The Web of the Golden Spider


Gelesen von Roger Melin

(4.5 stars; 60 reviews)

The Web of the Golden Spider is a tale of mystery, intrigue and adventure that begins in the city, progresses to a mutinous open sea voyage, eventually leading to the remotest areas on the slopes of the Andes of South America. Wilson, our hero, finds himself in the midst of a battle between a deposed queen and revolutionists who have banded together in an effort to bring their country together as a republic. Wilson, although torn between helping mercenaries, freedom fighters and revolutionaries, is more concerned with the rescuing of the girl he has fallen in love with, but who has been snatched from him by a mysterious priest. That, and the finding of the famed treasure of El Dorado rumored to have been buried beneath Lake Guadiva. (Introduction by Roger Melin.) (10 hr 34 min)

Kapitel

01 - The Closed Door Opens 21:19 Gelesen von Roger Melin
02 - Chance Provides 26:19 Gelesen von Roger Melin
03 - A Stranger Arrives 21:36 Gelesen von Roger Melin
04 - The Golden God Speaks 25:19 Gelesen von Roger Melin
05 - In the Dark 19:23 Gelesen von Roger Melin
06 - Blind Man's Buff 20:59 Gelesen von Roger Melin
07 - The Game Continues 23:11 Gelesen von Roger Melin
08 - Of Gold and Jewels Long Hidden 20:50 Gelesen von Roger Melin
09 - A Stern Chase 23:20 Gelesen von Roger Melin
10 - Strange Fishing 18:16 Gelesen von Roger Melin
11 - What Was Caught 19:50 Gelesen von Roger Melin
12 - Of Love and Queens 21:42 Gelesen von Roger Melin
13 - Of Powder and Bullets 26:36 Gelesen von Roger Melin
14 - In the Shadow of the Andes 14:18 Gelesen von Roger Melin
15 - Good News and Bad 22:56 Gelesen von Roger Melin
16 - The Priest Takes a Hand 27:46 Gelesen von Roger Melin
17 - 'Twixt Cup and Lip 25:19 Gelesen von Roger Melin
18 - Blind Alleys 18:55 Gelesen von Roger Melin
19 - The Spider and the Fly 21:22 Gelesen von Roger Melin
20 - In the Footsteps of Quesada 28:42 Gelesen von Roger Melin
21 - The Hidden Cave 22:43 Gelesen von Roger Melin
22 - The Taste of Rope 15:40 Gelesen von Roger Melin
23 - The Spider Snaps 22:17 Gelesen von Roger Melin
24 - Those In the Hut 19:00 Gelesen von Roger Melin
25 - What the Stars Saw 22:50 Gelesen von Roger Melin
26 - A Lucky Bad Shot 20:48 Gelesen von Roger Melin
27 - Dangerous Shadows 17:43 Gelesen von Roger Melin
28 - A Dash For Port 19:59 Gelesen von Roger Melin
29 - The Open Door Closes 26:00 Gelesen von Roger Melin

Bewertungen

fantastical but fun


(5 stars)

i was so certain something was going to happen to the treasure at the last moment and they’d turn out to be rich in love instead. well, something happened, all right! this was a fun read although the author certainly didn’t hold back from the sexism and racism. i did not like the explanation for the priest, its another instance of infantilising the heathen and therefore of lower intelligence native people, which is such a tired old racist trope. the treasure hunting parts were certainly enjoyable, although i was certainly wondering how this ‘primitive’ race of people was managing to build undetectable traps and doors into solid cliff side that could be opened with a touch the narration was excellent, as is everything done by this reader

fun but too shallow for believability


(3 stars)

Like the other reviewer said, the unjust war in particular, but also other elements, make you disconnect from the characters and the storyline. it's a series of interesting events that don't really hang together. it starts better than it ends. it's entertaining though.


(4.5 stars)

This was a fun adventure. The book had love, war and a search for lost treasure. It reminded me of an Indiana Jones film. Roger is an excellent reader.

a great yarn


(5 stars)

I found the story great. It ran well and was a great listen. as ever enhanced by the reader

A FUN ROMP


(5 stars)

Just discard all vestiges of reality and enjoy the adventure. Roger Melin is great, as always.

Patsy


(5 stars)

I love Roger Melin's choice of books!! Mystery, romance, and adventure, what else do you need!!

Interesting Story


(5 stars)

Liked this story , thank you for your precious time ..


(5 stars)

Very cheesy. It could have come from a high school literature class.