The Hand of Ethelberta
Gelesen von Simon Evers
Thomas Hardy
(4,475 Sterne; 120 Bewertungen)
Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but became a governess and consequently, at the age of 18, married well. However, her husband died two weeks after the wedding. Her father-in-law, Lord Petherwin, died shortly afterwards. Ethelberta (now 21) lives with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin. In the three years that have elapsed since her marriage, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privileges by Lady Petherwin but restricted from seeing her own family. The story follows Ethelberta's career as a famous poetess and storyteller. Meanwhile, she struggles to support her family and conceal the fact that her father is a butler. Ethelberta easily attracts four very persistent suitors but is reluctant to give her much-coveted hand. The book is written in serial form. (Summary by Simon Evers) (13 hr 46 min)
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excellently read
Ed
(4 Sterne)
I enjoyed the reading of the story more than I enjoyed the story itself. It is certainly not in the same league as Tess of the D'Urbervilles but it was nevertheless a good companion on long drives.
Vancouver Ken
(3 Sterne)
After binging these last few months on the infinitely more developed, nuanced, exasperating, engaging, vacillating women of Anthony Trollope Ethelberta is a rock of stability. I therefore never wanted to “ give her a shake” meaning the lady was much less involving than her Trollopian sisters Victorian heroines. Vance is a marvellous reader.
Great reader, odd book
C
(4 Sterne)
simon Evers gave a great reading, as always, but the story dragged and the plot line was odd, and the main character opaque in her motivation.
The Hand of Ethelberta by Thomas Hardly
Compulsive Reader
(5 Sterne)
As always I totally enjoyed this book by Thomas Hardy. The narrator is excellent. Thank you LibriVox!
Great recording by narrator
Ms. Elizabeth
(1 Sterne)
2019 - Narrator Marathon I couldn't wrap my brain & ears around it. I may try again another time.
null
(4 Sterne)
excelente old fashioned romance. I had not heard if this title from the author of Far From the madding crowd, pleasant surprise.
rbkhberg
(5 Sterne)
This is a great story, and I really enjoyed the twist at the end. The reader did an excellent job.
Was not captivated by this one, even though read by Evers.
Judy
(3 Sterne)
The last few chapters were the most interesting and engaging.