Jack Harkaway in New York; or, The Adventures of the Travelers' Club

Eighteen‑year‑old Jack Harkaway has been drifting through the fashionable streets of London, his wealth affording him a life of leisure. When a perfumed note arrives from the dazzling American heiress Lena Van Hoesen, he is drawn into a secret meeting of the Travelers' Club and a promise of adventure across the Atlantic. Their conversation quickly turns from polite society to a simmering rivalry with the enigmatic Lord Maltravers, whose reputation for intrigue precedes him.

As Jack prepares to accompany Lena back to New York, the stakes rise: honor, romance, and a looming confrontation with a man who claims to have a deadly assassin at his disposal. The story blends witty banter, the glitter of high‑society gatherings, and the restless spirit of a young explorer eager to prove himself. Listeners will find themselves swept into a world of duels, daring escapades, and the timeless clash between youthful bravado and shadowy ambition.