Failed Author

Author Bonner Kerfoot navigates NYC's elite, deceit, and personal disillusionment in a quest for redemption and love in early 20th-century Manhattan.

De: Mason Marlowe

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Duración: 8 h y 50 m

Resumen del Editor

A Contemporary Fiction Book Set in New York City During the Early 20th Century

Bonner Kerfoot: The Unraveling is a vivid portrayal of the fall from grace of Bonner Kerfoot, a once-celebrated Canadian writer renowned for his crisp tales of the Alaskan wilderness. This heavily nuanced narrative reveals Bonner's descent into self-deception and eventual entanglement with the shadier part of society, set amidst the sprawling magnificence of early 20th century New York City.

The Descent

Bonner Kerfoot, a literary icon, is now a man steeped in self-doubt. Initially, his richly woven Alaskan tales offered him a position in high society and ample wealth. But now, the golden pen falters, and the fear of being unmasked as a fraud looms large in his mind - his stories, after all, have been based on distant second-hand information and government reports.

The Tangle

Beneath the façade of his luxurious abode and the company of his meticulous butler, Washington, and French chauffeur, Marcell, Bonner's life is unraveling fast. His failing relationship with Mary Young, a woman of wealth, only exacerbates his predicament. Soon, his life takes a further turn into darkness, transitioning from the world of letters to the nitty-gritty of crime.

The Darkness

Bonner is entwined in a growing web of criminal conspiracy spearheaded by his own chauffeur, Marcell, and a crew of accomplices like the cunning criminal mind, Crotty, and the notorious "Car-Step Sadie." This dangerous world of staged accidents, blackmail and deceit further aggravates Bonner's guilt and fear.

The Climax

Finally, Bonner encounters the terrifying schemes of his former chauffer at Crotty's house where a plot unfolds to blackmail Mary. In his ultimate redemption, he finds the courage to expose this deceit and rescue Mary, all while betting his life against the odds.

The Redemption

Despite his moral and literary downfall, Bonner's sincere love for Mary becomes his salvation. The tale wraps up with Bonner confessing his feelings to Mary, and realizing she feels the same, thus offering a glimmer of hope in the midst of sprawling chaos.Engage with the intriguing plot of Bonner Kerfoot: The Unraveling as it masterfully showcases trials, deceit, love, and redemption in a rich tapestry of early 20th century New York, making it a must-have for any avid reader of contemporary fiction.