Eight Cousins


Read by Clarica

(4.7 stars; 492 reviews)

This is the story of Rose, a rich but lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and sent to live with her maiden aunts. When Rose's guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing and her exposure to the exploits of her seven male cousins and numerous aunts, Rose becomes happier and healthier, cured of many of her fears and prejudices. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts' maid of her own age, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps to illustrate to Rose her own good fortune. (7 hr 15 min)

Chapters

Preface 1:06 Read by Clarica
Ch 1 - Two Girls 13:34 Read by Clarica
Ch 2 - The Clan 16:42 Read by Clarica
Ch 3 - The Uncles 19:47 Read by Clarica
Ch 4 - Aunts 14:41 Read by Clarica
Ch 5 - A Belt and a Box 17:22 Read by Clarica
Ch 6 - Uncle Alec's Room 17:42 Read by Clarica
Ch 7 - A Trip to China 17:01 Read by Clarica
Ch 8 - And what came of it 13:55 Read by Clarica
Ch 9 - Phebe's Secret 21:27 Read by Clarica
Ch 10 - Rose's Sacrifice 13:50 Read by Clarica
Ch 11 - Poor Mac 16:39 Read by Clarica
Ch 12 - "The Other Fellows" 17:28 Read by Clarica
Ch 13 - Cosey Corner 13:29 Read by Clarica
Ch 14 - A Happy Birthday 25:16 Read by Clarica
Ch 15 - Ear-Rings 20:43 Read by Clarica
Ch 16 - Bread and Button-holes 17:32 Read by Clarica
Ch 17 - Good Bargains 20:09 Read by Clarica
Ch 18 - Fashion and Physiology 19:17 Read by Clarica
Ch 19 - Brother Bones 16:17 Read by Clarica
Ch 20 - Under the Mistletoe 22:33 Read by Clarica
Ch 21 - A Scare 17:59 Read by Clarica
Ch 22 - Something to do 19:46 Read by Clarica
Ch 23 - Peace-Making 22:14 Read by Clarica
Ch 24 - Which? 18:48 Read by Clarica

Reviews


(5 stars)

fantastic story! thank you, Clarica for reading it, and thank you for mentioning the sequel at the end! I was glad to know the story continues. :-)

Eight Cousins rocks


(5 stars)

I loved this sweet story, and the narrator did a fantastic job too. we'll done

Enchanting


(5 stars)

Incredible book and an amazing reader. Also thank you for mentioning the sequel at the end

Nice


(4 stars)

Very sweet and uplifting book. While Clarica did pronounce a few words improperly I found her rhythm, tone and overall reading more than made up for it and ultimately that is far more important to a story than the odd word here or there. I would definitely recommend this reading.


(5 stars)

So sweet and delightful! Very uplifting and enjoyable 💚 would highly recommend it.

Holds Up Well


(4 stars)

I first read this book at age 11; I enjoyed it then, and I enjoy it now that I can multiply that age by six. The characters are well-drawn, the ratio of fun times to moral dilemmas is pretty even, and anyone who was going to die was polite enough to expire before the book began. The narrator has a nice clear voice, but she needs to look up the pronunciation of unfamiliar words before she records them.

Excellent little story


(5 stars)

I enjoyed this story very much. The reader was good, although she did not know how to pronounce some of the words correctly.. Still, it was well read and very entertaining. I will have to look for the sequel here on LibraVox


(2 stars)

The story is really good but the reader looses me constantly with her lack of animated expression. Ever line is read with the same even tones, which makes it sound artificial and boring. Never any humour in her voice or excitement. I’m very disappointed.