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Christmas Hirelings

Christmas Hirelings

By: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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 As the festive season descends upon Penlyon Castle, the adults find themselves yearning for a touch of excitement. Sir John muses, If only I had a pack of children of my own, I would celebrate Christmas the way it should be! Enter his clever friend Mr. Danby, who has just the whimsical solution hiring a few children to bring joy and mischief to the holiday. With the arrival of the spirited Lassie, Laddie, and little Moppet, Christmas at the castle is about to transform in ways no one could have imagined! (Summary by ppcunningham) Proof Listener - hallejkCopyright Family and Culture
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  • 013 - Chapter VII - part 6

    013 - Chapter VII - part 6
    Feb 13 2026
    As the festive season descends upon Penlyon Castle, the adults find themselves yearning for a touch of excitement. Sir John muses, If only I had a pack of children of my own, I would celebrate Christmas the way it should be! Enter his clever friend Mr. Danby, who has just the whimsical solution hiring a few children to bring joy and mischief to the holiday. With the arrival of the spirited Lassie, Laddie, and little Moppet, Christmas at the castle is about to transform in ways no one could have imagined! (Summary by ppcunningham) Proof Listener - hallejk
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    11 mins
  • 012 - Chapter VII - part 5

    012 - Chapter VII - part 5
    Feb 13 2026
    As the festive season descends upon Penlyon Castle, the adults find themselves yearning for a touch of excitement. Sir John muses, If only I had a pack of children of my own, I would celebrate Christmas the way it should be! Enter his clever friend Mr. Danby, who has just the whimsical solution hiring a few children to bring joy and mischief to the holiday. With the arrival of the spirited Lassie, Laddie, and little Moppet, Christmas at the castle is about to transform in ways no one could have imagined! (Summary by ppcunningham) Proof Listener - hallejk
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    13 mins
  • 011 - Chapter VII - part 4

    011 - Chapter VII - part 4
    Feb 13 2026
    As the festive season descends upon Penlyon Castle, the adults find themselves yearning for a touch of excitement. Sir John muses, If only I had a pack of children of my own, I would celebrate Christmas the way it should be! Enter his clever friend Mr. Danby, who has just the whimsical solution hiring a few children to bring joy and mischief to the holiday. With the arrival of the spirited Lassie, Laddie, and little Moppet, Christmas at the castle is about to transform in ways no one could have imagined! (Summary by ppcunningham) Proof Listener - hallejk
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    13 mins
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