Length3h 25m
About this audiobook
A somber college campus becomes the stage for a tragic drama involving a reclusive scholar, a beautiful captive, and a villainous kidnapper. This early work showcases the author’s budding fascination with the dark psychological forces that drive human behavior. The story moves with a sense of impending doom, exploring the themes of isolation and the destructive power of unbridled ambition. It is a haunting, atmospheric mystery that serves as a precursor to the great themes of Hawthorne’s later, more famous novels.
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Rating★★★ 3.2 (856)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
7CHAPTER VII.
2CHAPTER II.
8CHAPTER VIII.
3CHAPTER III.
9CHAPTER IX.
4CHAPTER IV.
10CHAPTER X.
5CHAPTER V
11IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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6CHAPTER VI.
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