Nordenholt's Million

A seasoned engineer-turned‑executive narrates his rise in the early days of mass‑produced motor vehicles, describing the triumph of his Flint car venture and his ambition to launch a gyroscopic two‑wheeler. His talent for organization catches the eye of the enigmatic industrialist Nordenholt, and the story unfolds through the narrator’s reflections on the business world, his scientific curiosities, and the network of acquaintances that shape his path.

As the world edges toward an unsettling “blight,” the narrator’s fascination with emerging scientific ideas draws him into uneasy collaborations, particularly with the flamboyant but superficial lecturer Wotherspoon. Their interactions hint at a looming crisis that threatens both industry and society, setting a tone of cautious optimism tinged with foreboding. Listeners are invited to follow the narrator’s journey through ambition, discovery, and the early tremors of a disaster that could reshape everything he has built.