Eleanor's Victory
Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Read by Eleanor Howard
Only 15-years-old, Eleanor Vane is very happy with her lot: educated in an expensive finishing school in Paris, the apple of her father's eye, and disposed to be kind. Of course there are things missing: she does not remember her mother who died when she was young. But at least she has her father... Until he unexpectedly dies. Now Eleanor is at the mercy of her half-siblings who were never in touch with her, and the rest of the world who would consider her an orphaned beggar. Sent to work as a lady's companion to an old friend of her late father's, Eleanor might, just might, be able to win a respectable place in society. This novel is also famous for being one of the first Victorian novels with a female detective. - Summary by Stav Nisser (18 hr 9 min)
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Ripping tale of revenge
JD
Terrific story, well written and beautifully read. I was doubtful at first but once it hits it's stride it is thoroughly enjoyable. Like the best pre-modern fiction it's an experience of another world, so unlike our own and yet familiar.
Wonderful Reading, Eleanor
Jpassservais
As a professional musician I feel qualified to hear sincerity and heart (or what musician's refer to as "soul") in you wonderful reading of a great story. The book seemed to touch upon all of the virtues and disgraces all of us may at sometime exhibit. Love of family, unconditional love of Eleanor for her father, forgiveness (which is one of the chief virtues of a Christian in my belief). I believe, as I have at times, that all of us at some time or other want to hurt those who hurt us. But Eleanor conquered this feeling and this is only the beginning of what I could write about this book. To paraphrase Tennyson you lent the beauty and kindness of your voice to the great talent of the author. I am very thankful to you for your long labor in presenting this book to those of us who, as I did, might be able to learn from and enjoy it. God bless you. and God Bless Librivox!!!
excellent reader
Elaine
What a shame this reader has only narrated this book on LibriVox as she is excellent; Not as fast paced as the Lovels of Arden or Run to Earth but just as good; I have 2 collections of ME Braddon on kindle and this story is not in either of them which must mean that it was not one of her most popular one but I think this is just as good as any other; Eleanor is blind to every thing around her except the revenge of her fathers death and each chapter brings new challenges for her to overcome . One off ME Braddons best read by a 5 star narrator
Great reader
ally
All i can say I continued with the story for only reason of the reader as she read the book amazingly and kept my interest other than that I found the heroin character super selfish and annoying which continued for the 3/4 of the book but like I said continued with the story for the sake of the reader as most of this author's books it's easy to guess what the ending is or what is about to happen
interesting but much too long on deatails
elizablu
Kept wanting to hear some answers; but characters seemed oblivious to the obvious. It went way too long. Had far to much Repetitive & aggravating detailed dialogue (especially w characters who weren't very smart and very high strung-- babbling endlessly until I had to keep fast- forwarding it. Entertaining in its own way.
Good story worth to listen to but also a little long
A LibriVox Listener
I was always eager to find out what would happen next, but sometimes the story would evolve reeeeally slowly, as there were too many long descriptions and monologues. The story is worth it, though, so hang in there! 😊
great Victorian melodrama with intricate plot
SR
The intricacy of the plot and the marvellous coincidences out-Dickens Dickens. Grand melodramatic stuff, and absorbing, with a reassuring message tacked on that the worryingly independent, brave, and angry heroine is actually suitably 'womanly' after all! An excellent reading, thank you.
An Excellent Victorian Romantic Melodrama
Angels Walk
Soft, sweet, bitter, visceral, brutal, persuasive, and yes, even somewhat melancholy, this Novel has it all. read by a LibriVox Volunteer with a wonderfully soft & soothing voice. I was enchanted by the entire experience.