The House with the Twisting Passage (Version 2)

Marion St. John Webb (1888 - 1930)

When her parents go to India for two years, 9 year old Jenny is cared for by her aunts. Aunt Abby is caretaker in a large many-roomed house, where Jenny meets and hears the stories of many interesting occupants. The owner of the house is remote in both location and character. She visits only occasionally, but what was her story, and how will she react to Jenny's presence? - Summary by Carod

Genre(s): Children's Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 The House with the Twisting Passage Caro Davy
00:10:04
Play 02 Jenny's Miss Claire Caro Davy
00:03:36
Play 03 The Other Miss Clare Caro Davy
00:06:28
Play 04 The Lighted Windows Caro Davy
00:05:42
Play 05 What Happened while Jenny was Away Caro Davy
00:06:13
Play 06 A Strange Discovery Caro Davy
00:10:43
Play 07 The People behind the Doors Caro Davy
00:03:29
Play 08 Miss Primrose's Story - The Magic Tree Caro Davy
00:11:12
Play 09 Black Jack's Story - The Tattooed Man Caro Davy
00:46:15
Play 10 Uncle Nodding Caro Davy
00:07:34
Play 11 Miss Ruby's Story - The Yellow Silk Dress Caro Davy
00:27:27
Play 12 Taramina's Tale - The Necklace Caro Davy
00:10:10
Play 13 Peter Bollin's Tale - Peter Bollin's Candle Caro Davy
00:34:32
Play 14 The Rhymes of Mr Dennis Caro Davy
00:04:03
Play 15 The February Lady's Story Caro Davy
00:25:15
Play 16 Jenny Meets The Littlest One Caro Davy
00:04:35
Play 17 Old Mrs Bunch's Tale Caro Davy
00:11:24
Play 18 Nanny Remembers Caro Davy
00:23:10
Play 19 Phil the Fiddler's Story Caro Davy
00:17:59
Play 20 The Lights Go Out in the Windows Caro Davy
00:07:14
Play 21 The Finding of Mr Snatcher Caro Davy
00:03:58
Play 22 The Real Miss Clare Caro Davy
00:13:09