
THE BRIDE OF THE MISTLETOE - By James Lane Allen - Author Of “Flute And Violin,” “A Kentucky Cardinal,” “Aftermath,” Etc.
PREFACE
EARTH SHIELD AND EARTH FESTIVAL
I. THE MAN AND THE SECRET
II. THE TREE AND THE SUNSET
III. THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
IV. THE WANDERING TALE
V. THE ROOM OF THE SILENCES
VI. THE WHITE DAWN
Set in a quiet Kentucky farm, the tale follows a middle‑aged couple as they navigate the rhythms of daily life amid the rolling fields and modest homestead. Within a span of just a few days, their world unfurls through simple moments—shared meals, the quiet labor of the land, and the gentle tug of familial affection—that reveal deeper currents of hope, responsibility, and the quiet resilience of a rural family. The narrative dwells on the intimate observations of the couple, inviting listeners to see the ordinary with fresh eyes, as each small gesture becomes a portal to larger truths about love and perseverance.
Parallel to their story, the lives of their four children weave in and out, offering a playful, tender look at childhood on the farm. Their adventures, friendships, and budding curiosities echo the larger tapestry of community life, where neighbors, a country doctor, and seasonal celebrations stitch together a sense of belonging. The listener is drawn into a warm, lyrical portrait of an American heartland, where the landscape itself seems to whisper its own timeless story.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (180K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2005-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1925
Best known for bringing the voices, landscapes, and customs of Kentucky into American fiction, this once hugely popular novelist mixed regional detail with romance, memory, and social observation. His stories helped define the local-color tradition at the end of the 19th century.
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