The Daredevil

The Daredevil by Maria Thompson Daviess launches listeners into a rollicking historical adventure led by Roberta, Marquise de Grez and Bye—a woman who trades corsets for courage and courts danger on both sides of the Atlantic. Set against the charged backdrop of the early 20th century and written in 1916, Daviess’s classic novel blends daring espionage, transatlantic travel, and sharp social observation. Roberta’s voyage through sparkling yet perilous seas, her brushes with patriotic fervor in France, and encounters with colorful figures from Detroit to the Tennessee timbers create a tapestry of suspense and wit. Themes of identity, gender roles, loyalty, and the cost of daring exploits run throughout, rendered in the period’s lively prose and dramatic set pieces—without spoiling the surprises that propel the story forward. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and vintage adventure, The Daredevil will appeal to listeners who relish spirited heroines, early 20th-century settings, and an audiobook that combines romance, intrigue, and bold, old-fashioned bravado.