
In a sun‑drenched London morning of 1887, three spirited youngsters—Gussie, her sister Tib, and their cousin Gerald—are summoned from their schoolroom by the enigmatic Grandpapa. Their world is a tidy Victorian household filled with polished brass, primrose‑laden gardens, and the occasional stern but kindly servant. As the children tumble down the stairs, their banter and curiosity reveal a tight‑knit family dynamic and a yearning for the unknown that lies just beyond their familiar rooms.
That curiosity soon leads them to a concealed door hidden in the garden wall, hinting at a forgotten palace that whispers of forgotten stories and hidden treasures. With each step, the trio’s imagination turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, promising gentle mysteries, secret passages, and the kind of adventure that only childhood can conjure. Listeners will be drawn into a world where everyday life intertwines with wonder, inviting them to share in the children’s first steps toward uncovering the garden’s secret realm.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (219K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2011-06-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1839–1921
A beloved Victorian writer for children, she filled her stories with everyday magic, family feeling, and the quiet adventures of nursery life. Her books helped shape generations of young readers, especially through classics like The Cuckoo Clock and The Tapestry Room.
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