The Highwaymen

Written by Lord Dunsany

Narrated by R. Douglas Patten

Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful world of “The Highwaymen" by Lord Dunsany, a mesmerizing short story that transports listeners to a realm of solitude and yearning. As the night blankets the landscape, Tom, an enigmatic figure, hangs from a noose amidst the blackened downs and whispering winds. His longing to escape the earthly realm and enter the gates of Paradise tugs at the heartstrings, while the ethereal imagery of white recumbent sheep and distant hamlets shrouded in mist paints a vivid portrait of a world between worlds. When Tom’s soul is rescued by loyal but rascally friends in the dead of night, he is able to finally find peace. With prose that dances like the wind, this timeless tale beckons listeners to reflect on the depths of the human spirit and the eternal yearning for something beyond the tangible. Lose yourself in the atmospheric beauty of “The Highwaymen," an audiobook experience that will leave you enchanted and contemplating the mysteries of existence.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nightfall Narratives
• Release date: Jul 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798368973494

Lord Dunsany

Edward J. M. D. Plunkett, the 18th Baron of Dunsany, was one of the foremost fantasy writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Lord Dunsany, and particularly his Book of Wonder, is widely recognized as a major influence on many of the best known fantasy writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien, H.P. Lovecraft, and C.S. Lewis. Holding one of the oldest titles in the Irish peerage, Lord Dunsany lived much of his life at Dunsany Castle, one of Ireland’s longest-inhabited homes. He died in 1957, leaving an indelible mark on modern fantasy writing.