Rumor can hang a man—until a sharper truth cuts the rope. When talkative tobacco peddler Dominicus Pike hears that wealthy Squire Higginbotham was hanged in his own orchard, he carries the tale from town to town.
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About this audiobook
Rumor can hang a man—until a sharper truth cuts the rope. When talkative tobacco peddler Dominicus Pike hears that wealthy Squire Higginbotham was hanged in his own orchard, he carries the tale from town to town. The story swells into headlines and hysteria, yet witnesses keep swearing the old man is alive. Determined to learn the truth, Dominicus follows the gossip to its source—and collides with a very real crime at the stroke of eight.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s sly, fast-moving tale blends satire, small‑town spectacle, and a dash of romantic fortune as a born newsmonger becomes an unlikely hero. Performed with crisp wit and period charm by Kenneth Johnson, this short classic delights with its timely bite: how rumors travel, how crowds react, and how one courageous bystander can turn the tide.
Perfect for a single-sitting listen, Mr. Higginbotham’s Catastrophe delivers suspense, laughter, and a surprisingly sweet payoff.
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Details
Length
About 1 hour
Narration
Solo narrator
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
November 2026
Publisher
Anthony Pica Productions, LLC
Language
English
Questions
Who narrates the Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe audiobook?
This edition of Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe by Nathaniel Hawthorne is narrated by Kenneth R Johnson.
How long is the Mr. Higginbotham's Catastrophe audiobook?
About 1 hour, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.
Is this audiobook narrated by a real person?
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