
A spirited young heiress named Theodora “Teddie” Hayden spends her childhood turning the strict rituals of a privileged household into a playground for rebellion. From daring escapades with roofing nails to daring rescues atop fire‑engine ladders, she constantly tests the limits imposed by stern relatives and the stifling expectations of high society. Her restless imagination drives her toward the open road, the untamed West, and any adventure that promises a taste of true freedom.
Through witty narration and vivid scenes of early‑20th‑century manor life, the story captures Teddie’s clash with authority—whether it’s the rigid French tutor, the overprotective uncle, or the bewildered staff who must constantly chase her latest prank. Readers are invited to follow her mischievous schemes, her love of fire‑engine roar, and her yearning for a world beyond gilded cages, all while feeling the ache of a girl whose wild heart refuses to be tamed.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (261K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mardi Desjardins, Al Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2019-03-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1950
A prolific Canadian-born writer who made his career in the United States, he moved easily between poetry, novels, and early screenwriting. His work ranged from mystery and adventure to westerns and science fiction, giving him an unusually wide place in popular fiction of the early 20th century.
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