Rich men's children

audiobook

Rich men's children

by Geraldine Bonner

EN·~10 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
1

RICH MEN’S CHILDREN

1:21
2

CHAPTER I THE BONANZA KING

21:23
3

CHAPTER II A YOUNG MAN MARRIED

13:01
4

CHAPTER III THE DAUGHTER OF HETH

22:06
5

CHAPTER IV OUT OF NIGHT AND STORM

26:57
6

CHAPTER V NURSE AND PATIENT

25:06
7

CHAPTER VI IN WHICH BERNY WRITES A LETTER

36:14
8

CHAPTER VII SNOW-BOUND

20:35
9

CHAPTER VIII THE UNKNOWN EROS

28:08
10

CHAPTER IX THE SONS OF THEIR FATHERS

34:31

Description

A striking portrait of early‑twentieth‑century California unfolds as a young woman from the East Coast finds herself thrust into the stark, moon‑lit wilderness of a mining town. The cold night, the rattling surrey, and the silent, star‑strewn sky set a mood of both isolation and anticipation, while the bustling saloon at Rocky Bar hints at a world far removed from the genteel life she’s known.

Accompanying her is a gruff, seasoned guide who speaks of a “Bonanza King” and the hidden fortunes his family once guarded. Their conversation, tinged with mystery and quiet tension, suggests that the journey will uncover long‑forgotten rivalries and secrets buried beneath the rugged landscape. As the caravan rolls into town, the clash of wealth, ambition, and the unforgiving frontier promises a compelling exploration of identity and destiny, inviting listeners to follow the first steps of a tale where old money meets new frontiers.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (628K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1906.

Credits

D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2022-02-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Geraldine Bonner

Geraldine Bonner

1870–1930

A sharp-eyed American novelist and short story writer, she turned life in Western mining camps and turn-of-the-century California into vivid popular fiction. Her work often blends social observation, regional color, and a strong feel for character.

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