Kept in the Dark
Anthony Trollope
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Kept in the Dark is a novel by the 19th century English novelist Anthony Trollope. It was published in eight monthly installments in 1882, and also in book form in the same year. Cecilia Holt ends her engagement to Sir Francis Geraldine because of his indifference to her; she goes abroad and meets Mr George Western, who has been jilted by a beautiful girl. They marry but she does not tell him she has been previously engaged, although he has told her his story. When Western is informed of the previous engagement by Sir Francis, Western leaves his wife and goes abroad; she returns to Exeter to live with her mother. Her sister-in-law in the end effects a reconciliation. There is a comic sub-plot, involving one of Cecilia's friends who attempts to marry Sir Francis. (Summary by Michele Eaton)
This project was proof listened by Michele Eaton and Stav Nisser. (7 hr 38 min)
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very funny if u can see the humor, quite the satire! Well read.
free LeonardPeltier
I did skip a coupłe chapters where the conniving female "friend" was getting to be a bit much, since I wanted to get on with the story. Then it became quite entertaining again, especially with the two villains. Very well read by all. I found the very slight accent by one skilled reader did not at all interfere with my understanding of the story since she spoke very clearly. Thank you for your time and effort.
reader issue
ellene
Why did the first reader, who read a good portion of the book, not identify herself in any chapter introductions or in the table of contents? This goes against Librivox policy. I was unable to listen to the story because the reader’s strong accent kept me from identifying with the characters or understanding the nuance of the unfolding drama. . I will instead read her chapters and pick it up from there. She isn’t a bad reader but somewhat unintelligible
sins of pride plague marital happiness
DarthLaurel
Trollope is Trollope and I'll always give him a chance even if other listeners won't. Not his most droll book but clever in its way. Tim Quinn is a very excellent reader. Hope he does more reading, maybe a complete book?
A bit boring
JaneC
Being a fan of Trollope, I expected more depth and character development in the story. it is true that it is somewhat repetitive and the main male character is just so very obstinate. But I liked the novel anyways, it just wasn't great.
repetitive..boring
Emmylou
I have never reviewed a book on here before but in the hopes of sparing some innocent listener wasted time here it is...the author repeats over and over the same thing chapter after chapter....don't waste your time. Dull and pointless.
Deeply emotional book
Christine Drews
this week read book is thoughtful and after chapter 12, astonishing well read. Soothing and reflective, it broke ground in the area of redirect for women. Enjoy this book!!
Maybe not his best effort...
Susan
I generally enjoy Trollope, but this book gives new & expanded meaning to ‘repetitive ‘ !
Very Proper
A LibriVox Listener
I do love Trollop, although he is so old fashioned and prim!