The Man Who Lost Himself


Gelesen von Roger Melin

(4.7 stars; 95 reviews)

Best known for his literary work The Blue Lagoon, which has been made into film several times over, H. De Vere Stacpoole’s first publication was a book titled The Intended in 1894. Stacpoole was disappointed at its lack of commercial success, and felt the story was too good to let go. He eventually re-worked the book, culminating in The Man Who Lost Himself, a light-hearted story of a luckless American visiting London on yet another of his failed business ventures, when he happens upon a gentleman of status and wealth, who also just happens to be his exact look-alike. (Summary by Roger Melin) (8 hr 16 min)

Kapitel

01 - Jones 8:37 Gelesen von Roger Melin
02 - The Stranger 7:19 Gelesen von Roger Melin
03 - Dinner and After 3:00 Gelesen von Roger Melin
04 - Carlton House Terrace 33:15 Gelesen von Roger Melin
05 - The Point of the Joke 5:43 Gelesen von Roger Melin
06 - The Net 12:58 Gelesen von Roger Melin
07 - Luncheon 16:05 Gelesen von Roger Melin
08 - Mr. Voles 22:53 Gelesen von Roger Melin
09 - More Intruders 17:40 Gelesen von Roger Melin
10 - Lady Plimlimon 15:23 Gelesen von Roger Melin
11 - The Coal Mine 17:45 Gelesen von Roger Melin
12 - The Girl in the Victoria 27:00 Gelesen von Roger Melin
13 - Teresa 4:12 Gelesen von Roger Melin
14 - The Attack 9:23 Gelesen von Roger Melin
15 - The Attack (continued) 9:00 Gelesen von Roger Melin
16 - A Wild Surprise 20:11 Gelesen von Roger Melin
17 - The Second Honeymoon 17:46 Gelesen von Roger Melin
18 - The Mental Trap 9:13 Gelesen von Roger Melin
19 - Escape Closed 26:06 Gelesen von Roger Melin
20 - The Family Council 38:34 Gelesen von Roger Melin
21 - Hoover's 20:57 Gelesen von Roger Melin
22 - An Interlude 17:04 Gelesen von Roger Melin
23 - Smithers 12:57 Gelesen von Roger Melin
24 - He Runs To Earth 7:16 Gelesen von Roger Melin
25 - Moths 11:34 Gelesen von Roger Melin
26 - A Tramp, and Other Things 39:49 Gelesen von Roger Melin
27 - The Only Man in the World Who Would Believe Him 17:28 Gelesen von Roger Melin
28 - Pebblemarsh 15:09 Gelesen von Roger Melin
29 - The Blighted City 9:40 Gelesen von Roger Melin
30 - A Just Man Angered 9:14 Gelesen von Roger Melin
31 - He Finds Himself 13:12 Gelesen von Roger Melin

Bewertungen

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(4 stars)

say, I liked this story. I don't know how I missed it before. I especially liked how he was able to right the wrongs. The hide and seek fiascos were pretty funny, too.

Enjoyable story!


(5 stars)

Jones finds himself in London with only 10 pounds in his pocket, not enough to get back to Philadelphia, after a business deal falls through. He sees a man whom he recognizes, but cannot remember his name. Turns out he recognizes him because the man is the mirror image of himself! After a bit too much alcohol with the man (and perhaps being drugged), he wakes up the next morning in a luxurious home, and is addressed as "my lord." The earl has changed places with him. Was it as a joke, or for a serious purpose? And can he extricate himself before being called out as an impostor - if he even wants to? A very enjoyable story, very nicely read by Roger Melin.

is he Rodchester or Jones? hmm


(4 stars)

a really great reader and recording quality. an interesting tale, not to deep or intellectual. at times i would wonder if the writer was misleading readers & that left me wondering if maybe the man was or was not who i thought he was. a satisfying ending as well.


(5 stars)

It was a great book , he was able to become a better man that his predecessor. The only downside was it had an abrupt ending but a happy one.

very entertaining


(5 stars)

i enjoyed this tale a lot with its bits of humor, the cleverness of the hero, and the excellent reading by Roger Melin. It kept me totally interested.

Great story telling


(5 stars)

A really enjoyable book, a little slow in the middle. I would not be surprised if it was the inspiration for Du Maurier's Scapegoat.


(4 stars)

I loved it but the ending was too sudden. I did not have time enough to decompress. Thank you Roger Melin and LibriVox.

EAW


(4 stars)

Good listen. A few chapters in the middle drawn out but worth listening to the end. Great narrative by Roger