A Womans Burden, Fergus Hume
A Womans Burden, Fergus Hume
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A Woman's Burden

Author: Fergus Hume

Narrator: Nano Nagle

Unabridged: 10 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Published: 01/14/2025

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

A Woman’s Burden: A Novel by Fergus Hume is a work of fiction likely written in 1901. The novel opens with a dramatic scene on Waterloo Bridge, where various characters are thrust into a dark and gritty narrative marked by themes of poverty, desperation, and crime. The central character introduced in this opening is Miriam, a woman of poverty who intervenes to save an elderly gentleman from an attempted robbery by a man named Jabez, setting off a chain of events that involves crime, survival, and complex human dynamics. At the start of the story, the atmosphere on Waterloo Bridge is thick with fog and foreboding, reflecting the struggles of the city’s downtrodden. Miriam’s selfless act of saving the gentleman from a dire fate reveals not only her physical bravery but also hints at deeper struggles and motivations tied to her relationship with Jabez. The gentleman later revealed to be Mr. Barton, becomes intrigued by Miriam and offers her assistance, which introduces a tension-filled relationship filled with mutual reliance and latent conflict. This sets the stage for a narrative woven around themes of social class, moral ambiguity, and the burdens carried by women like Miriam, suggesting her complex journey ahead in a world rife with challenges

About Fergus Hume

Fergus W. Hume (1859–1932) was a prolific English novelist known for his detective fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. 

About Nano Nagle

Nano Nagle is an experienced and captivating narrator whose work includes everything from audiobooks to well-known video games. She is adept at character voices and excels with titles in all genres, including science fiction, historical fiction, and mystery.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BernMoriarty on August 06, 2019

Excellent and human This is one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It has a can't put down until the end.......more

Goodreads review by JenniferFour on January 24, 2023

Book started off great but the last 2/3 disappointed. That part of the story was just, IMHO, goofy.......more