
MRS. FALCHION
By Gilbert Parker
INTRODUCTION
BOOK I. BELOW THE SUN LINE
CHAPTER I. THE GATES OF THE SEA
CHAPTER II. “MOTLEY IS YOUR ONLY WEAR”
CHAPTER III. A TALE OF NO MAN’S SEA
CHAPTER IV. THE TRAIL OF THE ISHMAELITE
CHAPTER V. ACCUSING FACES
CHAPTER VI. MUMMERS ALL
In the bustling ports of a late‑Victorian world, a mysterious woman known only as Mrs. Falchion drifts between respectable salons and shadowy dockside taverns. Through crisp dialogue and careful observation, the novel paints her as both charming and inscrutable, drawing listeners into a web of rumors, hidden motives, and quiet desperation. As the story unfolds, the sea itself becomes a restless backdrop, echoing the turbulence of her concealed past.
The narrative balances romantic flourish with a keen realist eye, offering a study of character that feels both intimate and expansive. Listeners will find themselves piecing together fragments of Mrs. Falchion's life while navigating the moral ambiguities of those who surround her. By the end of the first act, the tension between appearance and truth promises deeper revelations to come.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (503K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger and Andrew Sly
Release date
Nov 16, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1932
A Canadian-born novelist who turned the landscapes and divided loyalties of French Canada into vivid, dramatic fiction, Gilbert Parker became an international literary name before entering British politics. His best-known works include The Seats of the Mighty, The Lane that Had No Turning, and The Right of Way.
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