The Wing of Azrael, Volume 2
Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, criticized in numerous non-fiction writings the state of marriage as it existed in her time. Her novel The Wing of Azrael reflects her criticisms. This is the second volume of three.
In volume 2, Viola Sedley is facing a coerced marriage to Philip Dendraith. With the wedding fast approaching, she voices her concerns to her mother about Philip's animal abuse. Her mother is unmoved, claiming that Viola can wield her influence to change Philip for the better. Harry Lancaster makes tenacious efforts to save her from the impending marriage, but to no avail.
A new resident of the village named Sibella Lincoln creates a stir in the community because of rumors that she had abandoned her husband and run off with another man. Harry and Sibella work together to find a way to help Viola, now trapped in a miserable marriage. (Summary by Scarbo)
Genre(s): Published 1800 -1900
Language: English
Keyword(s): fiction (1578), feminist fiction (29), 19th-century fiction (3)
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 01 | Chapter 15. Betrothed | Katina Papadakis |
00:18:33 |
| Play 02 | Chapter 16. Without Mercy | Dawn Sutton |
00:21:06 |
| Play 03 | Chapter 17. Adrift | Katina Papadakis |
00:21:44 |
| Play 04 | Chapter 18. An Encounter | Katina Papadakis |
00:17:11 |
| Play 05 | Chapter 19. In Vain | Dawn Sutton |
00:25:47 |
| Play 06 | Chapter 20. A Bad Beginning | Katina Papadakis |
00:20:36 |
| Play 07 | Chapter 21. Upton Castle | Katina Papadakis |
00:17:21 |
| Play 08 | Chapter 22. Exiled | Christine Rottger |
00:10:32 |
| Play 09 | Chapter 23. A Select Circle | Jack Larsen |
00:51:36 |
| Play 10 | Chapter 24. Guide, Philosopher, and Friend | Christine Rottger |
00:44:43 |
| Play 11 | Chapter 25. The West Wing | Christine Rottger |
00:21:42 |
| Play 12 | Chapter 26. Sibella | Christine Rottger |
00:10:14 |
| Play 13 | Chapter 27. Conspiracy | Nigel Kerr |
00:24:12 |
| Play 14 | Chapter 28. "The Human Comedy" | Nigel Kerr |
00:28:52 |