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Auction Block

Auction Block

By: Rex Beach
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Explore the intricate interplay of ambition, desire, and the relentless pursuit of success in "Auction Block," where the stakes are high, and the cost of achievement is often steep. This podcast delves into the themes of trade, negotiation, and the sometimes ruthless nature of human ambition as characters navigate their desires against the backdrop of societal expectations. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection that examines the complexities of personal and professional relationships, all framed within the metaphor of an auction where everything is up for bid. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that invite listeners to reflect on the value of dreams and the sacrifices made to attain them. Discover a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in narratives that highlight the multifaceted nature of life's auction block.Copyright 1900s genre Art Literary History & Criticism Political Science Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • Collected Public Domain Poems of Wallace Stevens, Volume 1-Wallace Stevens

    Collected Public Domain Poems of Wallace Stevens, Volume 1-Wallace Stevens
    Aug 28 2026
    In the early twentieth century, politics were a much simpler affair, and much could be accomplished by diplomacy and compromise. But even the toughest of politicians could be ruled by their families. Peter Knight was just such a man, who is maneuvered into transplanting to New York for the sake of his beautiful daughter's acting career. - Summary by LynneT
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent-John Thomas McIntyre

    Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent-John Thomas McIntyre
    Aug 27 2026
    In the early twentieth century, politics were a much simpler affair, and much could be accomplished by diplomacy and compromise. But even the toughest of politicians could be ruled by their families. Peter Knight was just such a man, who is maneuvered into transplanting to New York for the sake of his beautiful daughter's acting career. - Summary by LynneT
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    8 hrs and 43 mins
  • Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher

    Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899-Joseph R. Fisher
    Aug 26 2026
    In the early twentieth century, politics were a much simpler affair, and much could be accomplished by diplomacy and compromise. But even the toughest of politicians could be ruled by their families. Peter Knight was just such a man, who is maneuvered into transplanting to New York for the sake of his beautiful daughter's acting career. - Summary by LynneT
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    8 hrs and 28 mins
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