The Cleverdale Mystery; or, The Machine and Its Wheels
A Story of American LifeBy W. A. Wilkins
Length7h 49m
About this audiobook
In "The Cleverdale Mystery; or, The Machine and Its Wheels," W. A. Wilkins intricately weaves a narrative that blends the realms of mystery and emerging technological wonder, characteristic of the late 19th century literary context. The novel centers around an enigmatic event in the fictional town of Cleverdale, where the strives of industrial progress meet unforeseen complications. Wilkins employs a richly descriptive literary style, employing suspenseful pacing and vivid imagery, capturing the intrigue surrounding the intersection of human ambition and mechanical inventions, which mirror the era's societal anxieties about the Industrial Revolution. W. A. Wilkins, an accomplished novelist, lived in a time marked by rapid technological advancements and changing social landscapes. His keen understanding of these themes, rooted in both his own experiences and broader societal trends, informed his writing. His background, likely influenced by the rich tapestry of Victorian literature and the surge of detective stories, provides a lens through which he explores the implications of innovation, mystery, and moral complexity in contemporary life. This book is recommended for readers who appreciate not only a gripping mystery but also a reflective examination of the human condition in the face of technological change. Wilkins' work is essential for scholars of Victorian literature, mystery enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the profound questions of progress and its perils.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE.
3CHARACTERS.
4CHAPTER I.: BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE.
5CHAPTER II.: A QUARTETTE OF SCHEMERS.
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6CHAPTER III.: TEMPEST-TOSSED LAKE GEORGE.
7CHAPTER IV.: THE BOSS AND HIS AIDS.
8CHAPTER V.: TO THE RESCUE.
9CHAPTER VI.: A CAMP DINNER.
10CHAPTER VII.: THE CRUEL THUNDERBOLT.
11CHAPTER VIII.: AFFAIRS AT CLEVERDALE.
12CHAPTER IX.: THE CAUCUS.
13CHAPTER X.: THE CRUELTY OF AMBITION.
14CHAPTER XI.: THE CONVENTION.
15CHAPTER XII.: A WICKED SCHEME.
16CHAPTER XIII.: DALEY'S STRENGTH WANES.
17CHAPTER XIV.: THE ELECTION.
18CHAPTER XV.: GLOOMY FOREBODINGS.
19CHAPTER XVI.: THE PRINCE OF MANNIS MANOR.
20CHAPTER XVII.: SARGENT ENLISTED.
21CHAPTER XVIII.: GEORGE AND FANNIE ALDEN.
22CHAPTER XIX.: THE BURNING FACTORY.
23CHAPTER XX.: THE SECRET MARRIAGE.
24CHAPTER XXI.: SPOILS! SPOILS!
25CHAPTER XXII.: SAD FAREWELLS.
26CHAPTER XXIII.: EXILED FROM HOME AND FRIENDS.
27CHAPTER XXIV.: THE DISTRACTED WIFE.
28CHAPTER XXV.: THE CRUEL LETTER.
29CHAPTER XXVI.: A DIRTY JOB.
30CHAPTER XXVII.: CLEVERDALE'S SORROW.
31CHAPTER XXVIII.: AMONG THE HILLS OF COLORADO.
32CHAPTER XXIX.: POOR MARY HARRIS.
33CHAPTER XXX.: THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
34CHAPTER XXXI.
35A REVELATION.
36"A SAD TRAGEDY.
37CHAPTER XXXII.: THE WANDERER'S RETURN.
38CHAPTER XXXIII.: RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE.
39CHAPTER XXXIV.: THE CLEVERDALE MYSTERY.
40CHAPTER XXXV.: EPILOGUE—THE MACHINE AND ITS WHEELS.
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