Alexander's Bridge (version 2)
Gelesen von E. Tavano
Willa Sibert Cather and Willa Cather
(4,417 Sterne; 12 Bewertungen)
Bartley Alexander is a construction engineer and world-renowned builder of bridges going through what's known today (but not in 1912) as a mid-life crisis. Although married to his wife Winifred, Bartley resumes his acquaintance with a former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, in London. The affair proves to gnaw at Bartley's sense of propriety and honor. (Summary by Wikipedia) (2 hr 40 min)
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a Story of Love and...
jbrown
(5 Sterne)
...self reproach. A renowned Russian architect travels the world designing bridges and sees a well known actress on the side. His wife knows nothing of the affair which, although in love, the architect is filled with guilt. He eventually decides to write a letter to his wife to end their marriage. The end is one of well, you must read the story to find out! Exceptionally narrated and an interesting listen.