Length7h 4m
About this audiobook
Set against the quiet backdrop of a rural community, a dedicated physician harbors a profound and tragic secret. This atmospheric drama unravels the complexities of small-town life, where every neighbor knows your name but the deepest scars remain hidden. As moral dilemmas collide with matters of life and death, the narrative explores the heavy toll of duty and forbidden love. It is a gripping, emotionally charged portrait of sacrifice and the lengths a person will go to protect the ones they cherish. Prepare for a story of intense psychological depth and quiet heroism.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 2.7 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
10CHAPTER X
2CHAPTER II
11CHAPTER XI
3CHAPTER III
12CHAPTER XII
4CHAPTER IV
13CHAPTER XIII
5CHAPTER V
14CHAPTER XIV
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6CHAPTER VI
15CHAPTER XV
7CHAPTER VII
16CHAPTER XVI
8CHAPTER VIII
17OTHER WORKS BY MARY E. WILKINS-FREEMAN
9CHAPTER IX
18IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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