
Volume One—Chapter One. - One of her Victims.
Volume One—Chapter Two. - A Dangerous Visitor.
Volume One—Chapter Three. - The Young Ladies.
Volume One—Chapter Four. - Dr Bolter’s Question.
Volume One—Chapter Five. - A Very Nice Little Woman.
Volume One—Chapter Six. - Visitors at the Rectory.
Volume One—Chapter Seven. - A Lesson in Botany.
Volume One—Chapter Eight. - Helen’s Discovery.
Volume One—Chapter Nine. - “I am Forty-Four.”
Volume One—Chapter Ten. - Miss Rosebury Speaks Seriously.
In the fresh light of a May morning, the quiet parish of Little Magnus awakens to a chorus of birds, buzzing bees, and the soft lowing of two Alderney cows. Reverend Arthur Rosebury, a reserved curate, wanders his beloved garden, pausing to admire the dew‑kissed flowers and the hum of his hives, while the lively Mary peeks in through the open window, teasing him with playful banter. Their gentle exchanges set a picture‑perfect tone, but beneath the serene routine something unpredictable stirs.
Enter the house’s clever maid, whose quick wit and daring tricks soon turn the rector’s orderly world upside down. As she weaves through the garden paths and the bustling rectory, her mischievous schemes promise a cascade of comic misunderstandings that ripple through the parish. Listeners will be drawn into a charmingly rustic tale where innocence, humor, and a dash of chaos mingle with the simple pleasures of country life.
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (1008K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2011-07-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1831–1909
A hugely prolific Victorian writer, he turned schoolroom experience, journalism, and a love of adventure into stories that kept generations of young readers turning pages. His books range from school tales to sea stories and historical adventures, with a lively, accessible style that still feels energetic today.
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