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Within the towering walls of Hazelhurst, the Le Mesurier family has long been celebrated for a remarkable vocal heritage that seems to echo through its vaulted chambers. The estate, once lavishly furnished with tapestries and plush carpets, now stands largely bare, its silence amplifying the myth of the family’s resonant voices. Five brothers, each a prodigy of sound, have grown up surrounded by opulence and the expectation that their powerful lungs will continue the lineage.
The story turns its focus to the youngest sibling, a girl whose brown hair and darker skin set her apart from the traditional blue‑eyed, fair‑haired heirs. Though cradled in the same luxury, she is watched over with a mixture of awe and suspicion, as her delicate presence challenges the family’s long‑held ideals. As she begins to explore the vast, echoing corridors of Hazelhurst, listeners are invited to witness the delicate balance between inherited legacy and the subtle stirrings of an identity that may reshape the family’s future.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (388K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Aug 7, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known today for the early 20th-century novel Hazelhurst, this British writer published under the name Enid Leigh Hunt and was also identified in print as Mrs. Derek Edward Thornton. Her work leans toward warm, character-focused storytelling with a strong family thread.
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