
THE GIRL AT COBHURST - CHAPTER I - DR. TOLBRIDGE
CHAPTER II - MISS PANNEY
CHAPTER III - BROTHER AND SISTER
CHAPTER IV - THE HOME
CHAPTER V - PANNEYOPATHY
CHAPTER VI - MRS. TOLBRIDGE'S CALLERS
CHAPTER VII - DORA BANNISTER TAKES TIME AND A MARE BY THE FORELOCK
CHAPTER VIII - MRS. TOLBRIDGE'S REPORT IS NOT ACCEPTED
CHAPTER IX - JOHN WESLEY AND LORENZO DOW AT LUNCHEON
CHAPTER X - A SILK GOWN AND A BOTTLE
In the quiet English countryside of Thorbury, Dr. Tolbridge is the town’s trusted physician, known for his steady hands and keen mind. When a desperate summons arrives from the isolated estate of Miss Panney, the doctor’s sense of duty collides with his wife’s sharp skepticism, revealing a marriage that balances affection with sharp‑edged banter. As the fire crackles in their study, the couple’s exchange hints at deeper tensions beneath the genteel façade of rural life.
The urgent call promises a mystery at the remote Cobhurst manor—a frail old lady whose condition may be more than a simple ailment. While the doctor prepares to brave the harsh March roads, Kitty Tolbridge questions the wisdom of his haste, suggesting that the true danger may lie elsewhere. Listeners are drawn into a world where professional obligations, personal doubts, and the whisper of secrets in the countryside intertwine, setting the stage for a compelling early‑act drama.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (588K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1834–1902
Best known for the deliciously unsettling ending of The Lady, or the Tiger?, this 19th-century American writer mixed humor, fantasy, and sharp storytelling in ways that still feel fresh. His work ranges from playful fairy tales to witty novels and short stories that love a clever twist.
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