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The Cricket on the Hearth

Charles Dickens

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble

Released
September 5, 2024
Length
3 hrs 15 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
SNR Audio
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In "The Cricket on the Hearth," the third volume of Dickens' Christmas Books, the warmth of domestic life is captured through the story of John Peerybingle, a gentle carrier, and his young wife, Dot. Their happiness, symbolized by a cheerful cricket chirping on their hearth, is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who sows seeds of doubt. As the couple grapples with secrets, disguises, and misunderstandings, they must work to restore their home’s harmony and peace. Dickens, known for his masterful storytelling and vibrant characters, presents a lighthearted tale that shifts the focus from social critique to the intricacies of family life.

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