
Jane Annie
Or The Good Conduct PrizeBy Arthur Conan DoyleLength1h 54m
About this audiobook
Jane Annie is a comic opera co-written by Arthur Conan Doyle and J. M. Barrie (creator of Peter Pan), a farcical foray into musical theatre. The story unfolds in a girls' boarding school where the title character, Jane Annie, is determined to win the "good conduct prize" by any means – including mischievous hypnosis of her classmates and teachers. Hijinks ensue as studious Jane's spell causes strict governesses to behave absurdly and young ladies to reveal secrets. Doyle and Barrie's wit shines in the playful dialogue and parodies of school morals. Though not a great success on stage, Jane Annie stands as an intriguing curio in Doyle's oeuvre, showcasing his humorous side and willingness to experiment outside of prose. The operetta's plot is light and satirical, sending up Victorian educational norms and the notion of too good behavior, all culminating in a cheeky, whimsical finale.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length1 hr 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Jane Annie
7Medical Studies and Early Career
2DRAMATIS PERSONAE
8The Birth of Sherlock Holmes
3ACT I: CURTAIN [21]
9Other Literary Works
4ACT II: CURTAIN
10Personal Life
5Arthur Conan Doyle
11Spiritualism and Later Life
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6Early Life and Education
12Honours and Legacy