At the Time Appointed
An Atmospheric Mystery of Small-Town Secrets and Suspenseful TwistsBy A. Maynard Barbour
Length10h 38m
About this audiobook
In "At the Time Appointed," A. Maynard Barbour crafts a compelling narrative that weaves together elements of fiction while deeply exploring themes of destiny, morality, and the intricate tapestry of human experience. Set against a richly detailed backdrop, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that invites readers into a world where time is both a guiding force and a profound enigma. Barbour's deft use of symbolism enhances the text's philosophical underpinnings, reflecting the zeitgeist of early 20th-century American literature, wherein the interplay between individual agency and larger cosmic forces was critically examined. A. Maynard Barbour was a prolific writer and educator whose background in philosophy and theology profoundly influenced his work. His experiences serving as a pastor and an academic imbued him with a deep understanding of human nature and existential inquiry. These facets of his life emerge poignantly in "At the Time Appointed," as Barbour presents characters grappling with their fates and moral choices, thereby inviting readers to reflect on their own life paths. This thoughtful exploration of time and existence makes "At the Time Appointed" essential reading for those interested in philosophical literature and character-driven narratives. Barbour's nuanced approach offers both a captivating story and a profound meditation on the choices that define us, making it a rewarding exploration for any literary enthusiast.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Romance
Length10 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter III
38Two Crimes by the Same Hand
2The Pines
39Chapter XXII
3Chapter IV
40The Fetters Broken
4Life? or Death?
41Chapter XXIII
5Chapter V
42The Mask Lifted
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6John Britton
43Chapter XXIV
7Chapter VI
44Foreshadowings
8Echoes from the Past
45Chapter XXV
9Chapter VII
46The "Hermitage"
10At the Mines
47Chapter XXVI
11Chapter VIII
48John Britton's Story
12"Until the Day Break"
49Chapter XXVII
13Chapter IX
50The Rending of the Veil
14Two Portraits
51Chapter XXVIII
15Chapter X
52As a Dream when One Awaketh
16The Communion of Two Souls
53Chapter XXIX
17Chapter XI
54John Darrell's Story
18Impending Trouble
55Chapter XXX
19Chapter XII
56After Many Years
20New Life in the Old Home
57Chapter XXXI
21Chapter XIII
58An Eastern Home
22Mr. Underwood "Strikes" First
59Chapter XXXII
23Chapter XIV
60Marion Holmes
24Drifting
61Chapter XXXIII
25Chapter XV
62Into the Fulness of Life
26The Awakening
63Chapter XXXIV
27Chapter XVI
64A Warning
28The Aftermath
65Chapter XXXV
29Chapter XVII
66A Fiend at Bay
30"She knows her Father's Will is Law"
67Chapter XXXVI
31Chapter XVIII
68Senora Martinez
32"On the "Divide"
69Chapter XXXVII
33Chapter XIX
70The Identification
34The Return to Camp Bird
71Chapter XXXVIII
35Chapter XX
72Within the "Pocket"
36Forging the Fetters
73Chapter XXXIX
37Chapter XXI
74At the Time Appointed
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