The Ralstons


Read by Lynne T

(4.5 stars; 10 reviews)

Katharine has married Jack Ralston secretly and hoped to force her rich uncle's hand in assisting him to find a career. After his refusal, she couldn't face her new husband to break the news and a series of mishaps led everyone - Katharine included - to believe Jack had fallen victim to the demon he had been fighting: drink. Realizing that she need not acknowledge the marriage, yet unable to continue on as a single woman, she attends a dinner with some misgivings, knowing she will be seated by him. Meanwhile, he is confused by her cold treatment of him, assuming she had received the letter he sent her. All is explained at the dinner - but what will they do now? Continue as if nothing had happened? Or has the misunderstanding caused too great a rift? Will Jack 'buckle down' and take the boring office job he has already rejected, in order to be able to claim his wife and support her? Does the west hold the promise of a new beginning? Or will they swallow their pride and accept the very generous gift from Uncle Robert, which they have already rejected in order to make their own way? And how does Frank Miner's news that Uncle Robert intended to buy the newspaper affect things? In this sequel to Katharine Lauderdale, we follow the newly married couple as they navigate the treacherous waters of married bliss. - Summary by Lynne Thompson (15 hr 47 min)

Chapters

Chapter I 33:19 Read by Lynne T
Chapter II 32:55 Read by Lynne T
Chapter III 33:00 Read by Lynne T
Chapter IV 31:34 Read by Lynne T
Chapter V 29:08 Read by Lynne T
Chapter VI 31:46 Read by Lynne T
Chapter VII 33:26 Read by Lynne T
Chapter VIII 31:30 Read by Lynne T
Chapter IX 30:36 Read by Lynne T
Chapter X 32:38 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XI 30:52 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XII 32:42 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XIII 31:47 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XIV 31:04 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XV 30:02 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XVI 29:47 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XVII 31:42 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XVIII 32:12 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XIX 11:40 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XX 16:21 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXI 14:41 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXII 31:33 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXIII 20:37 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXIV 30:58 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXV 13:08 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXVI 18:15 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXVII 16:57 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXVIII 15:50 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXIX 31:59 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXX 31:28 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXI 31:21 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXII 20:36 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXIII 10:52 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXIV 29:47 Read by Lynne T
Chapter XXXV 31:31 Read by Lynne T