
TALES FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.
THE MAN WITH THE NOSE.
BEHOLD, IT WAS A DREAM!
POOR PRETTY BOBBY.
UNDER THE CLOAK.
A charmingly mischievous collection opens with a lively letter that whisks listeners into the bustling streets of Victorian London. Through witty observations and vivid detail, a house‑hunting heroine narrates her search for a perfect abode, mixing satire, eccentric characters, and a playful nod to the customs of a Christmas season gone awry. The prose feels like a lively tea‑time chat, where every turn of phrase reveals a hint of social parody and a dash of whimsical melancholy.
The rest of the book follows suit, offering a handful of short, festive tales that blend humor, gentle romance, and gentle moral twists. Each story is framed by the same keen eye for detail and a warm, conversational voice that makes the listener feel as though they’re sharing a candlelit soirée with a witty hostess. Ideal for a cozy evening, these narratives invite you to savor the quirks of a bygone era while enjoying the timeless spirit of holiday storytelling.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (163K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Richard Bentley and Son, 1873.
Credits
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-11-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1920
A bestselling Welsh novelist and short story writer, she delighted Victorian readers with witty, spirited heroines and a taste for the dramatic. Her early “sensation” novels made her famous, but her work also shows sharp humor and a lively feel for social life.
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