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House with the Twisting Passage (Version 2)

When her parents go to India for two years, 9 year old Jenny is cared for by her aunts. Aunt Abby is caretaker in a large many-roomed house, where Jenny meets and hears the stories of many interesting occupants. The owner of the house is remote in both location and character. She visits only occasionally, but what was her story, and how will she react to Jenny's presence? - Summary by Carod (4 hr 54 min)

Chapters

The House with the Twisting Passage

Jenny's Miss Claire

The Other Miss Clare

The Lighted Windows

What Happened while Jenny was Away

A Strange Discovery

The People behind the Doors

Miss Primrose's Story - The Magic Tree

Black Jack's Story - The Tattooed Man

Uncle Nodding

Miss Ruby's Story - The Yellow Silk Dress

Taramina's Tale - The Necklace

Peter Bollin's Tale - Peter Bollin's Candle

The Rhymes of Mr Dennis

The February Lady's Story

Jenny Meets The Littlest One

Old Mrs Bunch's Tale

Nanny Remembers

Phil the Fiddler's Story

The Lights Go Out in the Windows

The Finding of Mr Snatcher

The Real Miss Clare