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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
  • East Lynne Chapter 8 - Mr. Kane's Concert

    East Lynne Chapter 8 - Mr. Kane's Concert
    Jul 14 2026
    In which the ailing Lord Mount Severn is endeared by the attentions of Mr. Carlyle and the charitable Lady Isabel pledges support to a struggling music master by attending his concert, thus stirring the social waters of West Lynne. Meanwhile, a candid conversation with Otway Bethel sheds light on a mysterious event in the woods, hinting at complexities beneath the surface of village life.
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    16 mins
  • East Lynne Chapter 7 - Miss Carlyle at Home

    East Lynne Chapter 7 - Miss Carlyle at Home
    Jul 12 2026
    In which East Lynne welcomes new ownership under the discreet Mr Carlyle, hosting the return visit of Lord Mount Severn and his daughter, Lady Isabel, whose unpretentious appearance quietly captivates young Barbara Hare amidst the town’s fluttering anticipation and finery. The subtle social tensions and curious connections between the newcomers and local gentry gently unfold against the backdrop of a warm July Sunday and the solemnity of the church service.
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    7 mins
  • East Lynne Chapter 6 - Richard Hare, the Younger

    East Lynne Chapter 6 - Richard Hare, the Younger
    Jul 10 2026
    In which the earnest Mr. Carlyle investigates the troubled case of Richard Hare, a gentle yet weak-hearted youth accused of murder, and listens patiently to the reluctant confession that introduces a mysterious stranger named Thorn. The evening unfolds amidst whispered doubts and family anxieties, with Mr. Carlyle pondering deep truths and the slender threads of suspicion that bind the fate of those involved.
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    25 mins
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