Mary Marston
George MacDonald
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Written at the height of George MacDonald's literary career, the story centers around the life of a simple merchant's daughter. Mary Marston's unswerving commitment to love, God, and others is contrasted with a backdrop of an array of characters and a complex and sometimes mysterious plot. It is a story of a woman who loves a man, and teaches him to change. Not out of his love for her, but simply because it was the right thing to do. MacDonald allows the characters a range from delightful to devious. As such, they were intended to serve as models. His message is that all eventually must stand before God. (Summary text from Wikipedia)
This project was proof listened by Stav Nisser and Phil Chenevert. (17 hr 30 min)
Chapters
01 - The Shop | 21:00 | Read by Marea Brook |
02 - Customers | 20:04 | Read by bobolink |
03 - The Arbor at Thornwick | 27:08 | Read by bobolink |
04 - Godfrey Wardour | 11:07 | Read by bobolink |
05 - Godfrey and Letty | 22:54 | Read by Jean Bascom |
06 - Tom Helmer | 5:44 | Read by Jean Bascom |
07 - Durnmelling | 25:42 | Read by TriciaG |
08 - The Oak | 16:31 | Read by TriciaG |
09 - Confusion | 20:07 | Read by TriciaG |
10 - The Heath and the Hut | 31:16 | Read by Jean Bascom |
11 - William Marston | 21:41 | Read by Jean Bascom |
12 - Mary's Dream | 12:05 | Read by Jean Bascom |
13 - The Human Sacrifice | 34:41 | Read by Bill Boerst |
14 - Ungenerous Benevolence | 12:41 | Read by bobolink |
15 - The Moonlight | 16:34 | Read by Nicholette Bryant |
16 - The Morning | 22:46 | Read by bobolink |
17 - The Result | 13:48 | Read by bobolink |
18 - Mary and Godfrey | 14:37 | Read by Marea Brook |
19 - Mary in the Shop | 23:20 | Read by Tiffany Halla Colonna |
20 - The Wedding Dress | 28:54 | Read by Wendy Almeida |
21 - Mr. Redmain | 14:51 | Read by Marea Brook |
22 - Mrs. Redmain | 8:40 | Read by Marea Brook |
23 - The Menial | 26:21 | Read by Marea Brook |
24 - Mrs. Redmain's Drawing-Room | 21:33 | Read by Marea Brook |
25 - Mary's Reception | 19:32 | Read by Amanda Friday |
26 - Her Position | 13:04 | Read by Amanda Friday |
27 - Mr. and Mrs. Helmer | 23:46 | Read by MaryAnn |
28 - Mary and Letty | 12:33 | Read by Amanda Friday |
29 - The Evening Star | 17:37 | Read by MaryAnn |
30 - A Scolding | 9:39 | Read by MaryAnn |
31 - Sepia | 17:50 | Read by MaryAnn |
32 - Honor | 13:21 | Read by MaryAnn |
33 - The Invitation | 16:36 | Read by MaryAnn |
34 - A Stray Sound | 12:37 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
35 - The Musician | 18:19 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
36 - A Change | 9:11 | Read by Rhonda Federman |
37 - Lydgate Street | 12:50 | Read by Marea Brook |
38 - Godfrey and Letty | 12:42 | Read by Marea Brook |
39 - Relief | 9:03 | Read by Marea Brook |
40 - Godfrey and Sepia | 14:03 | Read by Marea Brook |
41 - The Helper | 20:39 | Read by Tiffany Halla Colonna |
42 - The Leper | 7:02 | Read by Marea Brook |
43 - Mary and Mr. Redmain | 36:41 | Read by Marea Brook |
44 - Joseph Jasper | 29:50 | Read by Marea Brook |
45 - The Sapphire | 17:46 | Read by Pat Redstone |
46 - Reparation | 9:12 | Read by Pat Redstone |
47 - Another Change | 13:13 | Read by Pat Redstone |
48 - Dissolution | 13:30 | Read by Mike Pelton |
49 - Thornwick | 33:05 | Read by Mike Pelton |
50 - William and Mary Marston | 12:19 | Read by Josh Bascom |
51 - A Hard Task | 17:42 | Read by Mike Pelton |
52 - A Summons | 27:35 | Read by Amanda Friday |
53 - A Friend in Need | 9:47 | Read by DrBeccaAnne |
54 - The Next Night | 47:14 | Read by Marea Brook |
55 - Disappearance | 12:46 | Read by DrBeccaAnne |
56 - A Catastrophe | 13:04 | Read by Michael Packard |
57 - The End of the Beginning | 22:18 | Read by Marea Brook |
Reviews
Deep wells of Wisdom
kim
This was my first George MacDonald book and I was enthralled, delighted and could hardly stop listening. Even though some of the readers were quite horrendous, as other reviewers stated, if one just pushes through, the book is well worth that small agony. I believe this is a brilliant book with deep, spiritual nuggets.
Pretty good
Teichert
Story - Not the best George MacDonald, but worth the time to listen. Especially good if you like Christian themes. Narration - Some of the earlier narrators were a bit hard to get through, but after the first half dozen or so readers I had no real complaints.
chapters1-6
Taj.H
I was so excited to listen to this book! the readers were from good to acceptable for the first 6 chapters, but could not continue on past that point, due to very poor ( to the point of distraction) reading.
top notch book. (some) third notch readings
grm disciple
First reviewer said it well. Such lackadaisical reading that you wouldn't notice the glory of the thought. Maybe I should try reading myself.
Excellent!
BreAnna Teschendorf
I really can't understand saying "this or that is not his best work..." George McDonald's work is so varied and so different it almost doesn't bare comparison. Certainly this epic cannot be held up against The Princess... or Phantasties. In any event, the readers vary in quality, as they always do in a joint effort. I wasn't able to listen in my car because occasionally the audio quality just wasn't there, but with earbuds or my phone's speaker in the house, I could enjoy it. As to the content, this book was awesome. An ever changing plot, diverse and colorful characters, drama and lots of beautiful, rather deep sermonizing about life; not something I usually enjoy - but the freshness and life giving of the thoughts, made them enjoyable. I felt bathed in goodness. A must hear for and George McDonald fan!
Worth Listening
Storytime with HannahMary
After reading previous reviews, I was pleasantly surprised at the readers. When choosing free audiobooks, professional reading is not to be expected, but I like to picture family and friends all gathered round, sharing a favorite book with each other in turn. Please be kind to those who put in the work to make this available to listeners. And, other than a few comments coming from MacDonald's belief that Hell is only a temporary arrangement meant to purify even after death, this is a story with much worth enjoying, pondering, and applying.
Chapter 2,3,4
Eyebelieve
The first reader was engaging-she made me eager to listen to chapter 2. But what an unpleasant surprise the second reader was! I thought I could read chapter 2 and pick up the audio in chapter 3 so that I wouldn't lose interest. But the same reader reads 3 & 4. Disappointing.
Yvonna
Lovely story made deeper and more beautiful by Macdonald’s spiritual insight throughout. It took a bit to be comfortable with each chapter being read by a different person, but I came to appreciate the variety.