About Peggy Saville

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About Peggy Saville

by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

EN·~6 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

Chapter One. - A New Inmate.

10:06

Chapter Two. - Mellicent’s Prophecy.

11:27

Chapter Three. - Enter Miss Saville!

11:35

Chapter Four. - Good-Bye, Mariquita!

11:40

Chapter Five. - Explanations.

15:13

Chapter Six. - A New Friendship.

9:23

Chapter Seven. - Amateur Photographers.

13:24

Chapter Eight. - Peggy shows herself in her True Colours.

8:22

Chapter Nine. - The Honourable Rosalind.

14:22

Chapter Ten. - Ambitions!

16:36

Description

In a sleepy countryside parish, a weary vicar and his spirited wife find their routine upended by a surprising letter. The note, sent by Mrs. Saville, brings news of a young man who will become their newest charge—a bright, eager pupil whose arrival promises both challenge and hope. As the couple juggles dwindling finances, lingering grief, and the demands of rural life, the prospect of tutoring the Saville youth rekindles the vicar’s hidden talent for teaching.

The narrative captures the gentle humor and quiet resilience of a household where love is expressed through modest gestures and shared responsibilities. Readers are drawn into the intimate world of parish life, feeling the warmth of the vicar’s careful guidance and the lively optimism of his wife. Early chapters set the stage for a heartfelt exploration of mentorship, community bonds, and the unexpected ways a single student can reshape a family’s future.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (391K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

Nov 25, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

1857–1917

Best known for lively school stories and warm family novels, this English writer published under her married name and became a favorite with young readers around the turn of the 20th century. Her books often mix humor, strong-willed heroines, and the everyday dramas of home and friendship.

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