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The Portion of Labor (Unabridged)

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Narrated by Suzanne Packard, Patrick Humber, Mary Honeycutt ...

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17 hours 31 min

In the quaint New England town of Fairport, where tradition reigns supreme, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Portion of Labor" unfolds a poignant tale of duty, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of women. Nancy Lester, a young woman burdened by the weight of her family's expectations, finds herself torn between her desire for a life beyond the confines of her home and the unwavering obligation to ... Read more

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In the quaint New England town of Fairport, where tradition reigns supreme, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Portion of Labor" unfolds a poignant tale of duty, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of women. Nancy Lester, a young woman burdened by the weight of her family's expectations, finds herself torn between her desire for a life beyond the confines of her home and the unwavering obligation to
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The Mary E. Wilkins Freeman Megapack

59 Classic Stories

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Victorian author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) is most remembered today for her ghost stories, but she was a prolific and popular author in many genres: not only the supernatural, but mystery and suspense, romance, and especially contemporary fiction were her speciality. She produced more than two dozen volumes of published short stories and novels. For this volume, we have grouped the most ... Read more

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Victorian author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) is most remembered today for her ghost stories, but she was a prolific and popular author in many genres: not only the supernatural, but mystery and suspense, romance, and especially contemporary fiction were her speciality. She produced more than two dozen volumes of published short stories and novels. For this volume, we have grouped the most
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The Butterfly House

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer. Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets, ... Read more

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Fairbridge, the little New Jersey village, or rather city (for it had won municipal government some years before, in spite of the protest of far-seeing citizens who descried in the distance bonded debts out of proportion to the tiny shoulders of the place), was a misnomer. Often a person, being in Fairbridge for the first time, and being driven by way of entertainment about the rural streets,
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The Secret

Unveiling Hidden Desires in a New England Town

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

In "The Secret," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the burden of hidden truths. Written in a distinctive blend of realism and psychological insight, the novella highlights the inner lives of its characters, especially the tensions between societal expectations and personal desire. Set against the backdrop of late 19th ... Read more

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In "The Secret," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the burden of hidden truths. Written in a distinctive blend of realism and psychological insight, the novella highlights the inner lives of its characters, especially the tensions between societal expectations and personal desire. Set against the backdrop of late 19th
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The Last Gift

The Christmas Stories of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930) was one of the most popular American writers at the turn of the twentieth century, and her annual Christmas stories appeared in magazines and periodicals across the globe. Since then, the extraordinary stories that once delighted her legions of fans every festive season have gone largely out of print and unread. Now, for the first time, The Last Gift presents a ... Read more

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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930) was one of the most popular American writers at the turn of the twentieth century, and her annual Christmas stories appeared in magazines and periodicals across the globe. Since then, the extraordinary stories that once delighted her legions of fans every festive season have gone largely out of print and unread. Now, for the first time, The Last Gift presents a
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The Copy–Cat and Other Stories

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

This is an excellent collection of softly written short stories set in early 20th century New England. In all the first stories of the collection, the main characters are children. Many of these stories are about ordinary people’s lives and the ways they find a way out of a difficult life. ... Read more

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This is an excellent collection of softly written short stories set in early 20th century New England. In all the first stories of the collection, the main characters are children. Many of these stories are about ordinary people’s lives and the ways they find a way out of a difficult life.
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A New-England Nun

And Other Stories

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Sandra Zagarell ...

A collection that shows Freeman's many modes - romantic, gothic, and psychologically symbolic - as well as her use of pathos and sentimentality, humour, satire and irony. These stories centre on questions of women's integrity, courage and privation; explore the idea of masculinity; and dramatise the relationship between rural New England and modern culture and commerce. Also included here is 'The ... Read more

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A collection that shows Freeman's many modes - romantic, gothic, and psychologically symbolic - as well as her use of pathos and sentimentality, humour, satire and irony. These stories centre on questions of women's integrity, courage and privation; explore the idea of masculinity; and dramatise the relationship between rural New England and modern culture and commerce. Also included here is 'The
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The Doll Lady

Enriched edition. Exploring Female Creativity in the Victorian Era

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Caleb Bradford ...

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's poignant short story "The Doll Lady," readers are drawn into a richly layered narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of a small New England town, Freeman's literary style is characterized by her keen observation of social dynamics and masterful use of dialect, evoking a deep sense of place and culture. ... Read more

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In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's poignant short story "The Doll Lady," readers are drawn into a richly layered narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of a small New England town, Freeman's literary style is characterized by her keen observation of social dynamics and masterful use of dialect, evoking a deep sense of place and culture.
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The Long Arm and Other Detective Stories

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, George Ira Brett, Roy Tellett ...

Series series Black Heath Classic Crime
First published in 1895, this classic anthology contains four novella-length detective stories by popular writers of the day: "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, "The Murder at Jex Farm" by George Ira Brett; "The Secret of the Treaty" by Roy Tellet and "The Twinkling of an Eye" by Brander Matthews. Identified by Ellery Queen as the first ever multi-authored anthology of detective stories, ... Read more

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First published in 1895, this classic anthology contains four novella-length detective stories by popular writers of the day: "The Long Arm" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, "The Murder at Jex Farm" by George Ira Brett; "The Secret of the Treaty" by Roy Tellet and "The Twinkling of an Eye" by Brander Matthews. Identified by Ellery Queen as the first ever multi-authored anthology of detective stories,
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The Heart's Highway

A Romance of Virginia in the Seventeeth Century

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Fans of historical romance will relish this finely wrought novel from American author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, who brings her unique skill with characterization and local color to a memorable love story that's set in the Tidewater area of Virginia during colonial times. ... Read more

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Fans of historical romance will relish this finely wrought novel from American author Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, who brings her unique skill with characterization and local color to a memorable love story that's set in the Tidewater area of Virginia during colonial times.
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The Revolt of "Mother" and Other Stories

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

Series series Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories
Eight poignant tales vividly portray patient, self-reliant heroines living in small New England villages .Well-known title story plus "A New England Nun," "Old Woman Magoun," "Gentian," "One Good Time," "The Selfishness of Amelia Lamkin," "The Apple Tree," and "The Butterfly." An excellent sampling of regional work by one of America's best-known women writers. ... Read more

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Eight poignant tales vividly portray patient, self-reliant heroines living in small New England villages .Well-known title story plus "A New England Nun," "Old Woman Magoun," "Gentian," "One Good Time," "The Selfishness of Amelia Lamkin," "The Apple Tree," and "The Butterfly." An excellent sampling of regional work by one of America's best-known women writers.
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The Green Door

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman ...

For as long as she can remember, a young girl named Letitia has been transfixed by the mysterious green door tucked away in a nook of her family home. She longs to open it and find out what's behind it, but her aunt urges her not to. Will Letitia be able to resist the pull of the green door? ... Read more

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For as long as she can remember, a young girl named Letitia has been transfixed by the mysterious green door tucked away in a nook of her family home. She longs to open it and find out what's behind it, but her aunt urges her not to. Will Letitia be able to resist the pull of the green door?
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