# Amateur - Richard Harding Davis

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Podcast: [The Ultimate Library - Classic Books](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ultimate-library-classic-books-7114331)
Published: 2026-07-31T17:35:11+00:00
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## Resource

"Amateur" by Richard Harding Davis follows Austin Ford, a specialist in finding people, as he embarks on a journey to help a young woman locate her missing husband aboard a steamer heading to London. As Ford delves deeper into her story, he begins to sense that not everything is as it seems, raising questions about trust and deception. This intriguing narrative explores themes of mystery and the complexities of human relationships, making it a timeless tale that resonates with listeners today. The suspenseful unfolding of events and the protagonist's moral dilemmas invite reflection on the nature of truth and the lengths one will go to for love and loyalty.

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