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The Woman in White

By: Wilkie Collins
Narrated by: Glen McCready, Rachel Bavidge
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Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher to two sisters, wants to marry Laura, though she is betrothed to another. But who is the mysterious woman in white he encounters?

Wilkie Collins was a master of suspense, but his transfer to audiobook requires a cast of readers to faithfully reflect the11 different characters who tell the story. Naxos AudioBooks brings together a strong cast to bring alive the mystery and suspense of The Woman in White.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2008 Naxos Audiobooks Classics Mystery Fiction Suspense

Critic reviews

"Collins's mid-Victorian novel is one of the first, and possibly still the greatest, of all literary thrillers." ( The Irish Times)
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Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. The suspense is built throughout the book and it is really hard to leave and do something else.

Full of suspense

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This has been a favourite read for many years,I love the structure and the different narrators throughout and this has been faithfully re-created in this audio version. I would highly recommend it for anyone who loves a good story, plenty of intrigue and drama whilst remaining very much of its time.

Just Brilliant

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Would you listen to The Woman in White again? Why?

I would happily listen to The Woman in White again - the story is delightfully convoluted and Gothic.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Woman in White?

I listened while carrying out some exhausting tasks on the allotment. The audiobook was a brilliant anaesthetic - I couldn't have worked so hard or so long if the story hadn't taken me to a different world.

Have you listened to any of Glen McCready and Rachel Bavidge ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

The two readers were previously unknown to me. I loved the way each one conjured up a range of distinct characters.

Become absorbed in a world of Victorian treachery

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If you could sum up The Woman in White in three words, what would they be?

Gripping, sophisticated writing

What did you like best about this story?

This is the original detective story, with a strong female lead charactor (although the narrative is shared equally betwwn Marion and Walter, the book was ground breaking for having a female charector who was both intellegent, brave and didnt apologise for being single) and arguably the best villain in literature- Count Fosco

Which character – as performed by Glen McCready and Rachel Bavidge – was your favourite?

Count Fosco is sublime as a villain and Marion is breathtaking as a woman 100 years ahead of her time. Special mention should go to Mrs Cathrick whose chapter is a fascinating look into a detailed plot with real bite.

Any additional comments?

This book is exceptionally written and this audio book is the best I have found for the novel (am a literature geek and have heard ten other adaptations but this one remains the best for its narration skills) This is a must hear for anyone who likes the book, and for anyone who doesn't know the story- the writing is so evocative you don't need to know much about the period to enjoy it and the plot is phenomenal.

Best audiobook of this novel!

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I listened with great interest to this very gripping book and recommend it to others.

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