Vera - Elizabeth Von Arnim torrent

Category: Adults, Classic, Literature
Language: English
Keywords: 20th Century

Written by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Read by Nicki Paull
Format: MP3
Bitrate: Variable
Unabridged

Lucy Entwhistle’s beloved father has just died; aged twenty-two she finds herself alone in the world. Leaning against her garden gate, dazed and unhappy, she is disturbed by the sudden appearance of the perspiring Mr Wemyss. This middle-aged man is also in mourning - for his wife Vera, who has died in mysterious circumstances. Before Lucy can collect herself, Mr Wemyss has taken charge: of the funeral arrangements, of her kind aunt Dot, but most of all of Lucy herself - body and soul.

“The success of the film Enchanted April renewed interest in Australian-born author Elizabeth Von Arnim’s work. She felt Vera, published in 1921, was her best. Vera is the wife of the late Edvard Wemyss, who has died under mysterious circumstances before the novel opens, but who, nonetheless, is a force throughout. Nicki Paull brings this macabre story to life, breathing life into innocent Lucy; self-absorbed, creepy Mr. Wemyss; and suspicious, impotent Aunt Dot. With her voice, Paull becomes the bizarre personalities of these characters. Her performance will make your skin crawl as you listen in fascination, knowing there’s nothing you can do to rescue the doomed Lucy. The inclusion of extensive biographical information at the start and conclusion of the book provides context for the story.” — AudioFile Magazine

“Elizabeth Von Arnim is a mistress of irony.” — Lisa St Aubin de Terán (novelist)

Originally published 1921.