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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--6897828Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:32:15 +0000Ellen WoodJonathan Magnussonfeeds@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.]]>falseserialhttps://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...1018false29full