Eve to the Rescue

audiobook

Eve to the Rescue

by Ethel Hueston

EN·~5 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total

E-text prepared by Roger Frank

1:20

CHAPTER I - IN DEFIANCE OF DUTY

9:51

CHAPTER II - THE COTE IN THE CLOUDS

9:20

CHAPTER III - EVERYBODY’S DUTY

10:09

CHAPTER IV - THE IRISH-AMERICAN LEAGUE

18:41

CHAPTER V - HER INHERITANCE

24:22

CHAPTER VI - A WRONG ADJUSTMENT

13:44

CHAPTER VII - PAINFUL DUTY

13:46

CHAPTER VIII - SHE MEETS A DEMONSTRATOR

11:55

CHAPTER IX - ADMITTING DEFEAT

13:05

Description

Eveley is a spirited, outspoken woman who refuses to let the old notion of “duty” dictate her life. When she tells her sister Winifried and brother‑in‑law Burton that she will no longer be a passive guest in their home, she sparks a lively debate about family obligations, personal freedom, and the pressure of societal expectations. Her sharp wit and unapologetic honesty turn a simple dinner conversation into a playful clash of values.

The family’s attempts to keep Eveley close—citing love, loyalty, and the comfort of a shared household—only deepen the conflict, as she dreams of carving out her own space and identity. As the tension builds, the story hints at the larger ripple effects of her rebellion, suggesting that her quest for independence may lead her into unexpected adventures beyond the familiar kitchen table. Listeners will be drawn into a witty, heart‑warming portrait of a woman who dares to rewrite the rules of duty, one amusing exchange at a time.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (326K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-06-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EH

Ethel Hueston

1887–1971

Best known for warm, witty stories about family life, this early 20th-century American novelist brought humor and heart to small-town settings. Her most famous book, Prudence of the Parsonage (1915), helped make her a popular name with readers who loved lively domestic fiction.

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