Chapters

Description

A lively, epistolary portrait opens the story, with Audrie Brendon writing from the sunny terraces of Swiss resorts to her French mother. Her voice crackles with the playful tension of a transatlantic upbringing—American gusto mixed with French wit—while she muses on family, fashion, and the small dramas of daily life. The letter’s vivid details, from fireworks to a tossed spoon, reveal a character both self‑aware and affectionately tangled in the expectations of those she loves.

Soon Audrie turns her attention to a grand motor tour across England, a country she reveres as “a precious stone set in the silver sea.” The narrative promises charming encounters with countryside towns, spirited conversations with fellow travelers, and the occasional mishap that tests both her resolve and her sense of humor. As the journey unfolds, listeners will be drawn into a world where road‑side adventures mirror the inner road‑maps of identity, friendship, and the longing for home.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (660K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-09-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

1869–1933

Best known for lively travel romances and adventurous fiction written with her husband, she helped turn early motoring and grand-tour travel into irresistible storytelling. Her books mix glamour, movement, and suspense in a way that feels both period and surprisingly fresh.

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C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson

1859–1920

Best known for glamorous adventure and travel fiction, this prolific English novelist often wrote in partnership with Alice Muriel Williamson, producing fast-moving stories that were popular in the early 20th century. His work blends romance, suspense, and a strong sense of place, especially on the roads and resorts of Europe.

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