The Ffolliots of Redmarley

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The Ffolliots of Redmarley

by L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

In the quiet village of Redmarley, a new life arrives under an unusually grand name. Mr. Gallup is convinced that christening his infant “Eloquent” will shape the boy’s destiny, hoping the child will grow into a booming orator and future parliamentarian. His wife, ever practical, tempers the ambition with a more modest middle name, hinting that even the most lofty expectations might need a fallback.

As the Gallup family runs their modest yet thriving outfitting shop, the story follows the gentle clash between lofty ideals and everyday pragmatism. Their world is painted with witty dialogue, affectionate teasing, and a keen eye for the quirks of small‑town life. Listeners are invited into a warm, slightly satirical portrait of ambition, love, and the simple pleasures that keep Redmarley’s residents grounded.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (398K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-10-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

LA

L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker

1863–1933

An English novelist and playwright whose stories move easily between family life, romance, and sharp social observation. Writing as L. Allen Harker, she built a career that reached the stage as well as the page.

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