The Marne: a tale of the war


Read by Elizabeth Klett

(4.6 stars; 42 reviews)

American writer Edith Wharton is known for her novels of manners set in old New York; yet much of her adult life was spent in France. She lived in Paris throughout World War I and was heavily involved in refugee work. Her 1918 novella The Marne dramatizes the events of the war as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Troy Belknap, an American boy who longs to join up and save his beloved France. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (1 hr 56 min)

Chapters

Chapter 01 6:38 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 02 13:03 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 03 8:36 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 04 8:55 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 05 9:03 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 06 5:51 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 07 13:40 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 08 11:01 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 09 14:24 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 10 10:59 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 11 9:01 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 12 5:30 Read by Elizabeth Klett

Reviews

Good Story


(5 stars)

The is a really good story centered around a Americans lad in France , and timely with the 100 year anniversary of WW I , I enjoyed, it was very well read. Thank you for such a good reading of the story


(5 stars)

Great story to go along with Wharton's non-fiction writing about the war. I think Elizabeth Klett is at her best reading Edith Wharton.


(4 stars)

A charming tale, despite it's bleak backdrop of war! Edith Wharton is always a sure bet for a good yarn.

Wonderful reading!!


(5 stars)

Elisabeth Klett does a beautiful job of making You feel as if You know the characters!


(5 stars)

Fabulous story as always from Ms. Wharton, and great ending! Very well read!


(4 stars)

EK is perfect reader of this rich story