
BY - MRS. MOLESWORTH, - AUTHOR OF - "THE PALACE IN THE GARDEN," "'CARROTS': JUST A LITTLE BOY," "THE CUCKOO CLOCK," ETC.
GREAT-UNCLE HOOT-TOOT.
CHAPTER I. - THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE.
CHAPTER II. - "MAYN'T I SPEAK TO YOU, MAMMA?"
CHAPTER III. - AN UNLOOKED-FOR ARRIVAL.
CHAPTER IV. - FOOLISH GEOFF.
CHAPTER V. - A CRISIS.
CHAPTER VI. - GEOFF "WON'T STAND IT."
CHAPTER VII. - A FORTUNATE CHANCE.
CHAPTER VIII. - "HALF-A-CROWN A WEEK AND HIS VICTUALS."
In a bustling household filled with the chatter of sisters Frances and Elsa, the everyday rhythm is punctuated by their brother Geoff’s mischievous energy. Their mother, weary but determined, tries to keep the home steady while letters and worries loom over her mind. As the girls juggle errands, tea, and the occasional slammed door, they reveal both the affection and the frustrations that weave through family life.
When an unexpected visitor arrives, the delicate balance of the house is tested, and each character must confront their own expectations. The girls’ attempts to smooth over Geoff’s antics become a catalyst for small revelations and gentle humor. Listeners are drawn into a warm, vivid portrait of Victorian domesticity, where ordinary moments hint at larger changes just beyond the kitchen door.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (160K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 3, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1839–1921
Remembered as one of the best-loved Victorian writers for children, this English author blended everyday family life with fantasy, fairy tales, and a gentle sense of wonder. Her stories helped shape children's fiction in the late 19th century and are still known for their warmth and charm.
View all books
by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth

by Mrs. Molesworth