Monsieur D'Or : $b A dramatic fantasy

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Monsieur D'Or : $b A dramatic fantasy

by John Louis Haney

EN·~3 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total
1

Transcriber’s Note:

0:37
2

MONSIEUR D’OR A DRAMATIC FANTASY

0:56
3

THE CHARACTERS

2:08
4

THE PROLOG

38:39
5

SCENE I

42:11
6

SCENE II

34:53
7

SCENE III

37:18
8

SCENE IV

29:54
9

EPILOG

24:48

Description

A glittering terrace beneath an echoing waltz sets the scene, where marble balustrades and exotic lanterns frame a circle of aristocrats drifting between ballroom and garden. Their laughter masks a subtle tension, as old fortunes and new obligations intersect in whispered conversations about custody, forbidden marriages, and the weight of legacy. This sumptuous opening paints a world of opulent excess, yet beneath the silk cushions an undercurrent of ambition begins to stir.

Soon the cast expands beyond the Dorr Villa, moving through a Swiss publishing house, a Versailles‑style chateau, and a secluded Balkan palace, each locale echoing the same glittering yet precarious social order. At the heart of this web is the enigmatic Monsieur D’Or, a figure whose reach hints at hidden bargains and secret motives. As the characters navigate their intertwined desires, listeners are drawn into a tapestry of intrigue where wealth, power, and mystery collide.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (203K characters)

Release date

2026-01-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Louis Haney

John Louis Haney

1877–1960

A longtime Philadelphia educator and literary scholar, he wrote with a deep love of English letters and a teacher’s instinct for clarity. His work ranges from studies of Shakespeare and Coleridge to broader surveys that helped readers find their way into literature.

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