The Mynns' Mystery

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The Mynns' Mystery

by George Manville Fenn

EN·~6 hours·41 chapters

Chapters

41 total
1

Chapter One. - A Rough Suitor.

5:20
2

Chapter Two. - Uncle James’ Plan.

13:33
3

Chapter Three. - Out West.

10:57
4

Chapter Four. - Dan Portway Thinks and Acts.

14:34
5

Chapter Five. - Mr Hampton is Too Late.

6:44
6

Chapter Six. - How the Money was Left.

7:30
7

Chapter Seven. - Ready for the Heir.

13:25
8

Chapter Eight. - “Mr George Harrington.”

14:02
9

Chapter Nine. - Proofs of Identity.

11:04
10

Chapter Ten. - Two Warnings.

10:35

Description

A young governess named Gertie finds herself trapped in the oppressive manor of the Harrington family, where the charismatic yet cruel Saul Harrington treats her as a prize rather than a person. His unsettling advances and the looming presence of an ailing patriarch set a tone of tension that permeates every hallway. The house itself feels alive, its portraits watching, its corridors echoing with the ticking of an ancient clock.

As Gertie seeks escape, she encounters a household filled with secretive servants, a fierce black Gordon setter, and whispers of debts and inheritance that bind the family together. The power dynamics are stark: Saul’s ambition clashes with Gertie's desperate need for freedom, while the older generation’s mysteries hint at deeper, hidden motives. Listeners are drawn into a world where every glance may conceal a clue and every whispered promise carries danger.

The story unfolds as a classic Victorian mystery, balancing gothic atmosphere with the struggle of a determined young woman against a predatory suitor. It invites you to follow Gertie's quest for agency, uncovering the dark secrets that lie behind the manor’s polished façade.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (386K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2010-12-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

George Manville Fenn

George Manville Fenn

1831–1909

A hugely prolific Victorian writer, he turned schoolroom experience, journalism, and a love of adventure into stories that kept generations of young readers turning pages. His books range from school tales to sea stories and historical adventures, with a lively, accessible style that still feels energetic today.

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