Length14h 49m
About this audiobook
In 'The Firm of Girdlestone,' Arthur Conan Doyle ventures into the realm of commercial intrigue, exploring the interplay of morality and capitalism in Victorian society. Set against the backdrop of the thriving British business environment, the novel features a powerful firm led by the cunning yet morally ambiguous Girdlestone. With a blend of suspense and character-driven narrative, Doyle employs vivid prose and intricate plotting typical of his era, offering readers a gripping exploration of avarice and the impact of greed on human relationships through the lens of family dynamics and betrayal. Arthur Conan Doyle, renowned for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, draws upon his diverse experiences as a physician and a writer to craft this narrative. Published in 1890, 'The Firm of Girdlestone' reflects Doyle's keen observation of society's changing values and the burgeoning capitalist ethos. His background in medicine and familiarity with the complexities of human behavior imbue the text with psychological depth, inviting readers to contemplate the ethical dilemmas that arise from the pursuit of wealth. This compelling novel is essential for readers interested in the darker aspects of enterprise and morality. Doyle's masterful storytelling and nuanced characterizations make 'The Firm of Girdlestone' a worthwhile addition to any literary collection, appealing particularly to fans of classic literature, social commentary, and those who appreciate a complex tapestry of human motives.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length14 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE AUTHOR.
27CHAPTER XXV. — A CHANGE OF FRONT.
2PREFACE
28CHAPTER XXVI. — BREAKING GROUND.
3CHAPTER I. — MR. JOHN HARSTON KEEPS AN APPOINTMENT.
29CHAPTER XXVII. — MRS. SCULLY OF MORRISON'S.
4CHAPTER II. — CHARITY A LA MODE.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. — BACK IN BOHEMIA.
5CHAPTER III. — THOMAS GILRAY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
31CHAPTER XXIX. — THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.
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6CHAPTER IV. — CAPTAIN HAMILTON MIGGS OF THE "BLACK EAGLE."
32CHAPTER XXX. — AT THE "COCK AND COWSLIP."
7CHAPTER V. — MODERN ATHENIANS.
33CHAPTER XXXI. — A CRISIS AT ECCLESTON SQUARE.
8CHAPTER VI. — A RECTORIAL ELECTION.
34CHAPTER XXXII. — A CONVERSATION IN THE ECCLESTON SQUARE LIBRARY.
9CHAPTER VII. — ENGLAND VERSUS SCOTLAND.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. — THE JOURNEY TO THE PRIORY.
10CHAPTER VIII. — A FIRST PROFESSIONAL.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. — THE MAN WITH THE CAMP-STOOL.
11CHAPTER IX. — A NASTY CROPPER.
37CHAPTER XXXV. — A TALK ON THE LAWN.
12CHAPTER X. — DWELLERS IN BOHEMIA.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. — THE INCIDENT OF THE CORRIDOR.
13CHAPTER XI. — SENIOR AND JUNIOR.
39CHAPTER XXXVII. — A CHASE AND A BRAWL.
14CHAPTER XII. — A CORNER IN DIAMONDS.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. — GIRDLESTONE SENDS FOR THE DOCTOR.
15CHAPTER XIII. — SHADOW AND LIGHT.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. — A GLEAM OF LIGHT.
16CHAPTER XIV. — A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING.
42CHAPTER XL. — THE MAJOR HAS A LETTER.
17CHAPTER XV. — AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
43CHAPTER XLI. — THE CLOUDS GROW DARKER.
18CHAPTER XVI. — THE FIRST STEP.
44CHAPTER XLII. — THE THREE FACES AT THE WINDOW.
19CHAPTER XVII. — THE LAND OF DIAMONDS.
45CHAPTER XLIII. — THE BAIT ON THE HOOK.
20CHAPTER XVIII. — MAJOR TOBIAS CLUTTERBUCK COMES IN FOR A THOUSAND POUNDS.
46CHAPTER XLIV. — THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
21CHAPTER XIX. — NEWS FROM THE URALS.
47CHAPTER XLV. — THE INVASION OF HAMPSHIRE.
22CHAPTER XX. — MR. HECTOR O'FLAHERTY FINDS SOMETHING IN THE PAPER.
48CHAPTER XLVI. — A MIDNIGHT CRUISE.
23CHAPTER XXI. — AN UNEXPECTED BLOW.
49CHAPTER XLVII. — LAW AND ORDER.
24CHAPTER XXII. — ROBBERS AND ROBBED.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. — CAPTAIN HAMILTON MIGGS SEES A VISION.
25CHAPTER XXIII. — A MOMENTOUS RESOLUTION.
51CHAPTER XLIX. — A VOYAGE IN A COFFIN SHIP.
26CHAPTER XXIV. — A DANGEROUS PROMISE.
52THE END.
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