Nedra

audiobook

Nedra

by George Barr McCutcheon

EN·~7 hours·36 chapters

Chapters

36 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:13
2

CHAPTER I - THE INSPIRATION

24:18
3

CHAPTER II - THE BEGINNING OF FLIGHT

24:42
4

CHAPTER III - THE FIRST OBSTACLE

16:38
5

CHAPTER IV - READY FOR THE SEA

13:35
6

CHAPTER V - MR. AND MISS RIDGE SAIL FOR MANILA

16:55
7

CHAPTER VI - HENRY VEATH

13:42
8

CHAPTER VII - GLUM DAYS FOR MR. RIDGE

10:02
9

CHAPTER VIII - THE BEAUTIFUL STRANGER

9:30
10

CHAPTER IX - MR. RIDGEWAY'S AMAZEMENT

9:32

Description

A fashionable Chicago mansion opens its doors to Hugh, a charismatic yet perpetually tardy young man, and Grace Vernon, the poised and witty daughter of a well‑connected family. Their banter crackles with sharp humor as they navigate the rituals of a society that values appearances as much as affection. The scene is set by a glowing fireplace and a centuries‑old clock that never misses a beat, underscoring the tension between timeless love and the ticking demands of their world.

When the couple’s impending engagement becomes the talk of an upcoming reception, they find themselves caught between personal desire and the expectations of their families. Hugh’s restless mind spins schemes to avoid a public declaration, while Grace clings to the notion that their love was destined long before they ever met. As the night of the announcement draws near, the pair must decide whether to submit to social convention or forge a path that honors their own hearts, all while the glittering façade of high society threatens to eclipse their true feelings.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (430K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-11-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Barr McCutcheon

George Barr McCutcheon

1866–1928

Best known for the wildly popular Graustark novels and the comic classic Brewster's Millions, this Indiana-born writer helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction. His stories mixed romance, adventure, and light wit in a way that made him a favorite with a wide readership.

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