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Wives and Daughters (Dramatic Reading)

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(4,7 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)

Molly and her father have lived alone since the death of her mother. Now Mr Gibson decides it will be in Molly's best interests for him to marry again. The new "Mama" brings to the household many changes, including a glamorous new step-sister. Mrs Gibson starts scheming to have Cynthia marry one of the sons of the local squire, but she does not understand Cynthia's reluctance or why Molly is meeting Mr Preston in the forest. Secrets, love affairs and society gossip abound in this social commentary novel written by Mrs Gaskell (author of North and South and Mary Barton). Love across the class divide, love of parents for children and step-children, love which is a 'heated fancy', love between sisters, and sincere self-sacrificing love of one person for another whether brother or beloved - all are delicately and delightfully drawn in this masterpiece of 19th century literature, and all are brought to life in this dramatic reading with a stunning cast of voices. - Summary by Beth Thomas

Cast list:

Narrated by: Lynette Caulkins and Beth Thomas
Molly Gibson: K.G.Cross
Cynthia Kirkpatrick: Amanda Friday
Mr Gibson: Joseph Tabler
Mrs Gibson/Betty/Frederick Greenwood: Elizabeth Klett
Roger Hamley: Larry Wilson
Osborne Hamley: Eden Rea-Hedrick
Squire Hamley: Michael Armenta
Mrs Hamley/Miss Pipe/Bethia: Vanessa Cooley
Lady Agnes/Martha/Miss Airy/Mrs. Bradley: Farheen
Lady Cumnor: Ruth Golding
Lady Harriet Cumnor: Libby Gohn
Lord Cumnor: tovarisch
Lord Hollingford/Williams: Rob Marland
Dick Hayward: Ryan Cooley
Hannah Oakes/Housemaid: SionedV
Helen Kirkpatrick/Mrs. Brown/Mrs. Parkes: Lydia
Housemaid 2: Hannah Mather
Lady Guest: Heather Masters
Major Coxe/Old Mr. Silas: Alan Mapstone
Maria: Miriam Esther Goldman
Marie-Aimée Scherer/Mrs. Goodenough/Lady Mary Cuxhaven: Carol Eades King
Miss Dorothy Browning: Michele Eaton
Miss Goodenough/Jenny: Woolly Bee
Miss Hornblower/Mrs. Dyson: Gemma L Myers
Miss Phoebe Browning: Maria Kasper
Mr Ashton/Mr.Roscoe/Banker: DomBombadil
Mr Coxe: BeniaminoMassimo
Mr Hall: Algy Pug
Mr Robert Preston: Brett W. Downey
Mr Sheepshanks/Robinson: Mike Pelton
Mr Wynne/Mrs. Dawes: Alex Lane
Mrs Kirkpatrick (Cynthia's aunt): Dorothy Godfrey-Smith
Mrs Silas/Dick/Groom/Mr. Kirkpatrick: Kimberly Krause
Willie/Grandchild: Evie Maria
Young Master Hamley: Zoe Trang
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Audio edited by: Linette Geisel, K.G.Cross, Michele Eaton, Mary J, Kim, Bhavya, Mira Williams and VocalPenguin
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Proof Listeners: Stav Nisser, Linette Geisel, Beth Thomas , MaxineMarie, Lynda Marie Neilson, VocalPenguin, Mira Williams and Bhavya
(26 hr 8 min)

Chapters

Dramatis Personae

4:03

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The Dawn of a Gala Day

22:12

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A Novice Amongst The Great Folk

37:25

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Molly Gibson's Girlhood

19:07

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Mr Gibson's Neighbours

32:37

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Calf Love

29:15

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A Visit to the Hamleys

33:36

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Foreshadows of Love Perils

16:52

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Drifting Into Danger

35:39

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The Widower and The Widow

23:34

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A Crisis

46:04

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Making Friendship

39:07

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Preparing for the Wedding

22:01

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Molly Gibson's New Friends

24:07

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Molly Finds Herself Patronized

32:22

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The New Mamma

17:56

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The Bride At Home

22:22

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Trouble At Hamley Hall

27:55

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Mr Osborne's Secret

28:53

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Cynthia's Arrival

24:05

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Mrs Gibson's Visitors

19:39

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The Half-Sisters

30:48

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The Old Squire's Troubles

27:00

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Osborne Hamley Reviews His Position

20:50

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Mrs Gibson's Little Dinner

14:50

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Hollingford in a Bustle

19:46

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A Charity Ball

40:00

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Fathers and Sons

18:03

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Rivalry

25:54

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Bush Fighting

32:43

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Old Ways and New Ways

20:21

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A Passive Coquette

22:05

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Coming Events

31:47

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Brightening Prospects

18:11

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A Lover's Mistake

20:37

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The Mother’s Manoeuvre

34:32

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Domestic Diplomacy

13:25

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A Fluke and What Came Of It

31:47

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Mr Kirkpatrick Q. C.

25:26

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Secret Thoughts Ooze Out

29:46

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Molly Gibson Breathes Freely

18:39

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Gathering Clouds

26:22

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The Storm Bursts

20:13

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Cynthia's Confession

21:23

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Molly Gibson to the Rescue

20:52

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Confidences

19:58

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Hollingford Gossips

21:43

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Scandal and Its Victims

29:14

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An Innocent Culprit

21:42

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Molly Gibson Finds a Champion

22:56

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Cynthia At Bay

29:52

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Troubles Never Come Alone

22:16

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Squire Hamley's Sorrow

29:25

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Unlooked-for Arrivals

29:03

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Molly Gibson’s Worth is Discovered

28:24

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An Absent Lover Returns

23:28

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Off with the Old Love and On with the New

21:25

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Bridal Visits and Adieux

26:54

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Reviving Hopes and Brightening Prospects

26:04

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Molly Gibson at Hamley Hall

26:13

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Roger Hamley's Confession

32:52

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Concluding Remarks

12:26

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Bewertungen

Several voices worth listening to

(4 Sterne)

I rate the performance and not the text because E. Gaskell stands amongst Jane Austen and other greats. As for the recording, I say that only some of the voices are worth hearing because a few are downright dreadful. I will not say which, but let you decide, for even with the few monotone or inappropriately cast or with overzealous diction, this recording is still worth hearing.

What a great look into earlier times

(5 Sterne)