
In a quiet parish plagued by whispered gossip, Dr. Harrison returns to unravel a tangled web of accusation and intrigue. Rumors swirl around the respectable Captain Booth and his wife Amelia, fueled by jealous neighbors and a curiously hostile curate’s wife who insists on “friendship” as her excuse for spreading scandal. As the doctor sifts through conflicting testimonies, he finds himself torn between the seemingly respectable façade of the couple and the darker currents that threaten to consume them.
When Harrison catches a glimpse of a glittering gold watch and other lavish trinkets in Booth’s country home, he believes he has finally uncovered concrete proof of extravagance and moral lapse. Yet the evidence feels oddly fragile, and his lingering affection for Amelia clouds his judgment, prompting a second, uneasy visit. The stage is set for a clash of pride, reputation, and hidden motives, leaving listeners poised on the brink of a confrontation that could upend the lives of everyone involved.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (393K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1707–1754
Best known for lively, comic novels that helped shape the English novel, this 18th-century writer brought sharp wit, social satire, and a big-hearted feel for human nature to books like Joseph Andrews and Tom Jones. He also had a remarkable second career in public service, helping lay the groundwork for modern policing in London.
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