The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight
Gelesen von tabithat
Elizabeth Von Arnim
(4,324 Sterne; 88 Bewertungen)
The Princess Priscilla of Lothen Kunitz finds court life stifling and runs away to England with the elderly court librarian. Her intention is to live a pure and simple life filled with good works. But life among ordinary people in an English village is not what she expects it to be... (Introduction by Tabithat) (7 hr 32 min)
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Great Reading
DarthLaurel
(4 Sterne)
This was a very enjoyable experience to listen to but a very odd story and not as funny or clever as others by the same author. I'd call it black humor, and the authorial intrusions just don't work. There are only two or three sympathetic characters. It's hard to like the princess although it is clear the author wants one to. Nice portrayal of a small English village, and if an accurate parody of the Germans of the time.... Well, yikes!
Inspiration for "Roman Holiday"?
TwinkieToes
(5 Sterne)
Charming story, beautifully read by Tabithat. Feeling caged in by the demands of her position and educated by the old court librarian to seek freedom, Her Royal Ducal Highness runs away to live a simple life. The problem is that neither she nor the librarian have any clue how to live simply and humbly, and in a different country's culture, at that. Hijinks ensue. It reminded me of Roman Holiday, but without the pyjamas and street brawls. Highly recommended! Recording quality was great also.
The Path To Happy Ever After
TLocke
(3,5 Sterne)
A sort of reverse Cinderella tale. A good story, not her best. it is well read, and good for a fairly mindless bit of exploring the "Nobile Simplicity" of a quiet rural village life.
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Kam
(3,5 Sterne)
Good reader, thankyou. Think this was a satire about emotions and a spoof of people's guile. not always nice but true. It was however to long.
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OBX12
(5 Sterne)
Excellent plot with many twist and perhaps a life lesson or two. Thanks to the reader for an enjoyable listen.
Debra
(5 Sterne)
The reader is so good. No crazy accents or voices - just steady and clear with good emotion. Loved this book.
Excellently read
(4 Sterne)
The stories tends to be a bit lengthy but this story teller Makes it delightful to listen To
fabulous
LJ
(5 Sterne)
5th book I have read of author. Difficult to find so extremely pleased when I did on LibriVox.