The Floating City

Released: June 12, 2026
Length: 4 hrs 50 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Narration: AI narration
Publisher: Independently Published

Set aboard the massive steamship Great Eastern during its 1867 transatlantic crossing, this novel explores human drama and intrigue amidst Victorian engineering marvels. When a French gentleman witnesses love, deception, and obsession unfold on the voyage, he becomes entangled in a tense struggle driven by passion and revenge. Combining detailed documentary insight with compelling melodrama, the story offers a captivating look at an era of technological achievement and timeless human conflicts.

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