Signing the Contract, and What It Cost
By Martha Finley
Length9h 22m
About this audiobook
In "Signing the Contract, and What It Cost," Martha Finley navigates the complexities of personal and societal contracts, exploring the moral and ethical dilemmas that ensue. The narrative is woven with Finley's distinct sentimental style, rich in emotional depth and character-driven storytelling. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the novel delves into themes of integrity, sacrifice, and the burdens of choice, reflecting the societal norms and pressures of the time while emphasizing individual agency and conscience. Finley's deft use of dialogue and vivid descriptions brings a nuanced lens to these enduring questions, making the work a poignant exploration of human experience. Martha Finley, an esteemed author of Christian literature and children's novels, gained prominence for her deeply moral storytelling. Her own life, marked by a commitment to her faith and community, profoundly influenced her writings. Finley frequently drew from her experiences to examine societal expectations and personal responsibility, equipping her to craft narratives that challenge readers to reflect on their own ethical standings in an evolving world. "Signing the Contract, and What It Cost" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics and narrative. With its rich character development and thought-provoking themes, it invites readers to contemplate their own "contracts" with society and the costs those entail, making it a timeless addition to the canon of American literature.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length9 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
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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