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Adrift in New York

Adrift in New York

By: Horatio Alger Jr.
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 John Linden is an immensely wealthy man, but his fortune comes with complications. The rightful heirs to his estate are his nephew, Curtis Waring, his niece Florence Linden, and a long-lost son—if he is still alive. In a twist of fate, John insists that Florence and Curtis marry if she wishes to claim her share of the inheritance. Meanwhile, a young boy named Dodger is sent to steal one of John’s wills to ensure Curtis inherits everything. However, when Florence intervenes and befriends Dodger, she unexpectedly chooses a life of adventure over wealth, leaving her uncles mansion behind. Can she adapt to a life of poverty? Will she find happiness on the streets of New York? Join us on this journey of self-discovery and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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  • 019 - Chapters Thirty-Seven and Thirty-Eight

    019 - Chapters Thirty-Seven and Thirty-Eight
    Feb 21 2026
    John Linden is an immensely wealthy man, but his fortune comes with complications. The rightful heirs to his estate are his nephew, Curtis Waring, his niece Florence Linden, and a long-lost son—if he is still alive. In a twist of fate, John insists that Florence and Curtis marry if she wishes to claim her share of the inheritance. Meanwhile, a young boy named Dodger is sent to steal one of John’s wills to ensure Curtis inherits everything. However, when Florence intervenes and befriends Dodger, she unexpectedly chooses a life of adventure over wealth, leaving her uncles mansion behind. Can she adapt to a life of poverty? Will she find happiness on the streets of New York? Join us on this journey of self-discovery and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)
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    16 mins
  • 018 - Chapters Thirty-Five and Thirty-Six

    018 - Chapters Thirty-Five and Thirty-Six
    Feb 21 2026
    John Linden is an immensely wealthy man, but his fortune comes with complications. The rightful heirs to his estate are his nephew, Curtis Waring, his niece Florence Linden, and a long-lost son—if he is still alive. In a twist of fate, John insists that Florence and Curtis marry if she wishes to claim her share of the inheritance. Meanwhile, a young boy named Dodger is sent to steal one of John’s wills to ensure Curtis inherits everything. However, when Florence intervenes and befriends Dodger, she unexpectedly chooses a life of adventure over wealth, leaving her uncles mansion behind. Can she adapt to a life of poverty? Will she find happiness on the streets of New York? Join us on this journey of self-discovery and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)
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    14 mins
  • 017 - Chapters Thirty-Three and Thirty-Four

    017 - Chapters Thirty-Three and Thirty-Four
    Feb 21 2026
    John Linden is an immensely wealthy man, but his fortune comes with complications. The rightful heirs to his estate are his nephew, Curtis Waring, his niece Florence Linden, and a long-lost son—if he is still alive. In a twist of fate, John insists that Florence and Curtis marry if she wishes to claim her share of the inheritance. Meanwhile, a young boy named Dodger is sent to steal one of John’s wills to ensure Curtis inherits everything. However, when Florence intervenes and befriends Dodger, she unexpectedly chooses a life of adventure over wealth, leaving her uncles mansion behind. Can she adapt to a life of poverty? Will she find happiness on the streets of New York? Join us on this journey of self-discovery and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)
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    16 mins
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