The Heart of Midlothian

Released: January 23, 2015
Length: 40 mins
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Publisher: Real Reads

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Set in Edinburgh in 1736, this story takes place within the grim walls of the Heart of Midlothian prison, where two prisoners—Captain Porteous, awaiting execution for commanding lethal force, and Effie Deans, wrongly accused of murder—face grim fates. As Effie’s life hangs in the balance, her sister Jeanie embarks on a perilous journey driven by love and determination to seek justice. The narrative explores themes of truth, loyalty, and the quest for justice in a turbulent historical setting.

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