The Letter of Credit
Love, Betrayal, and Society: A Victorian Era Romantic DramaBy Susan Warner
Length15h 48m
About this audiobook
In Susan Warner's poignant novel, "The Letter of Credit," readers are immersed in the intricate lives of early 19th-century America, navigating themes of morality, finance, and the human spirit. Through a blend of vivid characterizations and meticulous detail, Warner explores the impact of credit on personal relationships and societal norms. The narrative unfolds with a rich, didactic style characteristic of her era, reflecting the didactic literature of the time and the growing complexities of capitalism that shaped American identity. Warner's sharp observations provide a window into the dilemmas faced by families caught in the relentless tide of economic pressures. Warner, already a prominent author known for her religious and moralistic writings, drew from her own life experiences to craft this narrative. Having witnessed the struggles of individuals during financial hardship, she was motivated to illuminate the challenges posed by the financial instruments of her day. Her background as both a writer and a community engaged in social issues sharpened her sensitivity to the moral quandaries surrounding wealth and poverty, thus enriching the thematic depth of her work. "The Letter of Credit" is a must-read for anyone interested in the confluence of finance and ethics in literary history. It provides not only a compelling story but also a critical lens through which to view the moral complexities of economic life, making it an essential addition to both literary and historical scholarship.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length15 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26XXIV. THE PURCELLS
2CHAP.
27XXV. ROTHA'S REFUGE
3I. THE LETTER
28XXVI. ROTHA'S WORK
4II. MOVING
29XXVII. INQUIRIES
5III. JANE STREET
30XXVIII. DISCOVERIES
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6IV. A VISITER
31XXIX. PERPLEXITIES
7V. PRIVATE TUITION
32XXX. DOWN HILL
8VI. A LEGACY
33XXXI. DISCUSSIONS
9VII. MENTAL PHILOSOPHY
34XXXII. END OF SCHOOL TERM
10VIII. STATEN ISLAND
35CHAPTER I.
11IX. FORT WASHINGTON
36THE LETTER.
12X. L'HOMME PROPOSE
37CHAPTER II.
13XI. MRS. BUSBY
38MOVING.
14XII. MRS. BUSBY'S HOUSE
39CHAPTER III.
15XIII. NOT DRESSED
40JANE STREET.
16XIV. IN SECLUSION
41CHAPTER IV.
17XV. MRS. MOWBRAY
42A VISITER.
18XVI. SCHOOL
43CHAPTER V.
19XVII. BAGS AND BIBLES
44PRIVATE TUITION.
20XVIII. FLINT AND STEEL
45CHAPTER VI.
21XIX. A NEW DEPARTURE
46A LEGACY.
22XX. STOCKINGS
47CHAPTER VII.
23XXI. EDUCATION
48MENTAL PHILOSOPHY.
24XXII. A CHANGE
49CHAPTER VIII.
25XXIII. TANFIELD
50STATEN ISLAND.
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