COMPLETE [Solo] Robert Kimberly by Frank Spearman-mas

BobR · Post by **BobR** » June 11th, 2020, 2:27 pm

Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 have been uploaded.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_12_spearman_128kb.mp3
20:01.66
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_13_spearman_128kb.mp3
10:31.98
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_14_spearman_128kb.mp3
8:10.24
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_15_spearman_128kb.mp3
17:14.52
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_16_spearman_128kb.mp3
11:35.82

Post by **craigdav1** » June 11th, 2020, 3:15 pm

12 PL OK.

Bad people...Booo!

Post by **craigdav1** » June 11th, 2020, 4:51 pm

13-14 PL OK.

Post by **craigdav1** » June 11th, 2020, 5:57 pm

15-16 PL OK.

Nice reads.

BobR · Post by **BobR** » June 27th, 2020, 11:54 am

Chapter 17 has been uploaded.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_17_spearman_128kb.mp3
25:55.76

Thanks.
Be Safe.

Post by **craigdav1** » June 27th, 2020, 2:31 pm

17 PL OK.

BobR · Post by **BobR** » July 8th, 2020, 9:05 am

Chapters 18 and 19 have been uploaded.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_18_spearman_128kb.mp3
13:33.92
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_19_spearman_128kb.mp3
21:55.92

Post by **craigdav1** » July 8th, 2020, 11:18 am

18-19 PL OK.

BobR · Post by **BobR** » July 26th, 2020, 11:48 am

Chapter 20 has been uploaded.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_20_spearman_128kb.mp3
19:54.37
I need to upload a narrative description of this book. Do you know where I am to post it? (haven't be able to get private message to MAS)

Post by **craigdav1** » July 26th, 2020, 12:40 pm

Bob,
Feel free to post the book description in this thread. MaryAnn can then add it to the Project Screen page.
Dave

Post by **craigdav1** » July 26th, 2020, 1:04 pm

20 PL OK.

BobR · Post by **BobR** » July 30th, 2020, 7:29 am

Thanks. Will do.
Chapters 21 and 22 have been uploaded.
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_21_spearman_128kb.mp3
9:22.63
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/robertkimberly_22_spearman_128kb.mp3
13:11.43

Post by **craigdav1** » July 30th, 2020, 2:33 pm

21-22 PL OK.

BobR · Post by **BobR** » August 1st, 2020, 10:57 am

Here is my description of "Robert Kimberly"

The novel is set among the wealthy of the Northeast in the USA of the early 1900's. A close knit group of about ten couples in high society visit each others homes for dance, drink, conversation and partying. The male members are mostly affiliated with a closely held conglomerate controlling the sugar refinery industry. Robert Kimberly and his brother Charles are the top executives. Robert Kimberly is very highly respected and is seen as the leader; unlike most of the group, he is not married. He cares for his very decrepit oldest brother, with the help of a hired Catholic monk. Alice McBirney and her husband have recently moved from the Midwest to join the group. He has just sold his refinery to the Kimberlys, and is now an officer. Robert Kimberly is soon very attracted to Alice. She tries to avoid any such improprieties; she wants him only as a friend.
The novel has some serious themes, like the sanctity of marriage, the Catholic Church, the relationship of classes in society, labor vs. management, divorce, etc. Robert has the highest of values in most regards, but falls hopelessly in love with Alice. The idea of adultery is a horror to Alice, though her marriage is an unhappy one. She will not consider divorce. The resolutions in the story are not happy ones.
It is most interesting that Frank Spearman should write this novel. He is known for his Westerns; they always concerned the early days of the railroads. He preceded this romance novel with two Westerns; after "Robert Kimberly", all were Westerns. This reader thinks "Robert Kimberly" was this best work. (By Bob Rollins)

Post by **MaryAnnSpiegel** » August 2nd, 2020, 3:10 pm

That's a great summary Bob. Makes me want to listen!

I've added it to the catalog record, so it will be there when this is cataloged.

MaryAnn