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.
Audiobook details
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.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. A NEW COMPLICATION.
2CHAPTER II. THE NEWS, AND HOW IT WAS RECEIVED.
29CHAPTER XXIX. INNOCENT’S OUTSET IN THE WORLD.
3CHAPTER III. THE FAMILY.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE HIGH LODGE.
4CHAPTER IV. THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE MINSTER AND THE VILLA.
5CHAPTER V. FREDERICK’S WAY.
32CHAPTER XXXII. THE MOMENT OF FATE.
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6CHAPTER VI. PISA.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. FLIGHT.
7CHAPTER VII. THE PALAZZO SCARAMUCCI.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. A BEREAVED HUSBAND.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE COUSINS.
35CHAPTER XXXV. MRS. EASTWOOD’S INVESTIGATION.
9CHAPTER IX. AT HOME.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. AT HOME.
10CHAPTER X. THE ARRIVAL.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. INNOCENT’S CONFESSION.
11CHAPTER XI. AT HOME AND NOT AT HOME.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. INTO FURTHER DEEPS.
12CHAPTER XII. A LOVE TALE.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. AN APPEAL.
13CHAPTER XIII. CONSULTATIONS.
40CHAPTER XL. FAMILY OPINIONS.
14CHAPTER XIV. A MOMENTOUS INTERVIEW.
41CHAPTER XLI. AN UNPOPULAR WEDDING.
15CHAPTER XV. A SUNDAY AT HOME.
42CHAPTER XLII. AFTER THE WEDDING.
16CHAPTER XVI. INNOCENT’S FIRST ADVENTURE.
43CHAPTER XLIII. THE GATHERING OF THE STORM.
17CHAPTER XVII. FREDERICK TO THE RESCUE.
44CHAPTER XLIV. THE THUNDERBOLT.
18CHAPTER XVIII. PHILOSOPHY FOR GIRLS.
45CHAPTER XLV. THE FIRST DESERTER.
19CHAPTER XIX. THE FLOWER OF STERBORNE.
46CHAPTER XLVI. THE EVIDENCE.
20CHAPTER XX. WHAT IT IS TO BE “IN LOVE.”
47CHAPTER XLVII. THE TRIAL.
21CHAPTER XXI. A FAMILY DINNER.
48CHAPTER XLVIII. THE SECOND DAY.
22CHAPTER XXII. ABOUT ANOTHER MARRIAGE.
49CHAPTER XLIX. DELIVERED.
23CHAPTER XXIII. AMANDA.
50CHAPTER L. JENNY’S MEDITATION.
24CHAPTER XXIV. WHAT THE FAMILY THOUGHT.
51CHAPTER LI. THE NUNNERY.
25CHAPTER XXV. AFTER A YEAR.
52CHAPTER LII. WHAT BECAME OF LADY LONGUEVILLE.
26CHAPTER XXVI. A PROPOSAL.
53CHAPTER LIII. CONCLUSION.
27CHAPTER XXVII. MRS. FREDERICK.
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