Length11h 10m
About this audiobook
In "The Queen of the Isle," May Agnes Fleming crafts a riveting tale steeped in the romantic traditions of the late 19th century, blending elements of adventure, mystery, and social commentary. The narrative unfolds on a fictional island, where the complexities of love, power, and societal expectations interlace amidst lush descriptions and richly drawn characters. Fleming's lyrical prose captures the nuances of human emotion, while the plot's twists and turns maintain a captivating pace that reflects the era's fascination with escapism and melodrama, characteristic of her earlier works. May Agnes Fleming, a prolific author of her time, was known for her strong, independent female protagonists and a keen insight into the social issues of her day. Her experience as a writer during a period marked by fluctuating societal norms for women deeply informs the characterizations in this novel. Fleming's exposure to the Victorian literary landscape, coupled with personal trials, fueled her passion for depicting the struggles and triumphs of women in a male-dominated society, making her works both relatable and progressive. Readers seeking an immersive blend of romance and adventure will find "The Queen of the Isle" to be a compelling addition to their literary repertoire. Fleming's adept storytelling invites contemplation on the roles of women and the nature of love, making it not only an entertaining read but also a significant cultural artifact that resonates with contemporary themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length11 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. CAMPBELL'S ISLE.
19CHAPTER XIX. THAT DAY.
2CHAPTER II THE MAGIC MIRROR.
20CHAPTER XX. WHAT CAME NEXT.
3CHAPTER III. THE MANIAC'S CURSE.
21CHAPTER XXI. THAT NIGHT.
4CHAPTER IV. THE HAUNTED ROOM.
22CHAPTER XXII. NEXT MORNING.
5CHAPTER V. THE MIDNIGHT CRY.
23CHAPTER XXIII. MORNING IN THE ISLAND.
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6CHAPTER VI. "OFF WITH THE OLD LOVE, AND ON WITH THE NEW."
24CHAPTER XXIV. CHRISTIE.
7CHAPTER VII. THE HEART'S STRUGGLE.
25CHAPTER XXV. THE MANIAC'S STORY.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE TRIUMPH OF PASSION.
26CHAPTER XXVI. REMORSE.
9CHAPTER IX. THE VISION OF THE ISLE.
27CHAPTER XXVII. THE WIDOWED BRIDEGROOM.
10CHAPTER X. ONE OF FORTUNE'S SMILES.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. THE THUNDERBOLT FALLS.
11CHAPTER XI. THE STORM—THE WRECK.
29CHAPTER XXIX. THE DEVOTION OF LOVE.
12CHAPTER XII. SIBYL'S RETURN TO THE ISLE
30CHAPTER XXX. SIBYL'S DOOM.
13CHAPTER XIII. THE MEETING.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE BANKRUPT HEART.
14CHAPTER XIV. JEALOUSY.
32CHAPTER XXXII. ANOTHER STORM WITHIN AND WITHOUT.
15CHAPTER XV. SELF-TORTURE.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. THE DEAD ALIVE.
16CHAPTER XVI. FALSEHOOD AND DECEIT.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. EXPLANATIONS.
17CHAPTER XVII. A LULL BEFORE THE TEMPEST.
35CHAPTER XXXV. MEETINGS AND PARTINGS.
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE FATAL NOTE.
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