The Man She Hated: or, Won by Strategy
By Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Length5h 45m
About this audiobook
In "The Man She Hated: or, Won by Strategy", Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller spins a whirlwind tale of passion, pride, and unexpected transformation set against the backdrop of Gilded Age society, where reputation and appearances often eclipse truth and emotion. The story centers on Irene Huntingdon, a spirited and independent young woman who vows never to forgive the man she blames for her sister's tragic fate—handsome, proud Douglas Lynne. Sworn enemies at first, their encounters bristle with tension and unspoken attraction, until circumstances force Irene into a complex web of secrets, sacrifice, and strategy, slowly unraveling her disdain. Beneath the drama and romantic intrigue lies a timeless exploration of the ways people misjudge one another based on past wounds or social facades, and how love, when tempered by humility and trust, can break down even the most fortified emotional walls. For today's readers, Irene's fierce sense of loyalty and moral conviction, along with her struggle to reconcile pride with vulnerability, feels strikingly relevant in an age when personal relationships are still tangled by miscommunication, trauma, and the need for control. This novel will speak to anyone who has ever found themselves at odds with their own heart or been surprised by compassion in someone they once misjudged—perfect for readers who love classic romance steeped in emotional intensity and sharp wit.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length5 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. THE FACTORY GIRLS.
2CHAPTER II. HER MOTHER’S ADVICE.
3CHAPTER III. SAVED BY A YOUNG HERO.
4CHAPTER IV. A THROBBING HEART.
5CHAPTER V. A PERSISTENT SUITOR.
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6CHAPTER VI. A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL.
7CHAPTER VII. THE FATAL WEDDING.
8CHAPTER VIII. AN ORGAN GRINDER.
9CHAPTER IX. REPENTING AT LEISURE.
10CHAPTER X. A SUDDEN BEREAVEMENT.
11CHAPTER XI. AN UNWELCOME TELEGRAM.
12CHAPTER XII. A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
13CHAPTER XIII. ORDERED TO VACATE.
14CHAPTER XIV. FOLLOWED IN THE STREET.
15CHAPTER XV. FOOD AT LAST.
16CHAPTER XVI. LIVING IN LUXURY.
17CHAPTER XVII. TWO YEARS OF TRAVEL.
18CHAPTER XVIII. MEETING HER FIRST LOVE.
19CHAPTER XIX. FETTERS OF THE PAST.
20CHAPTER XX. A PLOT FOR A NOVEL.
21CHAPTER XXI. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
22CHAPTER XXII. PART OF THE TRUTH.
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE PRINCE ARRIVES.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE WEDDING HOUR.
25CHAPTER XXV. A BITTER CONFESSION.
26CHAPTER XXVI. A HUSBAND’S DEMANDS.
27CHAPTER XXVII. IN MAD FLIGHT.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. THE LOVER’S RESOLUTIONS.
29CHAPTER XXIX. A WORKING GIRL’S WEDDING.
30CHAPTER XXX. THE RETURNED HUSBAND.
31CHAPTER XXXI. FOR HER MOTHER’S SAKE.
32CHAPTER XXXII. THE MISSING GIRL.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. GREETING AN OLD FRIEND.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. A DOUBLE TRAITOR.
35CHAPTER XXXV. IN THE RUINS.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. THE AUTHOR’S BRIDE.
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