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Henrietta Temple (audiobook)
Free audiobook of Henrietta Temple by Benjamin Disraeli: 17 h 30 min in 75 sections, read by LibriVox volunteers.
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The Armine family, in particular the young Ferdinand Armine, is in great financial difficulties. Ferdinand's grandfather has burdened the family estate with large debts, which his father did not manage to diminish. Ferdinand himself is not disposed to live with his small income alone, and during his time in Malta with his regiment, he incurs debts of his own. The only thing that can easily pay for his debts and restore the house of Armine now is for Ferdinand to marry well, and the chosen wife for him is his cousin Katherine, the heiress to their grandfather's wealth. Katharine, who has idolized her cousin like their grandfather did, immediately consents to the marriage.
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- From the LibriVox catalogue. Word count estimated at 9,300 words per hour of narration.