The Bertrams


Read by Arnold

(4.5 stars; 36 reviews)

This is a massive effort, taking place in England and the Middle East, with a cast of thousands... Well, not thousands, fortunately, but certainly a great many. There are three Bertrams present: Sir Lionel, his son George (our hero), and the wealthy uncle. The primary story involves the joining of two couples (following some rocky periods), and the disposal of the uncle's fortune. The more amusing bits focus on peripheral characters in the social settings of a fictional town and in travel on board ship or touring Egypt. Trollope digresses from time to time to lecture us on religion, politics, and eccentricities of the British tourist. (Summary by Arnold Banner) (24 hr 2 min)

Chapters

VÆ VICTIS! 33:45 Read by Arnold
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. 28:43 Read by Arnold
THE NEW VICAR. 30:48 Read by Arnold
OUR PRIMA DONNA. 29:45 Read by Arnold
THE CHOICE OF A PROFESSION. 25:02 Read by Arnold
JERUSALEM. 38:21 Read by Arnold
THE MOUNT OF OLIVES. 18:32 Read by Arnold
SIR LIONEL BERTRAM. 24:07 Read by Arnold
MISS TODD'S PICNIC. 1:06:18 Read by Arnold
THE EFFECTS OF MISS TODD'S PICNIC. 27:05 Read by Arnold
VALE VALETE. 39:48 Read by Arnold
GEORGE BERTRAM DECIDES IN FAVOUR OF THE BAR. 38:53 Read by Arnold
LITTLEBATH. 32:01 Read by Arnold
WAYS AND MEANS. 19:02 Read by Arnold
MR. HARCOURT'S VISIT TO LITTLEBATH. 30:55 Read by Arnold
THE NEW MEMBER FOR THE BATTERSEA HAMLETS. 18:55 Read by Arnold
RETROSPECTIVE.—FIRST YEAR. 38:39 Read by Arnold
RETROSPECTIVE.—SECOND YEAR. 43:44 Read by Arnold
RICHMOND. 23:29 Read by Arnold
JUNO. 39:11 Read by Arnold
SIR LIONEL IN TROUBLE. 30:47 Read by Arnold
MISS TODD'S CARD-PARTY. 52:28 Read by Arnold
THREE LETTERS. 22:18 Read by Arnold
BIDDING HIGH. 32:43 Read by Arnold
DOES HE KNOW IT YET? 30:55 Read by Arnold
HURST STAPLE. 24:26 Read by Arnold
THE WOUNDED DOE. 37:12 Read by Arnold
THE SOLICITOR-GENERAL IN LOVE. 33:37 Read by Arnold
MRS. LEAKE OF RISSBURY. 34:19 Read by Arnold
MARRIAGE-BELLS. 21:26 Read by Arnold
SIR LIONEL GOES TO HIS WOOING. 33:12 Read by Arnold
HE TRIES HIS HAND AGAIN. 32:29 Read by Arnold
A QUIET LITTLE DINNER. 42:17 Read by Arnold
MRS. MADDEN'S BALL. 22:58 Read by Arnold
CAN I ESCAPE? 27:07 Read by Arnold
A MATRIMONIAL DIALOGUE. 15:28 Read by Arnold
THE RETURN TO HADLEY. 19:05 Read by Arnold
CAIRO. 40:18 Read by Arnold
THE TWO WIDOWS. 33:51 Read by Arnold
REACHING HOME. 17:21 Read by Arnold
I COULD PUT A CODICIL. 32:37 Read by Arnold
MRS. WILKINSON'S TROUBLES. 32:44 Read by Arnold
ANOTHER JOURNEY TO BOWES. 28:25 Read by Arnold
MR. BERTRAM'S DEATH. 35:29 Read by Arnold
THE WILL. 28:17 Read by Arnold
EATON SQUARE. 20:53 Read by Arnold
CONCLUSION. 13:04 Read by Arnold

Reviews

Trollope turns his characters "inside out"


(5 stars)

I did enjoy this fascinating story. I think one of the morals of the story is that greed brings disaster. I wish I thought so but these days it really doesn't seem to be so. But this is Trollope's world and I like it better. Arnold – what a beautiful reading, thank you.

The Bertrams


(4 stars)

very good depiction of experiencing the consequences of ones actions. Oh the troubles we bring upon ourselves and others. Was sorry for Mr Hardcores demise. The forgiveness and grace of God. Arnold Baner is an excellent reader.

OKAY EARLY TROLLOPE


(3.5 stars)

The reader did a nice job. Thank you. This was Trollop’s first book. You can tell. Many chapters were tangential and boring. But t I love Trollope and I don’t think the book was a waste of time. He knows how to draw you in to whatever world he is spinning.