John Caldigate
Anthony Trollope
Read by Simon Evers





After a rather dissolute youth and having been disowned by his father, John Caldigate sets sail for Australia with his friend Dick Shand hoping to make his fortune in the goldfields in New South Wales. On the voyage, he meets Euphemia Smith and they conduct an indiscreet affair aboard. After various problems, Caldigate literally strikes gold and returns to England. On his return, Caldigate meets and marries a previous acquaintance, Hester Bolton, and they have a son. He sets himself up as his father’s heir and life seems perfect. However, Euphemia suddenly reappears and claims they were married in Australia, making Caldigate a bigamist and his son illegitimate. (Summary by Simon Evers) (19 hr 37 min)
Chapters
01 - Chapter 1 | 18:08 | Read by Simon Evers |
02 - Chapter 2 | 18:09 | Read by Simon Evers |
03 - Chapter 3 | 17:34 | Read by Simon Evers |
04 - Chapter 4 | 18:02 | Read by Simon Evers |
05 - Chapter 5 | 17:30 | Read by Simon Evers |
06 - Chapter 6 | 17:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
07 - Chapter 7 | 18:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
08 - Chapter 8 | 18:47 | Read by Simon Evers |
09 - Chapter 9 | 16:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
10 - Chapter 10 | 18:10 | Read by Simon Evers |
11 - Chapter 11 | 18:48 | Read by Simon Evers |
12 - Chapter 12 | 17:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
13 - Chapter 13 | 18:28 | Read by Simon Evers |
14 - Chapter 14 | 18:45 | Read by Simon Evers |
15 - Chapter 15 | 18:24 | Read by Simon Evers |
16 - Chapter 16 | 18:25 | Read by Simon Evers |
17 - Chapter 17 | 17:39 | Read by Simon Evers |
18 - Chapter 18 | 17:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
19 - Chapter 19 | 18:12 | Read by Simon Evers |
20 - Chapter 20 | 19:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
21 - Chapter 21 | 19:30 | Read by Simon Evers |
22 - Chapter 22 | 17:29 | Read by Simon Evers |
23 - Chapter 23 | 17:33 | Read by Simon Evers |
24 - Chapter 24 | 18:17 | Read by Simon Evers |
25 - Chapter 25 | 18:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
26 - Chapter 26 | 18:35 | Read by Simon Evers |
27 - Chapter 27 | 18:11 | Read by Simon Evers |
28 - Chapter 28 | 18:19 | Read by Simon Evers |
29 - Chapter 29 | 18:09 | Read by Simon Evers |
30 - Chapter 30 | 19:27 | Read by Simon Evers |
31 - Chapter 31 | 18:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
32 - Chapter 32 | 18:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
33 - Chapter 33 | 19:38 | Read by Simon Evers |
34 - Chapter 34 | 18:29 | Read by Simon Evers |
35 - Chapter 35 | 17:49 | Read by Simon Evers |
36 - Chapter 36 | 18:51 | Read by Simon Evers |
37 - Chapter 37 | 20:06 | Read by Simon Evers |
38 - Chapter 38 | 17:56 | Read by Simon Evers |
39 - Chapter 39 | 18:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
40 - Chapter 40 | 19:44 | Read by Simon Evers |
41 - Chapter 41 | 19:26 | Read by Simon Evers |
42 - Chapter 42 | 18:14 | Read by Simon Evers |
43 - Chapter 43 | 20:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
44 - Chapter 44 | 19:33 | Read by Simon Evers |
45 - Chapter 45 | 18:52 | Read by Simon Evers |
46 - Chapter 46 | 19:28 | Read by Simon Evers |
47 - Chapter 47 | 19:41 | Read by Simon Evers |
48 - Chapter 48 | 19:36 | Read by Simon Evers |
49 - Chapter 49 | 18:32 | Read by Simon Evers |
50 - Chapter 50 | 18:14 | Read by Simon Evers |
51 - Chapter 51 | 19:01 | Read by Simon Evers |
52 - Chapter 52 | 20:04 | Read by Simon Evers |
53 - Chapter 53 | 17:53 | Read by Simon Evers |
54 - Chapter 54 | 20:11 | Read by Simon Evers |
55 - Chapter 55 | 17:46 | Read by Simon Evers |
56 - Chapter 56 | 17:38 | Read by Simon Evers |
57 - Chapter 57 | 18:18 | Read by Simon Evers |
58 - Chapter 58 | 17:49 | Read by Simon Evers |
59 - Chapter 59 | 17:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
60 - Chapter 60 | 19:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
61 - Chapter 61 | 17:58 | Read by Simon Evers |
62 - Chapter 62 | 17:31 | Read by Simon Evers |
63 - Chapter 63 | 19:08 | Read by Simon Evers |
64 - Chapter 64 | 11:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Reviews
Great reading, good story





Mali Taus
This is a good story but perhaps lessened by its length. At 19 hours it's long in the telling but enjoyable enough thanks to the excellent narration.
Superb!





Judy
Great story, characterization and reader! Trollope is amazing! Another Dickens! As is usual, starts out slow but then it picks up speed .... Don't miss it!
Great Reader.





jennifer
Mr Troloppe writes an interesting if not a somewhat long-winded story. Because the reader is so good it is pleasant to hear.





SR
a lovely reading and a great yarn - just complicated enough and with plenty of twists and turns.
Not the Lightest Trollope





Well read, as always, by Mr Minter. Thank you!Trollope writes gracefully at an ambling gait but may seem ponderous and repetitious to the uninitiated, particularly when as here many of the characters are older, methodical men of business. The scenes in Australia are fascinating. The young heroine is enchanting. Her mother is a savagely drawn Puritan. For your first Trollope I recommend The Card, a lighthearted tale also read by Andy Minter and made into a delightful old movie with Alec Guinness.
VINTAGE TROLLOPE





AVID READER
A frightening look at a system of law which has no form of appeal. The novel was good and excellently read by Simon Events. An observation: surely Mrs. Barton was sister or other close kin to Mrs. Bishop Proudie of the Chronicles of Barset. And, Mr. Smirkey served aptly as the "toadie" cleric.
Most enjoyable and worthy of its length.





Exceptional reader ! I have never really been drawn to Trollope but I'm so glad I chose to this time & is in part because of the narrator, he had me hooked on first chapter. That said the book is equally entitled to the 5 stars.
Great reader, 2nd rate Trollope





Mejain
Trollope is always entertaining, but this one is a little overlong and repetitive in places. Still, the story is a good one, and worth a listen. The reader is great. I will be looking for more of Simon Evers's performances!!!