A Mummer's Wife


Read by Anne Fletcher

(3.9 stars; 22 reviews)

Kate is a dress maker in the north of England who always did what was decided for her: serving those who come her way, marrying a man who is considered suitable, and living all her life "over the hills" she wants so desperately to cross. Until she decides her life are not enough for her. The novels she reads give her new ideas that change the course of her life forever.

George Moore was an Irish realistic novelist. A Mummer's Wife was his second novel. At the time, the circulating libraries were those who published the mainstream novels. They were charged with publishing moral works. They rejected A Mummer's Wife. This sparked interest among the public and it sold 14 editions by the end of the first year. This was considered so dangerous that the libraries took Moore's publisher to court over what was called The Literary Act which was meant to decide which work was considered moral. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (15 hr 2 min)

Chapters

A Dedication To Robert Ross 9:29 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter I 25:23 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter II 43:49 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter III 45:47 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter IV 49:34 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter V 14:39 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter VI 19:10 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter VII 7:02 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter VIII 26:59 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter IX 50:00 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter X 29:02 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XI 26:09 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XII 36:55 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XIII 46:16 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XIV 30:17 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XV 18:26 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XVI 19:37 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XVII 20:52 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XVIII 12:48 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XIX 23:55 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XX 24:54 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXI 32:27 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXII 17:11 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXIII 17:52 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXIV 38:19 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXV 35:51 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXVI 52:49 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXVII 25:47 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXVIII 46:25 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXIX 27:59 Read by Anne Fletcher
Chapter XXX 27:06 Read by Anne Fletcher

Reviews


(3 stars)

I found this book very slow. It was also dark with very little happiness

gripping but sad


(4 stars)

The book must have been unusual for the times. The characters are brought out well and are not stereotyped. The reader is excellent.

Well written , excellently read.


(4 stars)

This book is well written and presents interesting contrasts between lifestyles of its period. At the root however it is a detailed novel during which at times the reader may find themselves wanting to address the characters in warnings or admonitions. Luckily the reader is so good that listening is a pleasure. I hope this reader will grace us with more books in her voice. She is one of the best !

lovely book


(4.5 stars)

Interesting to know the backstory to the book. These kinds of things happen, but we’re never really written about.


(5 stars)

Superb reader. Very clever wording by the author.