The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight
Elizabeth Von Arnim
Read by tabithat
The Princess Priscilla of Lothen Kunitz finds court life stifling and runs away to England with the elderly court librarian. Her intention is to live a pure and simple life filled with good works. But life among ordinary people in an English village is not what she expects it to be... (Introduction by Tabithat) (7 hr 32 min)
Chapters
Chapter 01 | 32:57 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 02 | 23:58 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 03 | 12:41 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 04 | 11:04 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 05 | 24:21 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 06 | 17:50 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 07 | 16:04 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 08 | 14:36 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 09 | 30:55 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 10 | 20:55 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 11 | 18:58 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 12 | 18:45 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 13 | 25:46 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 14 | 17:19 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 15 | 14:16 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 16 | 17:35 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 17 | 14:51 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 18 | 20:42 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 19 | 21:26 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 20 | 19:17 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 21 | 19:37 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 22 | 11:06 | Read by tabithat |
Chapter 23 and Conclusion | 27:04 | Read by tabithat |
Reviews
Great Reading
DarthLaurel
This was a very enjoyable experience to listen to but a very odd story and not as funny or clever as others by the same author. I'd call it black humor, and the authorial intrusions just don't work. There are only two or three sympathetic characters. It's hard to like the princess although it is clear the author wants one to. Nice portrayal of a small English village, and if an accurate parody of the Germans of the time.... Well, yikes!
Inspiration for "Roman Holiday"?
TwinkieToes
Charming story, beautifully read by Tabithat. Feeling caged in by the demands of her position and educated by the old court librarian to seek freedom, Her Royal Ducal Highness runs away to live a simple life. The problem is that neither she nor the librarian have any clue how to live simply and humbly, and in a different country's culture, at that. Hijinks ensue. It reminded me of Roman Holiday, but without the pyjamas and street brawls. Highly recommended! Recording quality was great also.
The Path To Happy Ever After
TLocke
A sort of reverse Cinderella tale. A good story, not her best. it is well read, and good for a fairly mindless bit of exploring the "Nobile Simplicity" of a quiet rural village life.
kam
Kam
Good reader, thankyou. Think this was a satire about emotions and a spoof of people's guile. not always nice but true. It was however to long.
obx12
OBX12
Excellent plot with many twist and perhaps a life lesson or two. Thanks to the reader for an enjoyable listen.
Debra
The reader is so good. No crazy accents or voices - just steady and clear with good emotion. Loved this book.
Excellently read
A LibriVox Listener
The stories tends to be a bit lengthy but this story teller Makes it delightful to listen To
fabulous
LJ
5th book I have read of author. Difficult to find so extremely pleased when I did on LibriVox.