Squire Arden; volume 1 of 3

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Squire Arden; volume 1 of 3

by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

EN·~6 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

SQUIRE ARDEN.

0:31
2

SQUIRE ARDEN. - CHAPTER I.

17:16
3

CHAPTER II.

17:29
4

CHAPTER III.

18:39
5

CHAPTER IV.

14:46
6

CHAPTER V.

14:32
7

CHAPTER VI.

14:22
8

CHAPTER VII.

14:29
9

CHAPTER VIII.

14:49
10

CHAPTER IX.

14:38

Description

In the sun‑kissed village of Arden, life moves to the gentle rhythm of blooming gardens and the occasional toll of church bells. When the young squire finally returns home after a long absence, the whole community buzzes with curiosity and whispered speculation. The opening scenes introduce a cast of warm, earthy characters—elderly Simon, his diligent daughter Sarah, and a host of neighbours whose daily routines paint a vivid portrait of rural England.

The squire, described as bright as a May morning, carries an air of mystery that hints at untold stories behind his sudden arrival. As old friendships and rivalries stir, listeners are invited to explore the delicate balance between tradition and change in this close‑knit parish. The narrative’s gentle humor and keen observation promise an engaging journey into the heart of a timeless village.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (384K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-02-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

1828–1897

A hugely productive Victorian storyteller, she wrote vivid novels of family life, small-town society, and the supernatural while supporting her family through her pen. Her work ranges from the much-loved Chronicles of Carlingford to ghost stories that still feel sharp and modern.

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