Cynthia Wakeham's Money
'Secrets, Betrayal, and Financial Intrigue in 19th Century High Society'By Anna Katharine Green
Length8h 22m
About this audiobook
In "Cynthia Wakeham's Money," Anna Katharine Green weaves a captivating tale that intertwines themes of wealth, morality, and social reputation within a finely detailed narrative. Set in the backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel employs a meticulous plot structure and vivid characterization, hallmark traits of Green's literary style. The story revolves around a young woman, Cynthia Wakeham, who finds herself at the epicenter of a moral quandary concerning her deceased mother's fortune. Green expertly crafts suspense and intrigue, reflecting the societal norms and dilemmas faced by women of her time, making her work both a compelling read and an incisive commentary on gender roles and wealth dynamics in Victorian society. Anna Katharine Green, often hailed as a pioneer of the detective fiction genre, possesses a rich background that informs her narrative depth. Born in 1846, she was educated in a progressive environment that championed women's intellect and independence. Green'Äôs firsthand experiences with the limitations imposed on women fuel her exploration of themes like autonomy and societal judgment in this novel, leading her to create strong, complex female characters who navigate restrictive societal frameworks in their pursuit of identity and justice. "Cynthia Wakeham's Money" is highly recommended for readers interested in classic literature, gender studies, and early crime fiction. Green'Äôs intricate storytelling invites readers to reflect on the moral implications of wealth and the quest for self-determination. This novel stands as a testament to a woman's struggle against societal constraints, making it an enriching and thought-provoking addition to any literary collection.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CYNTHIA WAKEHAM'S MONEY.
18XVII. TWO CONVERSATIONS.
2BOOK I. A VILLAGE MYSTERY. I. A WOMAN'S FACE.
19XVIII. SUSPENSE.
3II A LAWYER'S ADVENTURE.
20XIX. A DISCOVERY.
4III. CONTINUATION OF A LAWYER'S ADVENTURE.
21XX. THE DEVIL'S CAULDRON.
5IV. FLINT AND STEEL.
22XXI. IN THE LABORATORY.
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6V. DIFFICULTIES.
23XXII. STEEL MEETS STEEL.
7VI. YOUNG MEN'S FANCIES.
24XXIII. A GROWING HORROR.
8VII. THE WAY OPENS.
25XXIV. FATHER AND CHILD.
9VIII. A SEARCH AND ITS RESULTS.
26XXV. EDGAR AND FRANK.
10IX. THE TWO SISTERS.
27BOOK III. UNCLE AND NIECE. XXVI. THE WHITE POWDER.
11X. DORIS.
28XXVII. THE HAND OF HUCKINS.
12XI. LOVE.
29XXVIII. IN EXTREMITY.
13XII. HOW MUCH DID IT MEAN?
30XXIX. IN THE POPLAR WALK.
14XIII. FRESH DOUBTS.
31XXX. THE FINAL TERROR.
15XIV. IN THE NIGHT WATCHES.
32XXXI. AN EVENTFUL QUARTER OF AN HOUR.
16BOOK II. THE SECRET OF THE LABORATORY. XV. THE BEGINNING OF CHANGES.
33XXXII. THE SPECTRE OF THE LABORATORY.
17XVI. A STRANGE VISITOR.
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