https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/annie-kilburn--6870949enFictionCopyright Romance Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62ab814c26f56064989e43bd18be6a70.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/annie-kilburn--6870949Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:35 +0000William Dean HowellsRomance Storiesspreaker22@adfreesounds.comAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...falsee8e7e63b-8ff8-5060-b80b-d801a8858b6aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persuasion-version-2-jane-austen--74426616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74426616Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:39 +0000William Dean Howells"Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a timeless exploration of love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers on themes of second chances and the impact of societal expectations on personal happiness, making it a poignant...28341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-warburton-george-gissing--74365668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74365668Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:12 +0000William Dean Howells"Will Warburton" by George Gissing is a compelling exploration of the struggles faced by a man navigating the complexities of life, love, and social expectation. Gissing's narrative delves into the intricacies of personal ambition and the quest for...33039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lancelot-or-the-knight-of-the-cart-chretien-de-troyes--74298086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74298086Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000William Dean Howells"Lancelot, or The Knight of the Cart" by Chrétien de Troyes is a timeless tale that explores the complexities of love, chivalry, and honor through the legendary figure of Lancelot. This narrative delves into the ideals of knightly virtue and the...15640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/green-goddess-a-play-in-four-acts-william-archer--74191374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74191374Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:45 +0000William Dean Howells"Green Goddess," a compelling play by William Archer, unfolds in four acts, exploring themes of faith, belief, and the human condition. Its narrative invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of spirituality and the search for meaning, making...11054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/age-of-innocence-version-2-edith-wharton--74130999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74130999Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:53 +0000William Dean Howells"Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton delves into the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the constraints of high society in 19th-century New York. This poignant exploration of the struggle between personal desire and social obligation...35847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soren-kierkegaard-various-readings-various--74089327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74089327Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:58 +0000William Dean HowellsSoren Kierkegaard's "Various Readings-Various" offers a profound exploration of existential themes that continue to resonate in today's world. As a pivotal figure in philosophy, Kierkegaard delves into the complexities of faith, individuality, and the...16062falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burglar-and-the-blizzard-alice-duer-miller--74037346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74037346Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:19 +0000William Dean Howells"Burglar and the Blizzard" by Alice Duer Miller is a captivating tale that intertwines suspense and romance against the backdrop of a fierce winter storm. As a burglar navigates the challenges posed by the blizzard, the story explores themes of...8992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarrasine--73985919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73985919Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:38 +0000William Dean Howells"Sarrasine" is a compelling exploration of desire, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. This timeless tale delves into the intricacies of passion and the societal expectations that shape our lives, making it a profound reflection on...5944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-sebastian-or-the-house-of-the-braganza-an-historical-romance-volume-3-anna-maria-porter--73937178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73937178Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:05:27 +0000William Dean Howells"Don Sebastian; or, The House of the Braganza" is an enthralling historical romance by Anna Maria Porter that immerses listeners in the rich tapestry of 17th-century Portugal. This volume delves into themes of love, power, and the intricate dynamics...16969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-of-zanzibar-richard-harding-davis--73880458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73880458Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:06:43 +0000William Dean Howells"Men of Zanzibar" by Richard Harding Davis explores the complexities of life in a vibrant and tumultuous setting, capturing the essence of human experience through vivid storytelling. This audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world...4666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lovers-vows-elizabeth-inchbald-august-von-kotzebue--73786449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73786449Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:02:43 +0000William Dean Howells"Lovers' Vows" by Elizabeth Inchbald and August von Kotzebue is a compelling exploration of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. This timeless work delves into the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, highlighting the...7353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gulzara-or-the-persian-slave-anna-cora-mowatt-ritchie--73750611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750611Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:02:56 +0000William Dean Howells"Gulzara; or The Persian Slave" by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom through the poignant journey of its titular character. Set against a backdrop of cultural conflict and personal struggle, the...6007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philomene-s-marriages-henry-greville--73721653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73721653Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:03 +0000William Dean Howells"Philomène's Marriages" by Henry Gréville explores the complexities of love and relationships through the lens of its titular character, Philomène. This poignant narrative delves into the trials and tribulations of marriage, highlighting the emotional...25191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-wives-of-windsor-william-shakespeare--73699021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73699021Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:02 +0000William Dean HowellsMerry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare is a delightful comedy that explores themes of love, deception, and the complexities of marriage. Set in the charming town of Windsor, the story centers on the clever and resourceful wives who outsmart the...8904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mount-royal-volume-iii-mary-elizabeth-braddon--73675398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73675398Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:45 +0000William Dean HowellsMount Royal Volume III by Mary Elizabeth Braddon continues the exploration of complex human relationships and societal expectations, delving into themes of love, ambition, and the intricacies of personal choice. Braddon's insightful characterizations...19595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helen-s-babies-john-habberton--73650272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73650272Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:39 +0000William Dean Howells"Helen's Babies" by John Habberton is a delightful exploration of the challenges and joys of parenthood, as seen through the eyes of a devoted uncle who finds himself unexpectedly tasked with caring for his mischievous young nephews. This charming...14835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-s-journey-netta-syrett--73616610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73616610Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:21:53 +0000William Dean HowellsDay's Journey by Netta Syrett invites listeners on a poignant exploration of life's complexities and the human experience. This compelling narrative delves into themes of personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of understanding in a rapidly...21336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-weeks-elinor-glyn--73578344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73578344Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:18:28 +0000William Dean Howells"Three Weeks" by Elinor Glyn is a captivating exploration of love and desire, centering on a passionate romance that defies societal conventions. This timeless narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships, showcasing the fervent...21366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plea-for-ragged-schools-or-prevention-better-than-cure-thomas-guthrie--73540018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73540018Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:26:07 +0000William Dean Howells"Plea for Ragged Schools; or, Prevention Better than Cure" by Thomas Guthrie is a compelling call to action advocating for the establishment of ragged schools to provide education for impoverished children. 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Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...581children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-chapter-27--69827236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827236Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:41 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...803children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-chapter-26--69827235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827235Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:38 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...639children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-chapter-25--69827233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827233Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:36 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1702children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-chapter-24--69827232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827232Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:32 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1177children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-chapter-23--69827231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827231Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:29 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...685children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-chapter-22--69827230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827230Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:27 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...587children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-chapter-21--69827229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827229Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:25 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...986children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-chapter-20--69827227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827227Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:22 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...839children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-chapter-19--69827226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827226Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:19 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...686children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-chapter-18--69827225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827225Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:17 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...795children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-chapter-17--69827224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827224Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:15 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...680children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-chapter-16--69827223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827223Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:13 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...519children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-chapter-15--69827222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827222Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:12 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...622children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-chapter-14--69827221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827221Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:10 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1047children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-chapter-13--69827220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827220Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:08 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1018children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-chapter-12--69827219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827219Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:05 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...761children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-chapter-11--69827218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827218Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:58:03 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...2670children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapter-x--69827217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827217Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:58 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...827children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapter-9--69827216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827216Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:56 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...623children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-8--69827215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827215Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:55 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1946children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-7--69827213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827213Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:51 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...967children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-6--69827212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827212Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:49 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1011children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapter-05--69827211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827211Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:46 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1900children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-chapter-4--69827209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827209Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:42 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...903children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapter-3--69827208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827208Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:40 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...1193children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-2--69827206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827206Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:37 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...370children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-chapter-1--69827205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69827205Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:36 +0000William Dean HowellsAfter spending 11 years in the captivating city of Rome, Annie Kilburn returns to the United States following her fathers passing. Upon her return, she discovers that the home she once knew has transformed in profound ways. As she begins working with...389children,community,compassion,connection,faith,healing,homecoming,loss,love,transformationfalsefull