Opening a Chestnut Burr


Read by LikeManyWaters

(4.7 stars; 64 reviews)

Walter Gregory is a gentleman whose health is broken down by the stress of Wall Street and the consequences of his fast lifestyle. Disillusioned in love and betrayed in friendship, he returns to visit his childhood home in the country. Who is this young woman Annie Walton he finds there? Can she truly be as good as she seems? He determines to test her character to the utmost. Deceitful villains, fire, death, and nautical disasters all try our hero and heroine. She has shown him the saving faith that gives life. Can he rescue her from a false fiancé who would ruin hers? (LikeManyWaters) (12 hr 37 min)

Chapters

Preface 2:34 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Hero, But Not Heroic 25:07 Read by LikeManyWaters
Opening A Chestnut Burr 19:43 Read by LikeManyWaters
Morbid Brooding 9:57 Read by LikeManyWaters
How Miss Walton Managed People 10:45 Read by LikeManyWaters
Was It An Accident? 10:33 Read by LikeManyWaters
Unexpected Chestnut Burrs 11:43 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Conspiracy 17:11 Read by LikeManyWaters
Witchcraft 12:59 Read by LikeManyWaters
Miss Walton Recommends A Hobby 7:17 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Plot Against Miss Walton 11:04 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Drinking Song At A Prayer Meeting 11:50 Read by LikeManyWaters
Foiled In One Direction 14:55 Read by LikeManyWaters
Interpreting Chestnut Burrs 23:03 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Well-Meanin' Man 14:16 Read by LikeManyWaters
Miss Walton's Dream 28:23 Read by LikeManyWaters
An Accident In The Mountains 18:26 Read by LikeManyWaters
Promise Or Die 25:22 Read by LikeManyWaters
In The Depths 18:29 Read by LikeManyWaters
Miss Walton Made Of Different Clay From Others 29:51 Read by LikeManyWaters
Miss Walton Made Of Ordinary Clay 30:46 Read by LikeManyWaters
Passion And Penitence 20:14 Read by LikeManyWaters
Not A Heroine, But A Woman 22:37 Read by LikeManyWaters
Gregory's Final Conclusion In Regard To Miss Walton 17:37 Read by LikeManyWaters
The Worm-Infested Chestnut - Gregory Tells The Worst 36:35 Read by LikeManyWaters
The Old Home In Danger - Gregory Retrieves Himself 32:27 Read by LikeManyWaters
Changes In Gregory 17:02 Read by LikeManyWaters
Pleading For Life And Love 20:37 Read by LikeManyWaters
What A Lover Could Do 27:06 Read by LikeManyWaters
Deepening Shadows 30:52 Read by LikeManyWaters
Kept From The Evil 21:03 Read by LikeManyWaters
Live! Live! - Annie's Appeal 49:06 Read by LikeManyWaters
At Sea - A Mysterious Passenger 23:58 Read by LikeManyWaters
Collision At Sea - What A Christian Could Do 30:43 Read by LikeManyWaters
Unmasked 33:07 Read by LikeManyWaters
A Chestnut Burr And A Home 20:30 Read by LikeManyWaters

Reviews

Step back in time


(5 stars)

A very Victorian and Christian kind of story, that is, the theme is religious belief. Each main character has to undergo stresses and trials, make mistakes, express doubt to varying degrees, reveal follies, and find forgiveness, faith, and truth. The reader only mispronounced a couple words, and her unrushed pacing and tempered expression suited the tone of the story well.

renae


(4.5 stars)

this story is i·r·r·e·s·i·s·t·i·b·l·e ... tho it drags out quite a bit the end makes it worth it all ! ! ! ... there is even some singing-not very much ..it sure seems to take the REAL lovers quite awhile to understand each other ... it is a 'must' to read/listen to it

wonderful redemption


(5 stars)

Such a good book! It tells the story of Brokenness redeemed by the goodness of God. Exciting read as well.

lovely book


(5 stars)

This book was a joy to listen too. Although it was written decades ago, it truly is timeless.

Nice Story


(4 stars)

Nice story and well read. I myself a bit out of patience with Annie's character near the end.

better at the end


(4 stars)

slow, but it got better. thanks Librivox. Great voice Many Waters


(5 stars)

this should be required reading it is such a wonderful wonderful story


(5 stars)

Excellent ! A joy to read.