
Produced by David Widger and Pat Castevens
BOOK VI. - PART SECOND.—THE CHASTISEMENT. (Concluded.)
CHAPTER XXVI. - A GOOD GENIUS.
CHAPTER XXVII. - THE FIRST LAST, AND THE LAST FIRST.
CHAPTER XXVIII. - THE STRANGER.
CHAPTER XXIX. - THE DEN.
CHAPTER XXX. - AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.
CHAPTER XXXI. - FRIENDLY SERVICES.
CHAPTER XXXII. - THE ADVICE.
CHAPTER XXXIII. - THE ACCUSER.
A tangled web of inheritance looms over a bustling French estate, where strangers and old acquaintances converge under a veil of secrecy. A charismatic Indian prince arrives on a cryptic medal, while a crafty notary and his shadowy associate, Rodin, juggle half‑told stories to protect their own interests. Amid whispered accusations and hurried explanations, a seasoned former marshal’s father steps into the fray, his presence stirring memories of old feuds and hidden loyalties.
As the guests puzzle over missing heirs and disputed fortunes, the atmosphere thickens with rumors of stolen inheritances and concealed lineages. A pair of twins hidden away in a convent become the focal point of a bitter rivalry with a ruthless marquis, while a determined outsider, Dagobert, vows to expose the deceit. Listeners will be drawn into the intrigue of false identities, desperate alliances, and the faint hope of justice amid a storm of suspicion.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (265K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-10-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1804–1857
A master of the 19th-century serial novel, he drew huge audiences with gripping stories that mixed suspense, crime, and sharp social observation. Best known for The Mysteries of Paris, he helped turn the newspaper feuilleton into a powerful form of popular fiction.
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