Doctor Wortle's School


Read by Angel5

(4.5 stars; 86 reviews)

Anthony Trollope’s fortieth novel, published in 1881, concerns a respectable Christian boys’ school whose proprietor unknowingly hires a woman who apparently has two husbands: a devoted English scholar and an abusive drunkard from the American South. The book interweaves a sensitive and realistic exploration of Dr. Wortle’s moral dilemma with a humorous look at small-town gossip and--of course--a romance involving the doctor’s beautiful young daughter. ( Summary by Angela Rowland )

Chapters

Dr. Wortle 16:37 Read by Angel5
The New Usher 15:49 Read by Angel5
The Mystery 16:24 Read by Angel5
The Doctor Asks His Questions 15:16 Read by Angel5
"Then We Must Go" 14:29 Read by Angel5
Lord Carstairs 15:24 Read by Angel5
Robert LeFroy 14:22 Read by Angel5
The Story is Told 14:01 Read by Angel5
Mrs. Wortle and Mr. Puddicombe 15:28 Read by Angel5
Mr. Peacock Goes 14:21 Read by Angel5
The Bishop 15:05 Read by Angel5
The Stantiloup Correspondence 16:47 Read by Angel5
Mr. Puddicombe's Boot 15:59 Read by Angel5
"Everybody's Business" 16:27 Read by Angel5
"Amo' in the Cool of the Evening" 15:46 Read by Angel5
"It is Impossible" 15:08 Read by Angel5
Correspondence With the Palace 13:53 Read by Angel5
The Journey 16:22 Read by Angel5
"Nobody Has Condemned You Here" 15:53 Read by Angel5
Lord Bracy's Letter 15:04 Read by Angel5
At Chicago 14:31 Read by Angel5
The Doctor's Answer 15:38 Read by Angel5
Mr. Peacocke's Return 15:06 Read by Angel5
Mary's Success 14:18 Read by Angel5

Reviews

Tell narrators to slow down!


(5 stars)

excellent book but the reading of it is a disaster! For gods sake tell the readers to SLOW DOWN so that we can follow the story! This woman seems to think she's in a contest for Fastest Narrator. Why do they do this?? I've run across another female who does the same thing with Pepys Diaries. Both readers have North American accents, ive noticed, too... Spoiled the book and I abandoned it after a few minutes - just couldn't keep up with the story-line.

Trollope Triumphs Again


(5 stars)

Excellent reading! Typically wonderful Trollope. The novel is somewhat shorter than others from Trollope’s pen, but the characters and their interactions are well-developed Definitely worth a listen for those with a taste for Victorian Lit.

Great little sample of Trollope!


(5 stars)

I loved this book; it’s like a condensed version of what Trollope can do with his longer novels. The narrator was excellent.


(2.5 stars)

probably a nice story but it is read very fast. How much better it would have been to slow down and let one digest the story.

Most enjoyable!


(5 stars)

Great story, characterization and reader...though she would be SUPER if only she would slow down a bit!

Well read!


(5 stars)

Since I love stories about schools, I'm glad that I found this book. Enjoyed this book and the narration.

Doctor Wortle's School


(4 stars)

A cute story with interesting characters. the reading was well done.

Great story


(5 stars)

A lovely story about morals and human goodness and kindness. Good reader.