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The Susan Warner Library presents her books read in full, inviting you to linger beside riverbanks and hearthsides, among journeys, friendships, trials, and acts of grace. These are stories of character, conscience, home, and hope, told with the tenderness and moral seriousness that made Warner one of the most beloved novelists of the nineteenth century.

Come and listen awhile.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1561ad434f8ea88db075c87bfdc17269.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-susan-warner-library--7300389Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:31:52 +0000Susan WarnerGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comEnter the wide, wide world of Susan Warner, where faith is tried, hearts are schooled by sorrow and kindness, and the quiet duties of life become matters of deepest consequence. The Susan Warner Library presents her books read in full, inviting you...
The Susan Warner Library presents her books read in full, inviting you to linger beside riverbanks and hearthsides, among journeys, friendships, trials, and acts of grace. These are stories of character, conscience, home, and hope, told with the tenderness and moral seriousness that made Warner one of the most beloved novelists of the nineteenth century.

Come and listen awhile.]]>false44ca7942-2de7-50ef-9d9d-48fc2e8ea59bserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-i-the-letter--74729831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729831Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:00:49 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a thoughtful and spirited girl named Rotha, living a humble country life with her hardworking parents, experiences an unusual and stirring event when a sick stranger arrives unexpectedly at their farmhouse. The family’s quiet days are touched...1430false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-ii-moving--74729833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729833Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the weakening health and impending loss of her husband compel Mrs. Carpenter to leave the familiar comforts of her country home and seek a new life in the bustling and unfamiliar city, striving to find modest lodgings and honest work for...1766false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-iii-jane-street--74729834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729834Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Mrs. Carpenter and her daughter Rotha struggle to find comfort and purpose amidst the confining hardship of their new life in the city, with education and honest labour offering them both hope and weariness. Their daily routine, punctuated by...1750false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-iv-a-visiter--74729835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729835Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a kindly city missionary named Mr. Digby visits Mrs. Carpenter and her daughter Rotha, a hardworking pair struggling with poverty and pride, offering aid and gentle friendship amid their humble circumstances. Through his thoughtful presence...1316false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-v-private-tuition--74729836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729836Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a kind and patient gentleman takes an interest in a struggling mother and her thoughtful, proud daughter, offering lessons and thoughtful gifts that brighten their harsh winter days, while the girl wrestles with pride and the unfamiliar...2444false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-vi-a-legacy--74729837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729837Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a gentle and weary mother and her spirited daughter converse softly about matters of faith, will, and the trials of their lives, as the mother reveals her past and her fragile present circumstances. Amidst their quiet home and the bustling...1794false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-vii-mental-philosophy--74729838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729838Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a contemplative young gentleman escorts a thoughtful girl through the bustling grandeur of the city park, sharing tender discourse on the nature of character, freedom, and spiritual will amidst the lively scene. Their conversation unfolds...1735false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-viii-staten-island--74729840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729840Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Mr. Digby attends to a delicate commission involving Mrs. Carpenter and her lively daughter Rotha, whose innocent admiration for the sea contrasts poignantly with the gravity of the news Mr. Digby must impart. Their journey to Staten Island...1240false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-ix-fort-washington--74729841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729841Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the lingering shadow of a mother's passing gently envelops her devoted daughter Rotha, whose sorrow finds in Mr. Digby a steadfast protector and guide amidst quiet domestic rearrangements and tender new beginnings. Their unfolding...2031false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-x-l-homme-propose--74729842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729842Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Mr. Digby observes the deep affection Rotha bears him and gently guides her through reflections on faith, perseverance, and self-discovery, all the while preparing her for inevitable changes and challenges. Following an accident that leaves...2208false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xi-mrs-busby--74729844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729844Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Mr. Digby contemplates the challenges and delicacies of placing Rotha under the care of her stern and distant aunt, Mrs. Busby, while they prepare for Rotha's transition to city schooling and a new home. The girl wrestles with deep sorrow and...1760false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xii-mrs-busby-s-house--74729845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729845Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha undertakes a visit to her aunt’s house, stepping into a world of elegance and cold civility that contrasts starkly with her humble upbringing, as she strives to present herself with calm dignity despite inner tumult. The meeting with...2463false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xiii-not-dressed--74729847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729847Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the contemplative Mr. Digby visits the Busby household, engaging in quiet discourse about education and social proprieties, while the young Rotha, kept apart and bound by the strictures of her guardian, begins her school experience amidst...2317false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xiv-in-seclusion--74729848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729848Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha finds herself isolated and embattled within her aunt's house, struggling with the harshness of familial estrangement and the coldness of social expectations, whilst wrestling fiercely with her conscience and a nascent yearning for...2352false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xv-mrs-mowbray--74729850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729850Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a tender and discerning lady takes a young, troubled girl into her care, offering comfort, warmth, and thoughtful counsel as the girl grapples with questions of duty and forgiveness that weigh upon her spirit. Amidst new surroundings rich...2274false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xvi-school--74729852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729852Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha finds a loving refuge in Mrs. Mowbray’s school, where kindness, comfort, and new opportunities gently nurture her spirit and intellect amidst the challenges of adapting to a refined environment. Yet, with unyielding honesty and earnest...2658false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xvii-bags-and-bibles--74729853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729853Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the gentle bustle of Christmas preparations and gifts ushers young Rotha into a season of heartfelt reflection and growing spiritual resolve, illuminated by the kindness and cheerful charity of Mrs. Mowbray; together they visit the Old...2602false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xviii-flint-and-steel--74729855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729855Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha experiences a joyful Christmas with Mrs. Mowbray, awakening a hunger for knowledge and spiritual growth through study of the Bible and reflections on her own heart's hardness; she subsequently pays a reluctant visit to her aunt, where a...2180false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xix-a-new-departure--74729857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729857Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the young Rotha braves a chill both of room and spirit, confronting the cold splendour and rigid airs of her aunt's house while embracing a profound inner resolve to follow a nobler, Christened path amid trials of humility and service. She...2046false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xx-stockings--74729858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729858Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha wrestles with a painful family command concerning her fine stockings, seeking the counsel of kind Mrs. Mowbray and the guidance of Scripture to discern the path of patience, forgiveness, and love as taught by her new faith. Through...2145false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxi-education--74729859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729859Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha is graciously granted a small, private room at Mrs. Mowbray’s, affording her a quiet refuge for study amidst the return of the holiday-dulled schoolgirls, and she confronts the discomforts of humility and the pangs of social exclusion...2239false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxi-a-change--74729863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729863Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha's peaceful and enriching two-year sojourn under Mrs. Mowbray's care is unexpectedly interrupted by an outbreak of illness, necessitating her immediate removal and causing much sorrow and uncertainty. Sent to reside with her aunt and...2192false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxii-tanfield--74729864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729864Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the young Rotha arrives at a quiet country hotel in the early morning and sets out to find her aunt’s secluded home, encountering an austere couple who care for the neglected estate in an unfriendly manner. Alone in her airy yet desolate room...2540false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxiii-the-purcells--74729866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729866Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha adjusts to an unfamiliar rural household with plain but honest folk, finding both challenge and solace amid the neglected beauty of the surrounding gardens and fields. Alone in her solitude, she turns to Scripture for comfort and...2184false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxiv-rotha-s-refuge--74729867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729867Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha arrives at a humble country household where she meets the sharp-eyed Mrs. Purcell and begins to grapple with the austere realities of her new life, reflecting deeply upon the purpose and providence that may underlie her sudden change of...1937false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxv-rotha-s-work--74729868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729868Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which poor Rotha faces the harsh realities of her new lodging with the Purcells, enduring neglect and rude behaviour that test her patience and faith, while finding solace in her Bible and the small comforts of tending a neglected garden. Despite...2141false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxvi-inquiries--74729870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729870Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the gentle progression of summer into autumn enfolds Rotha in a quiet life of tending garden fruits and patient care for an ailing household, even as her thoughts wander to unanswered letters and uncertain futures. Meanwhile, the return of...2400false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxvii-discoveries--74729871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729871Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha, burdened by a lonely and uncertain existence under her aunt's care, encounters a long-absent friend whose return kindles a mix of hope, confusion, and deep reflection within her. Their gentle reunion unfolds amid the quiet desolation...1869false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxviii-perplexities--74729872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729872Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha, quietly resolved to keep her plans to herself, experiences the gentle kindness of those around her and the unexpected arrival of Mr. Southwode, who comes to take her under his care once more. As they renew acquaintance amidst...3038false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxix-down-hill--74729874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729874Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a leisurely autumnal drive through the richly hued countryside takes a sudden and perilous turn, revealing unspoken emotions and a tender understanding unfolding between Rotha and Mr. Southwode amidst the danger and the wreck of a phaeton....1952false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxx-discussions--74729875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729875Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Rotha and Mr. Southwode share a quiet evening in a country hotel, discussing her return to school, the principles that guide his life and work, and the solemn duties of Christian stewardship and hospitality that imbue even the simplest acts...3185false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-letter-of-credit-chapter-xxxi-end-of-school-term--74729876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729876Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Susan WarnerIn which gentle yet earnest conversations unfold around Rotha’s return and her impending marriage to Mr. Southwode, as Mrs. Mowbray tenderly balances concern with affectionate support amid delicate discussions of family and custom. The quiet dignity...3024false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-i-curtain-rises-at-queechy--74729878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729878Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a cheerful autumn outing on a worn wagon with a faithful old mare brings forth the tender relationship between a little girl and her ailing grandfather, whose quiet sufferings and worldly troubles shadow the bright promise of nature’s season....1801false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-ii-things-loom-out-dimly-through-the-smoke--74729879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729879Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a quiet evening at home is enlivened by the arrival of two young gentlemen acquainted with Fleda’s family, prompting reflections on past bravery and the tender bonds between a devoted grandfather and his granddaughter. Through tender...2321false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-iii-you-amuse-me-and-i-ll-amuse-you--74729880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729880Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a gentle autumnal excursion leads young Fleda and her new companion through the rich and vibrant woods of her grandfather’s land, revealing the tender intimacy of their conversation and the simple joys of gathering nuts beneath the fading...2978false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-iv-aunt-miriam--74729881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729881Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which we follow the gentle workings of a tranquil household preparing for a visit from two young gentlemen, revealing tender family dynamics and contrasting dispositions among its members. The peaceful rural scenery and the industrious charm of a...897false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-v-as-to-whether-a-flower-can-grow-in-the-woods--74729882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729882Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a select company of well-bred ladies and gentlemen gather in a snug mountain retreat to await the return of sportsmen from their day's outing, indulging in refined conversation that reveals their differing temperaments and social graces....1475false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-vi-queechy-at-dinner--74729883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729883Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the kindly old Mr. Ringgan hospitably entertains his guests in his plain but heartfelt home, sharing tales of his youth and steadfast principles amid the rustic comforts prepared by his sister, while the young Mr. Carleton strikes a congenial...2237false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-vii-the-curtain-falls-upon-the-scene--74729884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729884Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which young Fleda embarks on a visit to Montepoole under the gentle care of Mr. Carleton, finding herself pleasantly shielded amidst unfamiliar company and the curiosities of society, yet returns to the quiet, shadowed chamber of her ailing...1610false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-viii-the-fairy-leaves-the-house--74729885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729885Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the sudden death of Mr. Ringgan leaves little Fleda in a frail and sorrowful state, cared for tenderly by Mr. Carleton and his mother as they gently seek to guide her away from the cold stillness of her late home. Amidst quiet grief and...1946false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-ix-how-mr-carleton-happened-to-be-not-at-home--74729886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729886Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the delicate Fleda prepares to depart from Montepoole, tenderly comforted by aunt Miriam’s solemn prayers and Mr. Carleton’s watchful care, whilst the latter contemplates the perplexities and unrest of a young man’s soul disquieted by worldly...1506false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-x-the-fairy-and-the-englishman--74729887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729887Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Fleda, gently sustained by Mr. Carleton’s thoughtful care, journeys on horseback through scenes tenderly familiar yet softened by the hush of farewell, her young heart stirred by memories and the quiet sorrow of parting. Amid their travel, a...1855false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xi-a-little-candle--74729888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729888Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which a gentle voyage across the Atlantic becomes the quiet stage for little Fleda’s innocence and growing bond with Mr. Carleton, whose contemplations are drawn into thoughtful discourse upon faith through the child's simple, steadfast belief in...1956false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xii-spars-below--74729890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729890Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the tender spirit of little Fleda is sorely tried by thoughtless teasing, and a young English gentleman, Mr. Carleton, stands firm in his protective regard for her amidst the stir of quarrels and challenges that beset them both on the voyage....2349false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xiii-the-fairy-peeps-into-an-english-house-but-does-not-stay-there--74729891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729891Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the tender-hearted Fleda finds refuge and delight in the spacious and artful lodgings of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton, whose house and grounds enchant her with their blended charm of nature and cultivated taste, while the gentle society of her aunt...1961false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xiv-two-bibles-in-paris--74729893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729893Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Mr. Carleton, a young man of fashion with a restless spirit, finds unexpected solace and gentle awakening in the innocent companionship of little Fleda as they wander through Paris, sharing sights, histories, and tender conversations about...2109false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xv-very-literary--74729894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729894Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the gentle days of youth pass with quiet contentment amidst the subdued bustle of a New York home restored from Parisian life, where two inseparable children find solace in books, music, and the loyal company of a small spaniel, while the...2089false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xvi-dissolving-view-ending-with-a-saw-mill-in-the-distance--74729895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729895Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the snug comforts of a once prosperous home give way to the bitter chill of loss and uncertainty, as a family grapples with the sudden forfeiture of all worldly possessions and the daunting prospect of a fresh beginning in remote country...1715false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xvii-rain-and-water-cresses-for-breakfast--74729896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729896Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which the gentle Fleda returns to her beloved Queechy house, confronting the familiar yet altered homeliness with tender care and thoughtful labour, bringing warmth to its wide, bare rooms on a chilly, rainy day. Amidst uneasy moods and uncertain...1058false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queechy-chapter-xviii-mr-rossitur-s-wits-sharpened-upon-a-ploughshare--74729898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74729898Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Susan WarnerIn which Fleda, returning to the country after years away, revisits her dear aunt Miriam and her old home, finding comfort in the familiar faces and wholesome ways of Queechy despite quiet misgivings. Among the budding fields and early spring promise,...1544false218full