The Hand of Ethelberta


Gelesen von Simon Evers

(4.5 stars; 125 reviews)

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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Chapter 1 28:52 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 2 21:35 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 3 9:11 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 4 13:17 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 5 8:55 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 6 10:56 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 7 23:26 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 8 13:06 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 9 19:00 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 10 8:53 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 11 8:57 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 12 6:57 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 13 24:24 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 14 7:16 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 15 7:18 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 16 12:49 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 17 21:43 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 18 14:49 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 19 5:12 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 20 7:06 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 21 12:25 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 22 22:01 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 23 14:04 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 24 20:56 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 25 21:47 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 26 17:12 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 27 22:51 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 28 23:12 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 29 19:38 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 30 9:56 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 31 39:04 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 32 5:54 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 33 22:31 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 34 16:27 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 35 24:35 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 36 14:04 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 37 10:35 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 38 15:09 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 39 33:20 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 40 17:52 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 41 13:39 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 42 14:18 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 43 23:44 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 44 26:36 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 45 24:30 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 46 33:06 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 47 17:41 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Sequel 15:48 Gelesen von Simon Evers

Bewertungen

excellently read


(4 stars)

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.


(3 stars)

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


(4 stars)

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


(5 stars)

As always I totally enjoyed this book by Thomas Hardy. The narrator is excellent. Thank you LibriVox!

Great recording by narrator


(1 stars)

2019 - Narrator Marathon I couldn't wrap my brain & ears around it. I may try again another time.


(4 stars)

excelente old fashioned romance. I had not heard if this title from the author of Far From the madding crowd, pleasant surprise.

rbkhberg


(5 stars)

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.


(3 stars)

The last few chapters were the most interesting and engaging.