Length7h 6m
About this audiobook
Mr. Gammon, a spirited commercial traveler, finds himself at the center of a disappearance that turns into a lively urban adventure. With its cast of colorful characters and brisk pace, the story highlights the resilience and camaraderie of the London streets. It is a rare, upbeat departure for Gissing, full of wit and charm.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (50)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1MR. GAMMON BREAKFASTS IN BED
26CHAPTER XIV
2CHAPTER II
27MR. PARISH PURSUES A BROUGHAM
3A MISSING UNCLE
28CHAPTER XV
4CHAPTER III
29THE NAME OF GILDERSLEEVE
5THE CHINA SHOP
30CHAPTER XVI
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6CHAPTER IV
31AN ALLY IN THE QUEST
7POLLY AND MR. PARISH
32CHAPTER XVII
8CHAPTER V
33POLLY SHOWS WEAKNESS
9A NONDESCRIPT
34CHAPTER XVIII
10CHAPTER VI
35LORD POLPERRO'S REPRESENTATIVE
11THE HEAD WAITER AT CHAFFEY'S
36CHAPTER XIX
12CHAPTER VII
37NOT IN THE SECRET
13POLLY'S WRATH
38CHAPTER XX
14CHAPTER VIII
39THE HUSBAND'S RETURN
15MR. GAMMON'S RESOLVE
40CHAPTER XXI
16CHAPTER IX
41HIS LORDSHIP'S WILL
17POLLY'S DEFIANCE
42CHAPTER XXII
18CHAPTER X
43NEW YEAR'S EVE
19THE STORMING OF THE FORT
44CHAPTER XXIII
20CHAPTER XI
45HIS LORDSHIP RETIRES
21THE NOSE OF THE TREFOYLES
46CHAPTER XXIV
22CHAPTER XII
47THE TRAVELLER'S FICKLENESS AND FRAUD
23POLLY CONDESCENDS
48CHAPTER XXV
24CHAPTER XIII
49THE MISSING WORD
25GAMMON THE CRAFTY
50CHAPTER XXVI
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