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Here are the quiet parlours and shadowed corridors where conscience whispers louder than scandal, and where a single misstep may alter the course of a life. Each episode presents a complete reading of Mrs. Henry Wood’s celebrated novels, that you may follow every trembling hope, every fatal error, and every solemn reckoning to its just conclusion.

Enter, then, with sympathetic spirit. The door stands open, but once within, you may find it difficult to depart until the last page is turned and the final secret laid bare.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1d381100fc0ab25fe2dae4dfb0ceb4f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mrs-henry-wood-library--6897828Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:31 +0000Ellen WoodGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome, dear listener, to The Mrs. Henry Wood Library, where the lamps are lit, the curtains drawn, and the great houses of England yield their secrets once more. Within these walls you shall find no idle tales, but histories of the heart, of...
Here are the quiet parlours and shadowed corridors where conscience whispers louder than scandal, and where a single misstep may alter the course of a life. Each episode presents a complete reading of Mrs. Henry Wood’s celebrated novels, that you may follow every trembling hope, every fatal error, and every solemn reckoning to its just conclusion.

Enter, then, with sympathetic spirit. The door stands open, but once within, you may find it difficult to depart until the last page is turned and the final secret laid bare.]]>falsea2bcc943-53b4-593d-bf6c-f01a02a37415serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-i-the-inked-surplice--70397383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397383Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:14:52 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the solemn opening of the Helstonleigh Assizes is observed with reverence and ceremony, yet a mischievous act involving the staining and hiding of a choirmaster’s surplice stirs a quiet controversy among the cathedral’s scholastic boys....1597false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-ii-bad-news--70397385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397385Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channing family confronts grievous tidings delivered by post, concerning a long-contested legal matter that threatens their financial hopes and stirs a sombre air within their once peaceful home. Yet amidst the shadows cast by this...679false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-iii-constance-channing--70397387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397387Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channing family confronts the heavy disappointment of a long-expected inheritance lost to legal dispute, compelling them to face altered prospects with quiet resolve and practical plans. The brothers and sisters, amidst youthful contrasts...1128false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-iv-no-holiday-to-day--70397408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397408Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the amiable and resolute Constance confides in Mr. Yorke her decision to undertake the humble position of a daily governess, seeking to alleviate her family’s financial distress despite the apprehensions of those around her. Meanwhile, at the...933false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-v-roland-yorke--70397413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397413Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the scene is set in the quiet chambers of Richard Galloway, Esquire, where the young Arthur Channing toils under the watchful eye of his master, amidst lively discussions about schoolboy mischief and the intricate concerns of collegiate life....1503false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-vi-lady-augusta-yorke-at-home--70397424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397424Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the everyday trials of Lady Augusta Yorke’s family life unfold with a mixture of maternal exasperation and gentle interventions, while the prospect of a promising governess emerges to brighten the household’s future. Amidst youthful...917false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-vii-mr-ketch--70397404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397404Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mrs. Channing gently ministers to her children with daily scripture and loving counsel, while the household faces new uncertainties brought by unwelcome news about their finances and prospects. Meanwhile, Arthur contemplates unexpected...1377false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-viii-the-assistant-organist--70397410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397410Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur endeavours to secure permission from Mr. Galloway to extend his office hours, that he might accept an offer to play the cathedral organ and supplement the family’s income amidst trying circumstances. Meanwhile, conversations with...679false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-ix-hamish-s-candles--70397423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397423Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Judith reveals her anxious observations about Mr. Hamish Channing’s late-night vigils by candlelight, puzzling over the cause and consequences with Constance, while Hamish confides in Arthur his mounting debts and uneasy hopes for the future....1285false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-x-a-false-alarm--70397429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397429Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur receives a surprising appointment as assistant-organist of the cathedral, bringing new responsibilities and a modest income that brighten the Channing household. Meanwhile, Constance grows concerned over Hamish's late-night toil and...1008false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xi-the-cloister-keys--70397407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397407Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the young Arthur Channing reflects upon mercies and troubles amid cathedral psalms, while a rumour of unfair favouritism stirs unrest among the schoolboys and their guardians. Later, a curious mishap leaves the porter and a humble clerk...1540false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xii-a-mishap-to-the-bishop--70397418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397418Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the agreeable Bishop of Helstonleigh finds himself inadvertently locked within the cloisters of Helstonleigh Cathedral, accompanied by the porter Ketch and the steward’s clerk Jenkins, leading to a rather comical investigation of misplaced...1304false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xiii-mad-nance--70397433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397433Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the perplexing misadventures of Mr. Jenkins—locked in the college cloisters and injured in a fall—unfold amidst the quiet bustle of Mr. Galloway’s office, while the curious episode of the keys and the chapel bells piques the interest of all...1146false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xiv-keeping-office--70397436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397436Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channing brothers navigate the small turmoil of office duties and social obligations amidst looming financial troubles, while encounters with old acquaintances reveal the delicate balances of loyalty and resolve. The familiar streets of...1123false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xv-a-splash-in-the-river--70397439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397439Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the irascible Mr. Ketch nursing grievances over lost keys finds himself at odds with a band of lively college boys, whose mischievous escapades prompt the benevolent bishop’s discreet intervention. Amidst whispered confessions and the...1336false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xvi-much-to-alter--70397432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397432Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Miss Constance Channing undertakes the delicate task of instilling discipline and good habits in her young charges at Lady Augusta Yorke’s, navigating the varying dispositions of the children with gentle authority and hopeful patience....746false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xvii-sunday-morning-at-mr-channing-s-and-at-lady-augusta-s--70397398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397398Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channing family observe their well-established Sunday customs, marked by quiet devotion and the humble preparations for divine service, while Mr. Channing eagerly anticipates a hopeful meeting with Dr. Lamb, whose own remarkable recovery...1331false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xviii-mr-jenkins-alive-again--70397393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397393Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the quiet repose of Sunday yields to the bustling return of daily labours in Helstonleigh, with Mr. Jenkins bravely resuming his duties despite the visible marks of his recent accident and the tender vigilance of his wife. An unexpected...1084false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xix-the-loss--70397384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397384Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mr. Galloway, confronted with the mysterious disappearance of a bank-note from an office letter, interrogates his clerks and puzzles over the perplexing circumstances amid their evasions and absences. The unfolding inquiry reveals a delicate...1108false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xx-the-looming-of-an-awful-fear--70397386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397386Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the quiet order of the insurance office is unsettled by the mysterious disappearance of a twenty-pound note, stirring suspicion and unease amidst the Channing family and their acquaintances. As the days unfold with whispered fears and anxious...1217false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxi-mr-butterby--70397390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397390Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a perplexing disappearance of a bank-note from a sealed letter sparks a discreet investigation within the quiet precincts of Helstonleigh, where suspicion uneasily falls upon a young clerk of reputable family. The diligent detective, Mr....1387false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxii-an-interrupted-dinner--70397392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397392Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a grievous suspicion casts a heavy shadow over the Channing household, stirring unrest and whispered accusations among the young scholars at Helstonleigh, while the family grapple with the painful weight of mistrust and impending...1427false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxiii-an-escort-to-the-guildhall--70397388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397388Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a grave and unexpected accusation disrupts the Channing household, casting a shadow of suspicion and stirring a tempest of emotions among its members. Arthur faces the ordeal with a troubled composure, his hesitant responses and the steadfast...734false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxiv-the-examination--70397391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397391Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur Channing faces a painful and bewildering examination upon suspicion of a theft, his steadfast innocence shadowed by the weight of an unspoken family secret and the loyalty of his friends. The proceedings unfold with a mixture of...1853false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxv-a-morning-call--70397397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397397Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the noble Arthur Channing bears the heavy burden of suspicion with a quiet fortitude born of love for his brother, whose own elusive part in the troubling event weighs painfully upon them all. Friends and family rally in strained support...1644false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxvi-checkmated--70397399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397399Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Miss Channing endeavours with gentle firmness to impress upon her young charge the virtues of discipline and early rising, illustrating her lesson with a telling anecdote of Queen Victoria’s childhood, whilst contending with the home sorrows...876false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxvii-a-piece-of-preferment--70397394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397394Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Reverend William Yorke receives an unexpected ecclesiastical preferment that both surprises and pleases those acquainted with him, while Constance Channing struggles with her secret sorrows and the shadow cast by her brother’s misfortune...1492false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxviii-an-appeal-to-the-dean--70397389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397389Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur Channing, steadfast in his integrity and trust in divine justice, bravely confronts the shadow cast over him by a grievous suspicion, navigating the social and professional trials it brings with quiet dignity. Meanwhile, the ripples of...1041false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxix-a-taste-of-tan--70397395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397395Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the boys of Helstonleigh College become embroiled in a tempestuous debate over perceived favouritism in the appointment of the school senior, with youthful tempers flaring amid whispered accusations and spirited defences. The ensuing tumult,...1534false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxx-the-departure--70397417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397417Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channing family prepare for a heartfelt departure on a radiant August morning, with Mr. Channing imparting solemn advice and blessings upon his children, amid the shadow of unspoken tensions and delicate family ties. The scene closes as...694false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxi-abroad--70397396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397396Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the Channings arrive in the quaint spa town of Borcette seeking healing for Mr. Channing’s ailment, accompanied by the steadfast and perceptive Mr. Huntley, whose keen insight sheds light on the troubling rumours and family anxieties that...1771false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxii-an-ominous-cough--70397416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397416Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the ever-observant and somewhat languid Mr. Roland Yorke engages in a candid exchange with his faithful clerk Jenkins, whose persistent cough and outlook on fate bring a contemplative tone to their conversation, while the office hums with...756false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxiii-no-seniorship-for-tom-channing--70397401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397401Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mr. Huntley arrives in Helstonleigh and promptly becomes embroiled in the delicate and tumultuous affairs surrounding the school’s seniorship and the Channing family’s troubles; his interactions reveal the intricate undercurrents of...1391false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxiv-gerald-yorke-made-into-a-block--70397419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397419Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur Channing endeavours to secure temporary employment at a law office amidst the shadow cast by recent accusations, receiving both discouragement and unexpected support, while the atmosphere at the cathedral school grows tense over a...1189false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxv-the-earl-of-carrick--70397405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397405Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the long-absent Earl of Carrick arrives at Helstonleigh to the warm, bustling welcome of the Yorke family, while the diligent yet ailing Mr. Jenkins struggles with overwork and failing health amid the demands of the office. The episode gently...1225false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxvi-ellen-huntley--70397409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397409Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a delayed letter from Germany brings glad tidings of Mr. Channing’s recovery, while tensions quietly rise among the Helstonleigh families as suspicions concerning a lost bank-note fall heavily upon Hamish Channing, to the sorrow of those who...1226false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxvii-the-conspirators--70397403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397403Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the peaceful routine of Helstonleigh College is stirred by a mischievous scheme among the boys to frighten young Charles Channing, revealing his youthful fear of ghosts instilled by a nurse’s cruel tricks, while social attentions turn towards...1251false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxviii-the-decision--70397428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397428Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the rain-soaked boys of Helstonleigh College gather for a solemn day marked by morning prayers and the long-anticipated appointment of their new senior, amid undercurrents of rivalry and tacit challenges to authority. The long silence of...1029false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xxxix-the-ghost--70397402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397402Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which moonlight reveals the quiet grandeur of Helstonleigh, setting the scene for a mischievous plot by the college boys to conjure a ghostly scene in the cloisters, casting poor Charley Channing into an unwelcome solitary adventure. Amidst secret...1504false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xl-mr-ketch-s-evening-visit--70397400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397400Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the poor old Mr. Ketch is lured out by a mischievous invitation to a supper of tripe and onions that turns out to be a jest, leaving him bewildered and famished at Mrs. Jenkins's doorstep. Following his fruitless quest and discovery of the...759false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xli-the-search--70397414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397414Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a sudden and unaccountable absence of young Charles Channing causes growing anxiety among his family and the school, leading to a thorough but fruitless search through the night. The mystery deepens as suspicions and fears arise, prompting a...1269false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlii-an-official-ceremony-interrupted--70397442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397442Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a cruel prank involving a ghostly apparition at the college school leads to a fearful suspicion among the boys concerning the fate of young Charles Channing, whose sudden disappearance casts a shadow of dread and regret. The head-master’s...998false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xliii-dragging-the-river--70397406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397406Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a tragic event casts a sombre shadow over the college, prompting a heartfelt but difficult gathering of family, friends, and staff to grapple with uncertainty and unfolding grief. Amidst the turmoil, painful conversations and strained...1535false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xliv-mr-jenkins-in-a-dilemma--70397415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397415Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the usually dutiful Mr. Jenkins is firmly restrained by his wife from attending to his office duties due to his declining health, leading to some domestic friction and enforced rest. Meanwhile, the burden of office work begins to weigh...673false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlv-a-new-suspicion--70397420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397420Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Arthur Channing, restless and burdened by the mystery of Charles’s disappearance, offers to assist Mr. Galloway with the mounting legal work left undone by the ailing Jenkins, amidst tense office dynamics and whispered suspicions about the...1212false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlvi-a-letter-for-mr-galloway--70397412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397412Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a mysterious letter arrives bearing a returned twenty-pound note, unsettling old suspicions and prompting a tangled reflection on innocence and guilt within the Channing circle. Mr. Galloway, Arthur, and Constance navigate their doubts and...1221false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlvii-dark-clouds--70397438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397438Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Constance and her brothers grapple with heavy suspicions and painful misunderstandings that weigh upon their family and school life, while Hamish seeks to uphold his hopeful spirit amid troubling circumstances. Meanwhile, Hamish's visit to...1447false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlviii-muffins-for-tea--70397425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397425Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the sombre chill of November mirrors the heavy spirits within Mr. Galloway’s office, where poor Arthur Channing’s misfortunes deepen under the weight of suspicion and silence, and the restless young Roland Yorke chafes bitterly against...1054false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-xlix-a-chateau-en-espagne--70397421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397421Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Roland Yorke, burdened by debt and dissatisfaction with his current employment, resolves to seek his fortune at Port Natal, despite the misgivings of both his mother and employer. The episode gently unfurls his restless spirit and the...1446false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-l-really-gone--70397427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397427Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Roland Yorke, weary of his present life, makes a sudden departure for Port Natal, leaving his household in a flurry of surprise and sorrow, particularly affecting his devoted but anxious mother, Lady Augusta. The scene delicately reveals the...948false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-li-an-arrival-in-a-fly--70397422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397422Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the absent clerk’s unexpected departure to far-off Port Natal sends Mr. Galloway into a flurry of anxiety over the chaotic state of his office and its insufficient staff, while the ailing Jenkins makes a valiant effort to offer his assistance...1280false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lii-a-relic-from-the-burial-ground--70397411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397411Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the household learns unexpectedly of Roland’s sudden departure, prompting Arthur’s solemn decision to resume his place at Mr. Galloway’s office with resolute grace, whilst the faithful Jenkins reveals the tender religious reflections stirred...1099false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-liii-the-return-home--70397430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397430Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mr. Channing returns home in improved health amidst the golden warmth of a kind autumn, yet is met with the profound weight of troubling news concerning Charles, a matter requiring delicate handling among the family. We witness the tender...1142false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-liv-the-ship-s-drowned--70397426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397426Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mr. Channing and his acquaintances grapple with unsettled suspicions and uneasy doubts concerning young Arthur’s conduct and the mysterious return of a sum of money, whilst the sombre atmosphere is tempered by familial and social...1225false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lv-news-from-roland--70397434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397434Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a letter from Roland Yorke reveals a tangled truth behind a lost bank-note, prompting Arthur to exclaim innocence and unleashing a cascade of heartfelt confessions and reconciliations among the Channings and their acquaintances. Gentle...1865false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lvi-the-broken-phial--70397435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397435Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the diligent pursuit of truth over a damaged surplice and a broken ink phial reveals tensions among the schoolboys, their master, and the curious uncovering of long-held suspicions, culminating in an unexpected visitor's dramatic entrance....729false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lvii-a-ghost-again--70397431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397431Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a startling confession clears the innocent and restores rightful honour at Helstonleigh school, prompting Lady Augusta to hasten with justice, mingled with maternal vexation, to the Channings’ abode. The episode closes on a haunting note as...1521false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lviii-bywater-s-dance--70397440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397440Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the long-lost Charley Channing is tenderly restored to his family’s embrace after a harrowing illness and mysterious disappearance, attended by a steadfast barge-woman whose simple care proved a balm to his fevered state. The chapter gently...1204false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lix-ready--70397441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397441Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the household rejoices at the unexpected and miraculous return of young Charley, alleviating many hearts burdened with worry and suspicion, while Hamish reveals his literary pursuits and newfound prospects to a trusting friend. Meanwhile, the...1983false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-channings-chapter-lx-in-what-does-it-lie--70397437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397437Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the family gathers to celebrate the marriage of Constance Channing to the Reverend William Yorke on a radiant January day, marked by a modest yet affectionate assembly of close friends and a few tender moments of social awkwardness. Amidst...757false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-1-the-lady-isabel--70397534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397534Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which we are introduced to the Earl of Mount Severn, a man worn by youthful follies and financial troubles, whose solitary thoughts are interrupted by a visit from Mr. Carlyle, a sincere and gentlemanly lawyer with intentions to purchase the East...1148false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-2-the-broken-cross--70397533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397533Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel Vane visits her austere grandmother, Mrs. Levison, where a delicate domestic scene is punctuated by the accidental breaking of a cherished cross that her late mother gave her, and the company of the charming yet untrustworthy...1167false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-3-barbara-hare--70397535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397535Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the domestic life of the stern Justice Hare and his delicate wife unfolds within the quiet, somewhat provincial setting of West Lynne, where the gentle Barbara Hare’s heart is stirred by the affectionate attentions of Mr. Archibald Carlyle...1541false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-4-the-moonlight-interview--70397537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397537Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a nocturnal meeting beneath the moonlight unveils the secret return of Richard Hare, disguised and burdened by a grave accusation that casts a long shadow over the household. Amid whispers of innocence and familial discord, his sister Barbara...719false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-5-mr-carlyle-s-office--70397536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397536Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the steady pulse of West Lynne’s genteel life beats beneath the watchful eyes of the Carlyle household, where Archibald Carlyle, a young man closely guarded by his austere half-sister Cornelia, receives a nervous visit from Barbara Hare...1046false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-6-richard-hare-the-younger--70397538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397538Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the earnest Mr. Carlyle investigates the troubled case of Richard Hare, a gentle yet weak-hearted youth accused of murder, and listens patiently to the reluctant confession that introduces a mysterious stranger named Thorn. The evening...1473false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-7-miss-carlyle-at-home--70397542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397542Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Ellen WoodIn which East Lynne welcomes new ownership under the discreet Mr Carlyle, hosting the return visit of Lord Mount Severn and his daughter, Lady Isabel, whose unpretentious appearance quietly captivates young Barbara Hare amidst the town’s fluttering...405false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-8-mr-kane-s-concert--70397539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397539Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the ailing Lord Mount Severn is endeared by the attentions of Mr. Carlyle and the charitable Lady Isabel pledges support to a struggling music master by attending his concert, thus stirring the social waters of West Lynne. Meanwhile, a candid...986false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-9-the-song-and-the-dirge--70397541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397541Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the anticipated concert evening is overshadowed by the sudden and severe illness of Lord Mount Severn, compelling his daughter Isabel to leave her gaiety behind to attend to her ailing father. The somber arrival of doctors and the deeply felt...1018false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-10-the-keepers-of-the-dead--70397544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397544Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the sudden death of a noble peer brings forth a throng of creditors descending upon East Lynne, leading to the unprecedented and unsettling arrest of his body by two strange men until debts are settled. Amidst the tumult, young Lady Isabel...1556false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-11-the-new-peer-the-banknote--70397540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397540Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the new Lord Mount Severn discovers the shocking extent of his predecessor’s financial ruin and the destitution in which Lady Isabel is left, while the scandalous seizure of a dead body for debt adds to the family’s distress. Meanwhile,...1252false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-12-life-at-castle-marling--70397543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397543Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel Vane, enduring the cold and spiteful treatment of Lady Mount Severn at Castle Marling, finds unexpected comfort and a heartfelt proposal from the sincere and devoted Mr. Carlyle. Torn between duty and a troubled affection for...1299false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-13-a-moonlight-walk--70397547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397547Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Mr. Carlyle returns to West Lynne with a secret engagement and quietly prepares East Lynne for new tenants, while carefully keeping his plans hidden from his formidable sister Cornelia. Soon after, news of his marriage to Lady Isabel Vane...409false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-14-the-earl-s-astonishment--70397546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397546Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lord Mount Severn learns with surprise and some dismay of his daughter Isabel’s secret marriage to Mr. Carlyle, and after a searching conversation, comes to respect the honour and affection underlying their union. Meanwhile, the shadows of...653false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-15-coming-home--70397545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397545Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Miss Carlyle takes up residence at East Lynne, asserting her influence over household arrangements with a resolute air, much to Lady Isabel’s quiet discomfiture and Mr. Carlyle’s reluctant acquiescence. The gentle Lady Isabel, inexperienced...689false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-16-domestic-troubles--70397549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397549Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel navigates the small vexations of domestic life, parting with her maid Marvel and accepting the helpful presence of Joyce, whilst quietly enduring the lingering shadows of loss that touch her heart. A serene afternoon stroll with...490false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-17-visit-of-the-hare-family--70397552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397552Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the wedding visit to Lady Isabel and Mr. Carlyle unfolds amidst whispered gossip and recollections of past sorrows, revealing the complex ties and uneasy emotions that stir beneath their social appearances. A tense and heartfelt encounter...1587false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-18-miss-carlyle-isabella-unhappy--70397553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397553Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the gentle and timorous Lady Isabel suffers under the cold shadow of her imperious sister-in-law and endures a grievous illness that puts both herself and her newborn child in jeopardy, while whispers of past affections and lurking jealousies...1984false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-19-captain-thorn-at-west-lynne--70397555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397555Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a bright spring day sets the scene for Barbara’s unsettling encounter with a strikingly familiar stranger, Captain Thorn, whose appearance stirs vague and troubling recollections. Mr. Carlyle’s inquiries into Thorn’s identity and connections...1375false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-20-going-from-home--70397548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397548Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel, weakened by illness, reluctantly embarks on a seaside stay at Boulogne-sur-Mer under medical advice, where she encounters Captain Levison, stirring old and unwelcome emotions within her. Amidst her improving health and delicate...1867false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-21-quitting-the-danger--70397556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397556Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel, recovered yet troubled, encounters Captain Levison whose unexpected declaration and forthcoming visit stir her inner conflict between duty and sentiment. Meanwhile, Mr. Carlyle endeavors to aid the profligate captain, resulting...2049false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-22-mrs-hare-s-dream-pt-1--70397551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397551Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the gentle morning light reveals the delicate state of Mrs. Hare, who is troubled by haunting dreams that trouble both her mind and her frail health, while her daughter Barbara strives to soothe and support her amidst domestic concerns. Their...881false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-22-mrs-hare-s-dream-pt-2--70397550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397550Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the earnest Barbara confides in Mr. Carlyle about a haunting dream implicating a certain Captain Thorn in a grave mystery, and serendipitously encounters the very man, stirring a whirl of uneasy apprehensions. The evening unfolds with...1013false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-23-captain-thorn-in-trouble-about-a-bill-pt-1--70397560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397560Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which anxious whisperings and secret meetings swirl around the shadowed past of Captain Thorn, casting a cloud of suspicion that entangles those devoted to truth and justice. The careful distinctions of honour and suspicion are delicately weighed...1160false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-23-captain-thorn-in-trouble-about-a-bill-pt-2--70397565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397565Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the suspense of secret messages and unspoken suspicions weaves through the lives of the Hare and Carlyle families, as jealousy and guarded meetings create an atmosphere thick with quiet tension and uneasy watchfulness. The delicate balance of...1061false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-24-richard-hare-at-mr-dill-s-window-pt-1--70397558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397558Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the moonlit serenity of East Lynne is contrasted by the anxious and clandestine movements of Richard Hare, whose return stirs old suspicions and necessitates careful subterfuge amid the watchful eyes of Justice Hare. Meanwhile, Lady Isabel’s...1620false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-24-richard-hare-at-mr-dill-s-window-pt-2--70397554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397554Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the troubled night at East Lynne unfolds with Richard Hare’s startling encounter and his earnest disclosure to Mr. Carlyle and Barbara, followed by Lady Isabel’s mysterious absence and the deepening anxieties of those left behind. The...1506false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-25-charming-results-pt-1--70397563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397563Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel Carlyle, having fled her home in a moment of passion, endures a year of remorse and despair while living abroad with Captain Levison, whose selfishness and neglect deepen her suffering. As news arrives of her divorce and Levison's...976false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-25-charming-results-pt-2--70397562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397562Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel confronts Sir Francis Levison with a calm but resolute demand for truth regarding their broken promises, and amidst their strained exchange, the painful realities of their estrangement become painfully clear. The evening closes...934false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-26-alone-for-evermore--70397559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397559Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a surprising visitor arrives at Lady Isabel Vane’s secluded lodgings in Grenoble, bringing news that stirs the latent embers of her troubled past and compels a candid account of the circumstances that have led to her present state of...1071false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-27-barbara-s-misdoings-pt-1--70397561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397561Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the late summer evening finds the Hare household ensnared in tender domestic strife, as Justice Hare impatiently chides his daughter Barbara for her reluctance to accept the advances of Major Thorn, while an unwelcome report concerning her...1263false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-27-barbara-s-misdoings-pt-2--70397582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397582Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the mysterious disappearance of Richard Thorn still puzzles those who knew him, while Lady Isabel, recovering from a grievous railway accident in France that tragically claimed her child and nurse, retreats from the world under an assumed...1364false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-28-an-unexpected-visitor-at-east-lynne--70397557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397557Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a once-scandalous visitor returns to East Lynne, stirring memories and suspicions as she insists upon the guilt of a certain man in a long-unsolved tragedy. The conversation that ensues reveals tangled loyalties and unanswered questions that...1010false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-29-a-night-invasion-of-east-lynne-pt-1--70397568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397568Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a bitter January snowstorm drives Richard Hare, worn and pursued, to seek refuge unexpectedly at Mr. Carlyle’s home, where tense confidences unfold by the fire-side concerning sinister suspicions and the shadows that haunt his steps....1205false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-29-a-night-invasion-of-east-lynne-pt-2--70397566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397566Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a mysterious visitor seeks refuge on a bitter night, prompting delicate negotiations and guarded confidences among the household, who strive to conceal his presence while contending with past grievances and suspicions. The evening unfolds...1303false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-30-barbara-s-heart-at-rest-pt-1--70397570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397570Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the morning breaks dimly over East Lynne, bringing with it a storm of anxious visitors and the uneasy presence of a mysterious letter, stirring fears and uncertain hopes within the household. Richard hides within familiar walls, his fate...1251false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-30-barbara-s-heart-at-rest-pt-2--70397567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397567Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the gentle unfolding of proposals and confidences carries us through the delicate emotions of Barbara Hare and Mr. Carlyle, as they navigate love’s tender hesitation amid the wintry scenes of East Lynne. Meanwhile, the presence of Major Thorn...1483false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-31-mr-dill-in-an-embroidered-shirt-front--70397574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397574Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the quiet village of West Lynne buzzes with the day of a wedding, as well as the intertwining lives of those who observe and partake in its ceremonies, from the sharp Miss Cornelia Carlyle to the elderly Mr. Dill, and on to the far German...1975false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-32-meeting-of-lady-isabel-and-afy-pt-1--70397564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397564Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which Lady Isabel, veiled beneath the guise of Madame Vine, encounters a candid acquaintance who recounts the somber changes at East Lynne, thereby stirring in her a tumultuous longing to be near her children once more. She is soon presented with...1961false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-32-meeting-of-lady-isabel-and-afy-pt-2--70397575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397575Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a lady of fallen fortune, disguised and trembling, returns to the home she once knew with a heavy heart and concealed identity, and encounters the wife and children of the man once dear to her under most trying circumstances. The evening...1951false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-33-the-yearning-of-a-breaking-heart--70397577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397577Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a weary governess, Lady Isabel, endeavours to bridge the tender distance between herself and the children she once called her own, all the while enduring the poignant contrasts of her present loneliness and the haunting echoes of past...1953false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-34-an-m-p-for-west-lynne-pt-1--70397571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397571Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the good town of West Lynne, having faced a parliamentary scandal, sets its hopes on the worthy and capable Archibald Carlyle as their next representative, much to the delight of his friends and family, though with some apprehension from...1441false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-34-an-m-p-for-west-lynne-pt-2--70397573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397573Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a determined family discussion unfolds over a gentleman’s surprising decision to enter Parliament, whilst elsewhere the sombre story of a broken engagement and a sinister marriage cast shadows over the lives of the Challoner sisters....1931false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-35-a-mishap-to-the-blue-spectacles-pt-1--70397569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397569Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which the sudden challenge of a formidable rival intrudes upon Mr. Carlyle’s candidacy, stirring the townsfolk of West Lynne into spirited excitement and rallying support around him, whilst Lady Isabel faces a moment of fearful recognition and...1000false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-lynne-chapter-35-a-mishap-to-the-blue-spectacles-pt-2--70397586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70397586Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Ellen WoodIn which a disgraced gentleman is publicly humiliated in the village, his drenched and dishevelled appearance a stark contrast to the dignified figure of Mr. Carlyle, while those present observe with a mixture of sympathy, scorn, and lingering...962false245full