
A GIRL IN
A GIRL IN TEN THOUSAND.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
In a modest country home, a determined young woman named Effie stands at a crossroads, yearning to break free from the familiar comforts of family life. Inspired by her friend Dorothy’s bold example, she dreams of training as a nurse—a profession her father, a local doctor, both respects and resists when it comes to modern ideas. Her mother, torn between pride and fear, watches the conversation unfold with a mixture of love and dread, aware that Effie’s choice could reshape the family’s future.
The story captures the quiet tension of a small town where tradition meets the early stirrings of women’s independence. As Effie prepares to confront her father and chart a new path, the narrative explores the pull of duty, the allure of a broader world, and the delicate balance between personal ambition and familial obligations. Listeners will be drawn into a heartfelt portrait of courage, hope, and the ordinary heroism of stepping into the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (288K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-11-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1914
Best known for lively stories for girls and for early crime fiction, this Irish-born writer was astonishingly prolific, publishing hundreds of books and stories across her career. Her work moved easily from school stories and adventure tales to sensation and mystery.
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