Laddie, and Miss Toosey's mission

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Laddie, and Miss Toosey's mission

by Evelyn Whitaker

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

CHAPTER I.

15:53
2

CHAPTER II.

16:25
3

CHAPTER III.

25:09
4

CHAPTER IV.

18:13
5

CHAPTER V.

13:02
6

CHAPTER I.

11:30
7

CHAPTER II.

16:39
8

CHAPTER III.

19:59
9

CHAPTER IV.

15:00
10

CHAPTER V.

17:49

Description

A crowded third‑class carriage rattles through the countryside, filled with a kaleidoscope of bundles, bright apples, tucked‑away daisies and a nervous old woman clutching her umbrella and pattens. As the train lurches, a burly bricklayer and his red‑cheeked wife scramble to make room, while a crying toddler provides the soundtrack for a sudden, surprising act of kindness that steadies the trembling traveler. The bustling scene crackles with witty banter and vivid detail, painting a lively portrait of everyday folks tossed together on a noisy, rattling journey.

Amid the clatter, Laddie and the determined Miss Toosey set out on a modest but meaningful mission that will test their patience, humor, and compassion. Their path weaves through the quirks of the carriage and the larger world beyond the tracks, offering listeners a gentle adventure rooted in Victorian sensibility. Expect warm friendships, clever repartee, and a touch of heart‑warming resolve as the duo navigates the unexpected twists of ordinary travel.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (162K characters)

Release date

2024-06-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Evelyn Whitaker

1844–1929

Best known for writing warm, morally grounded stories for young readers, this Victorian-era English author brought unusual tenderness to everyday struggles, especially poverty and illness.

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