In this captivating audiobook adaptation of William Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*, wealthy merchant Antonio finds himself in dire financial straits. He turns to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, who offers him 3000 ducats with a startling condition: if Antonio fails to repay the loan on time, Shylock can demand a pound of his flesh. Confident that his ships will arrive in time, Antonio accepts the unconventional bond. Meanwhile, Portia, a wealthy gentlewoman, faces a challenge set by her deceased father’s will that dictates how suitors may win her hand. The one who selects the casket containing her picture marries her, while the others must give up courting altogether. Portia’s preferred suitor is Bassanio, a close friend of Antonio.

When Antonio’s ships do not return as expected, he is brought to court to answer Shylock’s demand. In a clever twist, Portia disguises herself as a male lawyer to advocate for Antonio. Will her legal expertise save him from Shylock’s harsh terms? This audiobook features the performances of Denis Daly, Catherina Bilson, Alexandra Lee Smith, Gary D. Macfadden, Blaise Doran, Graham Scott, Roberta Jackson, Josh Innerst, Simon Paxton, Alan Weyman, Emma Faye, and Marty Krz, bringing the complex themes and rich characters of Shakespeare’s play to life.