Mrs. Bindle: Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles

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Mrs. Bindle: Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles

by Herbert George Jenkins

EN·~6 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

WHAT THIS BOOK IS ABOUT

1:19
2

MRS BINDLE

0:55
3

MRS BINDLE

0:00
4

CHAPTER I - MRS. BINDLE'S LOCK-OUT

38:37
5

CHAPTER II - MRS. BINDLE'S WASHING-DAY

30:50
6

CHAPTER III - MRS. BINDLE ENTERTAINS

41:22
7

CHAPTER IV - THE COMING OF JOSEPH THE SECOND

25:30
8

CHAPTER V - MRS. BINDLE BURNS INCENSE

23:07
9

CHAPTER VI - MRS. BINDLE DEFENDS HER HOME

33:50
10

CHAPTER VII - MRS. BINDLE DEMANDS A HOLIDAY

23:12

Description

Mrs. Bindle is a no‑nonsense matriarch whose sharp tongue and quick wit turn everyday chores into lively drama. The narrative follows her point of view as she confronts everything from a sudden chill to the arrival of a newborn nephew, each episode revealing her practical humor and fierce independence. Her domestic world is rendered with a warm, conversational tone that makes listeners feel as if they’re sharing a kitchen table with her.

The book strings together a series of vivid incidents: a lock‑out that sparks a spirited showdown with a striking worker, a chaotic washing‑day, a musical evening she painstakingly plans, and even a surprising encounter with a bull. Along the way she burns incense for a meddling brother‑in‑law, refuses a proposed armistice, and navigates the quirks of neighborhood life, all with a blend of satire and affection for her community.

For anyone who enjoys character‑driven storytelling that mixes humor, social commentary, and the simple pleasures of home life, Mrs. Bindle’s escapades offer an engaging, light‑hearted listening experience.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (398K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Cathy Maxam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2011-09-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Herbert George Jenkins

1876–1923

Best known for breezy, sharp-eyed comedy, this British novelist also helped shape early 20th-century publishing by founding Herbert Jenkins Ltd., the house that brought out many P. G. Wodehouse novels. His books often mix warmth, wit, and a fond eye for ordinary people in absurd situations.

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