The Carcellini Emerald, With Other Tales

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The Carcellini Emerald, With Other Tales

by Mrs. Burton Harrison

EN·~6 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
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0:14
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The Carcellini Emerald With Other Tales

0:52
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:43
4

THE CARCELLINI EMERALD

1:26:28
5

AN AUTHOR’S READING AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

30:01
6

LEANDER OF BETSY’S PRIDE

20:42
7

THE THREE MISSES BENEDICT AT YALE

52:32
8

A GIRL OF THE PERIOD

41:43
9

THE STOLEN STRADIVARIUS

1:36:40
10

WANTED: A CHAPERON

34:38

Description

Set amid the glittering salons of turn‑of‑the‑century New York, the lead tale follows the enigmatic Ashton Carmichael, a dandy whose polished reputation masks a mystery as bright as the emerald that bears his name. When a diligent young journalist begins to untangle his origins, she discovers a world of whispered alliances, lavish parties, and a social register that both elevates and confines its members. Their uneasy partnership promises witty repartee, subtle intrigue, and a glimpse into the delicate balance between fame and anonymity.

The collection rounds out the experience with a variety of short stories—an author’s reading that turns chaotic, a college romance at Yale, a stolen Stradivarius, and other lively vignettes that capture the quirks and ambitions of late‑Victorian life. Each narrative offers its own charm, delivering humor, romance, and a touch of mystery that will keep listeners eager for the next turn of the page.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (350K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2021-01-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. Burton Harrison

Mrs. Burton Harrison

1843–1920

A novelist, playwright, and memoirist from a prominent Virginia family, she wrote about American society with wit and firsthand knowledge. Her life stretched from the Civil War era into the early 20th century, giving her work a vivid sense of change and history.

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