The Charwoman's Daughter


Read by Michele Fry

(4.1 stars; 29 reviews)

A humorous tale about a poor Irish charwoman living in the slums of Dublin, and her innocent teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve, whose first forays into courtship and romance, and their desire to escape from drudgery -- provide us with a charming picture of youth's enthusiasm and a mother's devotion, amidst Dublin's many parks and shops. The chapters are filled with James Stephens' witty Irish observations on life, love, ignorance, the frustrations of the poor and the wishful thinking that sustains them . . . . told as jauntily as only a few authors can equal. ( ~ Michele Fry, Soloist) (4 hr 22 min)

Chapters

I. Chapters 1 and 2 14:17 Read by Michele Fry
II. Chapters 3 and 4 13:14 Read by Michele Fry
III. Chapters 5 and 6 14:09 Read by Michele Fry
IV. Chapters 7 and 8 14:21 Read by Michele Fry
V. Chapters 9 and 10 13:58 Read by Michele Fry
VI. Chapters 11 and 12 15:57 Read by Michele Fry
VII. Chapters 13 and 14 15:35 Read by Michele Fry
VIII. Chapters 15 and 16 13:30 Read by Michele Fry
IX. Chapters 17 and 18 15:05 Read by Michele Fry
X. Chapters 19 and 20 12:41 Read by Michele Fry
XI. Chapters 21 and 22 17:03 Read by Michele Fry
XII. Chapters 23 and 24 15:30 Read by Michele Fry
XIII. Chapters 25, 26 and 27 21:26 Read by Michele Fry
XIV. Chapters 28 and 29 19:18 Read by Michele Fry
XV. Chapter 30 23:41 Read by Michele Fry
XVI. Chapters 31 and 32 23:10 Read by Michele Fry

Reviews

It t’s a sweet story!


(5 stars)

I have very much enjoyed reading this humorous, fast paced, clever, hard hitting and brutally honest novel. It is James Stephens at his brilliant best. He does not slacken his pace for a single moment—a truly gifted author. Enjoy!


(5 stars)

Excellent reading . I’m focusing on Irish writers so I thank you for this introduction to James Stephens .

Michele Fry...You ROCK!!!


(5 stars)

an excellent story made even better by the most awesome reader on librivox