
THE LITTLE HOUSE IN THE FAIRY WOOD - BY - ETHEL COOK ELIOT
CHAPTER I - MAGIC IN A MIST
CHAPTER II - THE BRIGHT HOUSE
CHAPTER III - FIRELIGHT
CHAPTER IV - THE GOSSIP
CHAPTER V - WORLD STORIES
CHAPTER VI - AT THE HEART OF A TREE
CHAPTER VII - TREE MOTHER AND THE DROWSY BOAT
CHAPTER VIII - A WITCH AT THE WINDOW
CHAPTER IX - THE WIND HUNT
A bleak orphanage and a relentless workhouse shape the world of young Eric, whose mornings begin with harsh shouts and cold meals. When he finally rebels against the cruel routine, his anger drives him out into a bustling town that seems to swallow him whole. Yet beneath the grim streets lies a whisper of something otherworldly—a mist‑filled wood that promises a different kind of life.
As Eric wanders, the ordinary cityscape blurs, and the first hints of enchantment stir in the air. The story follows his reluctant journey from hardship toward a place where fairy magic may finally offer hope. Listeners will be drawn into a tale of resilience, wonder, and the quiet promise that even the darkest beginnings can lead to unexpected wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (181K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Hilary Caws-Elwitt; images courtesy Rachel Newman (rachelpages.com)
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1890–1972
Best known for the classic fantasy novel The Wind Boy, this early 20th-century writer created stories for children, teens, and adults with a gentle, imaginative touch. Her work ranges from fairy-tale adventures to mysteries and later novels, showing an unusually wide reach across genres.
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