The Mysteries of London Vol. I part 2


Lu par Dave Wills

(4.5 étoiles; 30 critiques)

The Mysteries of London invites listeners into the shadowy underbelly of Victorian England, where crime, intrigue, and the struggles of the urban poor unfold in vivid detail. Serialized as a penny dreadful, this novel was crafted for a popular audience, offering a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of city life.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century London, Reynolds weaves a tale filled with complex characters navigating a world rife with vice and moral ambiguity. The narrative delves into the lives of those often overlooked, revealing the harsh realities and societal issues of the time.

While it may lack the literary prestige of its contemporaries, The Mysteries of London remains a fascinating glimpse into the era's fascination with crime and sensationalism. Its portrayal of the struggles faced by the lower classes and the moral dilemmas they encounter provides a thought-provoking commentary on society, making it a distinctive entry in the genre of action and adventure.

Chapitres

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Scenes in Fashionable Life 17:56 Lu par Dave Wills
The Election 21:14 Lu par Dave Wills
The Whippers 18:15 Lu par Dave Wills
The Image, the Picture and the Statue 22:13 Lu par Dave Wills
The House of Commons 13:46 Lu par Dave Wills
The BlackChamber Again 33:02 Lu par Dave Wills
Captain Dapper and Sir Henry Bounce 18:54 Lu par Dave Wills
The Meeting 21:26 Lu par Dave Wills
The Crisis 19:43 Lu par Dave Wills
Count Alteroni's Fifteen Thousand Pounds 13:47 Lu par Dave Wills
A Woman's Secret 18:23 Lu par Dave Wills
Marion 15:08 Lu par Dave Wills
The Bill A Father 16:30 Lu par Dave Wills
The Revelation 14:53 Lu par Dave Wills
The Mysterious Instructions 12:48 Lu par Dave Wills
The Medical man 15:07 Lu par Dave Wills
The Black Chamber Again 14:17 Lu par Dave Wills
The Second Examination - Count Alteroni 26:19 Lu par Dave Wills
A Friend in Need 19:44 Lu par Dave Wills
The Old Hag 20:31 Lu par Dave Wills
The Professor of Mesmerism 19:58 Lu par Dave Wills
The Figurante 23:25 Lu par Dave Wills
The Mysterious Letter 13:41 Lu par Dave Wills
Markham's Occupations 38:19 Lu par Dave Wills
The Tragedy 25:07 Lu par Dave Wills
The Italian Valet 27:20 Lu par Dave Wills
News from Castelcicala 27:49 Lu par Dave Wills
The Home Office 31:41 Lu par Dave Wills
The Forger and the Adultress 24:42 Lu par Dave Wills
The Member of Parliament's Levee 20:43 Lu par Dave Wills
Another New Year's Day 28:25 Lu par Dave Wills
Dark Plots and Schemes 20:49 Lu par Dave Wills
The Buffer's History 50:58 Lu par Dave Wills
The Mysteries of the Ground Floor Rooms 14:30 Lu par Dave Wills
The Widow 15:45 Lu par Dave Wills
The Reverend Visitor 16:09 Lu par Dave Wills
Hopes and Fears 14:00 Lu par Dave Wills
A Woman's Bravery 14:56 Lu par Dave Wills
The Combat 14:50 Lu par Dave Wills
The Grave Digger 27:36 Lu par Dave Wills
A Discovery 14:15 Lu par Dave Wills
The Exhumation 13:34 Lu par Dave Wills
The Stockbroker Part 1 29:59 Lu par Dave Wills
The Stockbroker Part 2 25:57 Lu par Dave Wills
The Effects of a Trance 11:09 Lu par Dave Wills
A Scene at Mr Chichester's House 10:57 Lu par Dave Wills
Viola 22:56 Lu par Dave Wills
The Lovers 24:12 Lu par Dave Wills
The Contents of the Package 14:06 Lu par Dave Wills
The Treasure - A New Idea 12:54 Lu par Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake's History Part 1 27:44 Lu par Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake's History Part 2 30:10 Lu par Dave Wills
The Rattlesnake 15:18 Lu par Dave Wills
The Two Maidens 24:22 Lu par Dave Wills
Poor Ellen 13:28 Lu par Dave Wills
The Father and Daughter 11:33 Lu par Dave Wills
A Change of Fortune 11:53 Lu par Dave Wills
His Child 12:25 Lu par Dave Wills
Aristocraic Morals 15:49 Lu par Dave Wills
The Intrigues of a Demirep 18:45 Lu par Dave Wills
The Reconciliation 13:16 Lu par Dave Wills
The Rector of Saint David's 15:54 Lu par Dave Wills
Blandishments 14:32 Lu par Dave Wills
Temptation 16:23 Lu par Dave Wills
The Fall 17:21 Lu par Dave Wills
Mental Struggles 19:08 Lu par Dave Wills
The Statue 15:18 Lu par Dave Wills
An Old Friend 24:06 Lu par Dave Wills
Skilligalee's History Part 1 22:57 Lu par Dave Wills
Skilligalee's History Part 2 26:31 Lu par Dave Wills
The Palace in the Holy Land 15:33 Lu par Dave Wills
The Proposal. - Unexpected Meetings 30:59 Lu par Dave Wills
The Secret Tribunal 18:38 Lu par Dave Wills
Epilogue to Volume 1 3:35 Lu par Dave Wills

Critiques

Captivating!


(5 étoiles)

Remembering that each episode is part of a serialised Penny Dreadful magazine novel, the listener can appreciate the author's careful, fast-moving action and overlapping themes without any confusion. Yes, the reader is also first-rate.

Excellent Reading


(4 étoiles)

I would like to congratulate Dave Wills on his reading of this crazy but enjoyable story. I'm guessing he is a trained actor as this is pretty much professional standard. I've wanted to read Mysteries of London for years but could never get hold of a copy, so I am so glad that I found Librivox.

I was laughing so hard to stay below the radar and friends. We a


(3 étoiles)

Dreadfully Delightful


(5 étoiles)

An amazing artifact of the Victorian era! I cannot imagine a more perfect trader for it than Mr. Wills. Bravissimo!


(5 étoiles)

Addicting story with inspiring hero. Dave Wills does a job narrating!


(4.5 étoiles)

Good story. Part 1 is more interesting, though.