Barnaby Rudge Audiobook (free download)

For the background to this historical novel, a tale of mystery, suspense and unsolved murder, Dickens chose the anti-Catholic Gordon Riots of 1780. Mayhem reigns in the streets of London, vividly described by Dickens, and the innocent Barnaby Rudge is drawn into the thick of it. Against the public disorder, Dickens tells of the private discord within families - with fathers and sons at loggerheads - and creates a wealth of colourful characters: the sinuously evil Lord Chester; the pretty and vivacious Dolly Varden; and the host and regulars at the Maypole Inn - a symbol of security in those uncertain and violent times.

This week, the audio book version of Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge has made it into the top 50 bestsellers in the Classics category. You can legally download or stream this audio book and listen for free at Spotify, Deezer, and in high quality at Audible.