Historical Fiction audiobooks

The Last Of The Mohicans

By: James Fenimore Cooper

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 13 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Set during the French and Indian War, "The Last of The Mohicans" is one of James Fenimore Cooper's most enduring works, part of his Leatherstocking Tales series. The novel follows Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye, and his Mohican companions Chingachgook and Uncas as they navigate the dangers of a war-torn wilderness. Their journey intertwines with... Read more

Sense and Sensibility

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 11 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

First published in 1811, "Sense and Sensibility" is a romantic fiction novel by English author Jane Austen. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who must navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations after their father's death leaves them financially strained. While Elinor is guided by 'sense' and prudence,... Read more

Notre Dame de Paris

By: Victor Hugo

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 18 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Originally published in 1831, "Notre-Dame de Paris" is one of Victor Hugo's most renowned novels. The story unfolds in 15th-century Paris and revolves around the majestic Cathedral of Notre-Dame. The narrative interweaves the lives of its characters, including the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, the deformed bell-ringer Quasimodo, the vain archdeacon... Read more

The Age Of Innocence

By: Edith Wharton

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 9 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence" is a piercing exploration of the constraints and conventions of upper-class society in New York during the Gilded Age. The novel tells the story of Newland Archer, a privileged lawyer engaged to the conventional and lovely May Welland. However, the sudden arrival of May's cousin, Ellen Olenska, who has fled... Read more

Lord Jim

By: Joseph Conrad

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 12 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

"Lord Jim" is a novel by Joseph Conrad, originally published as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine from 1899 to 1900 and later as a book in 1900. The novel is a complex exploration of honor, guilt, and redemption through the story of Jim, a young British seaman. Jim dreams of being a hero but is faced with a critical test when he abandons a ship... Read more

Candide

By: Voltaire

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 3 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

"Candide, or Optimism" is a satirical novella written by the French philosopher Voltaire, first published in 1759. It follows the adventures of the young Candide, who is raised in a utopian world and taught that “all is for the best.” The narrative takes him through a series of misfortunes, exposing him to the harsh realities of the world,... Read more

The Metamorphosis

By: Franz Kafka

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

"Metamorphosis" is one of Franz Kafka's most renowned and influential works. It tells the story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect-like creature. The narrative delves into the profound alienation, guilt, and absurdity experienced by Samsa, who becomes an outcast in his... Read more

Persuasion

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 7 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Persuasion" is a novel by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1818. The story centers around Anne Elliot, a woman in her late twenties who once broke off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth under the influence of her family and friends who deemed him unworthy. Years later, Wentworth returns, now wealthy and successful, and Anne must... Read more

The Three Musketeers

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 22 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Originally published in 1844, "The Three Musketeers" is a historical adventure novel by French author Alexandre Dumas. Set in the early 17th century, the story follows young d'Artagnan, who travels to Paris with dreams of becoming a musketeer. He soon befriends three musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—and together, they become involved in the... Read more

The Mayor Of Casterbridge

By: Thomas Hardy

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 10 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Mayor of Casterbridge" is one of Thomas Hardy's most compelling novels, originally published in 1886. Set in the fictitious town of Casterbridge, the story is a tragedy of character, exploring the life of Michael Henchard, a man of strong will and at times, self-destructive tendencies. After impulsively selling his wife and daughter at a... Read more

Uncle's Tom Cabin

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 17 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The story follows the lives of several enslaved African Americans, primarily Uncle Tom, as they navigate the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. Stowe wrote the novel as a response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and intended... Read more

Oliver Twist

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 15 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

"Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a serialized work between 1837 and 1839. The story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan who escapes from a workhouse to seek his fortune in London. Oliver is naive and innocent, contrasting sharply with the corrupt and exploitative adults he encounters. He... Read more

North and South

By: Elizabeth Gaskell

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 12 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"North and South" is a social novel by English writer Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1855. The story is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England and contrasts the way of life in the industrial North with that in the rural South. The novel follows Margaret Hale, a young woman from rural southern England, who moves... Read more

The Mill on the Floss

By: George Eliot & (Mary Ann Evans)

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 18 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Mill on the Floss," published in 1860, is a novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans). It is a poignant portrayal of Victorian England and captures the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. The story centers on Maggie Tulliver, a passionate and intelligent woman struggling to satisfy... Read more

The Red Badge Of Courage

By: Stephen Crane

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a classic novel of American literature that offers a candid portrayal of the experiences and emotions of a young soldier during the American Civil War. Centered around Henry Fleming, a young and naive Union soldier, the novel delves into his internal struggles with fear, courage, and the harsh... Read more

The Count of Montecristo

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Guy Jordan

Length: 42 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Count of Monte Cristo" is a historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, published in serialized form in 1844–46. The story follows Edmond Dantès, a young man who is wrongfully imprisoned in the Château d'If. After many years, he escapes with the help of another prisoner, acquires a fortune hidden on the island of Monte Cristo, and... Read more

The Moonstone

By: Wilkie Collins

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 18 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Published in 1868, "The Moonstone" is often considered one of the first, if not the first, detective novels in the English language. Penned by Wilkie Collins, this engrossing tale revolves around the theft of an enormous diamond named the Moonstone. This diamond, stolen from an Indian temple and later bequeathed to Rachel Verinder on her... Read more

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Kenny Davis

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in 1884. The book is a direct sequel to "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and is considered one of the Great American Novels. Set in the American South before the Civil War, it follows the journey of young Huckleberry Finn and an enslaved man named Jim as they travel... Read more

The House of Mirth

By: Edith Wharton

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"The House of Mirth" is one of Edith Wharton's most critically acclaimed novels, shedding light on the opulent and superficial high society of New York in the Gilded Age. It follows the life and struggles of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent woman of the upper class, as she navigates societal expectations, relationships, and her own... Read more

Ivanhoe

By: Sir William Scott

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 16 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

"Ivanhoe" is a historical novel by the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820. Set in the 12th-century England during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, the narrative follows the adventures of its titular character, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a nobleman disowned by his father for his allegiance to the king. Themes of chivalry,... Read more

Tess Of The D'ubervilles

By: Thomas Hardy

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 13 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented" is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. The novel explores the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a rural working-class family who is sent to claim kinship with the wealthy d'Urberville family. Tess's life is forever changed by this connection, leading to a... Read more

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare

By: G.K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 5 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" is a metaphysical thriller and allegorical novel by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1908. The narrative follows Gabriel Syme, a poet who infiltrates a group of anarchists, each named after a day of the week, and is himself elected "Thursday". The book explores themes of order, chaos, and the nature of... Read more

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Published in 1876, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is an American classic written by Mark Twain. The novel focuses on the youthful escapades of Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Along with his friends, particularly Huckleberry Finn, Tom embarks on a series of adventures... Read more

A Room With a View

By: E.M. Forster

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

"A Room With a View" is a novel penned by E.M. Forster, first published in 1908. Set both in England and Italy, the narrative centers on the young Lucy Honeychurch and her development from a repressed and naive woman into a more self-assured and liberated individual. The story commences with Lucy's travels in Italy, where she meets George... Read more