Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life

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Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life

by Clara Louise Burnham

EN·~8 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
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JEWEL

0:00
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A CHAPTER IN HER LIFE By Clara Louise Burnham

1:27
3

JEWEL

0:00
4

CHAPTER I - THE NEW COACHMAN

12:27
5

CHAPTER II - THE CHICAGO LETTER

16:01
6

CHAPTER III - MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

18:26
7

CHAPTER IV - FATHER AND SON

18:49
8

CHAPTER V - BON VOYAGE

16:30
9

CHAPTER VI - JEWEL'S ARRIVAL

16:44
10

CHAPTER VII - THE FIRST EVENING

24:23

Description

A young coachman named Zekiel steps into a world of polished harnesses and elegant carriage rides, leaving behind the rough‑and‑ready rhythm of a grocery wagon. Under the watchful eye of his devoted mother, he grapples with the expectations of his new employer, the respected Mr. Evringham, whose estate offers both the serenity of rolling hills and the subtle pressures of high society. The early scenes capture the clash of humble origins with genteel ambition, hinting at the personal growth and delicate balances that lie ahead.

As Zekiel navigates his duties, the narrative introduces a cast of characters whose lives intersect around the bustling barn and the expansive parklands. Their conversations reveal hidden hopes, familial pride, and the quiet yearning for a better future. Listeners will be drawn into a richly painted portrait of turn‑of‑the‑century life, where every polished buckle and whispered remark carries the promise of change.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (461K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dagny; Emma Dudding; John Bickers; David Widger

Release date

2006-03-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Clara Louise Burnham

Clara Louise Burnham

1854–1927

A bestselling American novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote lively popular fiction that often mixed domestic drama, romance, and humor. Several of her stories reached the screen, including Jewel, which was adapted into film during her lifetime.

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