A Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without Morals
Exploring the Depths of Morality and Redemption in 19th Century Mystery FictionBy Nicholas Carter
Length6h 11m
About this audiobook
In "A Broken Bond; Or, The Man Without Morals," Nicholas Carter delves into the complex interplay between ethics and personal ambition within the framework of early 20th-century American society. The narrative unfolds through vividly drawn characters who grapple with moral dilemmas, revealing the author's skill in weaving intricate plots with psychological depth. Carter employs a realist literary style that captures the zeitgeist of his era, juxtaposing individual desires against the broader societal expectations and the disillusionment that followed the industrial boom. The title itself serves as a poignant reflection of the prevailing tensions between personal integrity and the pursuit of success. Nicholas Carter, an influential author of his time, often drew inspiration from his own experiences in the rapidly changing social landscape of America. With a background in journalism and a keen observer of societal shifts, Carter's works frequently address the moral complexities faced by individuals in pursuit of their ambitions. His keen understanding of human nature and societal structures is evident throughout the narrative, offering readers not just a story but a critique of moral choices within the societal framework. This compelling read is highly recommended for anyone seeking to explore the depths of human morality and the consequences of ethical lapses. Carter's insightful narrative resonates deeply with contemporary issues, making it both a relevant and reflective piece for today's readers, urging them to examine their own moral choices and the societal constructs that influence them.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Horror
Length6 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. A SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE PLUNGER REACHES HOME.
2CHAPTER II. THE WITNESS MAKES CONDITIONS.
25CHAPTER XXV. THE MADMAN’S GET-AWAY.
3CHAPTER III. AN UNFORTUNATE LETTER.
26CHAPTER XXVI. THE AWAKENING OF REMORSE.
4CHAPTER IV. CRAWFORD IS TROUBLED.
27CHAPTER XXVII. AN ASTOUNDING STATEMENT.
5CHAPTER V. ANOTHER MURDEROUS ATTACK.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. “YOU’VE SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!”
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER VI. THE LOVE OF COMRADES.
29CHAPTER XXIX. A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
7CHAPTER VII. FOLLANSBEE HITS THE NAIL.
30CHAPTER XXX. AN UNLUCKY MORNING.
8CHAPTER VIII. “NAME YOUR PRICE.”
31CHAPTER XXXI. NICK HAS A HUNCH.
9CHAPTER IX. A “FAIR” OFFER.
32CHAPTER XXXII. “THE MAN WHO NEVER LETS GO.”
10CHAPTER X. THE RAISED CHECK.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. WILL HE SCORE?
11CHAPTER XI. A DISTINGUISHED SCOUNDREL.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. A VISIT TO THE BANK.
12CHAPTER XII. THE DEADLY TUBE.
35CHAPTER XXXV. THE DOCTOR GETS A SURPRISE.
13CHAPTER XIII. CHICK SIGHTS THE “BUZZARD.”
36CHAPTER XXXVI. SOME PLAIN TRUTHS.
14CHAPTER XIV. NICK’S ASSISTANT DECAMPS.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. FOLLANSBEE REACHES THE LIMIT.
15CHAPTER XV. A BAD COMBINATION.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. NICK IS BALKED.
16CHAPTER XVI. A BIRD OF ILL OMEN.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. PATSY TRACES THE AMBULANCE.
17CHAPTER XVII. NICK CARTER MISCALCULATES.
40CHAPTER XL. THE PRIVATE HOSPITAL.
18CHAPTER XVIII. ON THE FIRE ESCAPE.
41CHAPTER XLI. NICK HAS A PLAN.
19CHAPTER XIX. A FIENDISH PLOT.
42CHAPTER XLII. THE DETECTIVE ACQUIRES A WIFE.
20CHAPTER XX. QUICK WORK IS NECESSARY.
43CHAPTER XLIII. THE HYPNOTIC SPELL.
21CHAPTER XXI. IN NEED OF EVIDENCE.
44CHAPTER XLIV. CHICK COMES TO GRIEF.
22CHAPTER XXII. HELP FROM THE HOUSE DETECTIVE.
45CHAPTER XLV. “HEAVEN HELP ME.”
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE HYPODERMIC.
46CHAPTER XLVI. THE BOND IS MENDED.
More from Nicholas Carter
Nick Carter and the Star LootersNicholas Carter, Roland Ashford Phillips4h 8m$2 · $0.00
Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shaveNicholas Carter8h 50m$2 · $0.00
A Woman at Bay; Or, A Fiend in SkirtsNicholas Carter8h 25m$2 · $0.00
The Duplicate Night: Nick Carter's Double ReflectionNicholas Carter, C. C. Waddell3h 44m$2 · $0.00
A Battle for Right; Or, A Clash of WitsNicholas Carter$1 · $0.00
A human counterfeit; or, Nick Carter and the crook's doubleNicholas Carter, Bertram Lebhar4h 4m$1 · $0.00
Treasure of the Bloodtide Sea - 3 Classic Pirate Adventure TalesNicholas Carter, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Ervin Howard, Daniel Defoe16h 5m$2
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m$23
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m$20
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Novels & Stories (4 Novels + 56 Short Stories)Arthur Conan Doyle71h 53m$2 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m$8 · $0.00
The Last StrawSharon Sala9h 1m$29 · $0.00
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m$15
Raymond Chandler – Ultimate Mystery CollectionRaymond Chandler82h 8m$2 · $0.00
3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m$25
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m$53 · $0.00
Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m$17
Will Trent: Books 5–7Karin Slaughter42h$53 · $0.00
No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m$17
Sherlock HolmesMade for Success14h 22m$25
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Murder in the TowerRoy Lewis8h 23m$20
Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Stories and PoemsEdgar Allan Poe60h 1m$68 · $0.00
Reign Of AngelsBen Reeder8h 54m5 (1)$20
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m$15
The Undead PoolKim Harrison16h 13m$33 · $0.00
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m$23
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 33m$33 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m$29 · $0.00
The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23
BRAM STOKER: 12 Novels in One Volume (Horror Classics Series)Bram Stoker108h 52m$2 · $0.00
Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)Joseph Conrad35h 39m$2 · $0.00
All I Want for Christmas Is a VampireKerrelyn Sparks10h 27m$29 · $0.00
Corpus HermeticumHermes Trismegistus3h 43m$7 · $0.00
LambChristopher Moore15h 22m$33 · $0.00
Jane EyreCharlotte Brontë21h 2m$2 · $0.00
The ExorcistWilliam Peter Blatty12h 52m5 (2)$8 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Mary ShelleyMary Shelley128h 25m$2 · $0.00
Twice TemptedJeaniene Frost8h 17m$26 · $0.00
Between Two FiresChristopher Buehlman14h 25m$23
1984George Orwell12h 18m$25 · $0.00
You may also like
Sicken and So DieSimon Brett5h 3m$14
Father Brown: The Complete Mystery SeriesG. K. Chesterton39h 15m$2 · $0.00
The Call of Death, or, Nick Carter's Clever AssistantNick Carter3h 57m$2.30
The Woman in the AlcoveAnna Katharine Green7h 43m$17
The Adventure of Black PeterArthur Conan Doyle41m$2 · $0.00
12 More Mysteries for Paul BeckMatthias McDonnell Bodkin8h 43m$23
Heart To HeartIda Reade Allen6h 51m$2.40
The Hampstead Mystery (Thriller Novel)Arthur J. Rees11h 57m$2 · $0.00
The Wisdom of Father BrownG.K.Chesterton7h 49m$2.30
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Ham?Phyllis Richman7h 41m$17
Playing DeadMatthew Costello, Neil Richards2h 32m$15
The Patient In Room 18Mignon G. Eberhart9h 12m$2.40
The Circular StudyAnna Katharine Green6h 3m$2.30
Mr. Monk in Outer SpaceLee Goldberg6h 52m$20
Calendar of CrimeEllery Queen9h 39m$20
The Benson Murder CaseS. S. Van Dine8h 51m$20
The Greatest Works of S. S. Van Dine (Illustrated Edition)Willard Huntington Wright, S.S. Van Dine115h 4m$2 · $0.00
Whose Body?Dorothy L. Sayers5h 52m$17
Circle of FriendsCharles Gasparino11h 22m$29 · $0.00
Whose Body?Dorothy L. Sayers6h 43m$2 · $0.00