Allworth Abbey
A Tale of Forbidden Love and Family Secrets in 19th Century AmericaBy Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
Length14h 16m
About this audiobook
Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth's "Allworth Abbey" is a captivating narrative that intertwines themes of love, ambition, and the supernatural within the confines of a mysterious estate. Published in the late 19th century, the novel showcases Southworth's knack for combining Gothic elements with social commentary, reflecting the societal concerns of her era. Through her rich, evocative prose and intricate character development, Southworth constructs an atmospheric tale that challenges both the social mores of her time and the personal desires of her protagonists, making it an exemplary work of American women's literature. Southworth, a prolific writer and one of the most successful female novelists of her time, was deeply influenced by her experiences in a rapidly changing society where women's roles were increasingly scrutinized. Her own struggles and triumphs as a single mother and a writer in a male-dominated literary field provided fertile ground for the themes explored in "Allworth Abbey." This context allows readers to appreciate the depth of emotion and resilience that permeate her work, creating a sense of authenticity and urgency. Readers seeking a thought-provoking and richly layered narrative will find "Allworth Abbey" an engaging exploration of both personal and societal dilemmas. Southworth's ability to weave together suspense, romance, and critique of 19th-century norms makes this novel a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of gender, society, and literature.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length14 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18CHAPTER XVIII. FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
2CHAPTER II. HORRIBLE SUSPICIONS.
19CHAPTER XIX. “TRUST IN HEAVEN.”
3CHAPTER III. THE BRIDE OF HEAVEN.
20CHAPTER XX. THE FEARFUL SECRET.
4CHAPTER IV. THE ACCUSATION.
21CHAPTER XXI. THE TRIAL.
5CHAPTER V. THE ARREST.
22CHAPTER XXII. THE CONVICTION.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGE.
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE CONDEMNED.
7CHAPTER VII. THE FLIGHT.
24CHAPTER XXIV. DESPAIR.
8CHAPTER VIII. ANNELLA.
25CHAPTER XXV. THE APPEAL OF DESPAIR.
9CHAPTER IX. THE CHAMBER OF DEATH.
26CHAPTER XXVI. THE MYSTERIOUS PLAN OF ESCAPE.
10CHAPTER X. THE STUBBORN WITNESS.
27CHAPTER XXVII. A YOUNG HEROINE.
11CHAPTER XI. THE YOUNG WANDERER.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. THE READING OF THE DEATH-WARRANT.
12CHAPTER XII. THE ANCHORAGE.
29CHAPTER XXIX. PREPARATION FOR DEATH.
13CHAPTER XIII. AN APPARITION.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE BURNING PRISON.
14CHAPTER XIV. THE FUGITIVE RETAKEN.
31CHAPTER XXXI. ANNELLA’S RETURN.
15CHAPTER XV. IN PRISON.
32CHAPTER XXXII. THE WRECK AND THE DISCLOSURE.
16CHAPTER XVI. THE MYSTERIES OF EDENLAWN.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. THE DENOUEMENT.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE STRANGE INTERVIEW.
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