A millionaire at sixteen : or, The cruise of the Guardian-Mother

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A millionaire at sixteen : or, The cruise of the Guardian-Mother

by Oliver Optic

EN·~7 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total

PREFACE

3:54

A MILLIONAIRE AT SIXTEEN

0:01

CHAPTER I INTRODUCING SIR LOUIS BELGRAVE

13:15

CHAPTER II SOMETHING ABOUT THE BELGRAVE FAMILY

10:25

CHAPTER III INTRODUCING ANOTHER MILLIONAIRE

11:37

CHAPTER IV THE PARTY THAT WENT TO SOUTHFIELD

11:30

CHAPTER V THE VICTIM OF A CONSPIRACY

11:52

CHAPTER VI A DISAGREEABLE REVELATION

11:37

CHAPTER VII THE CONFERENCE IN THE STATEROOM

11:48

CHAPTER VIII BOUND TO ENGLAND

11:38

Description

Louis Belgrave, a sixteen‑year‑old with a fortune beyond his years, finds his world suddenly tilted when his beloved mother is whisked away across the sea. Determined to bring her home, he commissions a magnificent steam yacht—an extravagant purchase that isn’t about sport or vanity, but a calculated mission guided by his steadfast guardian‑mother and a prudent trustee. As the sleek vessel slices through the waves, Louis learns that wealth can be a tool for responsibility, not reckless indulgence.

Set against a backdrop of high‑society teasing and nautical adventure, the story follows the young heir as he navigates witty banter, unexpected conspiracies, and the subtle politics of his elite circle. While the yacht promises a thrilling rescue, it also serves as a crucible for Louis’s character, testing his morals, his loyalty to friends, and his resolve to use his wealth for a higher purpose. Listeners will be drawn into a blend of lighthearted dialogue and earnest growth, all before the final tide turns.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (427K characters)

Release date

2025-10-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Oliver Optic

Oliver Optic

1822–1897

Best known for brisk, moral adventure stories for young readers, this prolific 19th-century American writer also spent years in the classroom and public life. His books of sea travel, school life, and youthful independence helped shape popular children's fiction in his era.

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