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The Small House at Allington
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 22 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Lily has long been unsuccessfully wooed by John Eames, a junior clerk at the Income Tax Office. The handsome and personable Adolphus Crosbie looks like an enticing alternative, but Adolphus has his eye on the rigid Lady Alexandrina de Courcy, whose family is in a position to further his career. Bell, meanwhile, must choose between the local doctor, James Crofts, and her wealthy cousin, Bernard.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Catriona
- 28-07-08
worth listening too
Another reviewer complains about the voice of the reader. Generally I did not find it intrusive, although I felt that his attempts to distinguish the voices of the women were somewhat overdone.
I have never managed to get beyone the first few chapters when reading Trollope and enjoyed being able to go through the whole book.
It may be better to start earlier in the chronicles as there was a sub-plot that was completely divorced from the rest of the story and presumably links in elsewhere. In addition it became apparent that the story does not end here, so the listener does have to be prepared to commit the time to another book.
Trollope's asides to the reader may take up considerable time in listening and would, I think, be edited out these days, but are quite fascinating.
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- GillyB
- 20-03-24
Excellent story and narration
A favourite Trollope book which was made even better if that's possible by the excellent narration
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- Isobel
- 30-06-18
Superb
An excellent narration for this charming story. Evoked the characters and action beautifully and I was sorry when it finished. As usual Trollope’s minute observation of human nature and motivations makes this a story into which you can fall absolutely.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Philadelphus
- 01-03-08
Oh for a better reading
I have been listening to Simon Vance's eccentricities with Trollope only for the want of an alternative - 1950's accents, completely wrong accents for some characters and frequently a perversity against the text. Please get us Timothy West!
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