The Story of Jessie
Free AI audiobook with natural voice. No signup required.
About This Book
In "The Story of Jessie," Thomas and Patience Dawson receive a surprise letter from their daughter, Lizzie, announcing that she and her husband have problems, and she is sending her five year old daughter Jessie to live with her father and mother. Her marriage was against her parents' wishes, and Lizzie has been estranged from them since.Patience is delighted at having a grandchild about, but Thomas is troubled. Jessie, when she arrives, is the image of Lizzie as a child. Thomas and Patience must deal with their feelings about their daughter, starting with the need to house Jessie in Lizzie's ...
Chapters (27)
- THE STORY OF JESSIE.
- CONTENTS
- THE STORY OF JESSIE. CHAPTER I.
- A LETTER FOR SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE.
- CHAPTER II.
- JESSIE ARRIVES.
- CHAPTER III.
- SHOPPING AND TEAING.
- CHAPTER IV.
- A GARDEN SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
- CHAPTER V.
- HAPPY DAYS.
- CHAPTER VI.
- TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
- CHAPTER VII.
- THE JOURNEY AND THE ARRIVAL.
- CHAPTER VIII.
- THE NEW HOME.
- CHAPTER IX.
- MISS PATCH.
- CHAPTER X.
- CHARLIE REACHES HOME.
- CHAPTER XI.
- TOO LATE.
- CHAPTER XII.
- SPRINGBROOK AGAIN.
- THE END.
How to Listen
- 1. Click "Listen Free" above
- 2. The book opens in CastReader's browser reader
- 3. Click the play button — AI narration starts with word highlighting
- 4. Use "Send to Phone" to continue listening on your phone
More by Mabel Quiller-Couch
FAQ
Is this audiobook really free?
Yes. "The Story of Jessie" is a public domain work from Project Gutenberg. CastReader converts it to audio using AI text-to-speech for free. No account or payment needed.
What does the AI voice sound like?
CastReader uses Kokoro TTS, a natural-sounding AI voice. It handles punctuation, names, and dialogue naturally. Most listeners forget it's AI after a few minutes.
Can I listen on my phone?
Yes. Open the book, then use "Send to Phone" to stream audio to your phone via Telegram. No app download needed.