The London Prodigal by William Shakespeare audiobook.

Genre: comedy

Set in the bustling streets and drawing rooms of London, The London Prodigal follows a young gentleman, Flowerdale, whose charm and quick wit mask a reckless appetite for pleasure, debt, and display. With money flowing out faster than sense, he squanders his inheritance and reputation, leaving those who care for him - including his long-suffering father and a circle of citizens who value steadiness over swagger - to confront the wreckage he leaves behind. As creditors close in and social standing begins to crumble, Flowerdale is forced into a dangerous balancing act: keep up appearances, dodge consequences, and find a path back to security without surrendering the pride that got him into trouble. Around him, the play paints a lively portrait of city life, where sharp-tongued friends, watchful neighbors, and hard-nosed merchants all have their say, and where every promise carries a price. Part domestic cautionary tale and part urban satire, this fast-moving story explores extravagance versus responsibility, the fragile currency of honor, and whether a prodigal can truly change before London stops laughing and starts judging.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:28:42) Chapter 2

(00:54:07) Chapter 3

(01:27:58) Chapter 4

(01:43:20) Chapter 5

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