The Permanent Husband: A Gripping Tale of Betrayal, Guilt, and the Burden of the Past

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· Library of Alexandria · Narrated by Zeek Ring
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5 hr 11 min
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What if the man you wronged refused to let you forget?

The Permanent Husband unfolds as a taut confrontation between suave Ivan Velchaninov and brooding Pavel Trusotsky, who arrives bearing the ghost of betrayal—and perhaps a child conceived in that very betrayal.

Their conversations crackle with hidden barbs, exposing wounds neither is willing to heal. Dostoevsky’s concise masterpiece becomes an immersive listening experience, rich with irony, tension, and unexpected flashes of dark humor.

What you’ll hear inside:

- A Psychological Chess Match – Every word a move, every pause a threat.

- Portraits of Guilt and Jealousy – Voices that reveal trembling pride and desperate vulnerability.

- A Modern Performance – Clear, dynamic narration that brings nineteenth-century St. Petersburg to life.

- A Story That Haunts Long After the Final Sentence – Perfect for listeners who crave moral complexity in under three hours.

Total listening time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes—ideal for a single suspense-filled evening.

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