Anne Blake by John Westland Marston ~ Full Audiobook [drama]

Anne Blake by John Westland Marston audiobook. Genre: drama Set in North Wales in the early Victorian era, Anne Blake follows a young orphan whose fierce pride is both her shield and her undoing. Living under the roof - and rules - of her wealthy relatives, Sir Joshua Toppington and the formidable Lady Toppington, Anne is expected to be grateful, obedient, and easily guided. Instead she is outspoken, sensitive to insult, and determined to choose her own future. When Thorold, a talented visiting artist, enters their circle, Anne finds in him a rare mix of admiration and understanding, and their growing attachment quickly becomes the household's scandal. The Toppingtons and their allies move to separate the pair, invoking rank, reputation, and the supposed dangers of romantic folly. But as pressures mount and rival interests close in, Anne uncovers unsettling facts that cast Thorold's past - and his intentions - in a new light. Caught between love and wounded pride, Anne must decide whether to trust her heart or protect herself from humiliation, even if that means sacrificing the one bond that has ever felt like freedom. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:23:00) Chapter 2 (00:43:13) Chapter 3 (01:02:15) Chapter 4 (01:15:00) Chapter 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices