
A bright‑eyed girl named Sara Crewe arrives at a strict London boarding school, carrying with her the stories of far‑off India and the confidence of a privileged upbringing. Though only seven, she already feels the pull of a mysterious “place” her father speaks of, and she spends hours turning ordinary moments into grand adventures through the books she loves.
When tragedy strikes and her father’s fortune disappears, Sara is thrust from comfort into the cold corridors of Miss Minchin’s house, where she must learn what it means to live without the luxuries she once knew. Yet her imagination and gentle spirit keep her steady, drawing the attention of an unexpected benefactor who offers a glimmer of hope. Listeners will be swept up in Sara’s resilience, her capacity for kindness, and the quiet magic that can turn even the bleakest circumstances into something brighter.
Full title
A Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (359K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
1994-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1924
Best known for turning childhood into a place of wonder, feeling, and quiet transformation, this English-born novelist wrote stories that have charmed readers for generations. Her most beloved books, including The Secret Garden and A Little Princess, mix hardship with hope in a way that still feels fresh.
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