Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World
By Jr. Horatio Alger
Length6h 28m
About this audiobook
Follow two resilient siblings as they navigate the treacherous urban landscape of a burgeoning metropolis. Abandoned by fortune, their survival depends on quick thinking and an unshakeable sense of integrity. This heartwarming yet gritty tale illustrates the triumph of the human spirit over the hardships of the Victorian era.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (215)
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Action and Adventure
Length6 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. The Missing Heir.
2Chapter II. A Stranger Visitor.
3Chapter III. An Unholy Compact.
4Chapter IV. Florence.
5Chapter V. Dodger.
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6Chapter VI. A Tempest.
7Chapter VII. Florence Leaves Home.
8Chapter VIII. A Friendly Compact.
9Chapter IX. The New Home.
10Chapter X. The Arch Conspirator.
11Chapter XI. Florence Secures Employment.
12Chapter XII. A Friend, Though A Dude.
13Chapter XIII. Tim Bolton’s Saloon.
14Chapter XIV. The Missing Will.
15Chapter XV. The New Governess.
16Chapter XVI. Dodger Becomes Ambitious.
17Chapter XVII. A Mysterious Adventure.
18Chapter XVIII. In A Trap.
19Chapter XIX. An Attempt To Escape.
20Chapter XX. A Midnight Ride.
21Chapter XXI. A Seasick Passenger.
22Chapter XXII. The Other Passenger.
23Chapter XXIII. Through The Golden Gate.
24Chapter XXIV. Florence In Suspense.
25Chapter XXV. Finding The Clew.
26Chapter XXVI. Bolton Makes A Discovery.
27Chapter XXVII. Dodger Strikes Luck.
28Chapter XXVIII. Florence Receives A Letter.
29Chapter XXIX. Mrs. Leighton’s Party.
30Chapter XXX. Florence Is Followed Home.
31Chapter XXXI. Florence Is Discharged.
32Chapter XXXII. An Exciting Adventure.
33Chapter XXXIII. An Important Discovery.
34Chapter XXXIV. Just In Time.
35Chapter XXXV. The Darkest Day.
36Chapter XXXVI. Mrs. O’Keefe In A New Role.
37Chapter XXXVII. The Diplomacy Of Mrs. O’Keefe.
38Chapter XXXVIII. The Closing Scene.
39IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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