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The Claverings

By: Anthony Trollope
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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At the opening of The Claverings (1866) the beautiful Julia Brabazon jilts her lover Harry Clavering in order to make a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but dissolute earl. Harry licks his wounds, leaves London to train as a civil engineer, and falls in love with his employer's daughter, to whom he soon becomes engaged. But when Julia returns unexpectedly as a wealthy widow, the flame of Harry's old love is rekindled.

In his depiction of this quintessential love triangle, Anthony Trollope digs deep into the psychological make-up of a wonderful array of flawed characters: emotionally strong, determined women whose only prospects depend on making an advantageous marriage; a weak-willed, vacillating anti-hero who in a moment of weakness makes an impossible promise; and a memorable cast of secondary characters, from a suspected Russian spy and a feckless gambler to a zealous evangelical clergyman.

Public Domain (P)2018 Nigel Patterson
Classics Drama & Plays European World Literature
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The Claverings

I totally enjoyed this slice of life book from the 1800's.It is very long but full of things we really no longer worry so much about.I find that fun.Nigel Patterson was the perfect narrator.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.

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Great Narration

Another engaging story by Anthony Trollope, and remarkable narration by Nigel Patterson. I enjoyed every second of listening.

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Individual voices not always distinct

An unusual Trollope novel which poses the question of a gentleman's honorI against the imperfections of men. Henry Clambering may be Trollope's most wavering hero, and it takes a profound act of providence to save him from himself.

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Excellent travelling companion

Enthralled. We were riveted and discussed possible conclusions as we went along. Missed it when complete.

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Lovely period piece

Narration is perfect. Never irritating. Love all of Anthony Trollope books. Will not disappoint. Quietly romantic.

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Painting from Nature

“Perhaps no terms have been so injurious to the profession of the novelist as those two words, hero and heroine. In spite of the latitude which is allowed to the writer in putting his own interpretation upon these words, something heroic is still expected; whereas, if he attempt to paint from Nature, how little that is heroic should he describe!”

This passage from The Claverings neatly summarizes why I enjoyed this, and indeed all the Trollope I have listened to on Audible. Unlike Dickens, his world isn’t divided between angels and demons. It’s full of humans.

Another reason for my state of Trollopian near-bliss is the performance of Nigel Patterson. Very occasionally he gets his character voices a little muddled, but the overall effect is splendid.

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Another hit from trollop e

I enjoyed this book it is, to my knowledge, one of his lesser-known, standalone novels, but it was very entertaining, and has all the wet and turn of phrase that you expect from trollop, as well as a good story. It is definitely worth spending a credit on. You will not regret it.

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Classic, humourous, historical romance

I liked this book more as it progressed. I did not know who Harry (the main male character) will pick, this gives the book suspenses. I believe this is one of the reason I kept listen to find out who he would pick in the end.
If you don't like love triangles than this might not be for you, but I found it interesting in how characters acted in different situations.
The other reason why I loved it is because it is funny and I love books that can make me laugh but also has a serious note to it as well.
I would highly recommend this book.

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Page Turner

I’ve been reading Trollope novels one after another and this is one of my favorites. The narration is so good that I pity anyone who’s merely read the book without getting to hear Nigel Patterson’ performance of the “Russian spy.” The book is romantic, dramatic and hilarious by turns.

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Rather a Typical Trollope Story

Revealing the rules and ethics of the time, and their effects on the very human emotions and instincts of the characters. Turns of phrase and metaphors, as well as a nice ending, mark it as a Trollope work.

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