The Old House in Vauxhall Walk by Charlotte Riddell - Read by Gav Cross

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Charlotte Riddell (1832-1906) who also wrote under the pseudonym F. G. Tafford, was one of the most popular and influential writers of the Victorian period. She was born Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland. The author of 56 books, novels and short stories, she was also part owner and editor of the St. James's Magazine, one of the most prestigious literary magazines of the 1860s. She was also the author of many ghost stories, publishing under the name of Mrs. J. H. Riddell. Her husband died in 1880 and Charlotte lived a lonely life thereafter until her she died from cancer in Ashford, Kent, England on 24 September 1906. Amongst her works are: The Moors and the Fens (1858), City and Suburb (1861), George Geith of Fen Court (1864), Above Suspicion (1876), Berna Boyle (1882), Mitre Court (1885) and The Head of the Firm (1892).

[@judyappleby767]

Brilliantly read and an absolute joy to hear such a great reading voice. Thank you.

[@GavCross]

You are very kind! I enjoyed reading it!

[@annicoyne2983]

Glad to have stumbled across this reading, it was very good & I appreciate your efforts. I was longing to hear you read more slowly though, I must admit, I feel it would do your skill a lot of richness that might be missed in the tumbling form here-in. Thank you humbly.

[@GavCross]

I really value that thank you! Because I read live I'm too conscious of the lateness of the hour and I'm rushing to fit it in a 45 min time - it is why I am taking my time reading war of the worlds. A couple of chapters a week. No rush to finish!
I also value your feedback because I'm still learning. Thank you and thank you for listening.

[@sharonkennedy475]

Much more engaging when we see the narrator. Look forward to seeing/hearing more stories.

[@GavCross]

Thank you!

[@barryballinger5912]

Excellent story,your narration is first class thank you x

[@GavCross]

@@barryballinger5912 kind of you to take the time to say so! Thank you!

[@Christyj62011]

Excellent. Bravo!

[@GavCross]

@@Christyj62011 Thank you!

[@helencheung2537]

At last! Someone who can narrate. Great job.

[@GavCross]

Well you are very kind!

[@stephenn3727]

Thank you!

[@GavCross]

Thank you!

[@pisiata3651]

Somehow the begining of it reminds me of The Bettle!. Same start of a young man...i ll not say more. Just thank you for your naration! Thank you, kind gentleman!

[@GavCross]

The Kafka classic? Yes! I can see that! Thank you.

[@stewartlancaster6155]

The Beetle

[@gwynethbennellick427]

That was amazing! Well read! I didn't see that end coming. Thank-you.

[@melindalemmon2149]

Would so love to hear you read Chesterton.

[@GavCross]

@@melindalemmon2149 I’ve read some of his Christmas work but I don’t know so much about him. What would you suggest?

[@melindalemmon2149]

​​@@GavCross The Father Brown mysteries are clever great fun. The Man who was Thursday is also a lot of fun. It explains the fundamentals of freedom vs control in an adventure. They are timeless, and your voice is suited to the great English stories. You put me in mind of the poet/professor Malcolm Guite Your fine reading is deserving of the best recording equipment.
Have you heard Davis Suchet read? Never be afraid of slowing down a tic. You are wonderful at this.

[@GavCross]

@@melindalemmon2149 thank you again - yes I think I rush because I’m mindful of the live audience. I should slow down…

[@briandouglasahern7067]

You are an exceptional storyteller!

[@GavCross]

You are very kind to say so! Thank you!

[@CathyEstesSparks]

That were lovely!

[@GavCross]

I’m pleased you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@jonathanpashley4845]

Good story which was well read. Thanks I have subscribed. But there seemed to be some intermittent technical issues with the sound.

[@GavCross]

Yeah - the live nature of Twitch I think?

[@wynbock]

#45 LIKE!🦋
I subscribed & shared channel, too!
11:02PM 06/26/2024

[@GavCross]

Thank you!

[@VoltaireVI]

An audiobook with a rolling video? Unnecessary and eating too much kbits.

[@GavCross]

@@VoltaireVI thanks for the feedback! No need to listen or watch at all.

[@jacodevnik9883]

First time I have come across this tale. Enjoyable to hear it. Very well read as always Gav.

[@Gorboduc]

Rattling good read! I'll bet the improving Victorian moral at the end made it a hit in its day.

[@GavCross]

I do like this one. And I know the area a bit!

[@loriboufford6342]

Very enjoyable, thank you.

[@GavCross]

i'm pleased!

[@victoriagoodisonbarak614]

You’re brilliant!! Thanks.

[@GavCross]

@@victoriagoodisonbarak614 That’s very kind of you!

[@earthcat]

❤

[@markmiller7761]

Thanks! What a great reading.

[@GavCross]

Thank you! I appreciate that!