
audiobook
by F. M. (Frederic Morell) Holmes
"I do believe there's Miss Edith at the window!" (p. 25)
THE ISLAND HOUSE - A Tale for the Young Folks.
ILLUSTRATIONS - "I do believe there's Miss Edith at the window!" Frontispiece - "Alfy and Mansy made quite an enjoyable meal." - "On floated the tub, leaving him alone in the tree!" - "'I wonder if I could undo these knots with my teeth? I will try.'"
THE ISLAND HOUSE.
A determined young woman named Mansy sets out on a summer evening, bundles of parcels in hand and a sturdy umbrella as her walking stick. As she makes her way along a quiet country lane, a strange, low roar rises from the distance, hinting that something is amiss in the otherwise peaceful landscape.
When she finally reaches the familiar island house, she discovers it surrounded by a sudden, bewildering flood. The once‑dry garden is now a sheet of water, and the children inside call out for help, their voices trembling over the rising tide. Mansy’s quick thinking and the mysterious contents of her parcels become the key to navigating this unexpected crisis.
The story weaves together vivid rural scenery, a touch of mystery, and the courage of a resourceful heroine, inviting listeners to experience a charming adventure that balances suspense with gentle humor.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
Sep 15, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1851
A Victorian writer whose books turned engineering, firefighting, and everyday adventure into lively reading for young people. His work ranges from children's fiction to briskly told popular accounts of technology and public life.
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