
Three young women live together in a quiet country home, each wrestling with the same restless yearning. Norah, Hilary, and Lettice spend their days stitching, supervising chores, and listening to their father's well‑meaning but stifling expectations. Their conversations crackle with frustration and wit as they dream of music, art, travel, and a life beyond the endless cycle of mornings, stockings, and household duties.
When a sudden, tiny voice breaks through their grievances, the sisters are startled into a moment of mystery that hints at possibilities beyond their isolated routine. The story follows their attempts to break free from the predictable rhythm of rural life, exploring the bond between siblings and the pull of ambition versus duty. Listeners will be drawn into the sisters’ lively banter and the gentle humor that underlies their search for something extraordinary in an otherwise ordinary world.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-04-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1857–1917
Known for lively, warmhearted stories about girls and family life, this English writer turned everyday experiences into popular fiction for young readers. Her books often mix humor, resilience, and the small dramas of home and school.
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