
A daring tale unfolds around a wealthy family whose leisurely rides bring them dangerously close to a yawning chasm known as Danger Cliff. When the trusted coachman meets a fatal misstep, the patriarch embarks on a painstaking search for a new driver—one who can navigate the peril without courting disaster. The story probes the fine line between skill and hubris, inviting listeners to consider how far we should push the limits of safety for those we love.
Interwoven with this suspenseful narrative are whimsical sketches of ordinary creatures—a somber mockingbird rendered in muted tones and a proud goldfinch flaunting its bright plumage. These vignettes, narrated with a blend of humor and melancholy, explore the quiet dramas of everyday life and the subtle pride hidden in the smallest of beings. Together, the stories create a reflective mosaic that charms as much as it cautions, making for an engaging listening experience.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (74K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Boston: D. Lothrop and Company, 1884.
Release date
2023-09-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1841–1930
A bestselling American writer of Christian fiction, she published more than 100 books and became widely known under the pen name “Pansy.” Her stories often blended everyday family life with moral questions in a way that made them especially popular with young readers and church audiences.
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