Length11h 9m
About this audiobook
In "The Nether Millstone," Fred M. White crafts a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of ambition, moral conflict, and the consequences of unbridled desire. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing England, White employs a stark realism paired with vivid characterizations that capture the societal tensions of the era. The novel intricately depicts the interplay between the personal and the social, using a narrative style that blends elements of Victorian melodrama with a psychological depth that reveals the inner struggles of its characters. Through the protagonist's journey, readers explore the darker aspects of human nature and the relentless pursuit of success amidst ethical dilemmas, making the novel a significant contribution to the canon of early 20th-century literature. Fred M. White was an English novelist and playwright known for his prolific output during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His diverse literary career was influenced by his experiences as a journalist and his keen observations of social changes happening around him. Such insights enriched his storytelling, as he illustrated the complexities of human relationships shaped by societal expectations and industrial progress, themes prevalent in "The Nether Millstone." I enthusiastically recommend "The Nether Millstone" to readers interested in classic literature that offers profound insights into the human condition. White's ability to weave intricate narratives laden with moral questions renders this novel not only engaging but also thought-provoking. A must-read for fans of literary fiction and those curious about the societal shifts of the time.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length11 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I—"THE CASTE OF VERE DE VERE"
31CHAPTER XXXI—UNDER WHICH LORD?
2CHAPTER II.—DASHWOOD HALL
32CHAPTER XXXII—MUST THIS THING BE?
3CHAPTER III—HORACE MAYFIELD
33CHAPTER XXXIII—A REBEL AGAINST FATE
4CHAPTER IV—A LEAF FROM THE PAST
34CHAPTER XXXIV—MISTRESS OF HERSELF
5CHAPTER V—THE SACRIFICE
35CHAPTER XXXV—A FRIEND IN NEED
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6CHAPTER VI—A CRUEL MISUNDERSTANDING
36CHAPTER XXXVI—CONNIE COLAM
7CHAPTER VII—THE ONLY WAY
37CHAPTER XXXVII—THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
8CHAPTER VIII—FOUND!
38CHAPTER XXXVIII—THE MYSTERY DEEPENS
9CHAPTER IX—THE PARTING GUEST
39CHAPTER XXXIX—HOMELESS
10CHAPTER X—SKIN DEEP
40CHAPTER XL—IN PERIL
11CHAPTER XI—THE DOWAGER LADY DASHWOOD
41CHAPTER XLI—THE LESSON OF ADVERSITY
12CHAPTER XII—LADY DASHWOOD SEES A GHOST
42CHAPTER XLII—THE COURAGE OF DESPAIR
13CHAPTER XIII—DESECRATION
43CHAPTER XLIII—GETTING NEARER
14CHAPTER XIV—A FIERCE TEMPTATION
44CHAPTER XLIV—THE DREARY WAY
15CHAPTER XV—NOT QUITE TOO LATE
45CHAPTER XLV—THE WALLS OF PRIDE
16CHAPTER XVI—THE UNFINISHED WORD
46CHAPTER XLVI—THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE
17CHAPTER XVII—BREATHING TIME
47CHAPTER XLVII—"HOW LONG, HOW LONG!"
18CHAPTER XVIII—A FLAMING SWORD
48CHAPTER XLVIII—FACE TO FACE
19CHAPTER XIX—A GUARDIAN ANGEL
49CHAPTER XLIX—A BOLT FROM THE BLUE
20CHAPTER XX—HALF TOLD
50CHAPTER L—HARD PUT TO IT
21CHAPTER XXI—VINCENT DASHWOOD
51CHAPTER LI—COLD COMFORT
22CHAPTER XXII—WHO DID IT?
52CHAPTER LII—THE SPIDER'S WEB
23CHAPTER XXIII—THE SILVER CLUB
53CHAPTER LIII—THE WEB TIGHTENS
24CHAPTER XXIV—A FRESH CALAMITY
54CHAPTER LIV—"EYES CLEARER GROWN—"
25CHAPTER XXV—PRIDE OR PREJUDICE
55CHAPTER LV—NOT DEAD
26CHAPTER XXVI—IN RECKLESS MOOD
56CHAPTER LVI—FOUND!
27CHAPTER XXVII—A WARNING
57CHAPTER LVII—A CLEAN BREAST OF IT
28CHAPTER XXVIII—MORAL FORCE
58CHAPTER LVIII—"THE KING IS DEAD.—"
29CHAPTER XXIX—STRATEGY
59CHAPTER LIX—"LONG LIVE THE KING!"
30CHAPTER XXX—THE HEIR OF THE HOUSE
60CHAPTER LX—OPEN CONFESSION
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