A Cousin's Conspiracy
Horatio Alger, Jr.
Read by Abigail Rasmussen
A Cousin's Conspiracy follows the journey of young Ernest Ray, a determined boy on a quest to reclaim his family's rightful inheritance. When he discovers that the fortune meant for his father has been unjustly awarded to a cousin, Ernest takes it upon himself to set things right.
Set against the backdrop of a society where wealth and status dictate one's future, this story explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and the courage to stand up against wrongdoing. As Ernest navigates the challenges of his quest, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance and integrity.
Horatio Alger, Jr. crafts a narrative that resonates with young readers, emphasizing the importance of moral character and the belief that one can overcome obstacles through hard work and determination. Join Ernest on his adventure as he confronts the complexities of family ties and the pursuit of fairness.
Chapters
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| In a Lonely Cabin | 8:17 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Uncle Peter's Revelation | 9:08 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Robbery | 8:08 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Alone in the World | 9:17 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Burns Returns | 7:48 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| A Friend in Need | 8:45 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| On the Road | 7:08 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Luke Joins the Friends | 8:54 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| An Armed Escort | 7:24 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Fox Astonished | 8:00 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Under Watch and Ward | 8:25 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| John Fox Finds a Knife | 8:44 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Just in Time | 8:38 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Ernest has an Adventure | 8:19 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| John Castro | 7:55 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| In the Outlaw's Home | 8:58 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Frank | 9:56 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Fox's Band | 5:08 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Living with Thieves | 8:00 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Ernest Exlpores the Cave | 9:08 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Out of the Frying Pan | 8:10 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Castro to the Rescue | 8:39 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Given in Trust | 9:39 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Stephen Ray and His Son | 10:15 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| A Sartling Disclosure | 12:57 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Bought Off | 7:30 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Oreville | 9:12 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Storekeeping | 9:48 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Tom Burns Makes a Call | 11:18 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| A Burglar's Failure | 10:27 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| The Advertisement | 9:24 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Mr. Bolton as a Hustler | 10:14 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Answering the Advertisement | 10:36 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| A Strange Meeting | 5:06 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Mr. Bolton and his Client | 4:28 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Stephen Ray Alramed | 6:02 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen | |
| Ernest Comes into His Own | 5:39 | Read by Abigail Rasmussen |
Reviews
Excellent old fashioned Horatio Alger book with a very fine reader
lanternland
Very charming and interesting and attention-maintaining book in the quaint old fashioned style that I like, rather delightfully read by Abigail Rasmussen, who sounds remarkably similar to Alys Attewater who read Alger's most excellent *Ragged Dick* book.
Go West, Young Man
Pvoelker
Just finished listening to Cousin's Conspiracy, by Horatio Alger. The reader does a very nice job. This book strays from Alger's typical poor city boy makes good theme, and takes the orphaned teen out west for some great adventures with his friend, the "Quaker Detective". As in all Alger books, good wins out in the end. I think you'll enjoy this book, if you're a fan of the genre.
Another great book from Abigail Rasmussen
A LibriVox Listener
This book was predictable yet very entertaining and enjoyable. One of the only issues is that you never learn what happened to our Friend Luke at the very end! What a disappointment!!!
deb
I enjoyed the story. It was simple but pleasant. The end was tied up a bit too neatly, but I expected that.
A LibriVox Listener
Shallow but an interesting and good story, fun to listen too, reader did a great job
Highly Recommended
reader family
Exiting story and highly recommended. The narrator Abigail Rasmussen did a wonderful job!
Jenna Gilling
Such a wonderful story full of adventure. Also a great reader!
Okay
Janelle
A highly improbable but interesting story. The reader was okay.