A land-girl's love story

audiobook

A land-girl's love story

by Berta Ruck

EN·~7 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
1

CHAPTER I "MAN MADE THE TOWN"

14:55
2

CHAPTER II TWO VOICES CALL

13:24
3

CHAPTER III THE TOSS-UP

8:08
4

CHAPTER IV THE FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP

19:48
5

CHAPTER V THE FIRST JOB

18:45
6

CHAPTER VI THE FARMHOUSE MEAL

12:09
7

CHAPTER VII AFTER-EFFECTS

10:46
8

CHAPTER VIII THE PLUNGE

5:41
9

CHAPTER IX OUR MESS-MATES

5:05
10

CHAPTER X THE MILKING-LESSON

9:37

Description

In the bustling corridors of Whitehall, a bright young woman trades country breezes for the clatter of typewriters and endless telegrams, all while nursing a secret devotion to the dashing Captain Harry Markham. Each handwritten note from him feels like a lifeline, turning the dreary monotony of civil service into a series of electric moments. With her steadfast friend Elizabeth at her side, she navigates the tightrope between professional ambition and the intoxicating promise of romance. Yet the war’s distant roar begins to echo in her inbox, as a surprising letter from an old schoolmate hints that Harry’s attentions may be divided.

The narrative captures the flutter of first love against a backdrop of wartime uncertainty, balancing humor, longing, and the whisper of inevitable disappointment. Listeners will hear the narrator’s inner monologue as she wrestles with hope, doubt, and the stubborn belief that a charming rogue might finally become a steadfast partner. The story offers a vivid portrait of youthful optimism amidst the constraints of duty, inviting you to imagine the delicate dance between duty and desire in a world on the brink.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (438K characters)

Release date

2024-10-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Berta Ruck

Berta Ruck

1878–1978

Best remembered for warm, witty romantic fiction, this remarkably long-lived novelist published for decades and kept readers company from the Edwardian era well into the 20th century. She wrote more than 90 novels, along with short stories, memoirs, and an autobiography.

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