The Coryston Family
Mary Augusta Ward
Lu par Simon Evers
Lady Coryston has inherited her husband’s estate but surprisingly has not left it on her death to Coryston (known as Corry) her oldest son. They clash over their opposing political views. Marcia, the daughter, is being wooed by Edward Newbury, a very religious neighbour. Arthur, the younger son, is an MP and the apple of Lady Coryston’s eye – she writes his speeches for him. Arthur has however fallen in love with the daughter of the leader of the opposition.
The book follows these complicated family relationships to some unexpected conclusions. (Summary by Simon Evers) (8 hr 30 min)
Chapitres
| Book 1, Chapter 1 | 28:43 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 2 | 34:23 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 3 | 33:07 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 4 | 28:15 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 5 | 27:48 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 6 | 32:21 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 7 | 33:09 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 1, Chapter 8 | 30:41 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 9 | 24:50 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 10 | 26:11 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 11 | 34:04 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 12 | 33:17 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 13 | 32:12 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 14 | 32:03 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 15 | 33:10 | Lu par Simon Evers |
| Book 2, Chapter 16 | 46:37 | Lu par Simon Evers |
Critiques
WN
The central conflict here is not much of one, but the confrontations between these strong-willed people and the way that they each change over the course of the novel is fascinating and full of drama. Wonderfully read by the best reader on Librivox.