Length10h 8m
About this audiobook
A brilliant, ambitious female journalist navigates the complex social and political landscapes of early 20th-century London, striving to make a meaningful impact. Her professional aspirations soon collide with the messy realities of a passionate, forbidden love affair with a married politician. As public duty and private desires wage a bitter war within her, she must confront the profound sacrifices required for true spiritual and emotional growth. This thought-provoking novel explores the intersection of ambition, morality, and the universal search for redemption.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (134)
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GenreHorror, Mystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
11CHAPTER XI
2CHAPTER II
12CHAPTER XII
3CHAPTER III
13CHAPTER XIII
4CHAPTER IV
14CHAPTER XIV
5CHAPTER V
15CHAPTER XV
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6CHAPTER VI
16CHAPTER XVI
7CHAPTER VII
17CHAPTER XVII
8CHAPTER VIII
18CHAPTER XVIII
9CHAPTER IX
19IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
10CHAPTER X
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