The Ralstons
Francis Marion Crawford
Read by Lynne T
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 |