One of Our Conquerors — Volume 2

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One of Our Conquerors — Volume 2

by George Meredith

EN·~2 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
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BOOK 2. - XII. TREATS OF THE DUMBNESS POSSIBLE WITH MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD HAVING ONE HEART XIII. THE LATEST OF MRS. BURMAN XIV. DISCLOSES A STAGE ON THE DRIVE TO PARIS XV. A PATRIOT ABROAD XVI. ACCOUNTS FOR SKEPSEY'S MISCONDUCT, SHOWING HOW IT AFFECTED NATALY XVII. CHIEFLY UPON THE THEME OF A YOUNG MAID'S IMAGININGS XVIII. SUITORS FOR THE HAND OF NESTA VICTORIA - CHAPTER XII - TREATS OF THE DUMBNESS POSSIBLE WITH MEMBERS OF A HOUSEHOLD HAVING ONE HEART

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CHAPTER XIII - THE LATEST OF MRS. BURMAN

23:20
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CHAPTER XIV - DISCLOSES A STAGE ON THE DRIVE TO PARIS

29:23
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CHAPTER XV - A PATRIOT ABROAD

17:22
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CHAPTER XVI - ACCOUNTS FOR SKEPSEY'S MISCONDUCT, SHOWING HOW IT AFFECTED NATALY

18:57
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CHAPTER XVII - CHIEFLY UPON THE THEME OF A YOUNG MAID'S IMAGININGS

21:33
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CHAPTER XVIII - SUITORS FOR THE HAND OF NESTA VICTORIA

26:54
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Description

In this richly layered novel, a marriage between Victor and Nataly becomes a study of silent negotiations and hidden motives. As they grapple with the delicate task of safeguarding their young daughter’s future, their conversations turn into gestures and unspoken cues, revealing how love can be both a refuge and a battlefield. The narrative paints their partnership as a micro‑cosm of larger societal forces, where personal aspirations clash with the expectations of family and status.

Against this intimate backdrop, the story follows the tender yet fraught preparations for the girl’s upcoming marriage, exposing the pressures that bind each character to duty and reputation. Victor’s determination to protect his child collides with Nataly’s lingering doubts, while the looming influence of powerful families adds a subtle political edge. The first act invites listeners into a world where affection, ambition, and the fear of failure intertwine, setting the stage for deeper conflicts to emerge.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (146K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A sharp, witty Victorian voice, this English novelist and poet is best known for brilliant dialogue, psychological insight, and a style that rewards close reading. His work helped push the English novel toward greater complexity, with books like The Egoist and poems such as Modern Love still drawing attention today.

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