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Title details for The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper - Available

The Spy

A Tale of the Neutral Ground

by James Fenimore Cooper
Pete Cross
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This historical adventure with a hint of romance takes place during the American Revolution, when a man, only known as Mr. Harper, requests shelter at The Locusts during a storm. When another unknown stranger appears in want of shelter, Mr. Harper, and the Locust family, become quite suspicious. As the battle between the Patriots and the British is fought in their midst, an internal struggle occurs in the house of one family.

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  • Release date

    July 19, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666581164
      • File size: 441286 KB
      • Duration: 15:19:20

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The strong, manly voice of Pete Cross breathes life into one of America's earliest bestselling novels (1821). This audiobook takes listeners to Westchester County, New York, in 1780 during the Revolutionary War, when this area was ravaged by both combatants. This historical novel is very much a literary product of its time, with racist and sexist passages, convoluted syntax, ponderous sentences, and pompous dialogue. If a listener can acclimate to the prose, there is an exciting action-filled story to enjoy. Cross cleverly portrays a diverse group of characters ranging from dashing officers, demure maidens, and the peddler/spy to the evil marauders. Cross's mastery of regional accents and class differences, along with characters of both genders and divers ages, makes this cumbersome novel worthy of attention. D.L.G. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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