Episodes

  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 41 - A Morning's Work

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 41 - A Morning's Work
    Jun 22 2026
    In which Phœbe undertakes a lonely and anxious vigil by the bedside of a suffering man, burdened with a secret responsibility that weighs heavily upon her tender shoulders, and seeks discreet help to shield those in distress from scandal. Meanwhile, an unexpected and gallant visit interrupts her thoughts, bringing a mixture of affection and new possibilities to her life amidst the dawn’s early light.
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    29 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 42 - A Great Mental Shock

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 42 - A Great Mental Shock
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the sudden and perplexing illness of Mr. May casts a sombre shadow over his household, prompting his children to confront a bewildering mixture of concern and ignorance as they watch over him with trembling hearts. Amidst the gathering storm and whispered suspicions of pecuniary troubles, a fateful attempt at escape unfolds quietly under the failing light, revealing both the frailty and the deep, unspoken ties that bind them.
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    16 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 39 - A Catastrophe

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 39 - A Catastrophe
    Jun 21 2026
    In which Mr. May departs early from the Hall and returns home in a dreamy, fatigued state, finding solace in the cheerful music and company within his own house. Later, an unexpected fainting fit causes alarm among his family, revealing a mysterious letter fragment that weighs heavily on Phœbe’s mind, hinting at troubles beyond mere physical exhaustion.
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    22 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 40 - The Sinned-Against

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 40 - The Sinned-Against
    Jun 21 2026
    In which Phœbe, moved by her sincere gratitude and friendship towards the Mays, resolves to offer help amid a sudden illness that has befallen Mr. May, while also confronting the distress and anger of her grandfather over a troubling financial matter that threatens his name and peace of mind. The scene is gently marked by Phœbe’s steady courage and thoughtful actions amid tension, weaving together the concerns of family duty, loyalty, and quiet fortitude.
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    28 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 37 - A Pleasant Evening

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 37 - A Pleasant Evening
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the young Phœbe finds herself poised on the edge of new and uncertain emotional currents, balancing her habitual affection for Clarence Copperhead with a fresh and delicate sympathy towards Reginald May, amidst the quiet intimacies of a shared evening. There is a gentle weaving of hopes and fears in the softest of encounters, illuminating the tender yet complex nature of human attachments, as she contemplates the likelihood of Clarence’s resolve and her own feelings under the watchful eyes of friendship and family.
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    13 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 38 - An Expedition

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 38 - An Expedition
    Jun 20 2026
    In which Mr. May wrestles quietly with financial anxieties and cautious hopes, seeking reassurance through a visit to the Copperhead family while Ursula, absorbed in new and tender feelings, drifts in a world of her own discovery. The scene unfolds with a mix of genteel humour and underlying tensions as characters of differing temperaments and fortunes converge, their conversations revealing much about pride, ambition, and the subtle workings of social expectation.
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    24 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 36 - Father and Son

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 36 - Father and Son
    Jun 19 2026
    In which young Ursula experiences the delicate stirrings of admiration and bewilderment brought by Horace Northcote's confession, while the arrival of Mr. Copperhead and his son Clarence stirs a quiet tension amid the genteel company, revealing contrasts of temper and intention. The gathering at luncheon unfolds with sharp wit and clashing opinions, as Phœbe skillfully navigates the challenging presence of the Copperheads and the subtle power plays that attend their visit.
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    23 mins
  • Phoebe, Junior Chapter 35 - The Millionaire

    Phoebe, Junior Chapter 35 - The Millionaire
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the good Mr. May wrestles quietly with the vexations of his financial entanglements and contemplates a rare and potent hope in the form of a wealthy visitor, whose brusque manner and sharp opinions provide no small degree of social friction. The party proceeds on a somewhat uneasy tour of local landmarks, revealing contrasts of character and fortune amidst the modest dignity of place and family.
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    20 mins