Episodes

  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 26 - The Hall

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 26 - The Hall
    Jun 14 2026
    In which a dinner party at the Hall unfolds with the social intricacies of acquaintance and admiration, introducing Mr. May and the imposing Mr. Clarence Copperhead amidst quiet tensions and genteel amusements. Ursula finds herself both intrigued and vexed by the stranger's manners and conversation, while Mr. May contemplates the tuition arrangement with a mixture of optimism and wary observation.
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    20 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 25 - Tea

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 25 - Tea
    Jun 14 2026
    In which Miss Beecham ingeniously orchestrates a cordial yet charged meeting between two rival young clergymen, bringing them unexpectedly into her grandmother’s warm and homely parlour where social distinctions quietly play their part. Amidst light-hearted debates over china and poetry, and the flickering firelight, a delicate camaraderie begins to emerge as they share tea and music, revealing subtle glimpses of their characters and the genteel complexities of their world.
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    22 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 24 - A Visit

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 24 - A Visit
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the Parsonage is stirred by an unexpected invitation to the Hall for Ursula and her sister to meet a new pupil, stirring various domestic apprehensions and family dynamics as preparations are made. Meanwhile, Reginald unexpectedly encounters Phœbe Beecham, whose candid observations and spirited companionship offer a refreshing contrast to the usual local company, even as tensions with an antagonist loom near.
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    19 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 23 - Tided Over

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 23 - Tided Over
    Jun 13 2026
    In which we find poor Cotsdean burdened by a heavy anxiety over unsettled debts and dependent entirely on the strength and resourcefulness of his superior, Mr. May, while life around him continues in its ordinary course, the simple comforts of home overshadowed by looming ruin. The chapter quietly unfolds the fragile interplay of faith, dependence, and the small acts of courage that sustain those who are powerless to resist the forces arrayed against them.
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    15 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 22 - A Desparate Expedient

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 22 - A Desparate Expedient
    Jun 12 2026
    In which Phœbe navigates the complexities of visiting a family unlike her own, engaging in candid discourse about the uneasy relations between Dissenters and the Established Church, whilst Mr. May wrestles silently with a looming financial distress that threatens to unravel a trusted friendship. The scene closes with an internal tempest of conscience and desperation stirring within Mr. May, as he contemplates a perilous course of action cloaked in rationalisation and delicate hope.
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    24 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 21 - A New Friend

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 21 - A New Friend
    Jun 12 2026
    In which the arrival of a new pupil, Clarence Copperhead, stirs quiet curiosity and speculation within the Parsonage, while Ursula grapples with her burgeoning friendship with Phœbe, a girl from a less esteemed background, under the watchful eye of her father. Amid social murmurs and delicate family concerns, the characters navigate tentative alliances and the uneasy negotiation of status in their small community.
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    22 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 19 - The New Chaplain

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 19 - The New Chaplain
    Jun 11 2026
    In which Reginald May, having accepted the chaplaincy that confers both a modest income and a house, begins to reconcile his new status with a keen sense of independence and responsibility, while his sisters Ursula and Janey prepare the home with a mixture of practical economy and girlish excitement. Amidst these domestic arrangements, Ursula unexpectedly encounters Phœbe Beecham, a poised and gracious young lady, whose arrival in Carlingford kindles a moment of social curiosity and gentle admiration.
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    22 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 20 - That Tozer Girl!

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 20 - That Tozer Girl!
    Jun 11 2026
    In which a lively conversation unfolds around a mysterious young lady associated with the Tozer family, sparking curiosity and mixed feelings within a close-knit circle, while whispers of local dissent and social expectations tread delicately through the drawing-room. Amidst the tensions and tender defences, strained family relations and the awkward reality of impending changes give the scene a quietly charged atmosphere of promise and perturbation.
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    21 mins