Length8h 31m
About this audiobook
An older man’s late-life obsession with a young woman threatens to destroy his reputation and the stability of his marriage. This "dark flower" of passion forces him to confront the suppressed desires he has ignored for the sake of social propriety. Galsworthy explores the internal conflict between the safety of the known and the dangerous allure of the unknown. The narrative is a sensitive and sophisticated study of the irrationality of the heart and the passage of time. It remains a compelling exploration of the complexities of male desire.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (815)
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GenreRomance, Literary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I—SPRING (pt. 1)
5PART III—AUTUMN (pt. 1)
2PART I—SPRING (pt. 2)
6PART III—AUTUMN (pt. 2)
3PART II—SUMMER (pt. 1)
7IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
4PART II—SUMMER (pt. 2)
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