The Channings


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(4.4 stars; 24 reviews)

This is a saga about life in a small town in England during the Victorian era. The "stars" of this saga are the Channings. Mr. Channing was ill and, because of his poverty, his six children have to work. Many things happen during this saga: a man confesses to a theft which he thinks his brother did, a lady is engaged to a gentleman much above her station, and so much more. But in the middle of all this you can find plenty of family love. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (20 hr 6 min)

Chapters

Chapter I - The Inked Surplice 26:36 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter II - Bad News 11:18 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter III - Constance Channing 18:48 Read by DVoice
Chapter IV - No Holiday To-day 15:32 Read by DVoice
Chapter V - Roland Yorke 25:02 Read by Lynne T
Chapter VI - Lady Augusta Yorke At Home 15:16 Read by Lynne T
Chapter VII - Mr. Ketch. 22:56 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter VIII - The Assistant-Organist. 11:18 Read by Rosie
Chapter IX - Hamish's Candles. 21:24 Read by Rosie
Chapter X - A False Alarm. 16:48 Read by Jacquerie
Chapter XI - The Cloister Keys. 25:40 Read by Jacquerie
Chapter XII - A Mishap To The Bishop. 21:43 Read by Jacquerie
Chapter XIII - Mad Nance. 19:05 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XIV - Keeping Office. 18:42 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XV - A Splash In The River. 22:15 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter XVI - Much To Alter. 12:25 Read by noblesavage
Chapter XVII - Sunday Morning At Mr. Channing's, And At Lady Augusta's. 22:10 Read by Eenae
Chapter XVIII - Mr. Jenkins Alive Again. 18:03 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XIX - The Loss. 18:28 Read by Eenae
Chapter XX - The Looming Of An Awful Fear. 20:16 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter XXI - Mr. Butterby. 23:07 Read by Nick Whitley
Chapter XXII - An Interrupted Dinner. 23:46 Read by Nick Whitley
Chapter XXIII - An Escort To The Guildhall. 12:13 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXIV - The Examination. 30:53 Read by Nick Whitley
Chapter XXV - A Morning Call. 27:24 Read by Nick Whitley
Chapter XXVI - Checkmated. 14:35 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter XXVII - A Piece Of Preferment. 24:51 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXVIII - An Appeal To The Dean. 17:20 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXIX - A Taste Of "Tan". 25:34 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter XXX - The Departure. 11:34 Read by Kristin G.
Chapter XXXI - Abroad. 29:30 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter XXXII - An Ominous Cough. 12:35 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXIII - No Seniorship For Tom Channing. 23:10 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter XXXIV - Gerald Yorke Made Into A "Block". 19:48 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter XXXV - The Earl Of Carrick. 20:25 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter XXXVI - Ellen Huntley. 20:25 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter XXXVII - The Conspirators. 20:50 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter XXXVIII - The Decision. 17:08 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter XXXIX - The Ghost. 25:03 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter XL - Mr. Ketch's Evening Visit. 12:38 Read by Kirsten Nelson
Chapter XLI - The Search. 21:09 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLII - An Official Ceremony Interrupted. 16:37 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLIII - Dragging The River. 25:34 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLIV - Mr. Jenkins In A Dilemma. 11:12 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLV - A New Suspicion. 20:11 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XLVI - A Letter For Mr. Galloway. 20:20 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLVII - Dark Clouds. 24:06 Read by Rapunzelina
Chapter XLVIII - Muffins For Tea. 17:34 Read by Patti Cunningham
Chapter XLIX - A Chateau En Espagne. 24:05 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter L - Really Gone! 15:47 Read by Lynne T
Chapter LI - An Arrival In A Fly. 21:19 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter LII - A Relic From The Burial-Ground. 18:18 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter LIII - The Return Home. 19:01 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter LIV - "The Ship's Drowned." 20:24 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter LV - News From Roland. 31:04 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter LVI - The Broken Phial. 12:08 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Chapter LVII - A Ghost Again. 25:20 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter LVIII - Bywater's Dance. 20:03 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter LIX - Ready. 33:03 Read by Pam Castille
Chapter LX - In What Does It Lie? 12:36 Read by Kristin G.

Reviews

Great read!


(5 stars)

This is good literature at it's best. Filled with morals befitting good and decent living.; even self sacrifice to a courageous degree. This world make an excellent bedtime story or even a book for read aloud family times. Hard to come by books like this in our modern times, yet the story is relevant even to today. Wonderful author, the book keeps a pleasant pace, never drags, always keeps you wondering what's next.


(4 stars)

More than you ever expected to know about the inner workings of 19th century English public schools, cathedral towns, boys' choirs, office politics, social classes, family pride and reputation. Besides all that, it's a pretty good story of a few eventful months in the life of an attractive family.


(4.5 stars)

I like solo readings better than collaborations but the story carried me on. And there was much more to think about beside a very interesting,(if possibly improbable) plot! Very glad to have stumbled on this book. (Or was it Providence?)


(5 stars)

Quite a special story of family love and trials. I liked the suspense, but was so pleased with the ending. As another said, it's a gem! I loved the way the author wove in God's work. Beautifully done!


(4 stars)

What a surprise. I chanced on this little gem and am very glad that I did. Readers were pretty good. It took a little getting used to the different readers at times but the story pulled me in

kam. This was an enjoyable novel. Read by good readers. thanku.


(3.5 stars)