The Eyes of the World

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The Eyes of the World

by Harold Bell Wright

EN·~11 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total
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The Eyes of the World - By Harold Bell Wright - Author of "That Printer of Udells," "The Shepherd of the Hills," "The Calling of Dan Matthews," "The Winning of Barbara Worth," "Their Yesterdays," Etc.

0:12
2

To Benjamin H. Pearson - Student, Artist, Gentleman

1:40
3

Illustrations from Oil Paintings

0:13
4

The Eyes of the World

0:01
5

Chapter I - His Inheritance

11:19
6

Chapter II - The Woman with the Disfigured Face

21:30
7

Chapter III - The Famous Conrad Lagrange

33:38
8

Chapter IV - At the House on Fairlands Heights

19:32
9

Chapter V - The Mystery of the Rose Garden

26:03
10

Chapter VI - An Unknown Friend

14:46

Description

A winter wind sweeps through an old, stripped mansion where the last traces of a once‑vibrant salon linger in the dust‑covered walls. In the dim bedroom a frail yet dignified lady clings to life, her breath a thin whisper that hints at a secret mission only she knows. A nurse, precise and compassionate, steps in, drawn by the woman's stubborn resolve and the faint spark that still glints in her eyes.

The story unfolds as the dying matriarch summons the courage to guard a hidden inheritance—more than wealth, it is a legacy of art, ideas, and a promise to the world beyond her waning days. As the nurse tends to her, the two women become unlikely allies, confronting memories of forgotten friends, the relentless march of time, and a looming decision that could shape the future of those who remain. Their shared dedication to beauty and purpose invites listeners into a poignant meditation on memory, duty, and the quiet power of a steadfast heart.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (635K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harold Bell Wright

Harold Bell Wright

1872–1944

A hugely popular early 20th-century novelist, he became one of the first American authors to sell a million copies of a single book. His stories often drew on small-town life, faith, and the landscapes of the American West.

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