Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood


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(4.6 stars; 165 reviews)

This delightful story begins in a little town called Marshmallows, where a young man, the new vicar, Harry Walton, has just arrived. As he begins his work Harry realizes that everything is not quite 'right' in his little parish and it all seems to center around Oldcastle Hall. As he wins the affection of the people secrets begin to unfold, and Harry Walton attempts to free them from guilt of the past, help them overcome pride and while he is at it, he falls in love with a woman whose past is the most mysterious yet, and whose tyrannical mother is the mistress of Oldcastle Hall.

This Is a wonderful, heartwarming romance and a unique mystery, told from the viewpoint of the young vicar. (Summary by Fiddlesticks )

The trilogy:
Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood
The Seaboard Parish
The Vicar's Daughter (15 hr 25 min)

Chapters

Chapter 1 Despondency and consolation 26:11 Read by Lee Smalley
Chapter 2 My first Sunday at Marshmallows 10:19 Read by Greg Giordano
Chapter 3 My first Monday at Marshmallows 19:30 Read by Greg Giordano
Chapter 4 The coffin 20:08 Read by Lee Smalley
Chapter 5 Visitors from the hall 21:10 Read by Geoff Blanchard
Chapter 6 Oldcastle hall 35:24 Read by Lynne T
Chapter 7 part 1 The Bishops basin 25:59 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 7 part 2 The Bishops basin 37:25 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 8 What I Preached 12:39 Read by Greg Giordano
Chapter 9 part 1 The organist 22:22 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 9 part 2 The organist 32:03 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 10 My Christmas party 28:07 Read by Greg Giordano
Chapter 11 part 1 The sermon on God and mammon 39:56 Read by Larry Wilson
Chapter 11 part 2 The sermon on God and mammon 43:09 Read by Larry Wilson
Chapter 12 The Avenue 18:00 Read by Lynne T
Chapter 13 part 1 Young Weir 37:04 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 13 part 2 Young Weir 32:18 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 14 My pupil 23:22 Read by Geoff Blanchard
Chapter 15 Dr. Duncan's Story 41:41 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 16 The organ 8:24 Read by Greg Giordano
Chapter 17 The church-rate 22:36 Read by noblesavage
Chapter 18 Judy's news 12:56 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 19 the Invalid 23:41 Read by Geoff Blanchard
Chapter 20 Mood and Will 24:47 Read by Gertrude Durette
Chapter 21 The devil in Thomas Weir 10:00 Read by ToddHW
Chapter 22 The Devil in Catherine Weir 24:24 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 23 The devil in the Vicar 20:06 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 24 An angel unawares 17:00 Read by Gertrude Durette
Chapter 25 Two parishioners 21:35 Read by Gertrude Durette
Chapter 26 Satan cast out 24:56 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 27 The man and child 20:43 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 28 Old Mrs. Tomkins 31:01 Read by Bill Boerst
Chapter 29 Calm and storm 18:46 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 30 A sermon to myself 31:55 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 31 A council of friends 18:56 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 32 The next thing 18:40 Read by Eric Metzler
Chapter 33 Old Rogers's Thanksgiving 14:55 Read by Lynne T
Chapter 34 Tom's story 33:13 Read by Eric Metzler

Reviews

George McDonald I need say no more... except that I wish he had


(5 stars)

A beautiful book


(5 stars)

It is initially made a little hard to get used to many voices reading the one narration, but by the end one certainly sinks into it. Many a moment a tear needed to be wiped away, many a moment his life described cast a needed shining light on where my path needed to adjust. Thank you George, and thank you readers for bringing me this.

Refreshing


(5 stars)

It starts slowly, but pulls the listener in with gentle grace as well as interesting characters and suspense. Fans of "Pansy" and Grace Livingston Hill will be particularly attracted to this book, but it's much more than a romance. The author has much to say to anyone concerned with living a God-centered life.

Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood


(5 stars)

I love the way the truth of God's word is woven in the story. Very interesting hearing in 1st person.

The Title Doesn't Do It Justice


(5 stars)

I am only a few hours into this marvelous book but I already can't wait to finish it so I can listen to it again (a very, very rare occurrence). I have thoroughly enjoyed George MacDonald's books but to me this is his best. I think the title is misleading and some may pass it by because it doesn't sound very exciting. Sadly, they would be missing a masterpiece.

Truth loved


(5 stars)

as with all George McDonald stories both adult and children's and for all the genres he writes in, he continues to encourage us to thought and belief in our loving Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ our saviour Who is The True way to life and relationship both here and the hereafter. some readers are not easy to listen to

A bit boring


(3.5 stars)

The story is full of religious reflexions, sometimes too long. The main plot line is often interrupted by other characters' lines (which were less interesting for me). But still it is a good old English story, quiet and calming.

Great book and narration


(5 stars)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The truth is illuminated through out by Macdonald's great words. thanks to all the readers. a couple chapters were a little harder to hear but other than that, it was perfect.