
Gypsy Breynton bursts onto the scene as the embodiment of youthful exuberance—a whirlwind of laughter, mud‑splattered dresses, and daring escapades. From scaling trees to paddling rafts, she lives for the thrill of adventure, yet her heart is steady, generous, and ever‑ready to help a friend in need. The narrative captures her spirited mischief with warmth, painting a portrait of a girl who refuses to be anything but true to herself.
Set against the bustling backdrop of a late‑nineteenth‑century boarding school, Gypsy’s world brims with bustling classrooms, chaotic dormitories, and the charmingly chaotic belongings of her classmates. Her friendship with the proud, artistic Tom provides a gentle counterpoint, highlighting her confidence and the camaraderie that defines her early years. Listeners will be drawn into Gypsy’s lively world, where every day promises a new tumble, a fresh laugh, and the quiet promise of a sensible, strong woman on the horizon.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (214K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1844–1911
A pioneering American novelist and reform-minded writer, she is best remembered for The Gates Ajar, a hugely popular Civil War-era novel that imagined heaven in deeply personal, comforting terms. Her work also pushed into social criticism, women’s lives, and spiritual questions that resonated with a wide nineteenth-century readership.
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