
In a bustling New York office, a sharp‑tongued lawyer named Jeff Wray juggles a tangled web of deals, rivalries, and bruised egos. When a mysterious figure arrives with news of a hidden mineral vein—dubbed the “Lone Tree”—the stakes rise quickly, pulling Jeff and his colleagues into a high‑risk venture that blurs the line between legitimate business and outright danger. Amid the clatter of typewriters and whispered conspiracies, personal grievances surface, especially between Jeff and the spirited Camilla, whose bruised cheek hints at deeper conflicts.
The narrative weaves together the gritty world of early‑20th‑century corporate intrigue with flashes of romance and moral ambiguity. As alliances shift and old loyalties are tested, listeners are drawn into a story where every decision could tip the balance between fortune and ruin, setting the stage for a suspenseful journey that promises both drama and unexpected revelations.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (512K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2015-01-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1870–1942
Best remembered for popular adventure and romantic fiction of the early 20th century, this American novelist also worked as a screenwriter during the silent-film era. His stories were widely serialized in magazines and often adapted for the screen.
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