
Four spirited women from a western ranch set sail from New York, eager to trade wide‑open plains for the cobblestone streets and grand salons of Europe. Their camaraderie is immediate—bickering, teasing, and shared worries about a missing companion named Frieda keep the mood lively as the ship cuts through the harbor.
Onboard, the girls meet a mysterious, impeccably dressed traveler whose presence sparks curiosity and a touch of rivalry, especially for the ever‑observant Jean. Their journey quickly turns into a series of amusing misunderstandings, heartfelt goodbyes to loved ones back home, and the thrill of stepping into an unfamiliar world. Listeners will be drawn into their bright personalities, the humor of their banter, and the anticipation of the adventures that await as they disembark onto foreign soil.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (268K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-01-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
Best known for lively girls’ adventure series, this American children’s writer filled her books with travel, friendship, and wartime service. Her stories helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction for young readers, especially the Camp Fire Girls, Ranch Girls, Red Cross Girls, and Girl Scouts books.
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