The Little Duke


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(3.8 stars; 156 reviews)

The Little Duke tells the captivating story of Richard, the young Duke of Normandy, who ascends to his title at the tender age of eight following the tragic murder of his father. Set against the backdrop of medieval France, this historical fiction invites listeners into a world of political intrigue, loyalty, and the challenges of leadership.

As Richard navigates the complexities of his new role, he must learn to balance the expectations of his noble lineage with the innocence of childhood. The narrative explores themes of courage, friendship, and the burdens of responsibility, all while immersing the audience in the rich tapestry of the past.

Originally serialized in The Monthly Packet, Charlotte Mary Yonge's tale offers a unique glimpse into the life of a young ruler, making it a distinctive addition to children's historical literature. With its engaging storytelling and vivid characters, The Little Duke remains a timeless exploration of youth and duty.

Chapters

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Chapter I 19:41 Read by Cori Samuel
Chapter II 23:32 Read by Kalynda
Chapter III 17:20 Read by Robin Cotter
Chapter IV 17:34 Read by Laura Caldwell
Chapter V 32:41 Read by LilianaVale
Chapter VI 20:23 Read by Laura Caldwell
Chapter VII 23:03 Read by Kalynda
Chapter VIII 27:41 Read by Sarah Jennings
Chapter IX 16:05 Read by Raju Venkateswaran
Chapter X 12:55 Read by Raju Venkateswaran
Chapter XI 9:32 Read by Raju Venkateswaran
Chapter XII 9:50 Read by Raju Venkateswaran
Conslusion 5:56 Read by Laura Caldwell

Reviews

Lovely story - Audio 3 stars


(3.5 stars)

What a lovely story. While many of the recordings were excellent, there were some with choppy audio quality and he final chapters were unintelligible to my family due to the readers thick accent. Thankfully this story is available in written form and we will read-aloud those chapters.


(5 stars)

I enjoyed this book very much. I’m grateful that I happened to read the reviews, urging me to go to librivox.org. The last 3 chapters are unintelligible unless the reader is a good guesser. I searched the website for this title, then searched that page and with a little difficulty, found the link to the text. The love and devotion to God, the honor and manliness of the little duke are qualities every child should be taught. Thank you, Librivox volunteers.

The Little Duke


(5 stars)

I love this book it’s like the best book in the world! because it shows you how the little duke gives grace to the man who kills his father and how he treated his slaves and when he went to h the king he was treated like garbage. And how he comes back and shows so much grace to His.


(4 stars)

Enjoyed this book. Great narrators. Some of them were harder to understand, and lost some of the emotion and nuances in those chapters… I don’t think my young children would have been able to understand all the accents, unfortunately


(2.5 stars)

Several chapters were not understandable for myself, my husband or my daughter. I’m very disappointed that I can’t use this recording for her education.


(3.5 stars)

The book was great there were a few readers I couldn't understand towards the end or I would give it five stars.


(5 stars)

Great story. Not clear on gentleman narrator's voice. Had to listen closely to catch all

love the book and have fun with little dok of normindy


(5 stars)