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Reginald Cruden / A Tale of City Life
By Talbot Baines Reed
Length10h 18m
About this audiobook
Left to fend for himself in the bustling, merciless streets of a great metropolis, a young man must carve out his own path to success. The allure of quick riches and the threat of financial ruin constantly circle him as he struggles to maintain his integrity in a cutthroat business world. Every decision could lead to triumph or disaster in the concrete jungle. Experience a gripping narrative of ambition, survival, and the relentless pursuit of the modern dream.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One.
16Chapter Fifteen.: A Letter from Horace.
2An interrupted Bathe.
17Chapter Sixteen.: Visitors at Number 13, Shy Street.
3Chapter Two.: A Come-down in the World.
18Chapter Seventeen.: Samuel Shuckleford finds himself busy.
4Chapter Three.: Number Six, Dull Street.
19Chapter Eighteen.: Poverty and Love both come in at the Door.
5Chapter Four.: The “Rocket” Newspaper Company, Limited.
20Chapter Nineteen.: The Shades lose several good Customers.
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6Chapter Five.: The Crudens at Home.
21Chapter Twenty.: Samuel Shuckleford finds Virtue its own Reward.
7Chapter Six.: Reginald’s Prospects develop.
22Chapter Twenty One.: Reginald finds himself “Dismissed with a Caution.”
8Chapter Seven.: An Exciting End to a Dull Day.
23Chapter Twenty Two.: The Darkest Hour before the Dawn.
9Chapter Eight.: Mr Durfy gives Reginald a Testimonial.
24Chapter Twenty Three.: Lost And Found.
10Chapter Nine.: Samuel Shuckleford comes of Age.
25Chapter Twenty Four.: Love fights his Way into the beautiful Palace.
11Chapter Ten.: “Will you walk into my Parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly.
26Chapter Twenty Five.: There is no Place like Home.
12Chapter Eleven.: Reginald takes his Fate into his own Hands.
27Chapter Twenty Six.
13Chapter Twelve.: Horace learns an Art, pays a Bill, and lends a Helping Hand.
28Turning over Leaves, new and old.
14Chapter Thirteen.: The new Secretary takes the Reins.
29The End.
15Chapter Fourteen.: The Select Agency Corporation loses its Office-Boy.
30IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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