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The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

By: Ellen Wood
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Welcome, dear listener, to The Mrs. Henry Wood Library, where the lamps are lit, the curtains drawn, and the great houses of England yield their secrets once more. Within these walls you shall find no idle tales, but histories of the heart, of devotion sorely tried, of reputations imperilled, of sorrow borne in silence, and of truths that will not forever remain concealed.

Here are the quiet parlours and shadowed corridors where conscience whispers louder than scandal, and where a single misstep may alter the course of a life. Each episode presents a complete reading of Mrs. Henry Wood’s celebrated novels, that you may follow every trembling hope, every fatal error, and every solemn reckoning to its just conclusion.

Enter, then, with sympathetic spirit. The door stands open, but once within, you may find it difficult to depart until the last page is turned and the final secret laid bare.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Channings Chapter LX - In What Does It Lie?

    The Channings Chapter LX - In What Does It Lie?
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the family gathers to celebrate the marriage of Constance Channing to the Reverend William Yorke on a radiant January day, marked by a modest yet affectionate assembly of close friends and a few tender moments of social awkwardness. Amidst the warmth and parting, reflections on the virtues of patient child-rearing and the quiet blessings of steadfast faith and family draw the scene to a gentle and hopeful close.
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    13 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LIX - Ready.

    The Channings Chapter LIX - Ready.
    Jun 26 2026
    In which the household rejoices at the unexpected and miraculous return of young Charley, alleviating many hearts burdened with worry and suspicion, while Hamish reveals his literary pursuits and newfound prospects to a trusting friend. Meanwhile, the somber shadow of illness falls upon Jenkins, whose peaceful resignation and steadfast faith offer a poignant counterpoint to the gaiety surrounding the Channings.
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    33 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LVIII - Bywater's Dance.

    The Channings Chapter LVIII - Bywater's Dance.
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the long-lost Charley Channing is tenderly restored to his family’s embrace after a harrowing illness and mysterious disappearance, attended by a steadfast barge-woman whose simple care proved a balm to his fevered state. The chapter gently unfolds the joyful homecoming and Charley’s emotional revisit to his college school, where forgiveness and youthful merriment restore peace and camaraderie.
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    20 mins
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