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Lucian's incisive commentary and playful tone make these dialogues not only entertaining but also thought-provoking, ensuring their relevance in today's world where questions of morality and the divine continue to spark debate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73680017</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:24:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73680017/lucian_s_dialogues_volume_1_the_dialogues_of_the_gods_lucian_of_samosata.mp3" length="76590373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lucian's Dialogues Volume 1, The Dialogues of the Gods, offers a captivating exploration of divine interactions through the sharp wit and humor of Lucian of Samosata. 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As listeners delve into the rich tapestry of gods and heroes, they will find reflections of their own struggles and triumphs within these ancient narratives. The compelling nature of these myths not only entertains but also offers profound insights into the human experience, making this audiobook a worthy exploration of our shared cultural heritage.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73601178</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:03:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73601178/dramatic_version_of_greek_myths_and_hero_tales_fanny_amanda_comstock.mp3" length="135166644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales" by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless stories of Greek mythology and heroic legends, capturing their dramatic essence with vivid storytelling. 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As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>747</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>061 - Roger Hamley's Confession</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/061-roger-hamley-s-confession--69317080</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317080</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317080/061_roger_hamley_s_confession.mp3" length="15791260" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d/4998b094-f508-4929-93ef-5371b006249d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1972</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>060 - Molly Gibson at Hamley Hall</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/060-molly-gibson-at-hamley-hall--69317079</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317079</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317079/060_molly_gibson_at_hamley_hall.mp3" length="12599462" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a/a79c3adb-fe13-4c66-b268-a308715c6b7a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1574</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>059 - Reviving Hopes and Brightening Prospects</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/059-reviving-hopes-and-brightening-prospects--69317077</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1286</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>056 - An Absent Lover Returns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-an-absent-lover-returns--69317071</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317070</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317070/055_molly_gibsons_worth_is_discovered.mp3" length="13647506" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104/7db300a8-6967-450e-98ab-b5fa67135104.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1705</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>054 - Unlooked-for Arrivals</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-unlooked-for-arrivals--69317068</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317068</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317068/054_unlooked_for_arrivals.mp3" length="13961693" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb/7115df5c-48a9-4d72-8017-337e4bd66bdb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>053 - Squire Hamley's Sorrow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-squire-hamley-s-sorrow--69317067</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317067</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317067/053_squire_hamley_s_sorrow.mp3" length="14139294" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150/a060c560-3eb9-4941-8d30-9b0b8c0e3150.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1766</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>052 - Troubles Never Come Alone</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-troubles-never-come-alone--69317064</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317064</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317064/052_troubles_never_come_alone.mp3" length="10702748" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c/8180bbb4-0364-4597-8b4a-c8b0af5dd86c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>051 - Cynthia At Bay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-cynthia-at-bay--69317063</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317063</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317063/051_cynthia_at_bay.mp3" length="14348685" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078/53bdf657-fa99-4512-b1b9-6b2e4e4d4078.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>050 - Molly Gibson Finds a Champion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-molly-gibson-finds-a-champion--69317062</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1376</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>049 - An Innocent Culprit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-an-innocent-culprit--69317061</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317061</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317061/049_an_innocent_culprit.mp3" length="10427868" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2/36b2ec9d-0832-4691-a1f0-28b44b9c9de2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1302</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>048 - Scandal and Its Victims</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-scandal-and-its-victims--69317060</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317060</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317060/048_scandal_and_its_victims.mp3" length="14049972" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f/ad4f3a43-5774-494b-962a-3439d9a2d89f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1755</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>047 - Hollingford Gossips</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-hollingford-gossips--69317059</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317059</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317059/047_hollingford_gossips.mp3" length="10434144" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2/32b72b13-d9c2-4d4d-9478-e1f4afc962a2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1303</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>046 - Confidences</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-confidences--69317058</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317058</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317058/046_confidences.mp3" length="9599055" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961/caf47299-620d-45e9-bf3b-bcb18dc5b961.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1199</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>045 - Molly Gibson to the Rescue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-molly-gibson-to-the-rescue--69317057</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317057</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317057/045_molly_gibson_to_the_rescue.mp3" length="10030626" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563/0d0cb285-41ed-4aeb-b959-d52cf3059563.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>044 - Cynthia's Confession</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-cynthia-s-confession--69317055</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317055</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317055/044_cynthia_s_confession.mp3" length="10278090" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895/0cd13b0f-4073-41fb-9e97-9b53fc7b0895.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1284</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>043 - The Storm Bursts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-the-storm-bursts--69317054</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317054</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317054/043_the_storm_bursts.mp3" length="9712440" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049/341bf0f7-1d96-42bd-844c-fa791489b049.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1213</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>042 - Gathering Clouds</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-gathering-clouds--69317053</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317053</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317053/042_gathering_clouds.mp3" length="12672667" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b/c0ed440e-04c5-4e38-b606-20ffade1ae9b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1583</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>041 - Molly Gibson Breathes Freely</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-molly-gibson-breathes-freely--69317052</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317052</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317052/041_molly_gibson_breathes_freely.mp3" length="8961256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83/6d10a168-cae5-4f06-976a-e7fa78397f83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>040 - Secret Thoughts Ooze Out</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-secret-thoughts-ooze-out--69317050</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317050</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317050/040_secret_thoughts_ooze_out.mp3" length="14305183" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81/1d800294-3e46-40ef-a111-a73007d84e81.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>039 - Mr Kirkpatrick Q C</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-mr-kirkpatrick-q-c--69317048</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317048</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317048/039_mr_kirkpatrick_q_c.mp3" length="12224171" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7/c126526a-6208-4ecf-881a-6a9d65a90ee7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1527</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>038 - A Fluke and What Came Of It</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-a-fluke-and-what-came-of-it--69317047</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317047</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317047/038_a_fluke_and_what_came_of_it.mp3" length="15273102" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae/b9a7d2dd-a0e1-4b71-b63f-bd84d9ba6cae.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>037 - Domestic Diplomacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-domestic-diplomacy--69317040</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317040/037_domestic_diplomacy.mp3" length="6445962" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad/43f801ad-d64f-494c-b486-6d8082a073ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>805</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>036 - The Mothers Manoeuvre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-the-mothers-manoeuvre--69317039</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>035 - A Lover's Mistake</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-a-lover-s-mistake--69317038</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317036</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317036/034_brightening_prospects.mp3" length="8741810" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0/9c2dc8da-f3fd-4890-8dba-15c40b8ec1c0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1092</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>033 - Coming Events</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-coming-events--69317035</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317035</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317035/033_coming_events.mp3" length="15274343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89/9099a4ed-b091-4273-a7ce-db8ab00b5e89.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>032 - A Passive Coquette</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-a-passive-coquette--69317034</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317034</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317034/032_a_passive_coquette.mp3" length="10610071" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d/904b6a32-164a-4d29-bb69-619eec85685d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>031 - Old Ways and New Ways</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-old-ways-and-new-ways--69317033</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317033/031_old_ways_and_new_ways.mp3" length="9776457" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59/68bb1dea-6e0a-4fcd-8276-f728102f4e59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>030 - Bush Fighting</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-bush-fighting--69317032</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317032</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317032/030_bush_fighting.mp3" length="15722007" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c/5477bff4-ff4b-409a-9f0b-49d2e35a738c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1964</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>029 - Rivalry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-rivalry--69317031</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317031</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317031/029_rivalry.mp3" length="12442132" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6/bdd65f8e-7b13-443e-a5fc-447e7d565cd6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1554</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>028 - Fathers and Sons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-fathers-and-sons--69317030</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317030</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317030/028_fathers_and_sons.mp3" length="8676329" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418/36dabead-e00b-49ab-af98-87afdd3dc418.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1084</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>027 - A Charity Ball</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-a-charity-ball--69317029</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317029</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:45:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317029/027_a_charity_ball.mp3" length="19222150" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91/90248f3a-f614-48fb-85bc-98168b861d91.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2401</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>026 - Hollingford in a Bustle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-hollingford-in-a-bustle--69317028</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:45:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317028/026_hollingford_in_a_bustle.mp3" length="9501795" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b/3d1a8730-ffef-48a6-8981-c50b2045da5b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1187</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>025 - Mrs Gibson's Little Dinner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-mrs-gibson-s-little-dinner--69317026</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317026</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317026/025_mrs_gibson_s_little_dinner.mp3" length="7130853" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155/65f2ff2a-ed42-436f-838a-59604d73b155.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>891</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - Osborne Hamley Reviews His Position</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-osborne-hamley-reviews-his-position--69317025</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317025</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317025/024_osborne_hamley_reviews_his_position.mp3" length="10009925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544/e846208b-63be-4c69-8b76-61da89892544.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1250</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - The Old Squire's Troubles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-old-squire-s-troubles--69317024</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317024</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317024/023_the_old_squire_s_troubles.mp3" length="12974745" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0/bf5df74f-c4fe-4c02-a646-af8df6ee27d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1621</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - The Half-Sisters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-the-half-sisters--69317022</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317022</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317022/022_the_half_sisters.mp3" length="14800534" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81/2ab1c4cb-62fa-4125-86aa-ce975a4aeb81.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1849</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Mrs Gibson's Visitors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-mrs-gibson-s-visitors--69317021</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317021/021_mrs_gibson_s_visitors.mp3" length="9446776" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46/0b2593ba-a79c-489a-a1a8-5aca3fd5aa46.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - Cynthia's Arrival</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-cynthia-s-arrival--69317020</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317020</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317020/020_cynthia_s_arrival.mp3" length="11576729" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb/79d82c59-2015-4330-a262-131cbd6f5acb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317019</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:44:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317019/019_mr_osborne_s_secret.mp3" length="13880734" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. 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However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317010</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:42:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317010/011_a_crisis.mp3" length="22133840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. 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However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317009</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:42:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317009/010_the_widower_and_the_widow.mp3" length="11326967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1415</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - Drifting Into Danger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-drifting-into-danger--69317008</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69317008</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:42:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69317008/009_drifting_into_danger.mp3" length="17131734" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1332</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>001 - Dramatis Personae</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-dramatis-personae--69316998</link><description><![CDATA[In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. Enter the glamorous new Mama, who brings with her a beautiful step-sister, Cynthia, and a whirlwind of changes to their household. As Mrs. Gibson schemes to secure Cynthia a match with one of the local squires sons, she remains oblivious to her step-daughter’s true feelings and the secret meetings Molly has with Mr. Preston in the woods. This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69316998</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:40:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69316998/001_dramatis_personae.mp3" length="1950497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this captivating tale, Molly and her father have been living a quiet life since the passing of her mother. However, Mr. Gibson believes that a new marriage will be beneficial for Mollys future. 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This enchanting social commentary by Mrs. Gaskell, the author of North and South and Mary Barton, explores themes of love across class divides—parental love, sisterly bonds, and the self-sacrificing nature of true affection—all vividly brought to life in this dramatic reading featuring a brilliant ensemble of voices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>244</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>class,drama,family,gossip,literature,love,marriage,relationships,secrets,society</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bbcceb6b6c8f34b1d9bf8ab9a71fb9e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
