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- George MacDonald
- St. George and St. Michael, Volume 2
Chapters
23 totalCONTENTS OF VOL. II. - CHAPTER XVII. THE FIRE-ENGINE. - CHAPTER XVIII. MOONLIGHT AND APPLE-BLOSSOMS. - CHAPTER XIX. THE ENCHANTED CHAIR. - CHAPTER XX. MOLLY AND THE WHITE HORSE. - CHAPTER XXI. THE DAMSEL WHICH FELL SICK. - CHAPTER XXII. THE CATARACT. - CHAPTER XXIII. AMANDA—DOROTHY—LORD HERBERT. - CHAPTER XXIV. THE GREAT MOGUL. - CHAPTER XXV. RICHARD HEYWOOD. - CHAPTER XXVI. THE WITCH'S COTTAGE. - CHAPTER XXVII. THE MOAT OF THE KEEP. - CHAPTER XXVIII. RAGLAN STABLES. - CHAPTER XXIX. THE APPARITION. - CHAPTER XXX. RICHARD ANDTHE MARQUIS. - CHAPTER XXXI. THE SLEEPLESS. - CHAPTER XXXII. THE TURRET CHAMBER. - CHAPTER XXXIII. JUDGE GOUT. - CHAPTER XXXIV. AN EVIL TIME. - CHAPTER XXXV. THE DELIVERER. - CHAPTER XXXVI. THE DISCOVERY. - CHAPTER XXXVII. THE HOROSCOPE. - CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE EXORCISM. - CHAPTER XVII. - THE FIRE-ENGINE.
CHAPTER XVIII. - MOONLIGHT AND APPLE-BLOSSOMS.
CHAPTER XIX. - THE ENCHANTED CHAIR.
CHAPTER XX. - MOLLY AND THE WHITE HORSE.
CHAPTER XXI. - THE DAMSEL WHICH FELL SICK.
CHAPTER XXII. - THE CATARACT.
CHAPTER XXIII. - AMANDA—DOROTHY—LORD HERBERT.
CHAPTER XXIV. - THE GREAT MOGUL.
CHAPTER XXV. - RICHARD HEYWOOD.
CHAPTER XXVI. - THE WITCH'S COTTAGE.
Description
In the shadowed halls of an ancient keep, the diligent Dorothy finds herself drawn into the mysteries of a peculiar fire‑engine that hums with unseen power. Guided by the charismatic Lord Herbert and the ever‑resourceful Caspar, she discovers a hidden water‑filled tower that roars like a river unleashed, hinting at a secret mechanism vital to the castle’s survival. Their curiosity soon turns to responsibility, as the young cousin is asked to master the enigmatic device should danger ever strike.
The story weaves together intrigue, ingenuity, and the quiet bravery of its characters, inviting listeners into a world where ordinary duties conceal extraordinary inventions. As the moonlight dances on the trembling waters of the moat, the promise of unseen challenges looms, setting the stage for adventures that will test loyalty, wit, and the courage to confront the unknown.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (320K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
George MacDonald
1824–1905
A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote stories that still feel dreamlike, spiritual, and surprisingly fresh. Best known for works like Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, and The Princess and the Goblin, he influenced later authors including Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis.
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