Season 3 Episode 9 "Beau Geste" is an adventure novel written by P.C. Wren and published in 1924. The story follows the Geste brothers - Michael, Digby, and Beau - who join the French Foreign Legion to escape suspicion of theft from their aunt's estate. Set in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Sahara Desert, the novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice.As the brothers serve in the Legion, they find themselves caught up in a series of dangerous and dramatic events, including a mysterious disappearance and a conflict with a sadistic sergeant. The bond between the brothers is tested as they face treacherous enemies, endure grueling conditions, and confront their own inner demons. Throughout their journey, Beau Geste emerges as a heroic and selfless figure, earning the respect and admiration of his comrades.The radio presentation of "Beau Geste" through the "Campbell Playhouse" took place on February 24, 1939. Directed by Orson Welles, the adaptation starred Ray Milland as Beau Geste. The radio play effectively captured the intensity and excitement of the novel, bringing the desert landscapes and the courage of the characters to life through sound and performances. The "Campbell Playhouse" presentation of "Beau Geste" captivated audiences with its thrilling narrative and memorable characters, showcasing the enduring appeal of this classic adventure tale.Books in Sound is a free podcast series that presents a collection of hundreds of the world’s greatest books through the magic of the performing arts.Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.The episodes are not sequential, but we do recommend listening to the complete collection starting with the first episode so that you can grow and benefit from the wide assortment of styles and content.For more information visit https://www.booksinsound.com

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