Length6h 10m
About this audiobook
The peace of a traditional English village is shattered by the arrival of industrial progress and the social friction of the rising middle class. The Carbonels find themselves at the center of this cultural clash, striving to bridge the divide between the old guard and the new innovators. This insightful social drama explores the challenges of community and the effort required to maintain harmony in a world of rapid change. It is a nuanced look at the evolving landscape of Victorian society and the power of local leadership.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length6 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter One.
2French Measure.
3Chapter Two.: The Lie of the Land.
4Chapter Three.: The Turnip Field.
5Chapter Four.: Nobody’s Business.
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6Chapter Five.: At Home.
7Chapter Six.: The Neighbourhood.
8Chapter Seven.: Sunday School.
9Chapter Eight.: Mary’s Approach.
10Chapter Nine.: The Screen.
11Chapter Ten.: Innovations.
12Chapter Eleven.: An Unprofitable Crop.
13Chapter Twelve.: Prizes.
14Chapter Thirteen.: Against the Grain.
15Chapter Fourteen.: An Offer Rejected.
16Chapter Fifteen.: Scales of Justice.
17Chapter Sixteen.: Linch-Pins.
18Chapter Seventeen.: Progress or no Progress.
19Chapter Eighteen.: The Threshing-Machine.
20Chapter Nineteen.: A Night Journey.
21Chapter Twenty.: The Royal Hotel.
22Chapter Twenty One.: Jack Swing.
23Chapter Twenty Two.: Great Mary and Little Mary.
24Chapter Twenty Three.: The Machine.
25Chapter Twenty Four.: Misjudged.
26Chapter Twenty Five.: Judith.
27Chapter Twenty Six.: The Golden Chains.
28Chapter Twenty Seven.: Missed and Mourned.
29Chapter Twenty Eight.
30Conclusion.
31Finis.
32IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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