Kept in the Dark

Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882)

Kept in the Dark is a novel by the 19th century English novelist Anthony Trollope. It was published in eight monthly installments in 1882, and also in book form in the same year. Cecilia Holt ends her engagement to Sir Francis Geraldine because of his indifference to her; she goes abroad and meets Mr George Western, who has been jilted by a beautiful girl. They marry but she does not tell him she has been previously engaged, although he has told her his story. When Western is informed of the previous engagement by Sir Francis, Western leaves his wife and goes abroad; she returns to Exeter to live with her mother. Her sister-in-law in the end effects a reconciliation. There is a comic sub-plot, involving one of Cecilia's friends who attempts to marry Sir Francis. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

This project was proof listened by Michele Eaton and Stav Nisser.

Genre(s): Romance

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Chapter I - Cecilia Holt And Her Three Friends. Neeru Iyer
00:20:04
Play 02 02 - Chapter II - Sir Francis Geraldine. Neeru Iyer
00:19:27
Play 03 03 - Chapter III - The End of That Episode. Neeru Iyer
00:17:54
Play 04 04 - Chapter IV - Mr. Western. Neeru Iyer
00:20:16
Play 05 05 - Chapter V - Cecilia's Second Chance. Neeru Iyer
00:19:36
Play 06 06 - Chapter VI - What All Her Friends Said About It. Neeru Iyer
00:17:53
Play 07 07 - Chapter VII - Miss Altifiorla's Arrival. Neeru Iyer
00:22:12
Play 08 08 - Chapter VIII - Lady Grant. Neeru Iyer
00:21:13
Play 09 09 - Chapter IX - Miss Altifiorla's Departure. Neeru Iyer
00:15:36
Play 10 10 - Chapter X - Sir Francis Travels With Miss Altifiorla. Bellona Times
00:23:01
Play 11 11 - Chapter XI - Mr. Western Hears The Story. Bellona Times
00:25:52
Play 12 12 - Chapter XII - Mr. Western's Decision. Pamela Krantz
00:14:37
Play 13 13 - Chapter XIII - Mrs. Western Prepares To Leave. Bellona Times
00:23:34
Play 14 14 - Chapter XIV - To What A Punishment! Bellona Times
00:22:42
Play 15 15 - Chapter XV - Once More At Exeter. Bellona Times
00:21:30
Play 16 16 - Chapter XVI - "It Is Altogether Untrue." Tim Quinn
00:16:31
Play 17 17 - Chapter XVII - Miss Altifiorla Rises In The World. Tim Quinn
00:14:47
Play 18 18 - Chapter XVIII - A Man's Pride. Tim Quinn
00:15:37
Play 19 19 - Chapter XIX - Dick Takes His Final Leave. Tim Quinn
00:14:19
Play 20 20 - Chapter XX - The Secret Escapes. Tim Quinn
00:17:45
Play 21 21 - Chapter XXI - Lady Grant At Dresden. Tim Quinn
00:14:51
Play 22 22 - Chapter XXII - Mr. Western Yields. Alan Brown
00:19:20
Play 23 23 - Chapter XXIII - Sir Francis' Escape. Bellona Times
00:21:58
Play 24 24 - Chapter XXIV - Conclusion. Bellona Times
00:18:17