Signing the Contract, and What It Cost
A Woman's Quest for Autonomy in 19th Century AmericaBy Martha Finley
Length9h 22m
About this audiobook
In "Signing the Contract, and What It Cost," Martha Finley delves into the complexities of societal contracts and personal choices through a captivating narrative that combines realism with moral reflection. Finley's literary style is marked by her keen observation of character psychology and social dynamics, interspersed with rich descriptions that illuminate the moral dilemmas faced by her protagonists. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel engages with themes of integrity, sacrifice, and the often hidden costs of commitments, thus offering readers a profound exploration of the human condition. Martha Finley, a pioneering author of the late 19th century, is perhaps best known for her popular "Elsie Dinsmore" series, which reflects her deep engagement with the moral and social issues of her time. Her personal experiences, particularly in navigating the challenges of womanhood and societal expectations, informed her explorations of female agency and ethical responsibilities in her writings. These themes resonate powerfully in this novel, where Finley'Äôs own convictions about integrity and social obligation emerge vividly through her characters'Äô trials. This thought-provoking work is highly recommended for readers interested in historical literature that questions social norms and personal ethics. Finley's insightful narrative compels us to reflect on our own choices and the societal contracts we enter into, making it a significant addition to the canon of American literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length9 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter I. A WANDERER.
22Chapter XXII. REMORSE.
2Chapter II. RESCUED.
23Chapter XXIII. OLD FRIENDS AND NEW.
3Chapter III. ONE FOR LIFE.
24Chapter XXIV. GILDED MISERY.
4Chapter IV. A STRANGE REVELATION.
25Chapter XXV. STITCH, STITCH, STITCH.
5Chapter V. BETROTHED.
26Chapter XXVI. THE MADAME AT HER SOLICITOR’S.
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6Chapter VI. THE SEARCH.
27Chapter XXVII. THE LONG-LOST DEED.
7Chapter VII. A WICKED SUGGESTION.
28Chapter XXVIII. MESSRS. TREDICK & SERVER.
8Chapter VIII. MRS. ALDEN AN ABETTOR.
29Chapter XXIX. A THORNY ROSE.
9Chapter IX. WHAT ESPY SAID ABOUT IT.
30Chapter XXX. PANSY.
10Chapter X. FLOY’S RESOLVE.
31Chapter XXXI. A WONDROUS CHANGE.
11Chapter XI. LOVE AND PRIDE.
32Chapter XXXII. ETHEL AT HOME.
12Chapter XII. “LOST! LOST! LOST!”
33Chapter XXXIII. A LETTER, A STORY, AND A PROMISE.
13Chapter XIII. FLOY’S QUEST.
34Chapter XXXIV. THE MADAME’S CONFESSION.
14Chapter XIV. A RIFT IN THE CLOUD.
35Chapter XXXV. A FLITTING.
15Chapter XV. ALONE.
36Chapter XXXVI. REUNITED.
16Chapter XVI. INITIATED.
37Chapter XXXVII. LOVE’S POSY.
17Chapter XVII. HETTY TO THE RESCUE.
38Chapter XXXVIII. FOUND! FOUND! FOUND!
18Chapter XVIII. A CRUEL BLOW.
39Chapter XXXIX. THE MADAME’S QUEST IS ENDED.
19Chapter XIX. A GREAT SURPRISE.
40Chapter XL. THE CUP OVERFLOWS.
20Chapter XX. A SUDDEN SUMMONS.
41Chapter XLI. AFTER THE RAIN, SUNLIGHT; AFTER THE STORM, A CALM.
21Chapter XXI. GHOSTS OF THE PAST.
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