Princess Puck
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Una L. Silberrad
Length12h 35m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Princess Puck" intricately weaves the story of Miss Brownlow and her four nieces, with a particular focus on the youngest, Wilhelmina, affectionately known as Bill. The narrative explores themes of family duty, the transition to adulthood, and the tension between tradition and modernity. As Miss Brownlow grapples with the waning relevance of her school amidst a changing educational landscape, she reflects on the past while considering Bill's future. The family debates Bill's character and potential, with Miss Brownlow hopeful for her growth, while Polly, her wittier, more pragmatic niece, remains skeptical. The story expands to include the backstory of sisters Theresa and Bella Waring, who joined Miss Brownlow's household after their mother's death. Polly's critical perspective highlights the sisters' lack of ambition, contrasting with her own determination to defy societal expectations. Meanwhile, Bill navigates her own identity and dreams amidst societal pressures, reflecting on gender roles and relationships. Her unique perspective emerges in conversations with the Waring sisters, revealing her innocence and confusion about social norms. As the narrative unfolds, Bill faces the reality of her engagement to Gilchrist Harborough, moving beyond her youthful fantasies of love to embrace a pragmatic view of companionship and rural life. Their relationship is set against the backdrop of Harborough's family history, filled with migration, loss, and the implications of inheritance customs like Borough English. Through these interconnected stories, "Princess Puck" delves into themes of legacy, identity, and the enduring impact of familial decisions, all underscored by the characters' struggles to balance tradition with the demands of a modern world.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length12 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. MISS BROWNLOW’S NIECES.
2CHAPTER II. BILL.
3CHAPTER III. ROBERT MORTON.
4CHAPTER IV. HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
5CHAPTER V. FOR BILL’S GOOD.
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6CHAPTER VI. THE RIGHT OF WAY.
7CHAPTER VII. HARBOROUGH OF GURNETT.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF GURNETT.
9CHAPTER IX. “RED IS THE ROSE.”
10CHAPTER X. IN THE GARDEN.
11CHAPTER XI. WILHELMINA I. AND II.
12CHAPTER XII. NATURAL SELECTION.
13CHAPTER XIII. CHASING A SHADOW.
14CHAPTER XIV. THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
15CHAPTER XV. FAMILY HISTORY.
16CHAPTER XVI. A GRANDFATHER.
17CHAPTER XVII. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GUARDIAN.
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE PLUM HARVEST.
19CHAPTER XIX. PETER HARBOROUGH: SHOT.
20CHAPTER XX. HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.
21CHAPTER XXI. THE ACQUISITIVE FACULTY.
22CHAPTER XXII. POLLY SETTLES THINGS.
23CHAPTER XXIII. PETER HARBOROUGH’S SHOE-BUCKLES.
24CHAPTER XXIV. THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF BYBRIDGE.
25CHAPTER XXV. GENERAL SERVANT.
26CHAPTER XXVI. AN OLD WOUND.
27CHAPTER XXVII. A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. THE OAK BOX GOES TO WRUGGLESBY.
29CHAPTER XXIX. POLLY PROVES A TRUE PROPHET.
30CHAPTER XXX. A RELISH WITH TEA.
31CHAPTER XXXI. THE FULFILLING OF THE DREAM.
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