The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 994, January 14, 1899

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The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 994, January 14, 1899

by Various Authors

EN·~2 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

THE GIRL'S OWN PAPER

0:29
2

“WHEN HEAVEN IS RAINING GOLD.”

1:04
3

“OUR HERO.”

19:25
4

FROM LONDON TO DAMASCUS. - PART III.

18:43
5

BEAUTY IN WOMAN: FROM A MAN'S POINT OF VIEW.

8:44
6

LETTERS FROM A LAWYER. - PART IV.

4:51
7

OLD ENGLISH COTTAGE HOMES; OR, VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE OF BYGONE DAYS.

4:16
8

VARIETIES.

3:23
9

ABOUT PEGGY SAVILLE.

21:58
10

THREE GIRL-CHUMS, AND THEIR LIFE IN LONDON ROOMS.

12:00

Description

A modest penny opens a world of Victorian voices, from Clara Thwaite’s soaring poem “When Heaven Is Raining Gold,” which lifts everyday hope into lyric prayer, to practical letters on cottage living and fashionable commentary on beauty. The pages weave together earnest advice, travel sketches, and a lighthearted quiz, giving listeners a taste of the lively, communal spirit that once gathered young women around the parlor fire.

The centerpiece “Our Hero” drops us into the aftermath of the Franco‑English war, where a young artist couple and a weary soldier navigate sudden captivity, dwindling finances, and the fragile bonds of friendship. Their quiet conversations reveal a mix of pride, anxiety, and the desire to protect each other amid uncertainty, while the narrator’s gentle humor paints the scene with both warmth and realism. This early act offers a poignant glimpse into resilience and kindness without spilling the story’s later twists, inviting listeners to imagine how these characters might forge their way forward.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (126K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Susan Skinner, Chris Curnow, Pamela Patten and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2016-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Various Authors

A shared credit like this usually means the audiobook brings together work by more than one writer. That can make for a lively listening experience, with different voices, styles, and ideas collected in one place.

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