The Trumpet Major

Released: July 24, 2026
Length: 11 hrs 18 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Independently Published

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In Thomas Hardy's historical novel The Trumpet-Major, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic War, Anne Garland's life in the quaint village of Overcombe takes an unexpected turn when soldiers arrive for summer camp on the nearby hills. As three competing suitors—Trumpet Major John Loveday, his brother Bob, and the arrogant Squire's nephew Festus Derriman—vie for her love, Anne must navigate the complexities of romance amid the chaos of war. Narrated by Michael Ward, this tale explores themes of love and rivalry in a turbulent era.

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