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The Mystery of Suicide Place
A Gripping Tale of Psychological Suspense and Haunting MysteryBy Alex. McVeigh Mrs. Miller
Length6h 35m
About this audiobook
In 'The Mystery of Suicide Place,' Alex McVeigh Miller weaves a captivating narrative that explores the labyrinthine depths of human despair and its intersection with societal perceptions of mental health. This novel, couched in the genre of early American gothic literature, showcases Miller's distinctive literary style that employs a mixture of suspense, richly detailed characterizations, and evocative settings to probe the darker sides of the human condition. The work emerges as a critical commentary on the prevalent attitudes toward suicide in the 19th century, questioning the moral fabric of a society grappling with its understanding of mental illness. Miller, an influential figure from the late 19th century known for his prolific contributions to popular fiction, draws from his own experiences of hardship and societal scrutiny. His background as a newspaper editor and prolific author, coupled with his familiarity with the cultural anxieties surrounding mental health during his time, became a vital foundation for 'The Mystery of Suicide Place.' This novel represents a period where literature began to delve deeper into psychological themes, reflecting not only individual fears but also collective societal dilemmas. Readers intrigued by psychological depth and narratives that engage with the complexities of the human experience will find 'The Mystery of Suicide Place' both enlightening and thought-provoking. Miller'Äôs keen insights and artistry render this work essential for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of mental health discourse in literature, making it a compelling addition to the canon of American gothic fiction.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length6 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. “IF ONLY——”
27CHAPTER XXVII. AT BAY.
2CHAPTER II. “HEIRESS OF FATE.”
28CHAPTER XXVIII. ANOTHER INTRUDER.
3CHAPTER III. A DASTARDLY PLOT.
29CHAPTER XXIX. “OH, HOW BLEST I AM!” CRIED FLOY.
4CHAPTER IV. WHY DID SHE DO IT?
30CHAPTER XXX. “’TIS HOME WHERE’ER THE HEART IS.”
5CHAPTER V. THE REASON WHY.
31CHAPTER XXXI. NEAR TO DEATH.
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6CHAPTER VI. A DREAM OF ROSES.
32CHAPTER XXXII. “THE SILENCE OF A BROKEN HEART.”
7CHAPTER VII. AT THE DREAD HOUR OF MIDNIGHT.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. PRIDE BROUGHT LOW.
8CHAPTER VIII. “FROM THAT SPOT BY HORROR HAUNTED.”
34CHAPTER XXXIV. TOO LATE!
9CHAPTER IX. “OH! THOSE HAPPY MOMENTS SPENT TOGETHER!”
35CHAPTER XXXV. “HE IS FICKLE AND FALSE—MY LOVER WHOM I TRUSTED SO FONDLY!—HOW CAN I BEAR THIS PAIN AND LIVE?”
10CHAPTER X. “SLEEPING, I DREAMED, LOVE!”
36CHAPTER XXXVI. “NOT TILL LOVE COMES.”
11CHAPTER XI. PLIGHTED.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. SEARCHING IN VAIN.
12CHAPTER XII. “WHEN I AM MARRIED!” CRIED FLOY.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. A BOWER OF ROSES.
13CHAPTER XIII. IN THE MESHES OF HER HUNGRY FATE.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. A LITTLE HAND.
14CHAPTER XIV. THROWN ON THE WORLD.
40CHAPTER XL. A STARTLING REVELATION.
15CHAPTER XV. “AS PROUD AND AS PRETTY AS A PRINCESS.”
41CHAPTER XLI. JOY AND SORROW.
16CHAPTER XVI. A CRUEL PERSECUTION.
42CHAPTER XLII. A YOUNG GIRL’S PRIDE.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE FAIR DEAD FACE HE HAD LOVED SO WELL.
43CHAPTER XLIII. MAYBELLE WRITES A LETTER.
18CHAPTER XVIII. “CUPID.”
44CHAPTER XLIV. BUT ONE CHANCE IN A HUNDRED.
19CHAPTER XIX. THE BERESFORD PRIDE.
45CHAPTER XLV. “HOPE DEFERRED MAKETH THE HEART SICK.”
20CHAPTER XX. ALVA’S DISAPPOINTMENT.
46CHAPTER XLVI. “THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED.”
21CHAPTER XXI. “WHERE IS SHE NOW?”
47CHAPTER XLVII. “LIFE IS SO SAD!” CRIED FLOY.
22CHAPTER XXII. “OH, MY SON, MY SON!”
48CHAPTER XLVIII. A STRANGE ROMANCE.
23CHAPTER XXIII. “YOU WICKED, WICKED GIRL!” CRIED THE MIDNIGHT VISITOR.
49CHAPTER XLIX. “SOMETHING TERRIBLE!”
24CHAPTER XXIV. “A ROYAL ROAD TO FORTUNE.”
50CHAPTER L. THE LAST VICTIM.
25CHAPTER XXV. HOW THOSE TENDER LETTERS TO ANOTHER MUST HAVE STABBED MAYBELLE’S HEART!
51CHAPTER LI. “JUST ONE KISS!”
26CHAPTER XXVI. “I WILL SELL MY LIFE AND HONOR DEARLY!” CRIED THE MADDENED GIRL.
52CHAPTER LII. ALL THAT FLOY HAD LONGED FOR IN OTHER DAYS WAS HERS NOW.—LUCKY LITTLE MORTAL!
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