The Hidden Hand
E.D.E.N. Southworth
Read by Bridget Gaige
"If you will listen to this book, you will meet a cast of unforgettable characters, as different from one another as the sun and moon. But they have one thing in common - all of them hide many, many secrets. The plot of this book is full of twists which may leave you guessing until the end. Bridget's lively reading adds much to the joy of listening to this book."
(Summary by Stav Nisser) (16 hr 33 min)
Chapters
| 01 - The Nocturnal Visit | 17:15 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 02 - The Masks | 32:30 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 03 - The Quest | 4:33 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 04 - Capitola | 8:48 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 05 - The Discovery | 7:13 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 06 - A Short, Sad Story | 12:31 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 07 - Metamorphosis of the Newsboy | 11:17 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 08 - Herbert Grayson | 13:39 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 09 - Marah Rocke | 22:40 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 10 - The Room of the Trap-Door | 13:23 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 11 - A Mystery and a Storm at Hurricane Hall | 17:53 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 12 - Marah's Dream | 11:23 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 13 - Marah's Memories | 15:46 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 14 - The Wasting Heart | 16:10 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 15 - Cap's Country Capers | 12:05 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 16 - Cap's Fearful Adventure | 8:56 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 17 - Another Storm at Hurricane Hall | 20:09 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 18 - The Doctor's Daughter | 11:25 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 19 - The Resigned Soul | 9:24 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 20 - The Outlaw's Rendezvous | 13:21 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 21 - Gabriel LeNoir | 7:34 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 22 - The Smuggler and Capitola | 27:07 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 23 - The Boy's Love | 17:11 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 24 - Capitola's Mother | 19:29 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 25 - Cap's Tricks and Perils | 21:09 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 26 - The Peril and the Pluck of Capitola | 16:21 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 27 - Seeking His Fortune | 18:43 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 28 - A Panic in the Outlaw's Den | 23:21 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 29 - The Victory Over Death | 24:32 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 30 - The Orphan | 17:55 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 31 - The Orphan's Trial | 34:06 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 32 - Old Hurricane Storms | 15:19 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 33 - Cap's Visit to the Hidden House | 11:48 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 34 - The Hidden Hollow | 12:14 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 35 - The Hidden House | 11:09 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 36 - The Inmate of the Hidden House | 12:51 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 37 - Cap's Return | 10:03 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 38 - Another Mystery at the Hidden House | 5:56 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 39 - Cap Frees the Captive | 35:15 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 40 - Cap in Captivity | 17:42 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 41 - An Unexpected Visitor at Marah's Cottage | 16:39 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 42 - Cap "Rests on her Laurels" and "Spoils for a Fight." | 13:57 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 43 - Black Donald | 13:25 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 44 - Glory | 15:11 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 45 - Cap Captivates a Craven | 25:59 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 46 - Cap's Rage | 18:00 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 47 - Capitola Caps the Climax | 20:36 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 48 - Black Donald's Last Attempt | 11:29 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 49 - The Awful Peril of Capitola | 21:08 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 50 - The Next Morning | 12:04 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 51 - A Fatal Hatred | 28:44 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 52 - The Court-Martial | 10:03 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 53 - The Verdict | 14:15 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 54 - The End of the War | 15:25 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 55 - The Fortunate Bath | 14:24 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 56 - The Mysterious Maniac | 11:58 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 57 - The Maniac's Story | 10:58 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 58 - End of the Lady's Story | 20:12 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 59 - Prospects Brighten | 14:10 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 60 - Capitola a Capitalist | 23:20 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
| 61 - "There shall be light at the eventide."-Holy Bible. | 21:21 | Read by Bridget Gaige |
Reviews
Excellent
benefitsingers
This was a really good story. I think the hidden hand could also mean the hidden hand of God as there was often divine intervention going on. Although not a religious person myself, I thought that the religious undertones were done very well. The story is riveting and I truly enjoyed it. I have listened to a few other narrations by Bridget and she does a nice job. Her voice is well suited to the character of Cap.
great fun!
Aquatabee
This is a great read. If you like 1800s fiction, this is a must. Along the lines of a serial story or a dime novel but wonderfully, agonizingly long. A story with a high moral,which tends to turn people off, but such rollicking, fun characters! Fantastical, sad, funny - it takes you the whole way around. My only complaint is the reader's pronunciations get a bit off and she's sometimes rather toneless. Still worth it, though!
Very Good!
C.S-Unknown
Very good book! The reader was perfect, and I loved how everything tied together!
Anonymous
Absolutely excellent book. author is amazing in how they are able to captivate the reader. I love the sense of humor in the characters, especially Capitola. I would also recommend other books by this same author. also wish more books from this author would be recorded in here such as "Ishmael" and "Self Raised" and if they get recorded I want the same reader to do them.
Great story
Seven Archers
A wonderful story of divine intervention that takes the reader on a circuitous ride from dark despair, suspense, "by the skin of the teeth" escapes, the folly of pride, finally to redemption and reconciliation with a good dose of fun and humor mixed in. A fun listen. The reader did an excellent job, she has a pleasant voice and an easy reading style.
Fantastic!
The Listener
I love little Cap! who doesn't want to be like her?! 😅😅 I wish there were more like her! E.D.E.N Southworth did excellent with this book. I'm interested in her others if they are as good as this one! The reader also did an excellent job👍
Most Excellent
GracieH
Excellent book! The reader, Bridget, did a superb job, clearly and quickly reading this novel. I throughly enjoyed listening to this book.
A LibriVox Listener
This book is one of the most amazing books I’ve ever read a wonderful wonderful story I think everyone should read this book