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
50STATEN ISLAND.
2CHAP.
51CHAPTER IX.
3I. THE LETTER
52FORT WASHINGTON.
4II. MOVING
53CHAPTER X.
5III. JANE STREET
54L'HOMME PROPOSE.
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6IV. A VISITER
55CHAPTER XI.
7V. PRIVATE TUITION
56MRS. BUSBY.
8VI. A LEGACY
57CHAPTER XII.
9VII. MENTAL PHILOSOPHY
58MRS. BUSBY'S HOUSE.
10VIII. STATEN ISLAND
59CHAPTER XIII.
11IX. FORT WASHINGTON
60NOT DRESSED.
12X. L'HOMME PROPOSE
61CHAPTER XIV.
13XI. MRS. BUSBY
62IN SECLUSION.
14XII. MRS. BUSBY'S HOUSE
63CHAPTER XV.
15XIII. NOT DRESSED
64MRS. MOWBRAY.
16XIV. IN SECLUSION
65CHAPTER XVI.
17XV. MRS. MOWBRAY
66SCHOOL.
18XVI. SCHOOL
67CHAPTER XVII.
19XVII. BAGS AND BIBLES
68BAGS AND BIBLES.
20XVIII. FLINT AND STEEL
69CHAPTER XVIII.
21XIX. A NEW DEPARTURE
70FLINT AND STEEL.
22XX. STOCKINGS
71CHAPTER XIX.
23XXI. EDUCATION
72A NEW DEPARTURE.
24XXII. A CHANGE
73CHAPTER XX.
25XXIII. TANFIELD
74STOCKINGS.
26XXIV. THE PURCELLS
75CHAPTER XXI.
27XXV. ROTHA'S REFUGE
76EDUCATION.
28XXVI. ROTHA'S WORK
77CHAPTEK XXII.
29XXVII. INQUIRIES
78A CHANGE.
30XXVIII. DISCOVERIES
79CHAPTER XXIII.
31XXIX. PERPLEXITIES
80TANFIELD.
32XXX. DOWN HILL
81CHAPTER XXIV.
33XXXI. DISCUSSIONS
82THE PURCELLS.
34XXXII. END OF SCHOOL TERM
83CHAPTER XXV.
35CHAPTER I.
84ROTHA'S REFUGE.
36THE LETTER.
85CHAPTER XXVI.
37CHAPTER II.
86ROTHA'S WORK.
38MOVING.
87CHAPTER XXVII.
39CHAPTER III.
88INQUIRIES.
40JANE STREET.
89CHAPTER XXVIII.
41CHAPTER IV.
90DISCOVERIES.
42A VISITER.
91CHAPTER XXIX.
43CHAPTER V.
92PERPLEXITIES.
44PRIVATE TUITION.
93CHAPTER XXX.
45CHAPTER VI.
94DOWN HILL.
46A LEGACY.
95CHAPTER XXXI.
47CHAPTER VII.
96DISCUSSIONS.
48MENTAL PHILOSOPHY.
97CHAPTER XXXII.
49CHAPTER VIII.
98END OF SCHOOL TERM.
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