COMPLETE[SOLO SF/FANTASY] The Young Diana - Marie Corelli-ag

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The Young Diana by Marie Corelli (1855 - 1924).


Poor Diana May. Her fiancé has jilted her, her parents think she is an encumbrance and no one recognises her intelligence. She seems destined to remain unloved, unappreciated and unpaid - until she decides to take control of her life. It all begins with an advertisement for an assistant to an eccentric scientist with a hidden laboratory in Switzerland... ( Newgatenovelist)
This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-young-diana-by-marie-corelli/
  • Text source (only read from this text!): https://archive.org/details/cihm_76560
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Post by Newgatenovelist »

Alg1001 has quite kindly agreed to MC and DPL this project.
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Post by alg1001 »

It is all set up now, Erin. I look forward to listening! It is a favorite of mine. :9:
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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I know! I can't believe it hadn't been done already. I hope I can do it justice.

The first chapter is up:
https://librivox.org/uploads/alg1001/youngdiana_01_corelli_128kb.mp3 (40.02)
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It sounds wonderful, Erin! I am drawn in already. I can't wait for her to take charge. Chapter One is PL OK.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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Chapter two is ready, and oooooh, the fateful advertisement has appeared.

https://librivox.org/uploads/alg1001/youngdiana_02_corelli_128kb.mp3
(37.57)

Have a lovely evening,
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Erin,
Chapter Two is PL OK. This has to be the best ad ever. It is completely intriguing. If she had never written anything else, she could rest on her laurels with this alone imho.
I just love it!
-Amy :9:
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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Thanks for the PL! I love having a listener who knows this book and has read other Corelli. It feels like a mini fan club.

The advert is brilliant. If I had read an advert like that from someone called Feodor Dmitrius I would have run in the opposite direction - it's so weird!
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I am definitely a fan. Right now I have Thelma and Vendetta on my Kindle.
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I hope you enjoy them!

I'm going to be pretty slow with chapter 3 - the next week and a bit isn't going to leave much time for recording, but I'll pick up Diana's adventures soon.
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Diana's adventures continue! I realise you're probably swamped with other projects for the 10,000th project/11th anniversary, so there's no rush on this. There's no way I'll be done in time, so just PL whenever it suits you.

https://librivox.org/uploads/alg1001/youngdiana_03_corelli_128kb.mp3
38.25

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I love this story! It is wonderful to hear it in such a beautiful British accent.
Chapter 3 is PL OK. :thumbs:
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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Post by Newgatenovelist »

Isn't she marvellous? I'm so happy to be doing this book.

Chapter 4 is ready for PL - but as before, and especially as the 10th anniversary draws closer, don't rush. Like Feodor Dmitrius, this project has to await the appointed time for its fulfilment...

https://librivox.org/uploads/alg1001/youngdiana_04_corelli_128kb.mp3
(42.38)

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It is such an engaging story. Diana is a great character.
Chapter 4 is PL OK. :thumbs:
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