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Guilty River

Guilty River

Written by: Wilkie Collins
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 After the death of his father, Gerard Roylake returns from Germany to claim his inheritance at Trimley Deen. One fateful evening, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Cristel Toller, and they quickly fall in love. However, their romance is complicated by a deaf man known as The Lodger, who has an unsettling obsession with Cristel. When The Lodger invites Gerard to tea under sinister pretenses, Gerard unwittingly accepts, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, obsession, and betrayal. This first-person narrative unfolds through Gerards eyes, immersing listeners in his tumultuous journey. (Summary by Diana Majlinger) Additional proof-listening by Betty M.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 018 - The Mistress of Trimley Deen

    018 - The Mistress of Trimley Deen
    Feb 17 2026
    After the death of his father, Gerard Roylake returns from Germany to claim his inheritance at Trimley Deen. One fateful evening, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Cristel Toller, and they quickly fall in love. However, their romance is complicated by a deaf man known as The Lodger, who has an unsettling obsession with Cristel. When The Lodger invites Gerard to tea under sinister pretenses, Gerard unwittingly accepts, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, obsession, and betrayal. This first-person narrative unfolds through Gerards eyes, immersing listeners in his tumultuous journey. (Summary by Diana Majlinger) Additional proof-listening by Betty M.
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    10 mins
  • 017 - Utter Failure

    017 - Utter Failure
    Feb 17 2026
    After the death of his father, Gerard Roylake returns from Germany to claim his inheritance at Trimley Deen. One fateful evening, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Cristel Toller, and they quickly fall in love. However, their romance is complicated by a deaf man known as The Lodger, who has an unsettling obsession with Cristel. When The Lodger invites Gerard to tea under sinister pretenses, Gerard unwittingly accepts, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, obsession, and betrayal. This first-person narrative unfolds through Gerards eyes, immersing listeners in his tumultuous journey. (Summary by Diana Majlinger) Additional proof-listening by Betty M.
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    7 mins
  • 016 - Bribery and Corruption

    016 - Bribery and Corruption
    Feb 17 2026
    After the death of his father, Gerard Roylake returns from Germany to claim his inheritance at Trimley Deen. One fateful evening, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Cristel Toller, and they quickly fall in love. However, their romance is complicated by a deaf man known as The Lodger, who has an unsettling obsession with Cristel. When The Lodger invites Gerard to tea under sinister pretenses, Gerard unwittingly accepts, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love, obsession, and betrayal. This first-person narrative unfolds through Gerards eyes, immersing listeners in his tumultuous journey. (Summary by Diana Majlinger) Additional proof-listening by Betty M.
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    9 mins
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