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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 9 MIN

010 - The Turquoise Ring

from Rose O The River · host Kate Douglas Wiggin

Meet Rose Wiley, a charming country girl happily engaged to Stephen Waterman, a down-to-earth country boy. Life seems perfect until the arrival of Claude Merril from Boston, who claims Roses love is holding Stephen back. This delightful coming-of-age tale explores love, ambition, and the challenges of growing up. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett) Cast Narrator/Mrs. Wiley Elizabeth Klett Stephen Waterman/Ike Billings Charlotte Duckett Rose Wiley Libby Gohn Mr. Wiley MaryAnn Under-Boss/Jed Towle/Long Abe/Bystanders/River Driver John Trevithick Ivory Dunn Beth Thomas Alcestis Crambry David Lawrence Mrs. Crambry/Mrs. Brooks/Teacher Caprisha Page Claude Merrill/Lije Dennett Amanda Friday Miss Dix Kathryn Tipton Mite Shapley Grace Garrett Rufus rookieblue Audio edited by Charlotte Duckett, Elizabeth Klett, Piotr Nater, Eden Rea-Hedrick, and Beth Thomas

Meet Rose Wiley, a charming country girl happily engaged to Stephen Waterman, a down-to-earth country boy. Life seems perfect until the arrival of Claude Merril from Boston, who claims Roses love is holding Stephen back. This delightful coming-of-age tale explores love, ambition, and the challenges of growing up. (Summary by Charlotte Duckett) Cast Narrator/Mrs. Wiley Elizabeth Klett Stephen Waterman/Ike Billings Charlotte Duckett Rose Wiley Libby Gohn Mr. Wiley MaryAnn Under-Boss/Jed Towle/Long Abe/Bystanders/River Driver John Trevithick Ivory Dunn Beth Thomas Alcestis Crambry David Lawrence Mrs. Crambry/Mrs. Brooks/Teacher Caprisha Page Claude Merrill/Lije Dennett Amanda Friday Miss Dix Kathryn Tipton Mite Shapley Grace Garrett Rufus rookieblue Audio edited by Charlotte Duckett, Elizabeth Klett, Piotr Nater, Eden Rea-Hedrick, and Beth Thomas

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