The Trial Audiobook in a Card

*Preorder for delivery from 10th February 2026* 

An extraordinary and unsettling vision of a man put on trial by an anonymous authority for an unspecified charge, Franz Kafka's The Trial is one of the defining novels of the modern age. Now available as an Audiobook in a Card, it offers a thoughtful way to share a literary classic.

Josef K. is summoned to answer a charge without ever being told what he has done. As he moves through a bewildering legal process, appearing in courtrooms that seem both official and absurd, he becomes trapped within a system that offers no clarity, no justice, and no escape. Kafka evokes the full reality of a trial without any of its familiar structures, placing the story in a society that has slipped into disorder. The novel’s world is marked by squalid interiors, oppressive spaces, and a pervasive sense of anxiety, where authority is everywhere and nowhere at once.

The Trial functions both as a gripping narrative and as an enduring allegory of modern life. First published in 1925, its vision of power, bureaucracy, and alienation remains as relevant now as it was a century ago.

This full-length audiobook is narrated by Rupert Degas, renowned voice actor of over 500 audiobooks. His voice gives shape to Kafka’s unsettling world, allowing both its tension and dark humour to unfold through sound.

Each card includes space for a handwritten message and comes with a plain kraft envelope, ready to post or hand-deliver. Inside, a QR code unlocks the complete audiobook through the Spiracle experience, with simple instructions for listening.

Endlessly fascinating since its first publication, The Trial is a thoughtful and striking gift for lovers of classic literature and modern fiction. Challenging, immersive, and unforgettable, this edition invites listeners into one of the most influential novels ever written.

Narrator: Rupert Degas
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes