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Nostromo

After Selena was forced to leave Alpha Kian's kingdom for being his second chance mate she swore to never come back, leaving her family and friends behind. Without any other choice, she leaves the pack and has to survive on her own. With no pack or family to help her, she builds up her life. When fate one day interferes and she finds herself captured by the king's guards as an enemy and tossed in the castle's prison to be tortured. Can she escape without the King finding out his mate has come back to his kingdom, and keep her secrets hidden from him? When her life and the ones she cares about depend on her secrets. Is the King still the cold-hearted mate she once met a late night in the dark or has he changed?

170 Chapters

The Ultimate Husband

Mother-in-law: “You shall leave my daughter immediately, you’re a complete piece of trash who isn’t worthy of her.”Three days later, the son-in-law drives up in a luxurious car.Mother-in-law: “Please, I’m begging you, don’t leave my daughter.”

8.7

7044 Chapters

Divorcing My Ruthless Husband

I am Summer Ramey-Carter, surrounded by opulence, beauty, and acclaim. The spotlight is already on me. However, beneath the mask that conceals, what do I so desperately desire that is not yet mine? The answer is Steven Carter’s heart. My husband who both detests and abhors me. When his childhood sweetheart returns, he presents me with our three-year marriage with the divorce papers as a gift. He doesn’t mind that it is our anniversary. “Let’s divorce and end this marriage, Summer.” I am already ready to accept the painful and bitter reality. Nonetheless, faith seems to have another plan when unexpectedly—I lose my memories. Book 1: Divorcing My Ruthless Husband (Chapter 1: Divorce to Chapter 180: The End) Book 2: The Brat Heiress (Chapter 181: Blurb) continuation of second generation.

9.8

286 Chapters

The CEO's Fabulous Ex-Wife

When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn’t love her, but that was the last straw for the camel’s back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, “Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce.” The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.

9.7

321 Chapters

HE'S MY ALPHA

"Arise, my Luna." His voice rang in the air and sent shivers down my spine. I looked down at the ground, slowly rising to my feet while holding my breath. "My name is Clair, Alpha Aeon." I answered respectfully, but I refused to look at him. Frustration rolled off of his aura before it changed into anger. I swallowed hard as bile threatened to rise from my throat. "Have I done anything to despise you?" His hand snaked around my nape as he took one step closer. "My wolf is so close to marking you, Clair. I can assure you, it'll be painful. I'm the only one standing in the way. Submit, and we'll make it less painful." He moved his hand to my jaw, forcing me to look at him. "Look at me. You'll be mine! And I will make sure all others before me are forgotten." I closed my eyes, and the tears fell from my eyes. I was already losing this battle. I took a deep breath, ready to nod my head, when a ferocious growl marred the air, shaking the ground where I stood. "I dare you to touch what's mine!" I snapped my eyes open, turning in the direction of the threat. He's here. He came for me. My Alpha came for me. ¤¤¤¤¤ ALPHA JACOB GALHART of the Black Shadow Pack never wanted a mate. He has led his pack for years without a Luna and was content to remain that way. But it was time to produce an heir. Not wanting to find his mate, he set his eyes on this one female, Clair Montrell. He thought he had everything planned out until she turned out to be the fated mate he never wanted. But would he be able to let her go?

9.8

95 Chapters

Return of the Prodigious Son

Ten years ago, he was forced to escape from a rich and powerful family. From then on, he drifted away like an ant, and everyone could bully him. Until that day, he dialed the familiar yet strange number. If you hold my hand, I will make you proud...

1672 Chapters

Where Can I Read Nostromo Online For Free?

3 Answers2026-02-04 17:15:30

Finding 'Nostromo' online for free can be tricky, but there are a few places I’ve stumbled upon over the years. Project Gutenberg is usually my first stop for classic literature—they offer a ton of public domain works, though 'Nostromo' might not be there since its copyright status varies by country. Archive.org is another gem; they sometimes have older scans or editions available for borrowing. I’ve also had luck with libraries offering digital loans through apps like Libby or OverDrive, but that depends on your local library’s catalog.

If you’re comfortable with less official routes, sometimes academic websites or forums share PDFs of older texts. Just be cautious about copyright laws where you live. Conrad’s prose is so rich—I reread the scene with Decoud on the island last year, and it still gives me chills. Definitely worth hunting down!

Is Nostromo Available As A PDF Download?

3 Answers2026-02-04 09:38:40

'Nostromo' by Joseph Conrad definitely caught my attention. From what I've found, older works like this often fall into the public domain, but it depends on the edition and country. Project Gutenberg is usually my first stop for classics—they might have it as a free PDF if the copyright has expired. If not, sites like Open Library or even Google Books sometimes offer previews or full downloads. It's worth checking multiple sources because availability can vary.

Personally, I love having digital copies of heavy books like 'Nostromo'—it’s easier to carry around, and you can highlight passages without guilt. If you’re struggling to find it legally, though, consider supporting a local bookstore by buying a physical copy or an official e-book edition. The experience of flipping through Conrad’s dense prose feels different in print, but hey, convenience wins sometimes!

Can I Find A Free Audiobook Version Of Nostromo?

3 Answers2026-02-04 18:45:57

Finding a free audiobook of 'Nostromo' by Joseph Conrad can be a bit of a treasure hunt, but it’s not impossible! Public domain works often have free audiobook versions, but 'Nostromo' was published in 1904, and copyright laws vary by country. In the U.S., anything before 1923 is public domain, so you might strike gold on platforms like Librivox, where volunteers narrate classics. I’ve stumbled upon some real gems there—though the quality can vary since it’s community-driven.

If you’re not having luck, check out university libraries or archive.org. Sometimes, older recordings pop up there. And hey, if you’re into Conrad, his other works like 'Heart of Darkness' are more commonly available for free. It’s worth a shot, but don’t be surprised if you end up falling down a rabbit hole of vintage literature recordings!

What Are The Best Study Guides For Nostromo?

3 Answers2026-02-04 17:59:26

Nostromo is one of those dense, sprawling classics that feels like it demands a companion to fully appreciate its layers. I've found the Norton Critical Edition to be invaluable—not only does it include Conrad's text, but it's packed with essays that dissect everything from the political allegory to the psychological depth of characters like Gould and Decoud. The footnotes alone are worth it, clarifying all those subtle colonial references that might fly over your head on a first read.

For a more modern take, I stumbled upon 'Joseph Conrad’s Nostromo: A Reader’s Guide' by Andrew Purssell. It breaks down the novel’s structure without feeling academic or dry, which helped me grasp the shifting timelines and unreliable narration. Pairing it with the BBC radio adaptation (yes, it exists!) made the themes of greed and idealism hit even harder. Conrad’s prose can be a maze, but these guides turn it into a rewarding adventure.

How Does Nostromo Compare To Other Conrad Novels?

3 Answers2026-02-04 18:49:00

Nostromo holds this weirdly magnetic place in Conrad's work for me—it's sprawling and political in a way that feels more urgent than 'Lord Jim' or 'Heart of Darkness,' even though those get more attention. The way it digs into colonialism and greed through this fictional Latin American setting is just... chef's kiss. You get these layers of personal ambition clashing with larger forces, and the whole thing has this epic, almost mythic weight. But what really gets me is Decoud—that guy's existential spiral on the Great Isabel island? Brutal. Conrad usually leans into isolation, but here it feels sharper, maybe because the stakes are so blatantly material (silver!) instead of just psychological.

That said, it's not as tightly wound as 'Secret Agent' or as hauntingly concise as 'Shadow Line.' The pacing can drag in parts, and some characters vanish for chapters. But when it clicks? Oh man. The scene where Nostromo realizes his 'incorruptibility' is a joke? That’s Conrad at his best—ruthless and poetic. I'd argue it’s his most ambitious novel, even if it stumbles sometimes.

What Is The Main Theme Of The Novel Nostromo?

3 Answers2026-02-04 09:52:17

Joseph Conrad’s 'Nostromo' is this sprawling, dense masterpiece that feels like it’s wrestling with the weight of human ambition and the illusions of progress. At its core, it’s about how greed and idealism corrupt absolutely, set against this fictional Latin American country, Costaguana. The silver mine becomes this symbolic vortex—everyone’s obsessed with it, from the idealistic Goulds to the cynical Nostromo himself. But here’s the kicker: the more they chase control or meaning through it, the more it consumes them. Conrad’s brilliance is in how he shows even the 'heroes' like Nostromo becoming hollowed out by their own myths. The novel’s atmosphere is almost suffocating—you feel the heat, the desperation, the way history loops endlessly. It’s less about politics than about how power distorts reality itself.

What stuck with me years after reading is how Conrad frames storytelling as part of the corruption. Nostromo’s legend is crafted by others, then internalized until he can’t escape it. That meta layer—how narratives shape identity and destiny—elevates it beyond a simple cautionary tale. The prose is demanding, but the payoff is this eerie clarity about how fragile morality is when money or glory enters the picture.