The Deemster
Love, Betrayal, and Redemption on the Isle of Man: A Tale of Moral Dilemmas and Complex Characters in 18th Century British LiteratureBy Hall Sir Caine
Length13h 41m
About this audiobook
In "The Deemster," Hall Sir Caine explores the intricate moral and psychological landscape of the Isle of Man, a setting that serves not only as a backdrop but also as a character in its own right. Through his deft prose, Caine weaves a narrative rich with the themes of justice, loyalty, and the clash between traditional values and modern ideals. The novel employs a blend of romanticism and realism, capturing the tension between the old ways of the deemster (judge) and the progressive shifts in societal norms. Caine's detailed descriptions and complex characterizations emphasize the internal conflicts faced by individuals within a tightly knit community, making this a critical work within the early 20th-century literary canon. Sir Hall Caine, often referred to as the "Manx Homer," was deeply influenced by the dramatic landscapes and cultural narratives of the Isle of Man, where he was born. His background in law and his passionate love for his native land underpin the thematic explorations in "The Deemster." Caine's commitment to illuminating the human experience is evident throughout his oeuvre, as he melds personal conviction with broader societal implications. An essential read for those interested in the intersections of law, morality, and identity, "The Deemster" invites readers into a world where the weight of tradition collides with the force of change. Caine's powerful storytelling and profound insights make this novel not only a reflection on the legal and ethical dilemmas of his time but a timeless exploration of the human condition.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (288)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length13 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER V: THE MANXMAN'S BISHOP
3CHAPTER VI: THE COZY NEST AT BISHOP'S COURT
4CHAPTER VII: DANNY THE MADCAP
5CHAPTER VIII: PASSING THE LOVE OF WOMEN
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER IX: THE SERVICE ON THE SHORE
7CHAPTER X: THE FIRST NIGHT WITH THE HERRINGS
8CHAPTER XI: THE HERRING BREAKFAST
9CHAPTER XII: DAN'S PENANCE
10CHAPTER XIII: HOW EWAN MOURNED FOR HIS WIFE
11CHAPTER XIV: WRESTLING WITH FATE
12CHAPTER XV: THE LIE THAT EWAN TOLD
13CHAPTER XVI: THE PLOWING MATCH
14CHAPTER XVII: THE WRONG WAY WITH DAN
15CHAPTER XVIII: THE BLIND WOMAN'S SECOND SIGHT
16CHAPTER XIX: HOW EWAN FOUND DAN
17CHAPTER XX: BLIND PASSION AND PAIN
18CHAPTER XXI: THE VOICE IN THE NIGHT
19CHAPTER XXII: ALONE, ALONE—ALL, ALL ALONE!
20CHAPTER XXIII: ALONE ON A WIDE, WIDE SEA
21CHAPTER XXIV: "THERE'S GOLD ON THE CUSHAGS YET."
22CHAPTER XXV: A RESURRECTION INDEED
23CHAPTER XXVI: HOW EWAN CAME TO CHURCH
24CHAPTER XXVII: HOW THE NEWS CAME TO THE BISHOP
25CHAPTER XXVIII: THE CHILD GHOST IN THE HOUSE
26CHAPTER XXIX
27CHAPTER XXX: THE DEEMSTER'S INQUEST
28CHAPTER XXXI: FATHER AND SON
29CHAPTER XXXII: DIVINATION
30CHAPTER XXXIII: KIDNAPPED
31CHAPTER XXXIV: A RUDE TRIBUNAL
32CHAPTER XXXV: THE COURT OF GENERAL JAIL DELIVERY
33CHAPTER XXXVI: CUT OFF FROM THE PEOPLE
34THE BRIEF RELATION OF DANIEL MYLREA: WRITTEN BY HIMSELF
35CHAPTER XXXVII: OF HIS OUTCAST STATE
36CHAPTER XXXVIII: OF HIS WAY OF LIFE
37CHAPTER XXXIX: OF THE GHOSTLY HAND UPON HIM
38CHAPTER XL: OF HIS GREAT LONELINESS
39CHAPTER XLI: OF HOW HE KEPT HIS MANHOOD
40CHAPTER XLII: OF THE BREAKING OF THE CURSE
41CHAPTER XLIII
42OF HIS GREAT RESOLVE
43His Last Words
44CHAPTER XLIV
45THE SWEATING SICKNESS
46I
47II
48III
49IV
50V
More from Hall Sir Caine
The Shadow of a CrimeHall Sir Caine14h 40m3.6 (15)$2 · $0.00
Vaimo, jonka minulle annoitHall Sir Caine23h 33m3.9 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
The Prodigal SonHall Sir Caine16h 52m4.0 (58)$1 · $0.00
TuhlaajapoikaHall Sir Caine16h 55m4.0 (58)$2 · $0.00
She's All the World to MeHall Sir Caine4h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Blind Mother, and The Last ConfessionHall Sir Caine1h 31m$1 · $0.00
Recollections of Dante Gabriel RossettiHall Sir Caine9h 15m4.1 (31)$2 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m4.5 (9.5K)$25 · $0.00
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 44m4.4 (4.7M)$2 · $0.00
Flying Colours (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith9h 26m4.4 (10.1K)$2 · $0.00
With Love from HarlemReShonda Tate13h 48m4.5 (2K)$6 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m4.5 (1.4K)$7 · $0.00
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m4.4 (67.5K)$2 · $0.00
Death Comes for the Archbishop (Annotated)Willa Cather9h 13m4.4 (4.7K)$2 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Goddess of WarsawLisa Barr13h 4m4.4 (36.4K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
The Attic ChildLola Jaye14h 46m4.4 (21K)$33 · $0.00
Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m4.5 (744)$1 · $0.00
Bring Up The BodiesHilary Mantel14h 35m4.4 (150K)$33 · $0.00
By the Shores of Silver LakeLaura Ingalls Wilder7h 38m4.4 (103.7K)$1 · $0.00
Sexy/DangerousBeverly Jenkins10h 19m4.4 (2.3K)$29 · $0.00
Trustee from the ToolroomNevil Shute Norway11h 42m4.4 (10.5K)$1 · $0.00
Chasing CassandraLisa Kleypas8h 59m4.3 (108.3K)$29 · $0.00
Deeper than the OceanMirta Ojito12h 29m4.4 (927)$29 · $0.00
North and SouthElizabeth Gaskell21h 29m4.3 (201K)$2 · $0.00
The Next Person You Meet in HeavenMitch Albom3h 58m4.3 (129.7K)$20 · $0.00
Her Duty Bound DefenderSharee Stover6h 30m4.6 (558)$12 · $0.00
Defending from DangerJodie Bailey5h 46m4.6 (588)$24 · $0.00
White HotIlona Andrews13h 18m4.5 (136.9K)$5 · $0.00
Explosive RevengeMaggie K. Black6h 18m4.6 (545)$12 · $0.00
Her Brand of JusticeB.J. Daniels6h 48m4.6 (1.3K)$12 · $0.00
Search And DetectTerri Reed5h 51m4.6 (706)$24 · $0.00
Driving ForceElle James4h 58m4.6 (407)$20 · $0.00
Danger in the WildernessDarlene L. Turner6h 54m4.7 (299)$12 · $0.00
Yukon JusticeDana Mentink6h 15m4.6 (751)$12 · $0.00
The Rogue WarriorCindy Roland Anderson5h 44m4.6 (409)$17 · $0.00
Trail Of ThreatsJessica R. Patch5h 47m4.6 (425)$24 · $0.00
Ironwood, a Fae Universe SeriesAlessa Thorn26h 57m4.6 (835)$30 · $0.00
Ready to ProtectValerie Hansen5h 38m4.6 (981)$24 · $0.00
Searching For EvidenceCarol J. Post6h 21m4.6 (552)$24 · $0.00
New Beginnings at Lullbury BayGeorgia Hill6h 59m4.6 (422)$13 · $0.00
Hiding in MontanaLaura Scott6h 18m4.6 (1K)$12 · $0.00
Christmas K-9 Unit HeroesLenora Worth, Katy Lee5h 51m4.6 (507)$24 · $0.00
Three ComradesErich Maria Remarque15h 50m4.5 (47.3K)$2 · $0.00
Craft BrewLayla Reyne7h 50m4.5 (986)$26 · $0.00
THE BLUE CASTLE (Unabridged) (Annotated)Lucy Maud Montgomery9h 18m4.5 (61.8K)$2 · $0.00
You may also like
City on FireDon Winslow8h 55m4.1 (45.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Fortunate Mistress Vol I - IIDaniel Defoe16h 3m3.8 (13.8K)$2.30
Work like Any OtherVirginia Reeves8h 5m3.8 (2.8K)$20 · $0.00
PolikushkaLeo Tolstoy43m3.5 (1.5K)$2.30
Amelia — CompleteHenry Fielding22h 38m3.6 (1.5K)$2.30 · $0.00
MS-13Steven Dudley10h 42m4.0 (1.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Twelve-Mile StraightEleanor Henderson17h 3m3.9 (5.6K)$40 · $0.00
Original GangsterFrank Lucas8h 3m4.3 (918)$17
Blood AcesDoug J. Swanson11h 20m4.1 (1.2K)$23
Kind of KinRilla Askew13h 19m3.7 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
Gotti's RulesGeorge Anastasia9h 28m3.8 (2.2K)$29 · $0.00
The Known WorldEdward P. Jones14h 18m4.0 (56.9K)$33 · $0.00
The Soil (La terre)Émile Zola13h 56m4.1 (3.3K)$1 · $0.00
City on FireDon Winslow8h 55m4.1 (42.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Golden HustlaWahida Clark8h 59m4.4 (2.6K)$20
We'll Fly AwayBryan Bliss8h 50m4.2 (5.6K)$29 · $0.00
Catching the Wolf of Wall StreetJordan Belfort16h 39m4.2 (5.3K)$28 · $0.00
Animal 2K’wan9h 36m4.6 (4.4K)$20
Murderville 3Ashley & JaQuavis6h 26m4.7 (3.7K)$20
The Mayor of Casterbridge (Annotated)Thomas Hardy14h 57m4.0 (68.4K)$1.99 · $0.00