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  • In the Reign of Terror Chapter 2 - A Mad Dog

    In the Reign of Terror Chapter 2 - A Mad Dog
    2026/06/19
    In which the young English lad, Harry Sandwith, is introduced to the refined yet distant family at the chateau, where he swiftly adapts to their customs and languages while quietly observing the brewing discontent within France’s noble class. Courageously displaying his mettle by confronting a mad hound, Harry earns newfound respect and friendship, whilst the marquis contemplates the mounting storm of revolution that shadows their tranquil provincial life.
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    26 分
  • In the Reign of Terror Preface

    In the Reign of Terror Preface
    2026/06/19
    In which the author addresses his youthful readers directly, explaining that the narrative aims primarily to engage with a stirring tale rather than to provide a detailed historical account. He assures that while certain historical events are referenced, the story will remain faithful to the general truth of those tumultuous times.
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    1 分
  • In the Reign of Terror Chapter 1 - A Journey to France

    In the Reign of Terror Chapter 1 - A Journey to France
    2026/06/19
    In which a young English lad of moderate talents is offered the uncommon chance to become a companion to the sons of a French marquis, leading him to leave the familiar comforts of Chelsea for the novel ways and language of France. His journey takes him through the bustling streets of Paris to the rural grandeur of a distant château, filled with the promise of challenge, learning, and the gentle trials of adapting to a foreign land.
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    28 分
  • When London Burned Chapter 22 - After the Fire

    When London Burned Chapter 22 - After the Fire
    2026/06/18
    In which the aftermath of the great fire in London reveals widespread devastation, prompting heroic efforts by sailors and townsfolk to halt its progress and aid those afflicted, while plans are set in motion to rebuild homes and lives amid the ruins. Matters of war and peace unfold with the sudden Dutch attack at Sheerness, leading to tense naval engagements and concluding with a fragile treaty, as the characters settle into the changing fortunes of their country and personal lives.
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    42 分
  • When London Burned Chapter 21 - London in Flames

    When London Burned Chapter 21 - London in Flames
    2026/06/17
    In which the valiant crew of the Fan Fan engage in a perilous skirmish with the formidable Dutch flagship, enduring fierce broadsides and mending their battered vessel with unyielding resolve. Meanwhile, as London is gripped by a dreadful conflagration, Cyril and his companions strive amidst the chaos to assist those made homeless, salvaging precious belongings and witnessing the city’s majestic streets succumbing to fiery ruin.
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    34 分
  • When London Burned Chapter 19 - Taking Possession

    When London Burned Chapter 19 - Taking Possession
    2026/06/17
    In which Sir Cyril Shenstone returns to his ancestral estate at Upmead, where he is warmly welcomed by tenants and takes possession of the family mansion, entering into the responsibilities of his heritage with thoughtful resolve. He soon resumes naval service under Prince Rupert, engaging in the preparations and manoeuvres of the Fleet amidst the stirring naval tensions of the time.
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    33 分
  • When London Burned Chapter 20 - A Fight off Dunkirk

    When London Burned Chapter 20 - A Fight off Dunkirk
    2026/06/17
    In which Sir Cyril Shenstone and his swift yacht, the Fan Fan, play a vital role in the fierce naval engagements off Dunkirk, skilfully protecting the flagship from the threat of fiery enemy vessels amidst the thunderous broadsides of large men-of-war. Despite the costly and relentless battles, the courage and steadfastness of the English fleet prevail, leading to both admiration from their sovereign and cautious hope for the future.
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    32 分
  • When London Burned Chapter 17 - Smitten Down

    When London Burned Chapter 17 - Smitten Down
    2026/06/16
    In which Cyril, after a startling encounter with John Harvey, contracts the Plague and undertakes a rigorous regimen of sweating and fumigation to drive out the disease, guided by the wise counsel of Dr. Hodges and the steadfast care of John Wilkes. As he gradually recovers from this harrowing illness amid the desolation wrought by the Plague in London, Cyril finds solace and renewed hope in the companionship of Shakespeare’s works and the invigorating prospect of river sailing.
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    36 分