The Chimes Audiobook (free download)

This classic story is the second in a series of five Christmas books Dickens was commissioned to write - beginning with "A Christmas Carol". A haunting tale set on New Year's Eve, "The Chimes" tells the story of a poor porter named Trotty Veck who has become disheartened by the state of the world - until he is shown a series of fantastical visions that convince him of the good of humanity. Though much different from and certainly a bit darker than "A Christmas Carol", the moral message of "The Chimes" is equally poignant - touting the importance of compassion, goodwill, and the love of friends and family.

This week, the audio book version of Charles Dickens's The Chimes has made it into the top 50 bestsellers in the Classics category. You can legally download or stream this audio book and listen for free at Spotify, Deezer, and in high quality at Audible.