Diana of the Crossways — Complete

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Diana of the Crossways — Complete

by George Meredith

EN·~15 hours

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Description

A strikingly beautiful and razor‑sharp Irish lady, Diana moves through the glittering salons of London with a reputation for wit that both dazzles and unsettles those around her. Raised in an illustrious family, she feels the pull of society’s expectations while secretly yearning for a more substantial purpose. When she begins keeping a diary, the pages become a mirror for her ambitions, anxieties, and the delicate dance of reputation and desire.

Her world soon collides with the murky realm of politics, where charming gentlemen and shrewd strategists test her resolve. As friendships turn into tangled alliances and old secrets surface, Diana is forced to confront the limits of her independence and the cost of her brilliance. The first act sets the stage for a compelling struggle between personal freedom and the rigid codes of Victorian high society, promising a journey that will challenge both heart and mind.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (871K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2004-11-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Meredith

George Meredith

1828–1909

A major Victorian novelist and poet, he is best remembered for sharp, psychologically rich fiction and for turning comedy into a serious way of looking at human behavior. His work rewards listeners who enjoy wit, moral complexity, and characters who rarely fit simple categories.

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