The Hidden Hand
Love, Intrigue, and Gender Roles in Victorian FictionBy Emma Southworth
Length20h 44m
About this audiobook
In "The Hidden Hand," Emma Southworth weaves a captivating tale that merges elements of romance, mystery, and social commentary within the context of 19th-century America. The novel centers on the life of a young woman, whose struggles against societal constraints and personal adversities reveal deeper themes of identity, family loyalty, and moral integrity. Southworth'Äôs prose is both vivid and evocative, characterized by a picturesque depiction of the American landscape and a keen observation of human behavior, positioning the work as a significant narrative during the rise of sentimental literature and the burgeoning women's literary tradition. Emma Southworth, an influential figure in American literature, was born in 1819 and became one of the first female authors to achieve commercial success. Her own experiences, which included the challenges of single motherhood and financial instability, heavily informed her writing. Through her works, Southworth aims to challenge the patriarchal norms of her time, advocating for women's rights and social reforms while employing suspenseful storytelling to engage her readers. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Hidden Hand" for readers seeking an immersive exploration of moral complexity and resilience. Southworth'Äôs ability to blend intrigue with heartfelt narratives offers a profound reading experience, making it a critical addition to the canon of American literature.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Mystery and Thriller
Length20 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART FIRST
33CHAPTER XXXI. THE ORPHAN'S TRIAL.
2CHAPTER I. THE NOCTURNAL VISIT.
34CHAPTER XXXII. OLD HURRICANE STORMS.
3CHAPTER II. THE MASKS.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. CAP'S VISIT TO THE HIDDEN HOUSE.
4CHAPTER III. THE QUEST.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. THE HIDDEN HOLLOW.
5CHAPTER IV. CAPITOLA.
37CHAPTER XXXV. THE HIDDEN HOUSE.
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6CHAPTER V. THE DISCOVERY.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. THE INMATE OF THE HIDDEN HOUSE.
7CHAPTER VI. A SHORT, SAD STORY.
39CHAPTER XXXVII. CAP'S RETURN.
8CHAPTER VII. METAMORPHOSIS OF THE NEWSBOY.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. ANOTHER MYSTERY AT THE HIDDEN HOUSE.
9CHAPTER VIII. HERBERT GREYSON.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. CAP FREES THE CAPTIVE.
10CHAPTER IX. MARAH ROCKE.
42CHAPTER XL. CAP IN CAPTIVITY.
11CHAPTER X. THE ROOM OF THE TRAP-DOOR.
43CHAPTER XLI. AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT MARAH'S COTTAGE.
12CHAPTER XI. A MYSTERY AND A STORM AT HURRICANE HALL.
44CHAPTER XLII. CAP "RESTS ON HER LAURELS" AND "SPOILS FOR A FIGHT."
13CHAPTER XII. MARAH'S DREAM.
45CHAPTER XLIII. BLACK DONALD.
14CHAPTER XIII. MARAH'S MEMORIES.
46CHAPTER XLIV. GLORY.
15CHAPTER XIV. THE WASTING HEART.
47CHAPTER XLV. CAP CAPTIVATES A CRAVEN.
16CHAPTER XV. CAP'S COUNTRY CAPERS.
48CHAPTER XLVI. CAP'S RAGE.
17CHAPTER XVI. CAP'S FEARFUL ADVENTURE.
49CHAPTER XLVII. CAPITOLA CAPS THE CLIMAX.
18CHAPTER XVII. ANOTHER STORM AT HURRICANE HALL.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. BLACK DONALD'S LAST ATTEMPT.
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE DOCTOR'S DAUGHTER.
51CHAPTER XLIX. THE AWFUL PERIL OF CAPITOLA.
20CHAPTER XIX. THE RESIGNED SOUL.
52CHAPTER L. THE NEXT MORNING.
21CHAPTER XX. THE OUTLAW'S RENDEZVOUS.
53CHAPTER LI. A FATAL HATRED.
22CHAPTER XXI. GABRIEL LE NOIR.
54CHAPTER LII. THE COURT-MARTIAL.
23CHAPTER XXII. THE SMUGGLER AND CAPITOLA.
55CHAPTER LIII. THE VERDICT.
24CHAPTER XXIII. THE BOY'S LOVE.
56CHAPTER LIV. THE END OF THE WAR.
25CHAPTER XXIV. CAPITOLA'S MOTHER.
57CHAPTER LV. THE FORTUNATE BATH.
26CHAPTER XXV. CAPITOLA'S TRICKS AND PERILS.
58CHAPTER LVI. THE MYSTERIOUS MANIAC.
27CHAPTER XXVI. THE PERIL AND THE PLUCK OF CAP.
59CHAPTER LVII. THE MANIAC'S STORY.
28CHAPTER XXVII. SEEKING HIS FORTUNE.
60CHAPTER LVIII. END OF THE LADY'S STORY.
29CHAPTER XXVIII. A PANIC IN THE OUTLAW'S DEN.
61CHAPTER LIX. PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN.
30CHAPTER XXIX. THE VICTORY OVER DEATH.
62CHAPTER LX. CAPITOLA A CAPITALIST.
31CHAPTER XXX. THE ORPHAN.
63CHAPTER LXI. "THERE SHALL BE LIGHT AT THE EVENTIDE."--Holy Bible.
32PART SECOND.
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