The Half-Hearted

The Half-Hearted -- A Classic Tale of Adventure, Ambition, and Inner Conflict

A Classic Audiobook by John Buchan

First published in 1900.

In the wild, mist-shrouded Highlands, a young man of privilege grapples with a peculiar malaise: an "inner lack of usefulness." Despite a life of ease, Lewie Haystoun feels unfulfilled, destined for more than a quiet country existence. Encouraged by an old family doctor, he contemplates a path less traveled, one that promises the "salt and iron" of the world. Will he find his true calling amidst a backdrop of political ambition and personal responsibility, or succumb to the same quiet stagnation that plagued his father? This captivating classic explores the timeless struggle for purpose and identity.

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Erscheinungsdatum

Hörbuch: 4. Juli 2026