
A lively portrait emerges from the pages of this early‑twentieth‑century novel, where the spirited Molly Brown of Kentucky finds herself far from the rolling hills of her home, caught up in the bustling, uneasy world of wartime France. Through a series of candid letters from her friend Julia, we glimpse Molly’s witty observations on expatriate life, the quirky companions she meets, and the uneasy peace that precedes the looming conflict.
The story balances humor and heart as Molly navigates the chaos of a continent on the brink of war, while also wrestling with personal questions about identity, family expectations, and the desire for a stable home. Her voice—sharp, self‑deprecating, and full of affection—offers a fresh, relatable perspective on love, loyalty, and the strange comforts found in foreign lands. Listeners will be drawn into Molly’s charmingly chaotic world, eager to see how she and her eclectic circle cope with the first tremors of a global upheaval.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (287K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1913
Best known for lively early-20th-century girls' fiction, this American writer is closely associated with the Molly Brown books and other cheerful school-and-family stories. Her work kept reaching readers even after her death in 1913, when later books continued to appear under her name.
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