The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete

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The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete

by Gilbert Parker

EN·~7 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total

THE LANE THAT HAD NO TURNING

0:01

By Gilbert Parker

0:58

The Right Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier G.C.M.G.

4:36

INTRODUCTION

5:28

THE LANE THAT HAD NO TURNING

0:01

CHAPTER I. THE RETURN OF MADELINETTE

19:19

CHAPTER II. WHEN THE RED-COATS CAME

15:10

CHAPTER III. “MAN TO MAN AND STEEL TO STEEL”

18:13

CHAPTER IV. MADELINETTE MAKES A DISCOVERY

5:54

CHAPTER V. WHAT WILL SHE DO WITH IT?

6:24
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Set in the rugged yet charming world of French‑Canadian Québec, this collection follows the spirited Madeleinet as she returns to her hometown after years away. Her homecoming stirs old friendships, lingering rivalries, and a community still shaped by the rhythms of farming, faith, and the lingering echo of a distant past. Through vivid scenes of village life and the occasional clash with outside forces, the stories capture the quiet dignity and resilient humor of a people caught between tradition and change.

The narrative weaves together moments of discovery, daring pursuits, and the subtle tensions that arise when personal ambitions meet communal expectations. As Madeleinet navigates love, loyalty, and the mysteries that surface in her close‑knit lane, listeners are drawn into a tapestry of characters whose lives reflect both the hardships and the simple joys of a bygone era. The tale offers a heartfelt portrait of a culture striving to preserve its identity while facing the inevitable tides of progress.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (435K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

Nov 18, 2004

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gilbert Parker

Gilbert Parker

1862–1932

A leading Canadian novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gilbert Parker brought the history, landscapes, and cultural tensions of Canada to a wide international readership. His romantic and dramatic stories made him one of the best-known Canadian writers of his era.

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