The Countess Fanny: A Cornish Sea Piece (1856)
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Marjorie Bowen
Length12h 12m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. Marjorie Bowen's "The Countess Fanny: A Cornish Sea Piece" weaves a tale of mystery, love, and societal constraints set against a dramatic Cornish backdrop. The story begins with a prologue that introduces Countess Francesca Sylvestra Caldini, or Countess Fanny, through the reflections of an elderly man, hinting at secrets and the burden of societal expectations on women's reputations. As his grandson explores the possibility of a hidden truth, themes of duty, honor, and lifelong secrets emerge.
Lucius, one of the main characters, finds himself torn between societal obligations and his feelings for the captivating Countess Fanny. Despite his commitment to another woman, Amy, Lucius is drawn to Fanny, whose boldness challenges societal norms. Their relationship, fraught with tension, underscores the themes of love, honor, and the complexities of human emotions. Fanny's insistence on staying with Lucius forces him to confront his responsibilities, ultimately leading to a poignant separation marked by misunderstanding and unresolved emotions.
The narrative escalates with Fanny's presumed death during a storm, leaving the village in grief and speculation. Ambrosia, managing her household amid the turmoil, reflects resilience while grappling with her own feelings for Lucius. The story delves into tangled relationships and the burdens of past affections, as Oliver, Fanny's brother, struggles with jealousy and grief. A fatal confrontation between Oliver and Lucius on a cliff results in Oliver's death, further complicating the narrative with themes of guilt and loss.
In the epilogue, Ambrosia, now the Countess of Lefton, confronts the emotional distance in her marriage while attending an opera in Paris. The sight of a woman reminiscent of Fanny stirs memories, prompting reflection on love, memory, and the superficial nature of social conventions. The narrative leaves readers contemplating the true depth of happiness and the secrets that linger beneath the surface of aristocratic life.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Literary Classics
Length12 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PROLOGUE
19CHAPTER XVIII
2CHAPTER I
20CHAPTER XIX
3CHAPTER II
21CHAPTER XX
4CHAPTER III
22CHAPTER XXI
5CHAPTER IV
23CHAPTER XXII
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6CHAPTER V
24CHAPTER XXIII
7CHAPTER VI
25CHAPTER XXIV
8CHAPTER VII
26CHAPTER XXV
9CHAPTER VIII
27CHAPTER XXVI
10CHAPTER IX
28CHAPTER XXVII
11CHAPTER X
29CHAPTER XXVIII
12CHAPTER XI
30CHAPTER XXIX
13CHAPTER XII
31CHAPTER XXX
14CHAPTER XIII
32CHAPTER XXXI
15CHAPTER XIV
33CHAPTER XXXII
16CHAPTER XV
34CHAPTER XXXIII
17CHAPTER XVI
35EPILOGUE
18CHAPTER XVII
36TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
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