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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I’ll be reading to you from Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles, through a series of letters, the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenage orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com, you’ll get notified of the next episode and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

Last episode, Judy enjoyed camp and getting a new scholarship, but her benefactor wasn’t happy with some of her choices. They are always negotiating it seems.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I’ll be reading to you from Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles, through a series of letters, the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenaged orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

Last episode, after a fun school year, Judy was looking forward to an exciting summer with her friend Sadie and others at a lake camp. Including perhaps some dances with some young men.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I’ll be reading to you from Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles, through a series of letters, the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenaged orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

Last episode Judy enjoyed a summer on a farm where Julia’s uncle used to live, slid into second term, and had a a lovely Christmas – including a new gown and a dance with Sadie’s brother Jimmie. It’s a new year now, with new adventures.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I’ll be reading to you from Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles, through a series of letters, the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenaged orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

Last episode Judy settled into college life, as well as her letters to her sponsor. But she is already frustrated with knowing nothing about him, and getting no letters back. These were the conditions she agreed to, but she can be impatient at times. The term is over, so she needs to make summer plans. Oh, and she often includes little drawings in her letters – you’ll just have to imagine them.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I’ll be reading to you from Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles, through a series of letters, the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenaged orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

Last episode we got a tour of the orphanage, and then Judy started life in a college dorm. She seems to be gradually fitting in, according to her letters.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

And welcome to Jean Webster’s 1912 novel, Daddy-Long-Legs. It chronicles the life of Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a teenage orphan whose college education is funded by an anonymous benefactor. Through her witty letters, Judy documents her personal growth, intellectual awakening, and journey toward independence and love over four years. I’m including original illustrations by the author.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I will be reading to you from The Blue Castle, by Lucy Maude Montgomery. This is the last episode – what’s next? I am still collating all your suggestions, but I think it will be Daddy Long Legs. A nature special on Arachnids? No, it’s a 1912 epistolary novel by Jean Webster that follows Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, a sharp-witted orphan whose college education is secretly funded by a mysterious trustee. I think you’ll like it.

Last episode ended with Valancy not near death, back at home, back to her dreary existence, and convinced she had lost Barney, the love of her life.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I will be reading to you from The Blue Castle, by Lucy Maude Montgomery. This is the penultimate episode – what’s your next choice? How about Daddy Long Legs? Look it up.

Last episode Valancy discovered that Barney was a multi-millionnaire. So quite able to afford a divorce, to get rid of a wife that has misled him all along. And possibly with an old girlfriend back in Montreal pining away for him. Valancy has no option but to leave him.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I will be reading to you from The Blue Castle, by Lucy Maude Montgomery.

Last episode Valancy survived a severe shock, and her heart was still fine. Barney left, and she was sure he suspected she had been lying all along. And Doctor Trent confirmed her health – which was both good and bad news.

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven’s Readings.

I will be reading to you from The Blue Castle, by Lucy Maude Montgomery.

Last episode Valancy was finishing up a wonderful year. But can it last?

I do readings twice a week, from various classics. If you subscribe to my free Substack newsletter at ravensview.substack.com you’ll get notified of the next episode, and can leave your comments or suggestions. And perhaps also browse my Flash Fiction writings or musings on the world.

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