The House of Arden: A Story for Children

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The House of Arden: A Story for Children

by E. (Edith) Nesbit

EN·~6 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

THE HOUSE OF ARDEN A STORY FOR CHILDREN

0:16
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

2:08
3

The House of Arden - CHAPTER I ARDEN’S LORD

39:19
4

CHAPTER II THE MOULDIWARP

37:29
5

CHAPTER III IN BONEY’S TIMES

26:06
6

CHAPTER IV THE LANDING OF THE FRENCH

18:53
7

CHAPTER V THE HIGHWAYMAN AND THE ——

28:51
8

CHAPTER VI THE SECRET PANEL

28:25
9

CHAPTER VII THE KEY OF THE PARLOUR

25:32
10

CHAPTER VIII GUY FAWKES

35:11

Description

A crumbling castle once ruled the countryside, its stone walls now a silent backdrop to the modest lives of the last Arden heirs. The old Lord Arden clings to the remnants of his ancestral home, while his young nephew, Edred, lives in a bright seaside cottage with his aunt, surrounded by the chatter of constant guests and the salty tang of the sea. Their world is a blend of faded grandeur and everyday challenges, as the family navigates the quirks of lodging strangers and the lingering echo of a name that once commanded respect.

Through witty observations and vivid scenes, the story invites listeners into a world where history and humor collide. From the relentless tide of visitors demanding extra comforts to the stubborn pride of a family trying to keep its legacy alive, the narrative offers a gentle adventure that celebrates resilience, curiosity, and the simple joys of childhood discoveries.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (396K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Delphine Lettau, Stephen Hutcheson & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Release date

2018-08-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. (Edith) Nesbit

E. (Edith) Nesbit

1858–1924

Best known for The Railway Children and The Story of the Treasure-Seekers, this inventive English writer helped shape modern children's fantasy with stories that feel warm, funny, and startlingly real. She also wrote poetry and adult fiction, bringing the same lively imagination to a wide range of work.

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