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Kept in the Dark

by Anthony TROLLOPE (1815 - 1882)

09 - Chapter IX - Miss Altifiorla's Departure.

Kept in the Dark is a novel by the 19th century English novelist Anthony Trollope. It was published in eight monthly installments in 1882, and also in book form in the same year. Cecilia Holt ends her engagement to Sir Francis Geraldine because of his indifference to her; she goes abroad and meets Mr George Western, who has been jilted by a beautiful girl. They marry but she does not tell him she has been previously engaged, although he has told her his story. When Western is informed of the previous engagement by Sir Francis, Western leaves his wife and goes abroad; she returns to Exeter to live with her mother. Her sister-in-law in the end effects a reconciliation. There is a comic sub-plot, involving one of Cecilia's friends who attempts to marry Sir Francis. (Summary by Michele Eaton)This project was proof listened by Michele Eaton and Stav Nisser.

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Listen next episodes of Kept in the Dark:
10 - Chapter X - Sir Francis Travels With Miss Altifiorla. , 11 - Chapter XI - Mr. Western Hears The Story. , 12 - Chapter XII - Mr. Western's Decision. , 13 - Chapter XIII - Mrs. Western Prepares To Leave. , 14 - Chapter XIV - To What A Punishment! , 15 - Chapter XV - Once More At Exeter. , 16 - Chapter XVI - "It Is Altogether Untrue." , 17 - Chapter XVII - Miss Altifiorla Rises In The World. , 18 - Chapter XVIII - A Man's Pride. , 19 - Chapter XIX - Dick Takes His Final Leave. , 20 - Chapter XX - The Secret Escapes. , 21 - Chapter XXI - Lady Grant At Dresden. , 22 - Chapter XXII - Mr. Western Yields. , 23 - Chapter XXIII - Sir Francis' Escape. , 24 - Chapter XXIV - Conclusion.