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Sarah Orne Jewett's Best Short Stories
- Narrated by: Flo Gibson
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's summary
American novelist and short-story writer Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was known for her "local color" works set in or near South Berwick, Maine, which in in the 19th century was a New England seaport in decline. This gentle, often comic collection includes: "A White Heron", "The Dulham Ladies", "The Guests of Mrs. Timms", "Miss Peck's Promotion", "Miss Tempy's Watchers", and "The Town Poor".
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During the hectic Christmas season, slow down with these heartwarming stories from some of literature’s most beloved writers. In this collection, listeners will discover lesser-known but tender stories and poems from classic authors they know and love. Each selection celebrates the beauty, mystery, and joy found in the season that commemorates Christ’s birth. A Vintage Christmas includes stories from Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, and many more great writers....
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Beautiful Audible Rendition
- By Sailor Family on 01-18-20
By: Charles Dickens, and others
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The Anne of Green Gables Collection
- Anne Shirley Books 1-6 and Avonlea Short Stories
- By: L.M. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis, Tara Ward
- Length: 73 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.
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Part Guide
- By J. Cooper on 03-08-19
By: L.M. Montgomery
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Little Women
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Lee Ann Howlett, Amanda Friday, P. J. Morgan, and others
- Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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First published in 1869, Little Women is the story of four sisters growing up against the background of the American Civil War. Alcott wrote the book at the urging of the publisher, Thomas Niles, who was seeking a story about girls that would have popular appeal. Although it was commenced essentially as a children's book, it developed into something of a bildungsroman, which touches on more serious issues such as the difficulties faced by single-parent families, the death of a sibling, and fractured relationships.
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An excellent tribute to a classic tale.
- By Ad n' Audie on 03-28-18
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The Country of the Pointed Firs
- By: Sarah Orne Jewett
- Narrated by: Flo Gibson
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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With humor and compassion we enter the world of a small seacoast village located in northern Maine, where courage and caring are beautifully exemplified.
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A wonderful, under-read book
- By Eugene on 08-21-19
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Lady Audley's Secret
- By: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Abridged
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A fast-paced Victorian thriller that will delight audiences today as it did 100 years ago, Lady Audley's Secret has subterfuge, kidnapping, jealousy, and fraud, all thrown into the mix and shaken up for good measure.
A mystery which keeps a listener guessing until the last moments, this production is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys playing detective.
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Narrator creates the listen
- By connie on 02-06-12
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The Story Girl
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Trisha Rose
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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When Bev and Felix arrive at the King farm in Prince Edward Island, they have no idea of the adventures and memories in store for them. Is old Peg Bowen really a witch? What secrets does the neighbor keep hidden in his spare room? What if tomorrow is the end of the world? And what is in the old blue chest? Along with their cousins, they learn the value of work and play, the wisdom of proverbs, how to struggle with temptations and face their fears.
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Such a magical, perfect book!
- By Jacob on 02-21-20
What listeners say about Sarah Orne Jewett's Best Short Stories
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- Lisa Rose
- 03-24-24
Wonderful character studies!
I have never before had to slow down a speaker in order to be able to keep up with the story (speed: .7) but once I did that I could appreciate how the narrator was able to distinguish between characters that were remarkably alike. She did a good job with that and with the local accenr/dialect.
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