Annabel: A Novel for Young Folks

Set against the tidy lawns of a prosperous estate, the story follows Will Carden, a bright‑eyed youth who earns his keep delivering vegetables to the grand house. His easy humor and willingness to help the youngest residents—especially a tear‑stricken girl clutching a broken doll—draws him into the daily rhythm of the Williams family. Through his eyes we glimpse the sharp divide between the genteel world of marble hallways and the humble labor of the surrounding farm.

In the opening chapters, Will’s gentle meddling sparks friendships and a few uneasy rumors among the household staff and servants. A mysterious newcomer, Mr. Jordan, appears just as the children’s simple games hint at deeper secrets waiting to surface. As the boy learns the value of honesty and compassion, listeners are invited to share his hopeful journey toward becoming more than a “master” boy on the brink of adulthood.