Length14h 7m
About this audiobook
What is the true cost of ambition?
In the shadowed alleys of Victorian London and the windswept streets of Pembroke Dock, Arthur Trayler dreams of building a dynasty that will erase the shame of his childhood poverty. With a sharp mind, relentless drive, and the unwavering support of his wife Marianne, Arthur rises from the soot of Duke Street to the dazzling heights of Albion House—a merchant prince in a world ruled by credit, reputation, and the ever-present threat of debt.
But as the Trayler family’s fortunes soar, so too do the risks. A single, predatory loan becomes a secret that threatens to unravel everything Arthur has built. When the tides of commerce turn and the walls begin to close in, the Traylers must navigate betrayal, bankruptcy, and the harsh judgment of their own kin. Through it all, the bonds of love, loyalty, and resilience are tested to their breaking point.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction
Length14 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 2, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18Chapter 14: Satin
2PART I: Measure
19Chapter 15: Cashmere
3Chapter 1: Felt
20Chapter 16: Burlap
4Chapter 2: Ticking
21Chapter 17: Tapestry
5Chapter 3: Brocade
22Chapter 18: Broadcloth
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6Chapter 4: Cambric
23Chapter 19: Net
7Chapter 5: Dimity
24Part IV: Wear
8Chapter 6: Muslin
25Chapter 20: Canvas
9PART II: Cut
26Chapter 21: Chiffon
10Chapter 7: Flannel
27Chapter 22: Linen
11Chapter 8: Serge
28Chapter 23: Flax
12Chapter 9: Moleskin
29Chapter 24: Homespun
13Chapter 10: Drill
30Chapter 25: Hopsack
14Chapter 11: Velvet
31Chapter 26: Terry
15Chapter 12: Taffeta
32Chapter 27: Silk
16Part III: Sew
33Chapter 28: Grogram
17Chapter 13: Damask
34Appendix: True Cuts
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