SCENES OF CLERICAL LIFE

Many varied characters inhabit this trio of stories, and Clare Wille creates a distinctive voice for each one. Set in and around a fictional English town during the years bridging the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, each story unfolds as its own little drama, and Wille masterfully delivers each one appropriately. Not only can Wille develop each character's personality with her attention to dialogue, she also captures the tone of the narrative, adding to the effect of the work as a whole. Even with complex sentence structure and plentiful description, Wille sets a pace that is accessible and is so meticulous about phrasing that listeners can easily follow along. This audiobook is an excellent introduction to the work of George Eliot, making the old new again. L.B.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2024]