A London Life


Read by Deborah Percy

(3.8 stars; 12 reviews)

A devoted sister attempts to check her sibling's scandalous behavior in the world of British high society. A delightful comedy of Anglo-American manners and a fascinating glimpse of late Victorian London. Summary by Deborah Percy (5 hr 22 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 33:55 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 2 22:48 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 3 10:04 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 4 24:12 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 5 19:31 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 6 13:33 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 7 28:35 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 8 21:25 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 9 16:21 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 10 32:21 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 11 35:26 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 12 28:24 Read by Deborah Percy
Chapter 13 35:50 Read by Deborah Percy

Reviews


(3.5 stars)

The reader was excellent. The story was just ok. I liked the detail and description of life at that time. Henry James is great at that. The main character was frustrating because of her single-mindedness. I think it’s unrealistic the things she did and it’s a flaw of the writer. He creates this stupid and unsympathetic character in the midst of a very realistic crisis. Is it a lack of understanding of the female mind or is it intentional? I was thankful it ended quickly and spared the reader anymore dramatic “scenes”.

A Winner!!


(5 stars)

Deborah Percy does a great job on James' most excellent story.