
JEWEL
A CHAPTER IN HER LIFE By Clara Louise Burnham
JEWEL
CHAPTER I - THE NEW COACHMAN
CHAPTER II - THE CHICAGO LETTER
CHAPTER III - MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
CHAPTER IV - FATHER AND SON
CHAPTER V - BON VOYAGE
CHAPTER VI - JEWEL'S ARRIVAL
CHAPTER VII - THE FIRST EVENING
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.
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.

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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