Windyridge

audiobook

Windyridge

by W. (William) Riley

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

Description

A restless spirit leaves the cramped rooms of London for a modest cottage in a sleepy Yorkshire hamlet, drawn by an inexplicable pull toward open fields and heather‑scented air. She arrives with little more than a bag and a third‑class ticket, trading the clamor of city streets for the promise of quiet rooms and a yearly rent of ten pounds. The decision feels both reckless and liberating, as if she is finally listening to a voice that has long been muffled by urban noise.

In her new surroundings she encounters a close‑knit community, the echo of a village choir, and the gentle rhythm of rural life that seems to speak directly to her inner self. As she settles into the cottage and wanders the surrounding countryside, she begins to sense a subtle transformation—one that offers both comfort and the unsettling question of what she truly seeks. The first weeks promise a blend of self‑discovery, simple pleasures, and the quiet mystery of a life reshaped by the call of the heather.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (448K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2010-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. (William) Riley

W. (William) Riley

1866–1961

A self-taught Yorkshire storyteller, he became best known for lively tales of adventure and everyday life, including the much-loved comic novel Windyridge. His writing grew out of a varied working life and a deep attachment to the people and places of northern England.

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