Diana Tempest
Gelesen von Simon Evers
Mary Cholmondeley
(4,694 Sterne; 93 Bewertungen)
Colonel Tempest , his wastrel son Archie and beautiful daughter Diana (Di) are dismayed when they are cut out of the will of old Mr Tempest, Colonel Tempest’s brother. All of the Tempest fortune and estates at Overleigh pass to son John. However, everyone except John knows that he is illegitimate.
Colonel Tempest, enraged, agrees in a drunken stupor to a bounty of £10,000 on John’s head although he later comes to bitterly regret this.
Meanwhile, Di, who is strong and independent, has vowed she will never marry. However, as she gets to know her cousin John, over time they become close.
John eventually learns of his illegitimacy and its implications. What will therefore happen to his deepening love for Di and his claim to the family fortune? - Summary by Simon Evers (0 hr 12 min)
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ItsLoriK
(3 Sterne)
Read beautifully. The story felt much longer than necessary. The main. character, John, acts foolishly regarding his pride & love but it all works out in the end.
My goodness! -the course of true love …!
Margaret87
(5 Sterne)
This is a fascinating examination of some problems and dilemmas we don't bother about so much these days. The idea of illegitimacy hardly seems to exist (in the West anyway) today and I think I'm right in saying it was more tolerated in the Middle Ages than in Victorian times. Cholmondelle seems ready to dismiss it as a problem too. She wrote good stories and this kept me on tenterhooks till the end. Although I anticipated some events, most were a surprise. As always, I'm enchanted by Simon Evers' reading. There are some very moving episodes and he brings them to life beautifully. And I thank him and Librivox for introducing me to another very enjoyable author.
Fantastic Story
jenniebrown
(5 Sterne)
This is the 3rd Mary Cholmondeley book I’ve read and I’m a faithful fan. To have the book read by Simon Evers adds to the enjoyment. Illegitimacy and heritage are common themes but the author puts a few twists on the subject that make for a very satisfying tale. Thank you Mr. Evers and thank you LibriVox.
MARY'S BEST
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
Of the three novels available on LibraVox, this is by far the best. She has an ability to describe commonplace things in very uncommonplace, even poetical words. She also weaves very complex webs, and, in this instance, extricated herself beautifully. Need I say again, what are we to do without Simon Evers!?
incredibly well told story
darthlaurel
(5 Sterne)
It's hard to know where to start.... what insight Cholmondeley had. Perfect portrait of a narcissist. Great commentary on faith and the lack of faith that adherence to the law brings. Excellent...just an excellent story. And fantastic reading by SE.
fantastic
null
(5 Sterne)
I love everything Red by narrator Simon Evers he is one of the best but I had never heard anything by this author. This is a fantastic book! Filled with Adventure and True Romance which is Adventure at its heart
Good Story and Excellent Reader
Richard g
(4 Sterne)
Not heard a book by this author before. This was a very clever story interwoven with changing fortunes and intrigue. Thank you Mary, Simon and LibriVox! review by richard g
Don’t miss this book
Compulsive Reader
(5 Sterne)
Such a good book and so well narrated. This is the third and last book I have listened to by this author. Hope LibriVox will get more of her books. JK