Legacy of Cain
Wilkie Collins
Play
Length 13 h 33 min
Chapters 65
First published 1888
Eunice and Helena are sisters brought up by their father, the Reverend Abel Gracedieu. They grow up quietly and happily, until some dark secrets about their past come to light. One of the daughters is adopted: her mother was executed for murdering her husband. When the murdered husband's mistress and brother both enter the picture, a series of events is set into motion to finally reveal the truth. Which of the two young women must confront her difficult heritage? - Summary by Carolin
Chapters
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Chapter I - The Governor Explains Read by acousticwave 2:27
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Chapter II - The Murderess Asks Questions Read by acousticwave 8:36
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Chapter III - The Child Appears Read by acousticwave 6:04
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Chapter IV - The Minister Says Yes Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 12:46
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Chapter V - Miss Chance Asserts Herself Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 12:37
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Chapter VI - The Doctor Doubts Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 8:16
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Chapter VII - The Murderess Consults the Authorities Read by Abigail Johnston 8:22
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Chapter VIII - The Minister Says Good-By Read by Abigail Johnston 6:34
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Chapter IX - The Governor Receives a Visit Read by Abigail Johnston 10:36
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Chapter X - Miss Chance Reappears Read by Abigail Johnston 10:23
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Chapter XI - Helena's Diary Read by Deon Gines 15:35
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Chapter XII - Eunice's Diary Read by Deon Gines 12:35
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Chapter XIII - Eunice's Diary Read by RaMarielle 23:29
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Chapter XIV - Helena's Diary Read by acousticwave 22:58
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Chapter XV - Helena's Diary Read by acousticwave 18:29
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Chapter XVI - Helena's Diary Read by Deon Gines 10:13
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Chapter XVII - Helena's Diary Read by Deon Gines 12:16
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Chapter XVIII - Eunice's Diary Read by Deon Gines 11:14
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Chapter XIX - Eunice's Diary Read by Kathleen Moore 14:08
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Chapter XX - Eunice's Diary Read by Kathleen Moore 9:17
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Chapter XXI - Helena's Diary Read by Abigail Johnston 9:48
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Chapter XXII - Eunice's Diary Read by Abigail Johnston 6:19
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Chapter XXIII - Eunice's Diary Read by Abigail Johnston 6:59
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Chapter XXIV - Eunice's Diary Read by Abigail Johnston 8:52
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Chapter XXV - Helena's Diary Read by Abigail Johnston 7:21
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Chapter XXVI - Helena's Diary Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 10:01
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Chapter XXVII - Eunice's Diary Read by Alice Hastie 14:38
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Chapter XXVIII - Helena's Diary Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 8:06
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Chapter XXIX - Helena's Diary Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 9:24
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Chapter XXX - Eunice's Diary Read by Warren Kati 21:15
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Chapter XXXI - Eunice's Diary Read by acousticwave 18:19
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Chapter XXXII - The Middle-Aged Lady Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 12:34
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Chapter XXXIII - The Minister's Misfortune Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 14:55
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Chapter XXXIV - The Lively Old Maid Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 8:54
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Chapter XXXV - The Future Looks Gloomy Read by Warren Kati 15:23
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Chapter XXXVI - The Wandering Mind Read by Warren Kati 14:41
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Chapter XXXVII - The Shameless Sister Read by Warren Kati 27:20
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Chapter XXXVIII - The Girls' Ages Read by Warren Kati 15:14
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Chapter XXXIX - The Adopted Child Read by Warren Kati 6:50
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Chapter XL - The Bruised Heart Read by Warren Kati 19:21
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Chapter XLI - The Whispering Voice Read by Warren Kati 14:05
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Chapter XLII - The Quaint Philosopher Read by Warren Kati 13:58
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Chapter XLIII - The Masterful Masseuse Read by Warren Kati 13:53
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Chapter XLIV - The Resurrection of the Past Read by Warren Kati 10:26
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Chapter XLV - The Fatal Portrait Read by Warren Kati 19:03
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Chapter XLVI - The Cumbersome Ladies Read by Warren Kati 11:09
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Chapter XLVII - The Journey to the Farm Read by acousticwave 19:35
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Chapter XLVIII - The Decision of Eunice Read by Warren Kati 13:26
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Chapter XLIX - The Governor on His Guard Read by acousticwave 10:50
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Chapter L - The News from the Farm Read by Matthew Tink 6:45
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Chapter LI - The Triumph of Mrs. Tenbruggen Read by Warren Kati 19:20
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Chapter LII - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 12:23
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Chapter LIII - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 8:53
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Chapter LIV - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 10:19
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Chapter LV - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 14:26
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Chapter LVI - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 9:30
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Chapter LVII - Helena's Diary Resumed Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 14:51
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Chapter LVIII - Danger Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 13:02
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Chapter LIX - Defense Read by Ciufi Galeazzi 10:50
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Chapter LX - Discovery Read by ToddHW 13:17
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Chapter LXI - Atrocity Read by Matthew Tink 10:02
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Chapter LXII - The Sentence Pronounced Read by WilkieMills 10:37
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Chapter LXIII - The Obstacle Removed Read by WilkieMills 20:34
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Chapter LXIV - The Truth Triumphant Read by WilkieMills 13:04
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Postscript Read by WilkieMills 5:26
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