King of the Vagabonds

Follow the thrilling adventures of “Half-Cocked Jack” Shaftoe, a London street urchin turned daring adventurer, as he navigates a world of fortune, danger, and love while grappling with madness from the pox. Alongside Eliza, whom Jack rescues from a Turkish harem, they engage in espionage and intrigue amidst the powerful forces of finance and royalty in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Neal Stephenson’s award-winning Baroque Cycle weaves together history, science, and adventure, featuring notable historical figures and captivating fictional characters in a richly inventive narrative. This complete and unabridged audiobook presentation includes exclusive introductions from the author.