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
2CHAPTER II. HORRIBLE SUSPICIONS.
3CHAPTER III. THE BRIDE OF HEAVEN.
4CHAPTER IV. THE ACCUSATION.
5CHAPTER V. THE ARREST.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGE.
7CHAPTER VII. THE FLIGHT.
8CHAPTER VIII. ANNELLA.
9CHAPTER IX. THE CHAMBER OF DEATH.
10CHAPTER X. THE STUBBORN WITNESS.
11CHAPTER XI. THE YOUNG WANDERER.
12CHAPTER XII. THE ANCHORAGE.
13CHAPTER XIII. AN APPARITION.
14CHAPTER XIV. THE FUGITIVE RETAKEN.
15CHAPTER XV. IN PRISON.
16CHAPTER XVI. THE MYSTERIES OF EDENLAWN.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE STRANGE INTERVIEW.
18CHAPTER XVIII. FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
19CHAPTER XIX. “TRUST IN HEAVEN.”
20CHAPTER XX. THE FEARFUL SECRET.
21CHAPTER XXI. THE TRIAL.
22CHAPTER XXII. THE CONVICTION.
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE CONDEMNED.
24CHAPTER XXIV. DESPAIR.
25CHAPTER XXV. THE APPEAL OF DESPAIR.
26CHAPTER XXVI. THE MYSTERIOUS PLAN OF ESCAPE.
27CHAPTER XXVII. A YOUNG HEROINE.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. THE READING OF THE DEATH-WARRANT.
29CHAPTER XXIX. PREPARATION FOR DEATH.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE BURNING PRISON.
31CHAPTER XXXI. ANNELLA’S RETURN.
32CHAPTER XXXII. THE WRECK AND THE DISCLOSURE.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. THE DENOUEMENT.
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