
Transcriber's Notes:
A Sovereign Remedy
By - FLORA ANNIE STEEL
Author of "On the Face of the Water," "The Hosts of the Lord," "Voices in the Night," etc.
New York Doubleday, Page & Company 1907
A SOVEREIGN REMEDY
A SOVEREIGN REMEDY
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
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.
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
May 27, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1929
Best known for vivid fiction and folktale collections shaped by years in British India, this late Victorian writer brought the Punjab and its stories to English-language readers. Her work often blends sharp observation, storytelling energy, and a strong interest in women’s lives.
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