The Shooting Party
Anton Chekhov
Read by Bryn Roberts
"The Shooting Party" is a mystery, set in the Russian countryside. The story revolves around the murder of a beautiful young woman named Olga, who is found dead in a forest. The narrator, a magistrate named Sergei Kamyshev, recounts the events leading up to the crime, mixed with his own personal experiences and emotions. We learn about Olga's various relationships, with her fiancé, the impoverished and idealistic schoolteacher Urbenin, and Kamyshev himself, who is deeply infatuated with her.
The unfolding mystery explores themes of love, jealousy, and the darker side of human nature, as the characters' motivations and secrets are gradually revealed. The investigation into Olga's murder is marked by twists and turns, leading to a shocking and tragic conclusion. Chekhov combines romance, drama, and suspense, creating a rich and consuming narrative that peers into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked passions. - Summary by Bryn Roberts (8 hr 28 min)
Chapters
Introduction | 11:40 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Prelude | 14:16 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 1 | 14:27 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 2 | 22:37 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 3 | 16:40 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 4 | 26:01 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 5 | 19:23 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 6 | 14:55 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 7 | 15:17 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 8 | 15:39 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 9 | 11:19 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 10 | 12:07 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 11 | 7:27 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 12 | 16:15 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 13 | 13:32 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 14 | 24:51 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 15 | 7:15 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 16 | 15:32 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 17 | 10:56 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 18 | 18:09 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 19 | 12:53 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 20 | 3:30 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 21 | 25:40 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 22 | 9:07 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 23 | 9:52 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 24 | 7:00 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 25 | 11:39 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 26 | 11:51 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 27 | 17:16 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 28 | 12:34 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 29 | 12:20 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 30 | 7:00 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 31 | 16:14 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Chapter 32 | 15:28 | Read by Bryn Roberts |
Epilogue | 27:24 | Read by Bryn Roberts |