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Celia's House
- Narrated by: Lesley Mackie
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
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In name and by birth, Celia was a Dunne. She had inherited the beautiful old family home by the Rydd Water – but was she bound to live her life by the principles of her predecessors? Was there some hidden restraint that compelled her to heed the past? Celia’s house is a moving and poignant story of the struggle between old and young: the older generation anxious to preserve the values they have helped create while their children are determined at all costs to make lives of their own.
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John Galsworthy's magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. The complete Chronicles are divided into three volumes, containing nine books and four interludes in total. Volume 2, A Modern Comedy, focuses on Soames's vivacious daughter, Fleur. Soames tries constantly to protect her but is baffled by the carefree attitudes in post-war London. Fleur and her husband Michael Mont host society gatherings, but her previous affair with Jon Forsyte leaves embers of a passion that are ready to ignite - with dreadful consequences.
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A member of the landed gentry, with a seemingly guaranteed income from his estate in the country, Oblomov lives in Petersburg, uninterested in the business that provides his living and barely aware that the revenue is diminishing. Not that he leads a dissolute life of extravagance, balls and entertainment. Instead he is a dreamer, a sybarite, content above all to spend most of the day supine, in bed. The novel opens with Oblomov thus ensconced, attended only by his dirty, grumbling, indolent servant Zahar, who has looked after him since childhood, catering to his every need.
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Successful lady novelist Laura Morland and her boisterous young son, Tony, set off to spend Christmas at her country home in the sleepy surrounds of High Rising. But Laura's wealthy friend and neighbor, George Knox, has taken on a scheming secretary whose designs on marriage to her employer threaten the delicate social fabric of the village.
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- Elaine
- 07-12-16
Not my favorite, but still good
This isn't my favorite DE Stevenson book, though I still like it. It's too long and I had trouble keeping the characters straight (and I think the narrator did as well). It's an important story to read in regards to many of the characters who live in Ryddleton though. Overall, good enough but long.
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- Delores DeMaria
- 02-06-23
Delightful
Possibly one of my favorite D E Stevenson novels. I’ve read about 10 so far, having just recently discovered this wonderful author. The narrator is amazing & does all accents beautifully. Looking forward to the sequel!!
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- ahafun2010 yes
- 11-07-11
Another delightful story
D. E. Stevenson wrote a number of absolutely delightful books, mostly set in the lowlands of Scotland. You come to know the characters well and are very interested in what happens to them. Several books have characters in common and there are even some with sequels, but each is good on its own and can stand alone without the reader having any knowledge of any of the others. This book is one who shares some characters with other stories, but knowing those other stories is in no way essential.
Lesley Mackie does a wonderful job reading these books and plays a big role in making the whole experience enjoyable.
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- sharon
- 10-17-13
If You have never tried DE Stevenson please Do !
I have read and loved DE Stevenson books for over 50 years. Imagine my delight when I saw that they were available on audible. Thank you Audible!. All her stories are refreshing lighthearted and well. Written . If you get tired of the formula writers of today give her a try.
The narrators are exceptional too.
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- Judith
- 05-19-13
Visit a grand English Country House
What made the experience of listening to Celia's House the most enjoyable?
D.E Stevenson writes lovely stories. Her books take you back to post WWII England with the manners and gentiality not found in today world. This book is like high tea in a rose garden. Treat yourself to a warm and life affirming story.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Celia's House?
Surprise ending ties it all up nicely.
What does Lesley Mackie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I could listen to her read the phone book.
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- Jerri C
- 03-14-11
Boarder area of Scotland
What a delight! Another audiobook by author D. E. Stevenson. This is one of her Family Sagas, a story of life in the Southern area of Scotland known as "The Boarders". Lesley Mackie's reading, with her soft Scots accent is perfect. Understandable to the American listener, but with enough "Scots" in it to lend atmosphere! This story blends a gentle homage to Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, with noticable plot parallels, with some additional plot lines. Most notable of these is how the elder "Celia", by leaving her house to her not yet born great neice, "Celia", hopes to change the pattern of her life and find love in the new generation.
I purchased and downloaded and listened to this story as quickly as possible, and now I will have to listen again and hope that Lesley Mackie is invited to do the "partner" title to this one, Listening Valley.
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- Harriet
- 05-28-12
A Middle Class Family living in a Mansion
Where does Celia's House rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I have really come to enjoy the writings of D E Stevenson. She has very good story development. The books are interesting but still calm. It reminds me of the Miss Reed books. This story takes place in the early 1900's over in England. An older woman rewrites her will at the last minute. She wants her huge house to be lived in by a family that will appreciate it. This book is the story of that family's life. When the family moves in, they have 2 young children and by the end of the book all the children are grown and married and the mother has died. This is really a story about family. This is a book that I would feel comfortable listening to with all the children, and I just may do it. I could easily an happily listen to this story again.
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- Kia
- 06-08-21
Why rehash Mansfield Park?
This book is similar to other D. E. Stevenson books, with an enjoyable tone. But suddenly the plot begins to mirror Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. I'm really not sure why since it didn't start out as a new version of that work. The reference seems random and shallow, and it is very distracting have both plots unfolding in your head while you read. I'm not sure how it turns out, but still deciding whether to finish the book.
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