When London Burned

G. A. Henty (1832 - 1902)

Follow the exciting beginnings of the career of Sir Cyril Shenstone. Orphaned at the death of his father, Sir Aubrey Shenstone, Cyril begins to use his intelligence and honesty to help merchants with their bookkeeping. While this is not an adventuresome lifestyle, Cyril finds opportunities to help his employer and build his standing. Through some Providential occurrences involving a fire of wealthy estates, thwarting burglaries, saving the honor of a young maiden, and saving the Price's ship in a battle, Cyril is put in command of a small vessel and further aids the British navy in battle. The story enforces for us the importance of looking for God's will in our lives, no matter in what situation He has placed us. - Summary by Keith Salis

Genre(s): Historical Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Preface - Ch 1 Fatherless Keith Salis
00:47:27
Play 02 Ch 2 A Change for the Better Keith Salis
00:32:47
Play 03 Ch 3 A Thief Somewhere Keith Salis
00:34:21
Play 04 Ch 4 Captured Keith Salis
00:34:27
Play 05 Ch 5 Kidnapped Keith Salis
00:36:20
Play 06 Ch 6 A Narrow Escape Keith Salis
00:34:19
Play 07 Ch 7 Saved from a Villain Keith Salis
00:33:39
Play 08 Ch 8 The Captain's Yarn Keith Salis
00:41:06
Play 09 Ch 9 The Fire in the Savoy Keith Salis
00:15:56
Play 10 Ch 10 How John Wilkes Fought the Dutch Keith Salis
00:18:13
Play 11 Ch 11 Prince Rupert Keith Salis
00:34:53
Play 12 Ch 12 New Friends Keith Salis
00:35:23
Play 13 Ch 13 The Battle of Lowestoft Keith Salis
00:34:50
Play 14 Ch 14 Honourable Scars Keith Salis
00:36:49
Play 15 Ch 15 The Plague Keith Salis
00:38:03
Play 16 Ch 16 Father and Son Keith Salis
00:37:24
Play 17 Ch 17 Smitten Down Keith Salis
00:36:08
Play 18 Ch 18 A Stroke of Good Fortune Keith Salis
00:35:31
Play 19 Ch 19 Taking Possession Keith Salis
00:32:50
Play 20 Ch 20 A Fight off Dunkirk Keith Salis
00:32:15
Play 21 Ch 21 London in Flames Keith Salis
00:34:04
Play 22 Ch 22 After the Fire Keith Salis
00:41:36