Author(s): James, Henry
Label: Naxos AudioBooks
Genre: Classic Fiction
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: NA437612
Barcode: 730099037624
Distribution Note(s):
Reissue
Currently not available on CD.
Release Date: 04/2006

JAMES, H.: Portrait of a Lady (The) (Abridged)

Maggie Tulliver has two lovers—Philip Wakem, son of her father’s enemy, and Stephen Guest, already promised to her cousin. But the love she wants most in the world is that of her brother Tom. Maggie’s struggle against her passionate and sensual nature leads her to a deeper understanding and to eventual tragedy.

Tracklist

Disc 1
James, Henry - Author
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
1 Afternoon tea at Gardencourt 16:31
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
2 Mrs Touchett's niece 11:27
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
3 ‘An interesting woman’ 09:06
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
4 Isabel’s new friends 10:25
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
5 Lord Warburton 05:58
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
6 An invitation to Lockleigh 05:24
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
7 Henrietta glimpses England 07:10
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
8 A letter from Caspar Goodwood 03:20
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
9 Lord Warburton declares himself 10:06
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
Disc 2
1 Isabel's answer 12:10
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
2 Isabel and Henrietta in London 07:48
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
3 Caspar Goodwood dismissed 06:10
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
4 Madame Merle introduces herself; Ralph reveals his plan 15:03
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
5 Isabel's bequest 07:44
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
6 ‘I want you, of course, to marry her’ 06:31
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
7 Madame Merle’s friend 13:08
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
8 A visit to Rome 07:48
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
Disc 3
1 A visit to Rome (cont.) 07:45
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
2 ‘You’re going to marry that man’ 15:36
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
3 Mr Rosier's proposal 12:04
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
4 A second suitor for Pansy 21:01
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
5 Gilbert Osmond disappointed 23:06
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
Disc 4
1 Gilbert Osmond disappointed (cont.) 09:09
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
2 Caspar, Ralph and Henrietta go home; Madame Merle's interest 19:41
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
3 The Contessa speaks out 19:59
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
4 Madame Merle makes a guess; Isabel loses a brother 19:26
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)
5 ‘A very straight path’ 10:26
McGovern, Elizabeth (Reader)

Total Playing Time: 05:14:02