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Journey back in time with us as we delve into the intriguing Moberly-Jourdain incident that took place on August 10, 1901. Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, two scholarly women, recount their extraordinary experience during a visit to the Petit Trianon within the Palace of Versailles. They claim to have unknowingly slipped back in time, encountering Marie Antoinette and other characters from the past. After extensively researching the palaces history and cross-checking their unique experience, they published their findings in a book, An Adventure, under the pseudonyms Elizabeth ...

Rainy Week by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. A couple invite people of different walks of life to their cottage along the beach, during the rainiest week of the year. The gathered people are unknowing actors in a carefully crafted play that is created by inviting personalities that can be manipulated by the ever changing environment, or by other nearby personalities. ( Glenn Koster, Jr.) “To be indeed absolutely explicit experience has proved, with an almost chemical accuracy, that, quite regardless of "age, sex, or previous condition of servitude," this particular combination of Romantic ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of Winter In Canada by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 28, 2025 ------Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon was a Canadian writer and poet. She was "one of the first English-Canadian writers to depict French Canada in a way that earned the praise of, and resulted in her novels being read by, both anglophone and francophone Canadians." - Summary by Wikipedia

Step into the whimsical world of Rainy Week, where a couples annual house party turns into a captivating theatrical experience. As their unsuspecting guests embody roles in the beach house play penned by Linette Geisel, a delightful blend of Romantic Passion, Psychic Austerity, Tragedy, Ambition, Poignancy, Innocence, and Irritation unfolds. Eleanor Hallowell Abbott once noted that this unique mix is bound to spark drama, and indeed, one rainy week is all it takes! Join us for an unforgettable performance featuring an ensemble cast that brings each character to life.

Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/4g7lJ4E#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick“Beautifully written and incredibly funny, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is about the importance of friendship and human connection. I fell in love with Eleanor, an eccentric and regimented loner whose life beautifully unfolds after a chance encounter with a stranger; I think you will fall in love, too!” —Reese WitherspoonNo one’s ever told Eleanor that life should be better than fine.

In a secluded beach cottage during the rainiest week of the year, an eclectic group of individuals from diverse backgrounds comes together, unaware that they are unwitting participants in a meticulously orchestrated play. As personalities clash and the atmosphere shifts, the dynamics among them become a captivating exploration of human emotion. Glenn Koster, Jr. reflects on the chaos that ensues “To be indeed absolutely explicit experience has proved, with an almost chemical accuracy, that, quite regardless of age, sex, or previous condition of servitude, this particular combination of ...

Roosevelt also made extensive use of radio. She was not the first first lady to broadcast—her predecessor, Lou Henry Hoover, had done that already. But Hoover did not have a regular radio program, whereas Roosevelt did. She first broadcast her own programs of radio commentary beginning on July 9, 1934. On that first show, she talked about the effect of movies on children, the need for a censor who could make sure movies did not glorify crime and violence, and her opinion about the recent All-Star baseball game. She also read a commercial from a mattress company, which sponsored the ...

Two red-headed comedians revisit classic kids’ books. Will our childhood treasures stand the test of time? Or will we be forced to make fun of them on a podcast?

An uplifting new podcast from bestselling author Eleanor Ray for book lovers everywhere. Special guest writers each episode will share insights into their creative process, journey to publication, reading recommendations, and we find joy in what we do.

Dive into a captivating collection of stories, legends, and poems that celebrate the beauty of summer and the wonders of nature. Each tale is designed to spark your imagination, evoke laughter, and invite you to explore deeper spiritual meanings. Join us for an enchanting journey through enchanting narratives that resonate with the heart. - Summary by RomaSingh Proof-listeners Aysh & Michele Eaton

Hello, and welcome to Still Pages: A Quiet Narrative.----------------In a world that never seems to quiet down, this is our dedicated space to pause, take a breath, and let a story transport us somewhere new.---------------- I'm Eleanor Vance, and I've always believed that the most profound adventures happen between the covers of a book.Each week, we'll open a single book—from sweeping historical romances and vast science-fiction universes to gentle stories that feel like a warm hug. We won't just review it; we will immerse ourselves in its narrative, get to know its characters, and honor ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of An Afternoon in July by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for July 7, 2013.Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon, born Rosanna Eleanor Mullins, was a Canadian writer and poet. She was "one of the first English-Canadian writers to depict French Canada in a way that earned the praise of, and resulted in her novels being read by, both anglophone and francophone Canadians."Leprohon's novels were popular in both English and French Canada in the late 19th-century, and were still being reprinted in French in the mid-1920s. They ...

Eleanor Coppola: A Tapestry Woven with Film, Family, and Fierce Independence Eleanor Coppola, who graced the world with her presence for 87 years until her passing in April 2024, was a woman who defied categorization. Sure, she was the wife of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, but to limit her story to that association would be a grave disservice to her multifaceted life. Eleanor was a documentary filmmaker with an unflinching eye, a screenwriter with a delicate touch, and an artist whose creative spirit danced across multiple mediums. Born Eleanor Jessie Neil in Los Angeles in 1936, ...

An Adventure by Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain recounts a perplexing experience at Versailles. During a daytime visit to the palace gardens, the authors claim to have inexplicably slipped back in time, encountering apparitions and echoes of 18th-century life. Observing period costumes, mannerisms, and ambiguous figures, they document sensations of displacement and mystery. Their account raises questions about memory, historical continuity, and the possibility of time travel, challenging rational explanations and inviting readers to explore the enigmatic boundary between the past ...

Leitura completa do livro "Senhorita Billy" de Eleanor H. Porter. (Livro exclusivo dos assinantes do clube de leitores da Pedra Azul Editora)m e lido com exclusividade para os sócios do clube Sons da Leitura. Esse livro tem 179 páginas e teremos a leitura completa Esse é o 22º livro lido pelo clube Sons da Leitura. Para ter acesso a leitura completa , deve assinar o clube. Para acompanhar nossas leituras mensais, deve-se tornar sócio do clube "Sons da Leitura". Informações sobre o clube e efetuar a assinatura nesse link: ⁠https://www.euamoleitura.com.br/pagina/...

Step into the echoes of the past with "Echoes of Time: History's Greatest Moments", a captivating podcast that resurrects pivotal events and legendary figures that shaped our world. Whether it's the fall of empires, groundbreaking revolutions, world-changing inventions, or silent moments of personal defiance, this podcast brings them all to life with immersive storytelling, historical context, and interactive questions for you—the listener. Hosted by historian Dr. Eleanor Blake, each episode is a time capsule crafted to inspire, inform, and ignite your passion for the stories that made us ...

Only 15-years-old, Eleanor Vane is very happy with her lot: educated in an expensive finishing school in Paris, the apple of her father's eye, and disposed to be kind. Of course there are things missing: she does not remember her mother who died when she was young. But at least she has her father... Until he unexpectedly dies. Now Eleanor is at the mercy of her half-siblings who were never in touch with her, and the rest of the world who would consider her an orphaned beggar. Sent to work as a lady's companion to an old friend of her late father's, Eleanor might, just might, be able to win a ...

Pollyanna tells the story of Pollyanna Whittier, a young girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father's death. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers around what she calls "The Glad Game": she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right. With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, healthy place to live. Eventually, however, even Pollyanna's robust optimism is put to the ...

In a small town far out West, 11 year old Pollyanna loses her mother then her dad to disease. This book describes how the orphan is sent to be raised by her aunt who lives far away in the East of the country. Unfortunately her aunt does not want her but accepts her very reluctantly only out of 'duty' and sticks her into a tiny hot attic room so she will be 'out of the way'. What Aunt Polly does not know is that Pollyanna is bringing the game of being 'glad' that her father taught her and that her irrepressible happy attitude will transform not only that dull and miserable house, but an entire ...

Spinster Polly Harrington is perfectly content to be in control of her comfortable life, even if is she alone in a big house. But then a letter arrives informing her she is the guardian to her young orphaned niece, and she as well as the whole town quickly learns that life will never be the same with Pollyanna around to help them count their blessings. - Summary by thestorygirl