
CHAPTER I THE BEGINNING OF THE FAIRY TALE
CHAPTER II ANCIENT HISTORY
CHAPTER III THE LADY OF THE BLUE DRESS
CHAPTER IV THE COURTYARD
CHAPTER V IN BOHEMIA
CHAPTER VI THE FAUN IN THE GARDEN
CHAPTER VII THE SIX ARTISTS OF THE COURTYARD
CHAPTER VIII A MAN’S CONSCIENCE
CHAPTER IX VISITORS
CHAPTER X THE CASA DI CORLEONE
In a sleepy country town that seems to have paused for a timeless spring, a lone cab arrives bearing an enigmatic woman in a black cashmere dress. Miss Mason, sixty yet brimming with childlike anticipation, steps onto the platform clutching a heavy umbrella and a mysterious satin bag. The vivid description of blooming laburnums, fragrant hawthorn, and the gentle rhythm of horse‑drawn wheels draws listeners into a world where ordinary streets pulse with hidden possibilities.
As she exchanges a modest ten‑shilling coin for a single ticket, the narrative hints at a secret mission concealed within the unmarked boxes she has sent ahead. Her fascination with a glossy book‑stall and the fleeting blush over a daring cover suggest a curiosity that may lead her beyond the familiar lanes. The opening promises a gentle adventure flavored with nostalgia, subtle humor, and the quiet thrill of stepping toward freedom.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (359K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2020-08-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1888–1978
Remembered today mainly through her close connection to Katherine Mansfield, this English writer published fiction under the name LM and later wrote a personal memoir of Mansfield drawn from decades of friendship.
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