In this gripping audiobook version of the classic tale, Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, lends Antonio, a Venetian merchant, three thousand ducats so that his friend Bassanio can pursue his love for Portia. However, there is a perilous condition attached: if the loan isn’t repaid, Shylock demands a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Meanwhile, in Belmont, Portia’s many suitors must choose from three caskets to win her hand in marriage. Bassanio arrives at Portia’s estate, where they declare their love before he successfully picks the correct casket.

As the story unfolds, Antonio faces a wave of misfortune and finds himself unable to repay Shylock, leading to a dramatic trial that determines his fate. This unique audiobook captures the nuances of the original text with skilled narration, inviting listeners into the world of love, risk, and justice.