
By L. M. Montgomery
CHRONICLES OF AVONLEA
I. The Hurrying of Ludovic
II. Old Lady Lloyd
III. Each In His Own Tongue
IV. Little Joscelyn
V. The Winning of Lucinda
VI. Old Man Shaw’s Girl
VII. Aunt Olivia’s Beau
VIII. The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham’s
Anne Shirley spends a quiet summer at Echo Lodge, slipping away to the cozy sitting room of her friend Theodora Dix. From the window she watches Ludovic Speed, a tall, slow‑moving suitor who has been courting Theodora for fifteen years, approach the lane in his characteristic, unhurried way. Their long‑standing, gently teasing rivalry over religion and philosophy provides a warm backdrop for Anne’s daydreams about love and speed.
Anne, ever the imaginative spirit, finds herself both amused and impatient with Ludovic’s deliberate pace, secretly wishing she could nudge him into action. The conversation that unfolds reveals his surprising intellect and melancholy, while Theodora’s practical humor keeps the mood light. Listeners are invited into a world where quiet observation and subtle wit illuminate the rhythms of a small town’s cherished relationships.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (360K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kjell Nedrelid, and David Widger
Release date
1998-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1942
Best known for creating Anne of Green Gables, this Prince Edward Island writer turned vivid memories of place, family, and imagination into stories that readers have loved for generations. Her books mix warmth, humor, and feeling in a way that still feels welcoming today.
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