Episodes

  • George Dandin or The Abashed Husband-Molière

    George Dandin or The Abashed Husband-Molière
    Aug 24 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Later Life-Louis Couperus

    Later Life-Louis Couperus
    Aug 23 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    8 hrs and 6 mins
  • Mary A Fiction-Mary Wollstonecraft

    Mary A Fiction-Mary Wollstonecraft
    Aug 22 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!-Selma Lagerlöf

    Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!-Selma Lagerlöf
    Aug 21 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    4 hrs and 28 mins
  • Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding

    Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding
    Aug 20 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Dreamer of Dreams-Marie of Romania Alexandra Victoria

    Dreamer of Dreams-Marie of Romania Alexandra Victoria
    Aug 19 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    5 hrs and 50 mins
  • Love of Landry-Paul Laurence Dunbar

    Love of Landry-Paul Laurence Dunbar
    Aug 18 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Workhouse Characters-Margaret Nevinson

    Workhouse Characters-Margaret Nevinson
    Aug 17 2026
    Journey with Elizabeth Lutterell as she transforms from a vain and self-absorbed 19-year-old into a woman of depth and resilience. Her life takes a pivotal turn when she encounters the Rev. Malcolm Forde, whose insights challenge her to reevaluate the shallow pursuits of her privileged upbringing. However, when her deep love for Malcolm is thwarted, she finds herself ensnared in a cold, loveless marriage of convenience. Through illness, loss, and profound regret, Elizabeth grapples with her circumstances. Will she discover true happiness amidst her struggles? M. E. Braddon, renowned as the “queen of the Sensation Novel,” weaves a tale rich with taboo themes, reflecting her own tumultuous life marked by scandal and societal challenges. In this poignant novel, published shortly after the death of her partners wife, Braddon thoughtfully explores mental illness, the complexities of divorce, and the journey toward self-discovery. (Summary by Anne F)
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    4 hrs and 9 mins