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Nell and Her Grandfather
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If youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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Transcribe →012 - Peace after Storm
Feb 2100:09:33Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
Transcribe →011 - A Friend in Need
Feb 2100:08:31Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
Transcribe →010 - A Bed of Ashes
Feb 2100:11:51Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
Transcribe →009 - Flying from Temptation
Feb 2100:09:04Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
Transcribe →008 - Trouble for Nell
Feb 2100:10:25Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
Transcribe →007 - Nell the Bread-Winner
Feb 2100:06:36Tap to summarizeIf youre familiar with Dickens classic novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, youll remember the enchanting tale of Nell Trent—a beautiful and virtuous orphan, barely fourteen, living with her beloved grandfather in a whimsical shop filled with curiosities. In this delightful series of stories set in the same period as the novel, we revisit the lovable and eccentric characters that Dickens introduced us to. Although these tales are not penned by Dickens himself, they wonderfully capture the spirit and charm of the original, allowing us to revel in the adventures of the people and England we hold dear. - Summary by Phil Chenevert
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