Pudd'nhead Wilson

Released: September 3, 2010
Length: 5 hrs 53 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

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In Mark Twain's intriguing tale, Pudd'nhead Wilson, the eccentric lawyer David Wilson, nicknamed "Pudd'nhead," uncovers a web of deceit in a Southern town as he tackles a gripping murder mystery and issues of mistaken identity. When two children—one white and one mulatto—are switched at birth by Roxy, the mother, a series of events unfolds that leads to treachery, crime, and the ultimate quest for justice. Through clever wit and astute observations, Twain critiques societal norms surrounding slavery while Pudd'nhead triumphantly reveals the truth using fingerprint evidence, bringing the real criminal to light. The narrative concludes with Pudd'nhead’s clever aphorisms, leaving readers with thought-provoking insights.

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