Vera

Elizabeth Von Arnim

Jan 2008 · Bolinda · Narrated by Nicki Paull

About this audiobook

Lucy Entwhistle's beloved father has just died; aged twenty-two she finds herself alone in the world. Leaning against her garden gate, dazed and unhappy, she is disturbed by the sudden appearance of the perspiring Mr Wemyss. This middle-aged man is also in mourning - for his wife Vera, who has died in mysterious circumstances. Before Lucy can collect herself, Mr Wemyss has taken charge: of the funeral arrangements, of her kind aunt Dot, but most of all of Lucy herself - body and soul.

Ratings and reviews

Dark, compelling - excellent psychological insight. I love The Enchanted April, by the same author. Vera is completely different in tone, and yet, the characters feel so real in both novels. Wonderful narration. Highly recommended.

Insightful book but disappointing ending and only acceptable because it could be considered thought-provoking.

About the author

Elizabeth von Arnim (1866–1941), born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an Australian born British novelist. By marriage she became Gräfin (Countess) von Arnim-Schlagenthin, and by a second marriage, Countess Russell. She wrote more than twenty books, including Elizabeth and Her German Garden and Vera. She also wrote under the pen name Alice Cholmondeley.

Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts, Nicki Paull has worked extensively in film, television, radio and theatre both in Australia and in the UK. Her voice has been heard on numerous documentaries and she has narrated a number of Bolinda audiobooks.