The Mountain Girl


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(4.6 stars; 35 reviews)

The Mountain Girl by Payne Erskine invites listeners into a captivating tale of love set against the backdrop of the American wilderness. This romance unfolds as the spirited heroine navigates the challenges of her environment, embodying resilience and idealism in her quest for happiness.

Set in a rugged landscape, the story explores themes of love, nature, and the human spirit. As the characters confront their desires and the obstacles that stand in their way, listeners will find themselves immersed in a narrative that reflects the complexities of relationships and the beauty of the American experience.

With its genuine portrayal of emotions and a strong sense of place, The Mountain Girl stands out as a unique contribution to early 20th-century romance literature, offering a blend of adventure and heartfelt connection that resonates with readers seeking a classic love story.

Chapters

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In which David Thryng arrives at Carew's Crossing 20:46 Read by MaryAnn
In which David Thryng experiences the Hospitality of the Mountain People 33:31 Read by MaryAnn
In which Aunt Sally takes her Departure and meets Frale 22:06 Read by Haley Pereira
David spends his First Day at his Cabin, and Frale makes his Confession 26:20 Read by Haley Pereira
In which Cassandra goes to David with her Trouble, and gives Frale her Promise 26:34 Read by Haley Pereira
In which David aids Frale to make his Escape 22:18 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Frale goes down to Farington in his own Way 23:47 Read by Brendan Stallard
In which David Thryng makes a Discovery 27:52 Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016)
In which David accompanies Cassandra on an Errand of Mercy 21:20 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Cassandra and David visit the Home of Decatur Irwin 23:23 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Spring comes to the Mountains, and Cassandra tells David of her Father 19:58 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Cassandra hears the Voices, and David leases a Farm 22:05 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which David discovers Cassandra's Trouble 26:29 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which David visits the Bishop, and Frale sees his Enemy 33:56 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Jerry Carew gives David his Views on Future Punishment, and Little Hoyle pays him a visit and is made Happy 19:56 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Frale returns and listens to the Complaints of Decatur Irwin's Wife 30:17 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which David Thryng meets an Enemy 20:32 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which David Thryng Awakes 19:55 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which David sends Hoke Below on a Commission, and Cassandra makes a Confession 24:08 Read by Sandra Estenson
In which the Bishop and his Wife pass an Eventful Day at the Fall Place 22:49 Read by Sandra Estenson
In which the Summer Passes 24:25 Read by Sandra Estenson
In which David takes little Hoyle to Canada 13:56 Read by Sandra Estenson
In which Doctor Hoyle speaks his Mind 12:15 Read by Joselyn Hasty
In which David Thryng has News from England 14:26 Read by Joselyn Hasty
In which David Thryng visits his Mother 23:13 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
In which David Thryng adjusts his Life to New Conditions 25:53 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which the Old Doctor and Little Hoyle come back to the Mountains 24:08 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Frale returns to the Mountains 31:29 Read by Mary Herndon Bell
In which Cassandra visits David Thryng's Ancestors 25:10 Read by Natalie
In which Cassandra goes to Queensderry and takes a Drive in a Pony Carriage 28:04 Read by Natalie
In which David and his Mother do not Agree 27:32 Read by Natalie
In which Cassandra brings the Heir of Daneshead Castle back to her Hilltop, and the Shadow Lifts 32:27 Read by Natalie

Reviews


(4 stars)

It was a sweet story but the mother got me a little angry. I understand that at all of Europe’s nobility was a clique, but she cared more for what society would think about her than her son’s happiness. David also underwent an unpleasant character change 3/4 through the book but in the end redeemed himself. Cassandra was a sweetheart.

Really enjoyed this book


(5 stars)

I loved the book. I was not sure during the first couple chapters that I wanted to continue but as the story progressed I was hooked. The readers were pretty good as well.


(5 stars)

Amazing.this one’s a work of art! Cassandra was my favorite, and yet, in a way she didn’t quite fit. It’s almost like the author got hold of a character she couldn’t handle, something beyond her ability, but the story would not have been the same had she been any different


(4 stars)

I liked the story a lot and there were some really nice readers. Kept me up for hours last night!

engaging story


(4 stars)

There were a couple slow chapters but overall this was a great book. Wholesome and engaging.

Engaging story with vague ending.


(5 stars)

Engaging story. Longer than expected but anticlimactic ending.