The Mayor's Wife

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The Mayor's Wife

by Anna Katharine Green

EN·~6 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

THE MAYOR’S WIFE

0:01
2

by Anna Katherine Green

2:08
3

CHAPTER I. A SPY’S DUTY

11:38
4

CHAPTER II. QUESTIONS

14:55
5

CHAPTER III. IN THE GABLE WINDOW

17:14
6

CHAPTER IV. LIGHTS—SOUNDS

16:14
7

CHAPTER V. THE STRANGE NEIGHBORS NEXT DOOR

26:30
8

CHAPTER VI. AT THE STAIR-HEAD

8:43
9

CHAPTER VII. A MOVING SHADOW

14:04
10

CHAPTER VIII. THE PARAGRAPH

7:59

Description

A young woman named Miss Saunders finds herself at a crossroads when Miss Davies, a poised and exacting figure, offers her a discreet yet compelling role. The invitation arrives in a cramped sitting‑room, where a striking yet troubled gentleman awaits, his gaze both assessing and hopeful. The promise of “first‑class opportunity” is tempered by the weight of secrecy, leaving her to weigh ambition against the unknown.

From the moment she steps into the gentleman’s study, an uneasy atmosphere settles over the room, hinting at hidden motives and delicate alliances. The task hinted at involves shadows and whispers, suggesting a covert operation that could ripple through the town’s political circles. As she grapples with her own resolve, the stakes begin to surface, drawing her deeper into a world where trust is scarce and every glance may conceal a secret.

The narrative unfolds with a steady buildup of tension, as Miss Saunders navigates the delicate balance between duty and desire. Through keen observation and quiet determination, she becomes a pivotal piece in a larger, mysterious puzzle. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a tale of intrigue, where the line between public façade and private truth is constantly shifting.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (367K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Release date

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anna Katharine Green

Anna Katharine Green

1846–1935

A pioneer of American detective fiction, she helped shape the mystery novel with intricate plots and a sharp sense of legal detail. Her stories arrived decades before the golden age of crime fiction and still feel like the groundwork for it.

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