Phantom Fortune, a Novel
An Intriguing Tale of Inheritance, Greed, and Betrayal in Victorian EnglandBy M. E. Braddon
Length17h 29m
About this audiobook
In *Phantom Fortune*, M. E. Braddon weaves a complex narrative steeped in mystery, romance, and the supernatural, characteristic of Victorian literature. The novel explores themes of identity, fate, and the haunting specters of the past through its richly drawn characters and intricate plot twists. Braddon'Äôs writing is marked by atmospheric prose and psychological depth, immersing readers in an age where societal norms and personal ambitions collide. The book reflects the Victorian fascination with the occult and is a compelling exploration of how fortunes, both literal and metaphorical, shape our destinies. M. E. Braddon, best known for her sensation novels, drew inspiration from the societal constraints of the Victorian era, often portraying strong, complex female protagonists. Her own experiences as a writer and a woman navigating a male-dominated literary landscape infused her narratives with authenticity and emotional resonance. Braddon's adeptness in blending the gothic with realism showcases her ability to comment on contemporary societal issues through engaging storytelling. *Phantom Fortune* is a must-read for enthusiasts of Victorian literature and those intrigued by the interplay between the supernatural and human desires. Braddon's masterful craft invites readers to uncover the chilling mysteries of the human psyche, making this novel a captivating journey that resonates long after the last page is turned.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Mystery and Thriller
Length17 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24CHAPTER XXVI.: 'PROUD CAN I NEVER BE OF WHAT I HATE.'
2CHAPTER IV.: THE LAST STAGE.
25CHAPTER XXVII.: LESBIA CROSSES PICCADILLY.
3CHAPTER V.: FORTY YEARS AFTER.
26CHAPTER XXVIII.: 'CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS, IN WILD DISORDER SEEN.'
4CHAPTER VI.: MAULEVRIER'S HUMBLE FRIEND.
27CHAPTER XXIX.: 'SWIFT SUBTLE POST, CARRIER OF GRISLY CARE.'
5CHAPTER VII.: IN THE SUMMER MORNING.
28CHAPTER XXX.: 'ROSES CHOKED AMONG THORNS AND THISTLES.'
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6CHAPTER VIII.: THERE IS ALWAYS A SKELETON.
29CHAPTER XXXI.: 'KIND IS MY LOVE TO-DAY, TO-MORROW KIND.'
7CHAPTER IX.: A CRY IN THE DARKNESS.
30CHAPTER XXXII.: WAYS AND MEANS.
8CHAPTER X.: 'O BITTERNESS OF THINGS TOO SWEET.'
31CHAPTER XXXIII.
9CHAPTER XI.: 'IF I WERE TO DO AS ISEULT DID.'
32CHAPTER XXXIV.: 'OUR LOVE WAS NEW, AND THEN BUT IN THE SPRING.'
10CHAPTER XII.: 'THE GREATER CANTLE OF THE WORLD IS LOST.'
33CHAPTER XXXV.: 'ALL FANCY, PRIDE, AND FICKLE MAIDENHOOD.'
11CHAPTER XIII.: 'SINCE PAINTED OR NOT PAINTED ALL SHALL FADE.'
34CHAPTER XXXVI.: A RASTAQUOUÈRE.
12CHAPTER XIV.: 'NOT YET.'
35CHAPTER XXXVII.: LORD HARTFIELD REFUSES A FORTUNE.
13CHAPTER XV.: 'OF ALL MEN ELSE I HAVE AVOIDED THEE.'
36CHAPTER XXXVIII.: ON BOARD THE 'CAYMAN.'
14CHAPTER XVI.: 'HER FACE RESIGNED TO BLISS OR BALE.'
37CHAPTER XXXIX.: IN STORM AND DARKNESS.
15CHAPTER XVII.: 'AND THE SPRING COMES SLOWLY UP THIS WAY.'
38CHAPTER XL.: A NOTE OF ALARM.
16CHAPTER XVIII.: 'AND COME AGEN BE IT BY NIGHT OR DAY.'
39CHAPTER XLI.: PRIVILEGED INFORMATION.
17CHAPTER XIX.: THE OLD MAN ON THE FELL.
40CHAPTER XLII.: 'SHALL IT BE?'
18CHAPTER XX.: LADY MAULEVRIER'S LETTER-BAG.
41CHAPTER XLIII.: 'ALAS, FOR SORROW IS ALL THE END OF THIS'
19CHAPTER XXI.: ON THE DARK BROW OF HELVELLYN.
42CHAPTER XLIV.: 'OH, SAD KISSED MOUTH, HOW SORROWFUL IT IS!'
20CHAPTER XXII.: WISER THAN LESBIA.
43CHAPTER XLV.: 'THAT FELL ARREST, WITHOUT ALL BAIL.'
21CHAPTER XXIII.: 'A YOUNG LAMB'S HEART AMONG THE FULL-GROWN FLOCKS.'
44CHAPTER XLVI.: THE DAY OF RECKONING.
22CHAPTER XXIV.: 'NOW NOTHING LEFT TO LOVE OR HATE.'
45THE END.
23CHAPTER XXV.: CARTE BLANCHE.
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