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Sylvie and Bruno was the last novel completed by Lewis Carroll and was published in two parts. The second volume, which is the subject of this recording, appeared in 1893.

This book deals with the resolution of the conflicts described in the first volume.

Arthur and Muriel are finally united after a traumatic separation and Sylvie and Bruno are reconciled with their wayward uncle, who has shown a strong ambition to take over the kingdom temporarily vacated by his brother.

Carroll's thesis about the universal power of forgiveness is reflective of his own theological struggle with, and eventual rejection of the concept of eternal punishment, which is a significant subject of discussion in the book.

Cast

Narrator - Noel Badrian

Bruno - Leanne Yau

Sylvie - Becca Maggie

Arthur Forrester - Graham Scott

Lady Muriel Orme - Elizabeth Klett

Warden - Peter Tucker

The Professor- Ron Altman

The Other Professor - Ben Stevens

The Chancellor and Eric Lindon - Mark Crowle-Groves

Earl of Ainslie - Denis Daly

Mein Herr and the Gardener - Alan Weyman

The Count - David Stifel

The Emperor - Craig Franklin

The Empress - Linda Barrans

Also featuring the voices of Amanda Friday, Andrew Coleman, Grace Keller Scotch, Phil Benson and Sarah Mitchell.

Audio edited by Denis Daly