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Kathleen's Diamonds; or, She Loved a Handsome Actor
A Dazzling Tale of Love, Desire, and Societal Expectations in 19th Century RomanceBy Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Length7h 37m
About this audiobook
In "Kathleen's Diamonds; or, She Loved a Handsome Actor," Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller crafts a captivating narrative that intertwines romance and the vibrant world of 19th-century theater. The novel illuminates the tumultuous life of Kathleen, whose passion for a dashing actor explores themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. McVeigh Miller's prose combines melodrama with vivid characterizations, set against a backdrop rich in period detail, showcasing the era'Äôs fascination with celebrity culture and the dichotomy of public adoration versus private despair. Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller, a prolific author of the late 19th century, was known for her engaging tales that often reflected her own experiences in a rapidly changing America. Raised in a theatrical environment, her insights into the performing arts and social mores of her time fueled her interest in dramatizing the complexities of love and ambition. Her extensive work in both serial publications and standalone novels speaks to her deep understanding of narrative structure and audience engagement, which she deftly employs in this work. Readers seeking a compelling blend of romance and insight into societal aspirations will find "Kathleen's Diamonds" enchanting. With its relatable yet aspirational characters and an evocative setting, the novel invites readers to reflect on the timeless interplay of desire and ambition. It is a must-read for those intrigued by historical fiction and the enduring legacies of love.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length7 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER V.
35CHAPTER XXXIX.
2CHAPTER VI.
36CHAPTER XL.
3CHAPTER VII.
37CHAPTER XLI.
4CHAPTER VIII.
38CHAPTER XLII.
5CHAPTER IX.
39CHAPTER XLIII.
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6CHAPTER X.
40CHAPTER XLIV.
7CHAPTER XI.
41CHAPTER XLV.
8CHAPTER XII.
42CHAPTER XLVI.
9CHAPTER XIII.
43CHAPTER XLVII.
10CHAPTER XIV.
44CHAPTER XLVIII.
11CHAPTER XV.
45CHAPTER XLIX.
12CHAPTER XVI.
46CHAPTER L.
13CHAPTER XVII.
47CHAPTER LI.
14CHAPTER XVIII.
48CHAPTER LII.
15CHAPTER XIX.
49CHAPTER LIII.
16CHAPTER XX.
50CHAPTER LIV.
17CHAPTER XXI.
51CHAPTER LV.
18CHAPTER XXII.
52CHAPTER LVI.
19CHAPTER XXIII.
53CHAPTER LVII.
20CHAPTER XXIV.
54CHAPTER LVIII.
21CHAPTER XXV.
55CHAPTER LIX.
22CHAPTER XXVI.
56CHAPTER LX.
23CHAPTER XXVII.
57CHAPTER LXI.
24CHAPTER XXVIII.
58CHAPTER LXII.
25CHAPTER XXIX.
59CHAPTER LXIII.
26CHAPTER XXX.
60CHAPTER LXIV.
27CHAPTER XXXI.
61CHAPTER LXV.
28CHAPTER XXXII.
62CHAPTER LXVI.
29CHAPTER XXXIII.
63CHAPTER LXVII.
30CHAPTER XXXIV.
64CHAPTER LXVIII.
31CHAPTER XXXV.
65CHAPTER LXIX.
32CHAPTER XXXVI.
66THE HART SERIES
33CHAPTER XXXVII.
67Transcriber's Notes:
34CHAPTER XXXVIII.
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