The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A NovelBy William John Locke
Length9h 31m
About this audiobook
William John Locke's *The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne* is an Edwardian novel of conscience, desire, and social judgment. Its protagonist, a cultivated bachelor and schoolmaster, finds his settled principles challenged when an emotionally vulnerable young woman enters his protected existence. The ensuing conflict between propriety and compassion gives the novel its central dramatic energy: Locke asks whether inherited codes of respectability are genuinely moral, or merely convenient forms of social control. Written in an elegant, witty, and frequently sentimental style, the book combines psychological observation with the conversational pleasures of social comedy. It belongs to the late-Victorian and early-Edwardian tradition of the "problem novel," while also anticipating the more sympathetic treatment of unconventional relationships in twentieth-century fiction. Locke (1863–1930), born in British Guiana and educated at Cambridge, worked in education before establishing himself as a prolific novelist and playwright. His professional experience among teachers and institutions informs the book's interest in authority, discipline, and the limitations of respectable public identities. Like several of Locke's popular novels, it reflects his fascination with outsiders whose emotional needs expose the inadequacy of conventional moral formulas. This is a rewarding choice for readers interested in Edwardian literary culture, ethical fiction, and the tension between social reputation and humane understanding. Its polished prose, engaging characterization, and deliberately provocative moral inquiry make it valuable both as an entertaining narrative and as a revealing document of changing attitudes toward gender, intimacy, and personal freedom.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (97)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Humor
Length9 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I
15CHAPTER XIV
2CHAPTER I
16CHAPTER XV
3CHAPTER II
17CHAPTER XVI
4CHAPTER III
18CHAPTER XVII
5CHAPTER IV
19CHAPTER XVIII
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6CHAPTER V
20CHAPTER XIX
7CHAPTER VI
21CHAPTER XX
8CHAPTER VII
22PART II
9CHAPTER VIII
23CHAPTER XXI
10CHAPTER IX
24CHAPTER XXII
11CHAPTER X
25CHAPTER XXIII
12CHAPTER XI
26CHAPTER XXIV
13CHAPTER XII
27CHAPTER XXV
14CHAPTER XIII
28Memorable Quotes
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