No Thoroughfare by Charles Dickens
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Two boys from the Foundling Hospital are given the same name, with disastrous consequences in adulthood. Two associates, wishing to right the wrong, are commissioned to find a missing heir. Their quest takes them from fungous wine cellars in the City of London to the sunshine of the Mediterranean — across the Alps in winter. Danger and treachery would prevail were it not for the courage of the heroine and the faithful company servant. The story contains crafted descriptions, well-drawn and diverse characters, eerie and exotic backgrounds, mystery, semi-concealed identities, brinkmanship with death, romance, the eventual triumph of Good over Evil, and many other elements expected in classic Dickens. First published in 1867 there are thematic parallels with other books from Dickens’ mature writings, including Little Dorrit (1857) and especially Our Mutual Friend (1865). The Listener will decide if this story yields insights into The Mystery of Edwin Drood (unfinished 1870). Wilkie Collings collaborated with Charles Dickens to produce this ‘Christmas’ book and the stage play of the same name. In the book Collins assisted in Act 1 and Act 4; Collins scripted most of the stage play with Dickens’ assistance. If this book were released today it would be splashed “THE BOOK OF THE FILM”. Summary by Alan Chant.
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Episodes
Act 0, Scene 1 – The Overture
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 1, Scene 1 – The Curtain Rises
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 1, Scene 2 – Enter The Housekeeper
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 1, Scene 3 – The Housekeeper Speaks
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 1, Scene 4 – New Characters on the Scene
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 1, Scene 5 – Exit Wilding
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 16.2 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 2, Scene 1 – Vendale Makes Love
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 21 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 2, Scene 2 – Vendale Makes Mischief
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 3, Scene 1 – In the Valley
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 3, Scene 2 – On the Mountain
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 4, Scene 1 – The Clock-Lock
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 4, Scene 2 – Obenreiser’s Victory
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
Act 4, Scene 3 – The Curtain Falls
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com