
audiobook
by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford, Alice Brown, Louise Imogen Guiney
THREE HEROINES OF NEW ENGLAND ROMANCE
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PRISCILLA
AGNES SURRIAGE
MARTHA HILTON
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A vivid portrait of early New England comes alive in this three‑part narrative, where history and romance intertwine through the eyes of three remarkable women. The author blends factual detail with lyrical imagination, inviting listeners to wander the cobbled streets of Plymouth, hear the clatter of spinning wheels, and feel the salty breeze of the Atlantic as it shaped the lives of settlers. Illustrated scenes of bustling harbors, modest farms, and quiet churches add a visual texture that enriches the listening experience.
Each heroine offers a distinct glimpse into the hopes and hardships of colonial life. One seeks love amid the turmoil of a fledgling settlement, another balances duty with personal yearning, while the third pursues independence against the strictures of Puritan expectations. Their stories unfold with gentle humor, earnest devotion, and moments of quiet courage, providing a tender yet realistic window into a world where personal destiny and community destiny were inseparably linked. This collection is a warm invitation to explore the human heart behind America’s early chapters.
Full title
Three Heroines of New England Romance Their true stories herein set forth by Mrs Harriet Spoffard, Miss Louise Imogen Guiney, and Miss Alice Brown Their true stories herein set forth by Mrs Harriet Spoffard, Miss Louise Imogen Guiney, and Miss Alice Brown
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (76K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Jan 20, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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A master of Gothic romance and suspense, this prolific 19th-century American writer helped bring a darker, richer mood to magazines and books on both sides of the Civil War. Her fiction is known for vivid description, psychological tension, and women characters who often pushed against the usual limits of their era.
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1857–1948
A keen observer of New England life, this American writer built a long career from short stories, novels, poetry, and plays, earning particular notice for her regional fiction. Her work blends quiet emotional insight with a strong sense of place.
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1861–1920
A lyrical poet and essayist with a love of old literary forms, she brought together Catholic devotion, historical imagination, and a lively literary intelligence. Her work moves easily from chivalric feeling to sharp criticism, making her a distinctive voice in American letters at the turn of the twentieth century.
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