
audiobook
by Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte) Herr
THEIR MARIPOSA LEGEND - A Romance of Santa Catalina
By Charlotte Herr
To Little Bruce Parker Who Loved Stories
Part I. Sir Francis Starts It
Part II. Miss Hastings Brings It to an End
On the mist‑kissed island of Punagwandah, spring blooms in a riot of lilac and sea‑salt air, framing a world where ancient rites hold sway. Princess Wildenai, the chief’s daughter, stands on the cliffside, pleading to the spirits for a single wish: to avoid a marriage promised to the pale‑faced Spaniard Don Cabrillo. Torn between duty to her father and a heart that rebels, she watches the sunrise while the island’s people stir below.
Just as her hope wanes, a sleek vessel pierces the horizon, its sails catching the light in a way that stirs both fear and curiosity. The ship is unlike the clumsy galleon that once docked here, hinting at strangers whose intentions are unknown. Wildenai’s world teeters on the edge of change, and listeners are invited to follow her as love, loyalty, and destiny clash on the windswept coast.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (109K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1875–1963
Best known for the charming Punky Dunk stories, this early 20th-century American writer created playful animal tales that were made to delight young readers. Her books often paired gentle lessons with bright, whimsical illustrations.
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