Polly's Business Venture

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Polly's Business Venture

by Lillian Elizabeth Roy

EN·~5 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

CHAPTER I - POLLY RETURNS TO AMERICA

18:59
2

CHAPTER II - A DISAPPOINTING EVENING

18:58
3

CHAPTER III - THE ACCIDENT

14:46
4

CHAPTER IV - A REUNION AND A VISITOR

12:03
5

CHAPTER V - THE RAID ON CHOKO’S FIND MINE

18:34
6

CHAPTER VI - POLLY AND ELEANOR BEGIN COLLECTING

22:37
7

CHAPTER VII - A REVOLUTIONARY RELIC HUNT

16:33
8

CHAPTER VIII - ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT COLLECTING

20:40
9

CHAPTER IX - POLLY’S HUNT IN ’JERSEY

27:51
10

CHAPTER X - UNEXPECTED NEWS FROM PEBBLY PIT

18:43

Description

Polly Brewster steps off a grand Atlantic liner with her close‑knit circle of friends, the excitement of a mysterious envelope still tingling in her pocket. The lively banter on deck reveals a sharp‑tongued heroine who balances flirtatious teasing with a keen eye for opportunity, hinting that the note may hold more than a simple greeting. As the ship’s captain promises an evening dance, the girls trade jokes about Parisian gowns and customs duties, setting a vibrant, early‑20th‑century backdrop.

Behind the humor lies Polly’s restless ambition; she’s already scheming a new enterprise that could reshape her future back on American soil. The conversation drifts from past flirtations to the promise of trustworthy partners, suggesting that her venture will test both friendship and business acumen. Listeners are invited to join Polly as she navigates witty repartee, lingering secrets, and the first steps of a bold plan that could change her life forever.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (338K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-06-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lillian Elizabeth Roy

Lillian Elizabeth Roy

1868–1932

Best remembered for lively adventure stories for girls, this early 20th-century American writer created series fiction filled with travel, outdoor life, and capable young heroines. Her books, including the Polly Brewster stories, helped shape a popular corner of children's reading in their day.

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