True Stories of Girl Heroines

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True Stories of Girl Heroines

by Evelyn Everett-Green

EN·~8 hours

Chapters

Description

A vivid collection of real‑life accounts celebrates women who stepped into the breach when history demanded courage. From battlefields to besieged villages, each episode portrays a heroine who leads, fights, or outwits her foes with determination and wit. The narratives are complemented by striking illustrations that bring the period details to life, making the listener feel as if they are standing beside these fearless figures.

One striking tale follows a young Christian woman caught in the turmoil of 16th‑century Andalusia. When Moorish rebels threaten her household, she and her maid spring into action, armed with hidden daggers and a fierce resolve to protect their community. Their quick thinking and daring bravery set the stage for a tense standoff that showcases the grit and ingenuity of ordinary women thrust into extraordinary circumstances. The story captures the clash of cultures, the peril of the moment, and the unshakable spirit that defines these unsung heroines.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (465K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by sp1nd, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2012-08-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Evelyn Everett-Green

Evelyn Everett-Green

1856–1932

Known for a huge range of historical adventures, family stories, and books for young readers, this prolific Victorian and Edwardian novelist wrote with a gift for brisk plots and clear moral stakes. Her work remained popular enough to find new life in digital libraries long after her death.

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