The Hand of Ethelberta

Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but became a governess and consequently, at the age of 18, married well. However, her husband died two weeks after the wedding. Her father-in-law, Lord Petherwin, died shortly afterwards. Ethelberta (now 21) lives with her mother-in-law, Lady Petherwin. In the three years that have elapsed since her marriage, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privileges by Lady Petherwin but restricted from seeing her own family. The story follows Ethelberta's career as a famous poetess and storyteller. Meanwhile, she struggles to support her family and conceal the fact that her father is a butler. Ethelberta easily attracts four very persistent suitors but is reluctant to give her much-coveted hand. The book is written in serial form. (Summary by Simon Evers) (13 hr 46 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1	28:52	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 2	21:35	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 3	9:11	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 4	13:17	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 5	8:55	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 6	10:56	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 7	23:26	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 8	13:06	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 9	19:00	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 10	8:53	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 11	8:57	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 12	6:57	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 13	24:24	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 14	7:16	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 15	7:18	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 16	12:49	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 17	21:43	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 18	14:49	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 19	5:12	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 20	7:06	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 21	12:25	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 22	22:01	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 23	14:04	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 24	20:56	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 25	21:47	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 26	17:12	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 27	22:51	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 28	23:12	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 29	19:38	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 30	9:56	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 31	39:04	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 32	5:54	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 33	22:31	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 34	16:27	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 35	24:35	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 36	14:04	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 37	10:35	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 38	15:09	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 39	33:20	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 40	17:52	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 41	13:39	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 42	14:18	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 43	23:44	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 44	26:36	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 45	24:30	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 46	33:06	Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 47	17:41	Read by Simon Evers
Sequel	15:48	Read by Simon Evers

Reviews

excellently read

(4 stars)

Ed

I enjoyed the reading of the story more than I enjoyed the story itself. It is certainly not in the same league as Tess of the D'Urbervilles but it was nevertheless a good companion on long drives.

(3 stars)

Vancouver Ken

After binging these last few months on the infinitely more developed, nuanced, exasperating, engaging, vacillating women of Anthony Trollope Ethelberta is a rock of stability. I therefore never wanted to “ give her a shake” meaning the lady was much less involving than her Trollopian sisters Victorian heroines. Vance is a marvellous reader.

Great reader, odd book

(4 stars)

C

simon Evers gave a great reading, as always, but the story dragged and the plot line was odd, and the main character opaque in her motivation.