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The Tradesman

Celeste Rodriguez and Trevor Fleming have been married for seven years. He treats her coldly throughout the marriage, but she faces it with a smile because she loves him deeply. She also believes she can melt his heart one day. However, all she gets is the news of him falling for another woman at first sight. He gives her all his care and concern, but Celeste stands strong. On her birthday, she flies abroad to be with Trevor and their daughter, Jordyn Fleming. To her devastation, Trevor brings Jordyn to meet his true love. They leave Celeste to spend the day alone. She finally gives up on him. She's also no longer hurt when Jordyn wants the woman to replace her as her mother. Celeste prepares a divorce agreement and gives up her custody rights. She leaves without another look back, cutting Trevor and Jordyn out of her life. All she needs to do now is wait for the divorce to be finalized. After giving up on her family and returning to the workplace, she easily makes a fortune. She shows the people who once looked down on her that she's better than they think. Celeste waits for her divorce certificate to arrive, but it never comes. She also notices that Trevor starts coming home more often when he's always refused in the past. He clings to her, too. When he learns that she wants a divorce, he drops his usual aloofness and pins her to the wall. "A divorce? That's not happening."

8.2

642 Chapters

My Billionaire Ex-Husband Wants Me Back

Inhaling shakily, I picked up the envelope and gave him a confused look. “What is this?” “Divorce papers,” He snarled. “Sign it before tomorrow ends and leave my house, you fucking leech!” “It’s because of Laura, isn’t it?” I kept my gaze rooted to the floor, as tears rolled down my cheeks. “I don’t have time for your useless questions. Just sign the damn papers and leave!” He barked, before marching upstairs. + Catherine Williams and Alessandro Da Silva used to be a loving couple until Alessandro’s first love waltzed back into their lives and ruined their marriage. On their third wedding anniversary, Alessandro comes home and tosses a divorce agreement at Catherine. She quietly signs it and walks out of his life, secretly pregnant. Five years later, they meet again when Alessandro’s ailing grandmother is in need of a neurosurgeon. Catherine has now become one of the top neurosurgeons in the country. Will she ignore her resentment toward her ex-husband to treat her? What more when Alessandro finds out about their twin sons? Will he ever be able to get her forgiveness?

9.4

164 Chapters

HER CEO EX HUSBAND

Marcellus Huxley, in love with his college lover Clara scott, was forced to marry Larisa Madison upon his father's threats to disown him. The deterioration of their marriage was hastened when Marcellus assumed the role of CEO of the Huxley Corporation, prompting him to move forward with divorcing Larisa in order to reunite with his lover. Unbeknownst to him, Larisa had become pregnant with his child, which she was forced to keep hidden from him, given his rejection of the prospect of fatherhood. Marcellus Huxley found himself in a state of disarray due to his conflicting emotions towards Larisa.

7.7

121 Chapters

Caged Between The Beta & Alpha

When fate plays a twisted game, pairing Raven with not one but two mates, her entire world is turned upside down.Two men who considered one another brothers, until they realised their mate was the one and the same. Destroying their bond of friendship in seconds. For three years, they walked separate paths, unable to come to terms with the moon goddess' wish. Until now. United once again, they must put aside their differences to overcome the threat from within that has cast its shadow upon their pack. When secrets are spilt and lies are told, will they remember their old bonds and work together to protect those they love?With the mate bond spiralling out of control, wreaking havoc in its wake, time is running out. Will Raven survive the pull of her mates or will she be forced to pick just one?Book 4 of The Alpha Series Book 1 - Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 - Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 - Her Destined Alpha

9.9

122 Chapters

Alpha Dante

"I want the entire show" he said, looking her in the eye. "I beg your pardon?" She asked, frowning in confusion, straightening on her chair. "I want the entire fucking show, get your information from me, talk to me, seduce me, sleep with me if you have to. I want to see how you work" he said, crossing his arms over his chest "only then would I decide whether or not to keep you in the job" *********************** When Aurora is assigned to work for her Don and Alpha's son, complications happen. The new Capo Dei Capi, Alpha Dante puts her up for a challenge. She is to impress HIM and get the information that she and his father were looking for.

9.5

132 Chapters

The CEO silenced me with a Kiss

After being dumped by her boyfriend of two years for the second time, Susan decided that she needed a rebound after three months. She meets a possessive hot guy in the club who calls himself Andrew Brown and refuses to leave her house after a one night stand. What happens if Susan finds out his real identity after falling for him as a homeless guy? His fake name didn’t even ring a bell, but was he for real or was he going to dump her just like her previous exes? Dig in to read the fascinating story of Susan Stack and Andrew Crown, the disguised CEO of Crown Investors, a Trillion Dollar multinational company in New York.

71 Chapters

What Is The Tradesman Movie Release Date?

6 Answers2025-10-22 19:38:35

Got a quick timeline for you: 'The Tradesman' first showed up on the festival circuit before anyone could see it in a multiplex. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023, which is where buzz really started to build. After the festival run, it had a limited theatrical bow on February 16, 2024, aimed at indie-minded cities and critics. The wide release followed a couple of weeks later on March 1, 2024, so that’s when most people could go catch it in a regular cinema near them.

If you prefer watching from home, the studio rolled it out to streaming on April 12, 2024, and the physical Blu-ray/DVD shipped in late April 2024 for collectors who like extras. I found the staggered rollout made it fun to follow: festival chatter, a small-theater vibe, then mainstream chatter as it expanded. That cadence let me rewatch with friends after reading different reviews and catching director interviews.

All told, mark September 10, 2023 for the festival premiere, February 16, 2024 for limited theaters, March 1, 2024 for the wide theatrical release, and April 12, 2024 for streaming. I still get a goofy grin thinking about the first scene—definitely worth a late-night rewatch.

How Does The Tradesman Book Differ From The Film?

6 Answers2025-10-22 17:20:21

If you've read 'The Tradesman' and then sat through the movie, the first thing that hits you is how much the film tightens the emotional screws. The novel luxuriates in interiority — long passages that trace a character’s small obsessions, the smell of a workshop, or a memory that loops back three chapters later — and all of that gets translated into visual shorthand in the film. Scenes that in the book unfold across pages as internal monologue are compressed into a glance, a lingering close-up, or a single line of dialogue in the film.

The book also spreads its time differently: there are side-stories and minor players whose backstories add layers to the world, while the film trims most of those branches to keep the core plot moving. I loved how the novel uses language to make you slow down and notice textures — tools, weather, the rhythm of manual work — whereas the movie uses sound design and camera movement to replicate that sensory focus. Character arcs shift slightly too; someone who in the book is ambiguous and morally gray becomes clearer, sometimes more sympathetic, on screen because an actor’s expression does a lot of the moral work that prose once did.

At the end of the day I appreciate both versions for different reasons. The book is a slow-brewing exploration of craft, conscience, and memory, while the film is a condensed, often heartbreaking portrait that hits you faster and with more immediate visual impact. I tend to re-read bits of the book to savor language, but I replay certain scenes from the movie for the way they make the hair on my arms stand up — both feel essential in their own ways.

Where Can I Read The Tradesman Online Legally?

6 Answers2025-10-22 05:54:16

If you want to read 'The Tradesman' legally online, I’d start by checking who actually publishes it. I usually go straight to the publisher’s website first — they often have direct digital sales or links to official partners. Big publishers will list English digital storefronts like Amazon Kindle, ComiXology/Prime Reading, Google Play Books, Kobo, or niche shops like BookWalker (for light novels) and the publisher’s own store. If it’s a serialized comic or web novel, official platforms such as Webtoon, Tapas, Manga Plus, or publisher-run reader pages sometimes host chapters for free or behind a modest subscription.

Libraries are one of my favorite legit hacks: apps like Libby (OverDrive) and Hoopla carry a surprising amount of manga, comics, and novels. You can borrow the ebook or digital comic for free with a library card. If your local library doesn’t have it, interlibrary loan or a request to purchase can work — publishers pay attention to that demand. Also consider subscription services: ComiXology Unlimited, Crunchyroll Manga, or publisher subscriptions (Kodansha, VIZ) can be cheaper if you read a lot.

A couple of practical tips from experience: check for region locks (some stores list titles only in certain countries), watch for box sets or omnibus editions which are often better value, and sign up for wishlist alerts or newsletter discounts. Finally, avoid scanlations and sketchy sites — supporting official releases helps the creators keep making stuff I love. I usually feel better about splurging a little when a series is worth it, and it’s satisfying seeing that support pay off.

Who Composed The Tradesman Soundtrack And Score?

6 Answers2025-10-22 01:14:07

The way the music threads through 'Tradesman' hooked me immediately — and yep, the person behind that score is Bear McCreary. I get a bit giddy talking about his work because he has this knack for making a theme feel both ancient and immediate, and with 'Tradesman' he leans into that exact combo. The main motif uses low, reedy woodwinds and a muscular percussion pulse that reminds me of his work on 'God of War', but there are also smaller, intimate cues that bring to mind the emotional textures he explored in 'Outlander'.

Listening to the soundtrack on its own, I admired how McCreary crafts leitmotifs for characters and objects without being obvious about it — the industrial clanks and subtle electronics underline the tradesman’s grind, while a recurring solo instrument (a clipped fiddle-ish line) keeps the human thread taut. Production-wise it’s lush but raw when needed, with live strings and uncommon folk instruments giving it a tactile, lived-in feel. For fans of cinematic scoring, this is quintessential McCreary: cinematic breadth, clever orchestration, and emotional intelligence. I walked away from the film humming one of the quieter cues for days — it stuck with me in a very good way.

Are There Sequels Planned For The Tradesman Series?

6 Answers2025-10-22 04:32:39

I got chills when the author dropped the update: yes, there are sequels planned for the 'Tradesman' series, and they look pretty ambitious. The official announcement laid out a follow-up arc that expands the world beyond the workshop neighborhoods and guild politics—think more exploration of the trade routes and the weird technologies hinted at in the epilogues. From what I’ve followed on the publisher’s feeds and the author's posts, the next book is already in late-stage draft and they’re targeting a release window in about 12–18 months, with an audiobook narrated by the same voice actor to keep continuity for people who binge on audio.

What excites me most is that these aren’t just throwaway sequels: the plan feels deliberate, with at least two full novels mapped and a novella/sketchbook of side stories that will fill in minor characters’ backgrounds. There’s also talk of a small graphic-novel side project—maybe called 'Tradesman: The Guild Lines'—which will let an artist render the peculiar gear and street markets in living color. Fans on forums are already dissecting hints left in interviews and the map appendices; I’ve been making a list of who I want to see get more page time (no spoilers, but a certain apprentice definitely needs their own arc).

My own take? I’m cautiously optimistic. Sequels can fumble a beloved tone, but the author’s been explicit about keeping the same gritty-but-heartfelt voice that made 'Tradesman' click for me. I’ll be preordering the hardcover and hopping into the audiobook queue the week it drops—can’t wait to see those stubborn little mechanical contraptions get center stage again.

Who Is The Author Of The Tradesman Novel?

6 Answers2025-10-22 19:30:20

If you mean a classic novel that centers on working tradesmen and their lives, the one most people point to is 'The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists' — written under the pen name Robert Tressell. His real name was Robert Noonan; he painted houses for a living and poured that experience into the book. It was written in the early 1900s and published posthumously in 1914, and it reads like a direct, sometimes painfully honest portrait of painters and decorators, labour conditions, and early socialist ideas.

I love how Tressell's background as a tradesman gives the book its voice: gritty, earnest, and full of specific details about tools, jobs, and the small economies of working-class life. If you’re chasing a novel that feels like it was written from the scaffold or the workshop, that’s the one people mean when they say a ‘tradesman novel’. It influenced political thinking in Britain and still resonates for anyone curious about craft, class, and community — it felt like reading a diary I didn't expect to find, and I still think about some of its characters weeks later.