A Sovereign Remedy

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A Sovereign Remedy

by Flora Annie Webster Steel

EN·~10 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
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A Sovereign Remedy

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By - FLORA ANNIE STEEL

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Author of "On the Face of the Water," "The Hosts of the Lord," "Voices in the Night," etc.

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New York Doubleday, Page & Company 1907

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A SOVEREIGN REMEDY

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CHAPTER I

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CHAPTER II

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CHAPTER III

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Description

Two cyclists tumble from a steep moorland path, their bikes tangled in dust and their apologies as sudden as the crash itself. Both claim the name Edward Cruttenden, a bewildering coincidence that sparks a light‑hearted debate as they catch their breath beside a quiet pool fed by mountain streams. The rugged landscape—rolling hills, heather, and a distant sea—provides a vivid backdrop for their unexpected encounter, hinting at the larger world they each must navigate.

As they share a pipe and sort out the mix‑up, the two men decide to travel together, their rivalry softened by curiosity and a shared love of the open road. Their journey promises a blend of witty dialogue, gentle humor, and reflections on identity, duty, and the simple pleasures of countryside life. Listeners will be drawn into a charming early‑20th‑century adventure where chance meetings become the catalyst for self‑discovery and unexpected friendship.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (629K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University)

Release date

2012-05-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Flora Annie Webster Steel

Flora Annie Webster Steel

1847–1929

Best known for vivid fiction rooted in life in British India, this English writer brought the Punjab, its stories, and its social worlds to a wide readership. Her work ranges from novels and short stories to a practical household classic and a retelling of Indian folktales.

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