Length21h 15m
About this audiobook
Innocent: A Tale of Modern Life is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant, who is often referred to as Mrs. Oliphant. The novel was first published in 1872 and is set in the Victorian era. It explores the complexities of Victorian society and the moral and social issues of the time. The story revolves around the life of its protagonist, Rachel West. Rachel is a young and innocent woman who is raised in a strict and sheltered environment by her mother, who is a religious zealot. As she grows into adulthood, Rachel's world expands as she encounters different people and situations, including the Moultrie family, who play a central role in the narrative. The Moultries are a wealthy family who become intertwined with Rachel's life, and her interactions with them lead to various complications and moral dilemmas. The novel delves into themes such as social class, marriage, religious beliefs, and societal expectations. "Innocent" is a character-driven novel that explores the inner thoughts and struggles of its characters as they grapple with the moral and ethical challenges of their time. It paints a vivid picture of Victorian society, its rigid norms, and the consequences of straying from them. The novel is a reflection of the moral and social issues of the Victorian era, and it is known for its depth and complexity in portraying the characters' inner lives and their interactions within the constraints of a society bound by strict conventions and expectations.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length21 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THE OLD HOUSE.
2CHAPTER II. THE NEWS, AND HOW IT WAS RECEIVED.
3CHAPTER III. THE FAMILY.
4CHAPTER IV. THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY.
5CHAPTER V. FREDERICK’S WAY.
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6CHAPTER VI. PISA.
7CHAPTER VII. THE PALAZZO SCARAMUCCI.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE COUSINS.
9CHAPTER IX. AT HOME.
10CHAPTER X. THE ARRIVAL.
11CHAPTER XI. AT HOME AND NOT AT HOME.
12CHAPTER XII. A LOVE TALE.
13CHAPTER XIII. CONSULTATIONS.
14CHAPTER XIV. A MOMENTOUS INTERVIEW.
15CHAPTER XV. A SUNDAY AT HOME.
16CHAPTER XVI. INNOCENT’S FIRST ADVENTURE.
17CHAPTER XVII. FREDERICK TO THE RESCUE.
18CHAPTER XVIII. PHILOSOPHY FOR GIRLS.
19CHAPTER XIX. THE FLOWER OF STERBORNE.
20CHAPTER XX. WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
21CHAPTER XXI. A FAMILY DINNER.
22CHAPTER XXII. ABOUT ANOTHER MARRIAGE.
23CHAPTER XXIII. AMANDA.
24CHAPTER XXIV. WHAT THE FAMILY THOUGHT.
25CHAPTER XXV. AFTER A YEAR.
26CHAPTER XXVI. A PROPOSAL.
27CHAPTER XXVII. MRS. FREDERICK.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. A NEW COMPLICATION.
29CHAPTER XXIX. INNOCENT’S OUTSET IN THE WORLD.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE HIGH LODGE.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE MINSTER AND THE VILLA.
32CHAPTER XXXII. THE MOMENT OF FATE.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. FLIGHT.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. A BEREAVED HUSBAND.
35CHAPTER XXXV. MRS. EASTWOOD’S INVESTIGATION.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. AT HOME.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. INNOCENT’S CONFESSION.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. INTO FURTHER DEEPS.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. AN APPEAL.
40CHAPTER XL. FAMILY OPINIONS.
41CHAPTER XLI. AN UNPOPULAR WEDDING.
42CHAPTER XLII. AFTER THE WEDDING.
43CHAPTER XLIII. THE GATHERING OF THE STORM.
44CHAPTER XLIV. THE THUNDERBOLT.
45CHAPTER XLV. THE FIRST DESERTER.
46CHAPTER XLVI. THE EVIDENCE.
47CHAPTER XLVII. THE TRIAL.
48CHAPTER XLVIII. THE SECOND DAY.
49CHAPTER XLIX. DELIVERED.
50CHAPTER L. JENNY’S MEDITATION.
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