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Little Minister

Little Minister

By: J. M. Barrie
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 Before Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie captivated readers with The Little Minister, his debut novel that delves into the complexities of life in a secluded Scottish village. This is far from a childrens tale; its a poignant exploration of love, class struggles, and societal expectations. The story unfolds as the new minister and his mother settle into Thrums, where he must navigate the delicate dynamics of respect, politics, and the wary attitudes towards the traveling gypsies. But what will happen when the respectable minister finds himself irresistibly drawn to a gypsy woman? And how will her hidden secrets ripple through the lives of the villagers? (Summary by Beth Thomas)Copyright Kids Stories and Comedy Art Literary History & Criticism Science Social Sciences
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  • 46 - Talk of a Little Maid since Grown Tall

    46 - Talk of a Little Maid since Grown Tall
    Dec 16 2025
    Before Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie captivated readers with The Little Minister, his debut novel that delves into the complexities of life in a secluded Scottish village. This is far from a childrens tale; its a poignant exploration of love, class struggles, and societal expectations. The story unfolds as the new minister and his mother settle into Thrums, where he must navigate the delicate dynamics of respect, politics, and the wary attitudes towards the traveling gypsies. But what will happen when the respectable minister finds himself irresistibly drawn to a gypsy woman? And how will her hidden secrets ripple through the lives of the villagers? (Summary by Beth Thomas)
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    12 mins
  • 45 - End of the Twenty-Four Hours

    45 - End of the Twenty-Four Hours
    Dec 15 2025
    Before Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie captivated readers with The Little Minister, his debut novel that delves into the complexities of life in a secluded Scottish village. This is far from a childrens tale; its a poignant exploration of love, class struggles, and societal expectations. The story unfolds as the new minister and his mother settle into Thrums, where he must navigate the delicate dynamics of respect, politics, and the wary attitudes towards the traveling gypsies. But what will happen when the respectable minister finds himself irresistibly drawn to a gypsy woman? And how will her hidden secrets ripple through the lives of the villagers? (Summary by Beth Thomas)
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    11 mins
  • 44 - Rain Mist The Jaws

    44 - Rain Mist The Jaws
    Dec 14 2025
    Before Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie captivated readers with The Little Minister, his debut novel that delves into the complexities of life in a secluded Scottish village. This is far from a childrens tale; its a poignant exploration of love, class struggles, and societal expectations. The story unfolds as the new minister and his mother settle into Thrums, where he must navigate the delicate dynamics of respect, politics, and the wary attitudes towards the traveling gypsies. But what will happen when the respectable minister finds himself irresistibly drawn to a gypsy woman? And how will her hidden secrets ripple through the lives of the villagers? (Summary by Beth Thomas)
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    16 mins
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