
WHAT DOROTHY SAW
A SHOCK
PRIDE OF PLACE
TOM IS DISAPPOINTING
TOM MAKES EXCUSE
RHODA’S JUMPER
THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES
THE TORN BOOK
UNDER A CLOUD
FAIR FIGHTING
Dorothy arrives in bustling London with her brother Tom, full of excitement for the city’s glittering shops and the promise of a new evening dress. Their lively banter and the chaotic train station set a vivid scene of youthful enthusiasm, while a brief detour into a fashionable showroom introduces a moment of moral tension when Dorothy witnesses a daring shoplifting. The encounter leaves her torn between reporting the crime and fearing the consequences for herself and her brother.
As the pair continues their adventure through the bustling streets, Dorothy’s determination to choose the perfect frock hints at a deeper desire to fit in and stand out at school. The story captures the thrill of first‑time independence, the charm of turn‑of‑the‑century London, and the subtle challenges of making right choices in a world that dazzles as much as it tests. Listeners will be drawn into Dorothy’s spirited journey, eager to see how her confidence and values develop amid the city’s lively backdrop.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (327K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Al Haines, John Routh & the online Project Gutenberg team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2021-06-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1941
Best known for adventurous fiction for girls, this prolific English writer sent young heroines across Canada, South America, and other far-flung settings—often with a strong streak of courage and independence. Her stories were hugely popular with early 20th-century readers and helped widen the horizons of girls' fiction.
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