Katherine Wentworth

De: D. E. Stevenson

Narrado por: Lesley Mackie

Married at 19, Katherine had four years of happiness with her beloved Gerald. When he dies, she is left on her own to bring up a stepson, Simon, and her own little twins. She has known what it is to be loved and cherished, and without Gerald, all she wants is independence, and the freedom to bring up his children as he would have liked.

When an unexpected letter arrives for Simon, offering him a very different life, Katherine is concerned that he makes the right choice. She is worn out with worries and difficulties; but a restful holiday in the Scottish Highlands restores her zest for living. And it is only then that she begins that independence is not as important as love.

©1964 D. E. Stevenson (P)2013 Soundings

Another DE Stevenson Classic

Heart warming story with perfect narration. I read this many years ago and the story has improved with age and enhanced by listening to it. More Stevenson Please!

a favorite author!!!

Would you listen to Katherine Wentworth again? Why?

I will never get tired of reading, and in this case, listening to this book. I was first introduced to D E Stevenson over 40 years ago by a little sweet older librarian in the inner city of Pittsburgh PA.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Katherine, of course, is my favorite character. She suffered grief, loss, and still came out on top. I felt like I knew her as a friend.

Which character – as performed by Lesley Mackie – was your favorite?

I liked her Zilla, especially...she made her sound real.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Katherine explained to Alec that she was alone and didn't have a cleaning lady to clean her kitchen cabinets...I understood that totally...

Any additional comments?

I always loved to sit by the window and read these books by D E Stevenson. They calmed me down and took me to another land. Better than modern junk.

My all time favorite read!

Another D E Stevenson that isn't dramatic in the usual style but full of warmth, and living. The characters are like friends I visit every time I read it.
Kathryn is a widow with a teen step son and a pair of school age twins. She happens to meet a school friend when she is out shopping and is invited to tea to catch up and the story begins. Events move along for Kathryn and her family from one event to another...some are pretty funny. Choices are made that change their lives. I won't ruin the ending by any big reveals but you will love the ending.

Charming & beguiling, more complex than you think

Initially, I did not think I would like it as much as other DES novels, but how wrong I was. I went through the same emotions when I picked it up again after many years. Something about the opening puts me off for a moment. Despite a novel of charm and honorable, fully detailed characters, the novel has some extremely unpleasant cast members, who, of course, contribute greatly to the plot. DES is beguilingly sophisticated at character and plot, despite the overall deception that these are cozy, comfort reading. Highly recommended.

Another winner from D.E. Stevenson

I knew that most of Stevenson's stories take place in Scotland, but never knew how much fun it would be to hear them read in a soft Scottish brogue. The narrator is excellent and the story is well-written.

The calm dignity of the protagonist, the stark beauty of the Scottish countryside, the stalwart friendship of Alec, and the gentle kindnesses of the minor characters all joined together to make a refreshing light read. A delightful book.