The Fairchild Family


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(4 stars; 10 reviews)

The adventures of Lucy, Emily and Henry are described in this short novel, written and set in Regency England. Their naughtiness, their activities and their interactions with the children next door; Miss Augusta and Charles Trueman, are all delightfully described. Their daily lives are an insight into childhood and the family and religious values at the time - each chapter has a moral lesson, and the good end happily, while the bad get what they deserve. (Summary by Beth Thomas.) (12 hr 38 min)

Chapters

Editor's Introduction 43:35 Read by flutterby93
The Birthday Walk 7:02 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Mrs Fairchild's Story 11:28 Read by SeekWisdom
On Envy 7:06 Read by SeekWisdom
Story of the Apples 11:14 Read by Joshua M.C.
Story of an Unhappy Day 15:13 Read by Lynne T
Story of Ambition 15:46 Read by SeekWisdom
The All-Seeing God 8:40 Read by Kimberly Collins
The Old Story of Mrs Howard 16:39 Read by SeekWisdom
Sad Story of a Disobedient Child 4:57 Read by ArchaDl
Two Books 6:26 Read by ArchaDl
The History of the Orphan Boy 20:19 Read by ArchaDl
The History of Little Henri, Part 1 16:44 Read by Peter O'Malley
The History of Little Henri, Part 2 24:42 Read by Peter O'Malley
A Story of Besetting Sins 18:06 Read by Kathleen Moore
A Visit to Mary Bush 7:42 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Story of Miss Crosbie's Presents 14:28 Read by Kathleen Moore
A Visit to Mrs Goodriche 3:50 Read by Peter O'Malley
Story of the Last Days of Mrs Howard 29:30 Read by Audrey Giger
The Fair Little Lady 4:01 Read by Peter O'Malley
Story of a Holiday 9:54 Read by Roohi
Little Edwy and the Echo 18:20 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Further Story of a Holiday 18:32 Read by Roohi
The Happy Evening 8:53 Read by Rosie Roberts
Breakfast at Mr Burke's 11:10 Read by Roohi
The Unruly Family 10:52 Read by Lydia
Story of Henry's Adventure 10:01 Read by Rachel
The Story in Emily's Book, Part 1 25:59 Read by Roohi
The Story in Emily's Book, Part 2 (A) 22:48 Read by Roohi
The Story in Emily's Book, Part 2 (B) 27:46 Read by Roohi
Guests at Mr Fairchild's 21:07 Read by Roohi
More about Bessy 20:52 Read by Kathleen Moore
Bessy's Misfortunes 19:45 Read by Kathleen Moore
The History of Little Bernard Low, Part 1 21:37 Read by Geza Hrazdina
The History of Little Bernard Low, Part 2 21:45 Read by Geza Hrazdina
The History of Little Bernard Low, Part 3 (A) 23:59 Read by Geza Hrazdina
The History of Little Bernard Low, Part 3 (B) 26:44 Read by Geza Hrazdina
The Birthday Feast 28:51 Read by BettyB
Grandmamma Fairchild 14:07 Read by Roohi
Great Changes 10:15 Read by Kimberly Collins
Grandmamma and the Children 8:23 Read by Roohi
Grandmamma's History of Evelyn Vaughn, Part 1 45:21 Read by Kathleen Moore
Grandmamma's History of Evelyn Vaughn, Part 2 30:28 Read by Kathleen Moore
Farewell to the Old Home 13:45 Read by Larry Wilson

Reviews

One book - many stories


(3.5 stars)

Sherwood was a prolific writer of her time. This lovely period novel tells the story of country children and their lives, family and adventures. It also contains several other stories in the form of - read aloud books that the children received, local stories, grandma's recollections... which are a nice bonus. Descriptive of life in Regency England and the religious atmosphere of homes in this time period.


(3 stars)

Not a lot happens in this one! Quite long winded as it turns out with almost 100% telling rather than showing.