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Vera

Auteur(s): Elizabeth Von Arnim
Narrateur(s): Nicki Paull
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Lucy Entwhistle's beloved father has just died; aged twenty-two she finds herself alone in the world. Leaning against her garden gate, dazed and unhappy, she is disturbed by the sudden appearance of the perspiring Mr Wemyss. This middle-aged man is also in mourning - for his wife Vera, who has died in mysterious circumstances. Before Lucy can collect herself, Mr Wemyss has taken charge: of the funeral arrangements, of her kind aunt Dot, but most of all of Lucy herself - body and soul.

©1907 Elizabeth von Arnim, & 1921. The Estate of Elizabeth, Countess Russell, 1941. (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing Classiques Fiction Fiction de genre Fiction littéraire Mariage

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"Elizabeth Von Arnim is a mistress of irony." (Lisa St Aubin de Terán (novelist))
"The success of the film Enchanted April renewed interest in Australian-born author Elizabeth Von Arnim's work. She felt Vera, published in 1921, was her best. Vera is the wife of the late Edvard Wemyss, who has died under mysterious circumstances before the novel opens, but who, nonetheless, is a force throughout. Nicki Paull brings this macabre story to life, breathing life into innocent Lucy; self-absorbed, creepy Mr. Wemyss; and suspicious, impotent Aunt Dot. With her voice, Paull becomes the bizarre personalities of these characters. Her performance will make your skin crawl as you listen in fascination, knowing there's nothing you can do to rescue the doomed Lucy. The inclusion of extensive biographical information at the start and conclusion of the book provides context for the story." (AudioFile Magazine)
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The prelude chapter with background on the author sets the scene for this period piece. “Vera” translates beautifully to an audio book: effective descriptions of setting and characters, and a sense of foreboding that builds without gore or violence.
Nicki Paul has a soothing voice as well as great talent in representing the different classes via accent.
I wish the story were longer so we could learn if the villain got what he deserved.
This book also piqued my interest in reading more by Elizabeth von Armin

Delightful juxtaposition of Edwardian society and a nasty narcissist

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