
EXPELLED:
CHAPTER I TREGOWAN.
CHAPTER II. BREAKING UP.
CHAPTER III. GOING HOME.
CHAPTER IV. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DOCTOR.
CHAPTER V. A DARK HOUR.
CHAPTER VI. EN ROUTE FOR HOME.
CHAPTER VII. IN THE DARKNESS OF THE NIGHT.
CHAPTER VIII. AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
CHAPTER IX. AT THE "STATION ARMS."
In a snug, fire‑lit kitchen on the cusp of Christmas, the spirited Tregowan sisters debate the arrival of their brother—fresh from school and poised to step into the roles his family has long anticipated for him. Their banter reveals a household steeped in tradition, yet tinged with the restless energy of youth, as each sister balances propriety with a yearning for freedom. Through witty dialogue and vivid description, listeners are drawn into the rhythms of rural life, where expectations of duty clash with the desire for personal expression.
Against this background, the narrative follows the young gentleman as he returns home, confronting the weight of his inherited responsibilities and the subtle pressures of his sisters’ personalities. As friendships tighten and secrets surface, he must navigate the fine line between obedience and independence, all while the impending holiday promises both merriment and revelation. The story offers a gentle portrait of a family on the brink of change, inviting listeners to savor the charms and challenges of a bygone era.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (528K characters)
Release date
2026-05-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1915
Best known for the eerie bestseller The Beetle, this prolific late-Victorian writer produced a steady stream of horror, crime, romance, and humor. Writing under a pen name, he was once widely read and is now enjoying renewed attention from readers of classic popular fiction.
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