
A young couple discovers an uncanny connection when a playful experiment in mind‑reading turns into something deeper. John Lansing and Mary Hollister, drawn together at a country house, find that their thoughts seem to echo each other, and the novelty soon gives way to a tender, heart‑to‑heart bond. Their early evenings are filled with wonder, laughter, and the quiet thrill of two souls learning to speak without words.
Four years later, that quiet life is shattered by a shocking murder. When the body of Austin Flint is found, all eyes turn to John, whose recent quarrel and secret midnight visit make him the prime suspect. As rumors swirl and the law closes in, he must decide how far he will go to protect his family and clear his name, while the once‑peaceful ranch becomes a backdrop for a frantic chase and a test of his resolve.
Full title
At Pinney's Ranch 1898
Language
en
Duration
~32 minutes (30K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2007-09-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1898
Best known for the hugely influential novel Looking Backward, this American writer imagined a future society so vividly that it helped spark political clubs and reform movements in his own time. His fiction blends storytelling with big social questions, making him a fascinating voice from the late 19th century.
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