The Blue Castle: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide
The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery: the LibriVox audiobook summary, 23 original MP3 tracks, 7:53:01 running time and a link to listen.
The Blue Castle, credited to Lucy Maud Montgomery, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.
About the work
The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:
LibriVox recording of The Blue Castle (Version 2) by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Read in English by Bryn Roberts "The Blue Castle" by L. M. Montgomery tells the story of Valancy Stirling, a repressed and timid woman living under the control of her overbearing family in the small town of Deerwood. With her health being a constant concern and her life devoid of joy, Valancy finds solace in her dreams and imaginations. However, everything changes when she receives a shocking medical diagnosis, which prompts her to break free from her constrained existence. Determined to live life on her own terms, Valancy decides to seize the opportunity to experience the world beyond the confines of Deerwood. She accepts an invitation from Barney Snaith, a mysterious and unconventional man, to join him in the remote Blue Castle. In this picturesque setting, Valancy discovers love, freedom, and the courage to be herself. As Valancy explores her newfound independence, she learns to confront societal expectations and embrace her true desires. With Barney by her side, she finds companionship and a sense of belonging that she had never known before. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, defying convention and embracing the beauty of life's possibilities. "The Blue Castle" is a heartwarming tale of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of adversity. Through Valancy's journey, Montgomery celebrates the power of love, imagination, and the human spirit to overcome life's challenges and find fulfillment. - Summary by Bryn Roberts
Recording facts
- Recording title: The Blue Castle
- Author credits: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Language: English
- Original MP3 tracks: 23
- Listed recording duration: 7:53:01
Catalogue topics
- romance
- young adult
- Canada
- classics
- historical
- self-actualization (psychology)
- single women
Track guide
- 01 - Ch 1 — 23:22
- 02 - Ch 2 & 3 — 19:41
- 03 - Ch 4 & 5 — 15:09
- 04 - Ch 6 & 7 — 24:54
- 05 - Ch 8 — 21:36
- 06 - Ch 9 & 10 — 22:51
- 07 - Ch 11 — 26:56
- 08 - Ch 12-14 — 22:52
- 09 - Ch 15-17 — 20:30
- 10 - Ch 18 & 19 — 25:38
- 11 - Ch 20 — 18:47
- 12 - Ch 21 & 22 — 19:00
- 13 - Ch 23-25 — 24:04
- 14 - Ch 26 — 10:58
- 15 - Ch 27 — 23:35
- 16 - Ch 28-30 — 25:15
- 17 - Ch 31 & 32 — 24:55
- 18 - Ch 33-35 — 20:54
- 19 - Ch 36 & 37 — 10:41
- 20 - Ch 38 — 20:46
- 21 - Ch 39 & 40 — 19:48
- 22 - Ch 41 & 42 — 23:44
- 23 - Ch 43-45 — 7:05
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