Length10h 15m
About this audiobook
In "The Mystery of the Ravenspurs," Fred M. White weaves a thrilling narrative that intertwines elements of suspense, intrigue, and the paranormal. Set against the backdrop of a decaying mansion steeped in family secrets, White's literary style resonates with the atmospheric and gothic traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel employs vivid descriptions and an intricate plot, engaging readers with its rich character development and eerie ambiance that reflect the societal anxieties of the Victorian era, particularly regarding class and morality. Fred M. White, an established author of detective and mystery fiction during the early 20th century, drew deeply from his own experiences with the tumultuous societal changes of his time. His adept storytelling often reflects themes of mystery and the supernatural, making him a prominent figure in the genre. Influenced by the rapid industrialization of his era and the evolving relationship between class divisions, White's works, including "The Mystery of the Ravenspurs," exemplify his fascination with decoding the complexities of human behavior through a frame of suspense. This novel is highly recommended for readers who relish a blend of mystery and the supernatural, enriched by historical context. White's skillful narrative invites readers into a world where every shadow holds a secret and every character hides a motive, making it a compelling read for aficionados of classic mystery fiction.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (25)
Includes Goodreads
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length10 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I - THE SHADOW OF A FEAR
26XXVI - GEOFFREY BEGINS TO UNDERSTAND
2II - THE WANDERER RETURNS
27XXVII - AN UNEXPECTED GUEST
3III - THE CRY IN THE NIGHT
28XXVIII - MORE OF THE BEES
4IV - 101 BRANT STREET
29XXIX - MRS. MAY AT RAVENSPUR
5V - A RAY OF LIGHT
30XXX - A LEAF FROM THE PAST
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6VI - ABELL CARRIES OUT HIS ERRAND
31XXXI - THE SILK THREAD
7VII - MORE LIGHT
32XXXII - MORE FROM THE PAST
8VIII - A MASTER OF FENCE
33XXXIII - VERA SEES SOMETHING
9IX - APRIL DAYS
34XXXIV - EXIT TCHIGORSKY
10X - A LITTLE SUNSHINE
35XXXV - MRS. MAY IS PLEASED
11XI - ANOTHER STROKE IN THE DARKNESS
36XXXVI - MRS. MAY LEARNS SOMETHING
12XII - GEOFFREY IS PUT TO THE TEST
37XXXVII - DIPLOMACY
13XIII - REELING OFF THE THREAD
38XXXVIII - GEOFFREY GETS A SHOCK
14XIV - “IT MIGHT BE YOU”
39XXXIX - PRINCESS ZARA’S TERMS
15XV - RALPH RAVENSPUR’S CONCEIT
40XL - THE IRON CAGE
16XVI - THE WHITE FLOWERS
41XLI - WAITING
17XVII - WHENCE DID THEY COME?
42XLII - THE SEARCH
18XVIII - MRS. MONA MAY
43XLIII - NEARER
19XIX - VERA IS NOT PLEASED
44XLIV - 3
20XX - A FASCINATING WOMAN
45XLV - BAFFLED
21XXI - THE MYSTERY DEEPENS
46XLVI - NEARING THE END
22XXII - DEEPER STILL
47XLVII - TCHIGORSKY FURTHER EXPLAINS
23XXIII - MARION EXPLAINS
48XLVIII - MORE FROM THE PAST
24XXIV - MARION’S DOUBLE
49XLIX - RALPH TAKES CHARGE
25XXV - GEOFFREY IS PUZZLED
50L - A KIND UNCLE
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