Runs To Earth

7:16

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25 - Moths

11:34

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26 - A Tramp, and Other Things

39:49

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27 - The Only Man in the World Who Would Believe Him

17:28

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28 - Pebblemarsh

15:09

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29 - The Blighted City

9:40

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30 - A Just Man Angered

9:14

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31 - He Finds Himself

13:12

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Bewertungen

one of my favorite readers

(4 Sterne)

say, I liked this story. I don't know how I missed it before. I especially liked how he was able to right the wrongs. The hide and seek fiascos were pretty funny, too.

Enjoyable story!

(5 Sterne)

Jones finds himself in London with only 10 pounds in his pocket, not enough to get back to Philadelphia, after a business deal falls through. He sees a man whom he recognizes, but cannot remember his name. Turns out he recognizes him because the man is the mirror image of himself! After a bit too much alcohol with the man (and perhaps being drugged), he wakes up the next morning in a luxurious home, and is addressed as "my lord." The earl has changed places with him. Was it as a joke, or for a serious purpose? And can he extricate himself before being called out as an impostor - if he even wants to? A very enjoyable story, very nicely read by Roger Melin.

is he Rodchester or Jones? hmm

(4 Sterne)

a really great reader and recording quality. an interesting tale, not to deep or intellectual. at times i would wonder if the writer was misleading readers & that left me wondering if maybe the man was or was not who i thought he was. a satisfying ending as well.

(5 Sterne)

It was a great book , he was able to become a better man that his predecessor. The only downside was it had an abrupt ending but a happy one.

very entertaining

(5 Sterne)

i enjoyed this tale a lot with its bits of humor, the cleverness of the hero, and the excellent reading by Roger Melin. It kept me totally interested.

Great story telling

(5 Sterne)

A really enjoyable book, a little slow in the middle. I would not be surprised if it was the inspiration for Du Maurier's Scapegoat.

EAW

(4 Sterne)

Good listen. A few chapters in the middle drawn out but worth listening to the end. Great narrative by Roger

Great book

(5 Sterne)

This was a great book though the ending was a bit abrupt. Great reading by RM.