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Wives and Daughters

Written by: Elizabeth Gaskell
Narrated by: Nadia May
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Set in English society before the 1832 Reform Bill, Wives and Daughters centers on the story of youthful Molly Gibson, brought up from childhood by her father. When he remarries, a new stepsister enters Molly's quiet life, the loveable, but worldly and troubling, Cynthia. The narrative traces the development of the two girls into womanhood within the gossiping and watchful society of Hollingford.(P)2002 Blackstone Audiobooks. Originally published in England between 1864 and 1866. Classics Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Regency Romance Romance World Literature
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Glorious In Every Way

Nadia May is superb in her reading of this masterpiece. The delineation of the different characters is remarkable, and her smooth delivery of the text communicates the effortlessly fluid prose and storytelling ability of Elizabeth Gaskell. Highly recommended!

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