
THE MONEY MASTER
By Gilbert Parker
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I. THE GRAND TOUR OF JEAN JACQUES BARBILLE
CHAPTER II. “THE REST OF THE STORY TO-MORROW”
CHAPTER III. “TO-MORROW”
CHAPTER IV. THIRTEEN YEARS AFTER AND THE CLERK OF THE COURT TELLS A STORY
CHAPTER V. THE CLERK OF THE COURT ENDS HIS STORY
CHAPTER VI. JEAN JACQUES HAD HAD A GREAT DAY
CHAPTER VII. JEAN JACQUES AWAKES FROM SLEEP
Set against the rugged, river‑lined landscape of French Canada, the story immerses listeners in a world where tradition, faith, and community shape every heartbeat. The narrator paints a vivid picture of tight‑knit families, bustling farms, and the resilient spirit of a people who cling to their customs while reaching beyond their borders. Amid this rich tapestry, the everyday rhythms of work, worship, and the occasional festivity create a backdrop both familiar and uniquely regional.
At the center stands Jean Jacques Barbille, a man of poetry and ambition whose love of history and deep‑rooted pride drive him toward grand ventures. A farmer, mill owner, and self‑styled visionary, he throws himself into daring financial schemes, buoyed by an unwavering confidence that both inspires and endangers him. As his pursuits begin to strain the bonds with his wife and daughter, listeners are drawn into his struggle to balance relentless aspiration with the pull of home, setting the stage for a compelling tale of hope, hubris, and the cost of chasing dreams.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (495K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
Nov 19, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1932
A Canadian-born storyteller who turned frontier memories and big historical settings into bestselling adventure novels, he later moved easily between literary fame and public life. His books often blend romance, politics, and drama on a sweeping scale.
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