Two Boys and a Fortune; Or, The Tyler Will

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Two Boys and a Fortune; Or, The Tyler Will

by Matthew White

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

On a scorching July afternoon, the Pell twins and their sisters drift to the shady banks of Riddle Creek, where a sudden commotion draws their eyes to a lone figure teetering on a rust‑streaked railway trestle. The crowd watches in stunned silence as the man, frail and desperate, seems to be making a fateful decision, setting off a ripple of whispered speculation that quickly reaches the ears of the curious boys.

Rex, restless and short on cash, has just learned that a distant relative’s will may hold the key to the fortune he so badly needs. Together with his brother Roy, he plunges into a maze of clues, old family secrets, and the bustling life of nearby towns, all while trying to keep his own hopes from slipping away. Their adventure weaves together youthful ambition, the charm of small‑town Pennsylvania, and a mystery that beckons them far beyond the creek’s edge.

Listeners will be drawn into the lively banter, the tension of hidden motives, and the promise of a treasure that could change everything—if the brothers can untangle the tangled web before it’s too late.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (295K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Matthew White

Matthew White

1857–1940

A longtime magazine editor and storyteller, he helped shape the early pulp era through work on Frank Munsey’s publications, including Argosy. Born in 1857 and active well into the early 20th century, he is remembered more for his editorial influence than for literary celebrity.

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