Clara Vaughan, Vol I.


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(4.2 stars; 24 reviews)

CLARA VAUGHAN, the young heroine, narrator, and namesake for R. D. Blackmore’s early detective novel, is determined to solve the mystery of her father’s murder—a crime that occurred when she was only 10 years of age. The book gives an account of Clara’s adventures, romances, and encounters with many eccentric characters, when, years later, she devotes herself to unraveling the mystery. As Clara states at the beginning of Chapter II, “How that deed was done, I learned at once, and will tell. By whom and why it was done, I have given my life to learn.” R. D. Blackmore, undoubtedly better known for his later novel LORNA DOONE, published this book anonymously in 1864. (Summary by lubee930) (5 hr 50 min)

Chapters

Book I, Chapter I 11:09 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter II 8:08 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter III 10:09 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter IV 9:34 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter V 9:54 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter VI 14:57 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter VII 14:56 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter VIII 13:24 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter IX 11:27 Read by Denise Nordell
Book I, Chapter X 15:40 Read by Lynne T
Book I, Chapter XI 4:26 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XII 7:53 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XIII 3:49 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XIV 9:13 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XV 9:53 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XVI 9:22 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book I, Chapter XVII 5:02 Read by Claire Schreuder
Book I, Chapter XVIII 9:25 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter I 11:19 Read by Anna Simon
Book II, Chapter II 7:58 Read by Katie McClain
Book II, Chapter III 7:38 Read by Katie McClain
Book II, Chapter IV 6:35 Read by Katie McClain
Book II, Chapter V 8:43 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter VI 17:48 Read by Woolly Bee
Book II, Chapter VII 7:27 Read by Lynne T
Book II, Chapter VIII 7:16 Read by Lynne T
Book II, Chapter IX 13:50 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter X 12:03 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter XI 20:30 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter XII 9:07 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter XIII 9:24 Read by Woolly Bee
Book II, Chapter XIV 12:53 Read by KHand
Book II, Chapter XV 8:07 Read by Ellen Preckel
Book II, Chapter XVI 11:05 Read by KHand

Reviews

Clara Vaughn, Volume I


(4 stars)

Still in the midst of my R. D. Blackmore marathon. Volume 1 (of 3) is quite intriguing. A beloved 10 year old girl loses her father to a murder, and a cold uncle steps in to take over the life and property of mother and child. Life becomes miserable for them. The first volume takes us into Clara’s young adulthood, obsessed with finding her father’s murderer, as she makes her way in the world, collecting unique friendships along the way. On to Volume II .

I just can't wait for part 2


(5 stars)

Richard Doddridge Blackmore created a wonderful young Clara Vaughn character(no doubt from his observations of real children). I have never been so amused by a child character with such honest and irascible replies, and actions towards the block headed and week personality adults and children who come in and out of "her society". And such a lovable child to the people whom understood and loved her. Lynne Thompson read wonderfully the first chapters. And gratitude to all the readers, librivox and IA

slow down!!!


(5 stars)

except for the amazing Lynne T, the wonderful volunteer readers are in SUCH A HURRY??!!?? I howled at the pronunciation of Gloucestershire - spoken with a hard C. Remember Worcestershire Sauce🤓

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(2 stars)

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very engaging


(5 stars)

There are some books you never want to end, glad there is more to be had.


(3.5 stars)

Please read so listeners can understand what you say. Yes we understand some of the text is written in dialogue but there is no point in making the accent so strong by as to be unintelligible. Most readers are quite good, but one is a challenge to listen to. Chapter 15 in particular.