Mature
The Dumpling
A detective love story of a great labour risingBy Coulson Kernahan
Length6h 49m
About this audiobook
In "The Dumpling," Coulson Kernahan masterfully intertwines elements of satire and social commentary to explore the absurdities of human nature and societal norms. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, the narrative delves into the lives of an eccentric cast of characters, deftly captured through Kernahan's distinctive style, which blends vivid imagery with sharp wit. The novel not only entertains but also challenges the reader to question the status quo, reflecting the literary trends of its time that sought to expose the complexities of identity and societal roles. Coulson Kernahan was a prominent British author known for his fascination with the intricacies of human behavior and the dynamics of social relationships. His background as a journalist and a playwright undoubtedly influenced his narrative approach in "The Dumpling," where he employs a keen observational eye to breathe life into each character and situation. Kernahan's experiences navigating the cultural and political landscape of his era imbue the novel with a rich sociocultural context, enhancing its depth and relevance. Readers looking for a thought-provoking read should certainly immerse themselves in "The Dumpling." Kernahan's ability to fuse humor with poignant insights makes this work a timeless exploration of human folly and ambition, ensuring its place in the canon of literature that reflects and critiques society.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PROLOGUE.
21CHAPTER XX.
2CHAPTER I.
22CHAPTER XXI.
3CHAPTER II.
23CHAPTER XXII.
4CHAPTER III.
24CHAPTER XXIII.
5CHAPTER IV.
25CHAPTER XXIV.
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER V.
26CHAPTER XXV.
7CHAPTER VI.
27CHAPTER XXVI.
8CHAPTER VII.
28CHAPTER XXVII.
9CHAPTER VIII.
29CHAPTER XXVIII.
10CHAPTER IX.
30CHAPTER XXIX.
11CHAPTER X.
31CHAPTER XXX.
12CHAPTER XI.
32CHAPTER XXXI.
13CHAPTER XII.
33CHAPTER XXXII.
14CHAPTER XIII.
34CHAPTER XXXIII.
15CHAPTER XIV.
35CHAPTER XXXIV.
16CHAPTER XV.
36CHAPTER XXXV.
17CHAPTER XVI.
37CHAPTER XXXVI.
18CHAPTER XVII.
38CHAPTER XXXVII.
19CHAPTER XVIII.
39CHAPTER XXXVIII.
20CHAPTER XIX.
40CHAPTER XXXIX.
More from Coulson Kernahan
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain416h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen & Brontë SistersCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jane Austen204h 24m$2 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo + The Three Musketeers + The Man in the Iron Mask (3 Unabridged Classics)Alexandre Dumas100h 13m$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m$2 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The Mysterious Island Trilogy: 2 TranslationsJules Verne42h 34m$2 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy in One Premium Edition (World Classics Series)Leo Tolstoy213h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton421h 4m$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust15h 54m$2 · $0.00
EssaysGeorge Orwell1h 44m$2 · $0.00
With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Henry Rider HaggardHenry Rider Haggard694h 14m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$2 · $0.00
Eagles over BritainLee Jackson12h 26m$23
Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$2 · $0.00
The Palliser Novels: Complete 6 Book CollectionAnthony Trollope182h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Viennese DressmakerKathryn Gauci11h 46m$23 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m$33 · $0.00
Under the Light of the Italian MoonJennifer Anton12h 28m$23 · $0.00
Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0.00
Arch of TriumphErich Maria Remarque15h 51m$28
Serenade for NadiaZülfü Livaneli9h 9m$20
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen14h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Robert L. Stevenson (Illustrated)Robert Louis Stevenson101h 15m$1 · $0.00
Zane Grey - Ultimate Collection: 60+ Western Classics, Historical Novels & Baseball StoriesZane Grey568h 56m$1 · $0.00
The Collected WorksElizabeth Gaskell211h 58m$1 · $0.00
Between Two WorldsUpton Sinclair31h 43m$30
Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23
FamilyJ. California Cooper4h 43m$15
Rilla of InglesideL. M. Montgomery12h 25m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
At War with Society; or, Tales of the OutcastsJames M'Levy6h 46m$2 · $0.00
Best Cases of the Continental OpDashiell Hammett7h 28m$17
Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Vol. 1Hollywood 3605h 54m$17
Hell and GoneSam Wiebe9h 26m$20
Beating the BabushkaTim Maleeny9h 12m$20
My Friend Pasquale, and Other StoriesJames Selwin Tait5h 55m$1 · $0.00
The Big BangMickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins7h 41m$17
Oscar Wilde and the Dead Man’s SmileGyles Brandreth11h 29m$30
Fire-TongueSax Rohmer7h 29m$2.30
Knocked for a LoopCraig Rice5h 36m$17
The Man Who SmiledHenning Mankell12h 28m$28
The Lineup, Vol. 1Hollywood 3605h 51m$17
The Middle of ThingsJ. S. Fletcher8h 18m$2.30
The Complete Philo Vance Murder Mystery Series (Illustrated Edition)S.S. Van Dine99h 37m$2 · $0.00
Pale HorsesJassy Mackenzie9h 8m$26
The North Shore MysteryHenry Fletcher5h 44m$2.30
Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace MurdersLarry Millett11h 21m$20
Average JonesSamuel Hopkins Adams6h 7m$2 · $0.00
The Shape of DreadMarcia Muller9h 4m$20
Deadline at DawnCornell George Hopley-Woolrich8h 40m$2 · $0.00