
GIRLS OF THE TRUE BLUE. - CHAPTER I.—“I PROMISE.”
CHAPTER II.—“I WON’T EVER GO TO YOU.”
CHAPTER III.—THE FROCK WITH CRAPE.
CHAPTER IV.—THE BEST GIRL.
CHAPTER V.—THE MYSTERY-GIRL.
CHAPTER VI.—THE BULL-PUP.
CHAPTER VII.—THE FALL.
CHAPTER VIII.—PIP.
CHAPTER IX.—UNDER HER THUMB.
CHAPTER X.—A MYSTERY.
In a cramped, dimly lit house of early spring, a determined eleven‑year‑old named Nan clutches a battered doll while her ailing mother lies on a fevered bed. Mrs. Richmond, a kindly but pragmatic caretaker, watches the scene unfold, promising to secure whatever Nan needs even as the dying woman extracts a solemn vow. The fragile family is caught between affection and the harsh realities of poverty, with Nan’s fierce loyalty to her mother shaping every choice.
The story follows Nan as she wrestles with an unsettling promise that may send her away from the only home she knows. Shadows of uncertainty creep through the hallways, and the child's fierce spirit clashes with the adult world’s expectations. Listeners are drawn into a tender yet stark portrait of childhood resilience amid duty, loss, and the quiet negotiations that bind a family together.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (468K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Release date
2013-04-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1914
Best known for lively stories for girls and for early crime fiction, this Irish-born writer was astonishingly prolific, publishing hundreds of books and stories across her career. Her work moved easily from school stories and adventure tales to sensation and mystery.
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