The Mysteries of London Vol. I part 2


Read by Dave Wills

(4.5 stars; 30 reviews)

The Mysteries of London invites listeners into the shadowy underbelly of Victorian England, where crime, intrigue, and the struggles of the urban poor unfold in vivid detail. Serialized as a penny dreadful, this novel was crafted for a popular audience, offering a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of city life.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century London, Reynolds weaves a tale filled with complex characters navigating a world rife with vice and moral ambiguity. The narrative delves into the lives of those often overlooked, revealing the harsh realities and societal issues of the time.

While it may lack the literary prestige of its contemporaries, The Mysteries of London remains a fascinating glimpse into the era's fascination with crime and sensationalism. Its portrayal of the struggles faced by the lower classes and the moral dilemmas they encounter provides a thought-provoking commentary on society, making it a distinctive entry in the genre of action and adventure.

Chapters

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Scenes in Fashionable Life 17:56 Read by Dave Wills
The Election 21:14 Read by Dave Wills
The Whippers 18:15 Read by Dave Wills
The Image, the Picture and the Statue 22:13 Read by Dave Wills
The House of Commons 13:46 Read by Dave Wills
The BlackChamber Again 33:02 Read by Dave Wills
Captain Dapper and Sir Henry Bounce 18:54 Read by Dave Wills
The Meeting 21:26 Read by Dave Wills
The Crisis 19:43 Read by Dave Wills
Count Alteroni's Fifteen Thousand Pounds 13:47 Read by Dave Wills
A Woman's Secret 18:23 Read by Dave Wills
Marion 15:08 Read by Dave Wills
The Bill A Father 16:30 Read by Dave Wills
The Revelation 14:53 Read by Dave Wills
The Mysterious Instructions 12:48 Read by Dave Wills
The Medical man 15:07 Read by Dave Wills
The Black Chamber Again 14:17 Read by Dave Wills
The Second Examination - Count Alteroni 26:19 Read by Dave Wills
A Friend in Need 19:44 Read by Dave Wills
The Old Hag 20:31 Read by Dave Wills
The Professor of Mesmerism 19:58 Read by Dave Wills
The Figurante 23:25 Read by Dave Wills
The Mysterious Letter 13:41 Read by Dave Wills
Markham's Occupations 38:19 Read by Dave Wills
The Tragedy 25:07 Read by Dave Wills
The Italian Valet 27:20 Read by Dave Wills
News from Castelcicala 27:49 Read by Dave Wills
The Home Office 31:41 Read by Dave Wills
The Forger and the Adultress 24:42 Read by Dave Wills
The Member of Parliament's Levee 20:43 Read by Dave Wills
Another New Year's Day 28:25 Read by Dave Wills
Dark Plots and Schemes 20:49 Read by Dave Wills
The Buffer's History 50:58 Read by Dave Wills
The Mysteries of the Ground Floor Rooms 14:30 Read by Dave Wills
The Widow 15:45 Read by Dave Wills
The Reverend Visitor 16:09 Read by Dave Wills
Hopes and Fears 14:00 Read by Dave Wills
A Woman's Bravery 14:56 Read by Dave Wills
The Combat 14:50 Read by Dave Wills
The Grave Digger 27:36 Read by Dave Wills
A Discovery 14:15 Read by Dave Wills
The Exhumation 13:34 Read by Dave Wills
The Stockbroker Part 1 29:59 Read by Dave Wills
The Stockbroker Part 2 25:57 Read by Dave Wills
The Effects of a Trance 11:09 Read by Dave Wills
A Scene at Mr Chichester's House 10:57 Read by Dave Wills
Viola 22:56 Read by Dave Wills
The Lovers 24:12 Read by Dave Wills
The Contents of the Package 14:06 Read by Dave Wills
The Treasure - A New Idea 12:54 Read by Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake's History Part 1 27:44 Read by Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake's History Part 2 30:10 Read by Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake 15:18 Read by Dave Wills
The Two Maidens 24:22 Read by Dave Wills
Poor Ellen 13:28 Read by Dave Wills
The Father and Daughter 11:33 Read by Dave Wills
A Change of Fortune 11:53 Read by Dave Wills
His Child 12:25 Read by Dave Wills
Aristocraic Morals 15:49 Read by Dave Wills
The Intrigues of a Demirep 18:45 Read by Dave Wills
The Reconciliation 13:16 Read by Dave Wills
The Rector of Saint David's 15:54 Read by Dave Wills
Blandishments 14:32 Read by Dave Wills
Temptation 16:23 Read by Dave Wills
The Fall 17:21 Read by Dave Wills
Mental Struggles 19:08 Read by Dave Wills
The Statue 15:18 Read by Dave Wills
An Old Friend 24:06 Read by Dave Wills
Skilligalee's History Part 1 22:57 Read by Dave Wills
Skilligalee's History Part 2 26:31 Read by Dave Wills
The Palace in the Holy Land 15:33 Read by Dave Wills
The Proposal. - Unexpected Meetings 30:59 Read by Dave Wills
The Secret Tribunal 18:38 Read by Dave Wills
Epilogue to Volume 1 3:35 Read by Dave Wills

Reviews

Captivating!


(5 stars)

Remembering that each episode is part of a serialised Penny Dreadful magazine novel, the listener can appreciate the author's careful, fast-moving action and overlapping themes without any confusion. Yes, the reader is also first-rate.

Excellent Reading


(4 stars)

I would like to congratulate Dave Wills on his reading of this crazy but enjoyable story. I'm guessing he is a trained actor as this is pretty much professional standard. I've wanted to read Mysteries of London for years but could never get hold of a copy, so I am so glad that I found Librivox.

I was laughing so hard to stay below the radar and friends. We a


(3 stars)

Dreadfully Delightful


(5 stars)

An amazing artifact of the Victorian era! I cannot imagine a more perfect trader for it than Mr. Wills. Bravissimo!


(5 stars)

Addicting story with inspiring hero. Dave Wills does a job narrating!


(4.5 stars)

Good story. Part 1 is more interesting, though.