The Green Casket

Three gentle Victorian tales from the beloved author of The Cuckoo Clock, each one a small adventure of the heart, where everyday troubles turn into lessons that stay with you long after the story ends.
In the title story, young Ruth Perry leaves her village home for her first position as a housemaid at the Tower House. Eager to please, she has been taught one golden rule: always tell the truth. But a stern head housemaid, a sunlit cabinet and a gleaming green casket soon put her honesty, and her courage, to the test.
In “Leo’s Post-Office”, a thrifty, quiet boy with a head for figures sets up a tiny post-office in the family schoolroom, complete with neat rules, a cash drawer and a stock of stamps. All goes splendidly until the stamps begin to vanish, and the whole household is baffled.
In “Brave Little Denis”, a gentle five-year-old travels with his brothers and sisters to spend Christmas at his Granny’s grand old house. His beloved little dog is waiting there, but so is a long gallery of portraits that fills him with dread. What he has just learned about true bravery is about to be tested on a snowy, moonlit night.
These stories blend warmth, humour and quiet moral insight, celebrating honesty, resourcefulness and courage. With lively children, kind elders and a touch of mystery, this is a cosy, nostalgic listen for children and grown-ups alike, perfect for bedtime, winter evenings or anyone who loves classic children’s literature.