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The After House by Mary Roberts Rinehart ~ Full Audiobook

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叙述者(莱斯利):我因继承遗产而有机会学习医学,毕业后却身无分文,为了生计,我选择在‘艾拉’号游艇上做水手。在航行的过程中,我目睹了船上发生的种种离奇事件,包括二副施瓦茨的失踪,船长理查森和维尔的遇害,以及女佣凯伦的死亡。我努力维持船上的秩序,并最终协助警方破获了案件,凶手是船员查理·琼斯。 在整个过程中,我与船上的其他乘客和船员们发生了许多互动,特别是与艾尔莎·李之间产生了复杂的感情。我经历了从对艾尔莎的仰慕到被她误解的痛苦,再到最终的相互理解和信任。 我作为一名旁观者,记录下了船上发生的每一件事,并最终协助警方破案。我的医学背景和冷静的头脑在危急时刻发挥了关键作用。 麦克沃特:作为莱斯利的挚友,我始终关心他的处境,并尽力帮助他。我帮助他找到了‘艾拉’号上的工作,并在他生病期间给予他支持。在案件发生后,我积极协助莱斯利寻找线索,并最终帮助他抓获了凶手。 特纳:作为‘艾拉’号的船主,我因为酗酒而导致了船上的混乱。我的酗酒行为激怒了船长,并间接导致了船上的悲剧。虽然我并非凶手,但我对船上发生的一切负有不可推卸的责任。 维尔:作为特纳的朋友,我试图劝说他戒酒,并尽力维护船上的秩序。我与艾尔莎·李之间存在着感情纠葛,这可能也激怒了特纳。我的死是这场悲剧的牺牲品。 艾尔莎·李:作为船上的乘客,我目睹了船上发生的种种悲剧。我与莱斯利之间产生了复杂的感情,并最终信任了他。我积极协助莱斯利寻找线索,并帮助他抓获了凶手。 约翰太太:作为船上的乘客,我观察到了船上发生的许多细节,并对莱斯利抱有怀疑。我试图通过各种方式来保护自己,并最终协助警方破案。 管家威廉姆斯:作为船上的管家,我因为害怕而未能及时阻止悲剧的发生。我向警方提供了重要的线索,并最终协助警方破案。 船长理查森:作为‘艾拉’号的船长,我尽力维持船上的秩序,并与特纳发生了冲突。我的死是这场悲剧的牺牲品。 大副辛格尔顿:作为‘艾拉’号的大副,我与船长和特纳都发生了冲突。我被怀疑是凶手,但最终被证明是无辜的。 二副施瓦茨:我的失踪是船上悲剧的开端,但最终被证明与凶手无关。 船员们:作为‘艾拉’号的船员,我们目睹了船上发生的种种悲剧,并最终协助警方破案。我们对船长和维尔的死感到悲痛,并对凶手查理·琼斯的行为感到愤怒。我们团结一致,共同克服了困难,并最终将凶手绳之以法。

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The episode begins with the protagonist's reflections on his medical career and how circumstances led him to become a sailor on the yacht Ella. This chapter details his convalescence from typhoid fever, his decision to work as a sailor, and his interactions with McWhorter, who helped him secure a job on the Ella.
  • Protagonist's medical background and reasons for pursuing a career at sea
  • His convalescence from typhoid fever
  • Securing a berth on the Ella with McWhorter's help
  • Introduction of key characters: McWhorter, the yacht Ella's crew, and Elsa Lee

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The After House by Mary Roberts Rinehart audiobook.

Imagine yourself transported to the early 20th century, surrounded by the opulence and extravagance of the wealthy elite, as you delve into the captivating world of 'The After House' by Mary Roberts Rinehart, a masterful tale of mystery, romance, and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. This classic novel, first published in 1914, follows the story of a young and spirited heroine, Cicely March, who finds herself embroiled in a complex web of secrets and lies when she takes up residence in the grand estate of her uncle, a brilliant and eccentric scientist, after his sudden and unexplained disappearance. As Cicely navigates the treacherous waters of her uncle's mysterious past, she must confront her own dark secrets and desires, all while unraveling the threads of a sinister plot that threatens to destroy not only her own life, but the lives of those around her. With its unique blend of psychological suspense, witty humor, and poignant romance, 'The After House' is a true page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end, and the audiobook version, with its masterful narration, is the perfect way to experience this timeless thriller, allowing you to become fully immersed in the world of Cicely March and her thrilling adventures, as you listen with bated breath to the twists and turns of this expertly crafted tale, and discover for yourself why Mary Roberts Rinehart is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential mystery writers of her generation.

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