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Length15h 41m
About this audiobook
A captivating triangle of love and ambition unfolds against the backdrop of a crumbling medieval castle and the dawn of modern technology. Paula Power finds herself torn between her respect for the past and the magnetic pull of a future represented by two very different men. Hardy weaves a delicate web of architectural symbolism and romantic tension in this underrated exploration of choice.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length15 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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