
POLLY OF LADY GAY COTTAGE - BY - EMMA C. DOWD
POLLY OF LADY GAY COTTAGE - CHAPTER I - THE ROSEWOOD BOX
CHAPTER II - LEONORA’S WONDERFUL NEWS
CHAPTER III - A WHIFF OF SLANDER
CHAPTER IV - COUSINS
CHAPTER V - A MONOPOLIST AND A FANFARON
CHAPTER VI - “NOT FOR SALE”
CHAPTER VII - THE BLIZZARD
CHAPTER VIII - THE INTERMEDIATE BIRTHDAY PARTY
CHAPTER IX - THE EIGHTH ROSE
Polly lives in the quiet village of Lady Gay Cottage, where everyday moments are often interrupted by the lingering shadows of her past. When a sudden accident brings a wounded Mr. Bean to the local doctor, he clutches a small rose‑wood box that once belonged to Polly’s mother, sparking a flood of memories and unanswered questions. The box, adorned with tiny pearl flowers, becomes a focal point for Polly as she navigates the uneasy ties to her demanding Aunt Jane.
As Polly and the doctor race to retrieve the heirloom, she discovers that the simple trinket holds more than a cherished photograph—it hints at secrets kept within the family’s old bureau. The story unfolds with gentle humor and tender concern, revealing Polly’s yearning to reconnect with her mother’s legacy while confronting the complexities of loyalty and forgiveness. Listeners are drawn into a warm, early‑twentieth‑century world where love, loss, and a mysterious little box intertwine.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-06-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1851–1938
A prolific early 20th-century writer for young readers, this Connecticut author is best remembered for warm, spirited stories like the Polly books and Doodles. Her work mixes humor, kindness, and a lively sense of everyday adventure.
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