About this book
Published in 1886, this novel encompasses a small community wherein Veronica, having lost her own mother, is “adopted” by a neighbour, Gertrude, who has a son of her own. The son, Dietrich, is learning how to become a saddler as his father before him. Their life is filled with hard work, but also some contentment. From the mother they now share, and two other matronly neighbours, Dietrich and Veronica learn valuable lessons about life. As the years pass, Dietrich and Veronica encounter trouble due to the mischief of two peers, and Dietrich more so as he is often tempted to frequent, along with others, the new tavern nearby. (Summary by Daryl Wor)
Chapters
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- 1Chapter 1: A Visit To The Doctor14:45 · read by Daryl Wor
- 2Chapter 2: With Fresh Courage8:57 · read by Daryl Wor
- 3Chapter 3: Nine Years Later9:05 · read by Daryl Wor
- 4Chapter 4: All At Home14:00 · read by Daryl Wor
- 5Chapter 5: Upon Unsafe Paths19:32 · read by Daryl Wor
- 6Chapter 6: Lame Sabina Gives Good Advice14:22 · read by Daryl Wor
- 7Chapter 7: A Thunder Clap12:55 · read by Daryl Wor
- 8Chapter 8: Each One According To His Kind22:09 · read by Daryl Wor
- 9Chapter 9: Mother Gertrude Gives Good Advice14:00 · read by Daryl Wor
- 10Chapter 10: Man Proposes, But God Disposes20:29 · read by Daryl Wor
- 11Chapter 11: The Motto Proves True22:07 · read by Daryl Wor
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