Hide and Seek
Gelesen von Anna Simon
Wilkie Collins
(4,585 Sterne; 159 Bewertungen)
The artist Valentine Blyth has a very generous heart. He lovingly cares for his invalid wife, rescues a deaf orphan girl from maltreatment in a traveling circus and adopts her, and mentors a young man who gets in trouble with his tyrannical father. The girl, who received the nickname ‚Madonna’, falls in love with the young man, Zack. Because one of Valentine’s biggest fears is that Madonna’s blood relations will one day trace her and take her away from his home, he keeps the little that he knows of her origins a strict secret. One day, Zack befriends a mysterious stranger, who has just returned from years of rough life in the American wilderness. From that moment, the plot thickens, in mid-19th century dramatic style.
This is Wilkie Collins’ third published novel (1854, read from the 1861 edition). Summary by Anna Simon (15 hr 36 min)
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Clear Space
(4,5 Sterne)
Beautifully Read. Thank you. Social pressures and interference destroying lives. Good people interceding rearranges the cards for a good and unexpected outcome. Wilkie Collins despite his comments about what women are like throughout his books again here exposes unjust social norms. A good story.
Wilkie, you made me cry!
Sunny
(5 Sterne)
Another gripping story of secrets and intrigue and love, which triumphs over all. Somewhat emotional at times and made me cry. This is another of Wilkies must read!
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(5 Sterne)
wonderful story very well-read really got to know the characters and some good plot twists too!
LOVING VENGEANCE
Avid Listener
(5 Sterne)
A bit slow coming together, but a choice morsel once it did. WC always makes the reader to know the characters intimately. The narrator gave voice to assist in our intimacy with them. Well done by all
Wonderful
Aneik Wilson
(5 Sterne)
I absolutely adored this story. Not as dark as Collins usually is but still detailed. A delightful story and well read.
Ms. Elizabeth
(4 Sterne)
Good job by Anna. as far as I have listened, B-1;C-3, story line seems to be dragging. Will give it another go later. ok. I gave it another go. this time I was able to enjoy it. thank you Anna.
(5 Sterne)
Excellent story well read. I enjoyed this story and always returned to it with great anticipation. Thank you, Carl
(5 Sterne)
Enjoyable story in true Wilkie Collins style beautifully read