The Return of the Soldier cover art

The Return of the Soldier

The Return of the Soldier

By: Rebecca West
Listen for free

About this listen

 The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West tells the story of Chris Baldry, a British officer who returns home from World War I suffering from shell shock and amnesia. He has forgotten the last 15 years, including his marriage to Kitty, and instead remembers only Margaret, his first love. The novel explores themes of love, memory, and the psychological impact of war, contrasting the emotional worlds of the three women connected to Chris. As the story unfolds, difficult choices are made about truth and healing, culminating in a bittersweet ending that highlights personal sacrifice and the tragedy of lost innocence. Summary by linaCopyright Lina Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 06

    The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 06
    May 1 2025
    36 mins
  • The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 05

    The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 05
    Oct 4 2024
    25 mins
  • The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 04

    The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - Chapter 04
    Oct 4 2024
    34 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.