The Edith Wharton Library
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In The Edith Wharton Library, we open the drawing-room doors of another age and read the novels, tales, and travels in which society’s bright surfaces so often betray a darker design. Here are marriages arranged like treaties, fortunes that tremble at a whisper, and hearts that learn - too late - the cost of propriety.
Each episode offers a full-length chapter reading, patiently and plainly delivered, for listeners who prefer their drama civilized, their comedy edged, and their ghosts the sort that appear most often in daylight.
Épisodes 531
The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 3 - In Trust Part I
In which a young aesthete, Paul Ambrose, ardently dreams of rescuing the world from its dreary surroundings by fostering a renewed appreciation for beauty, even as his lofty ambitions grapple with the …
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In which a young aesthete, Paul Ambrose, ardently dreams of rescuing the world from its dreary surroundings by fostering a renewed appreciation for beauty, even as his lofty ambitions grapple with the practicalities of thrift and hesitation. Through the observant eyes of a close friend, we witness the delicate tension between generosity and frugality, and the slow unfolding of grand designs that teeter between vision and action.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part VII
In which the intricate preparations for a society wedding unfold amidst a delicate balance of personal sacrifice and social ambition, revealing the subtle interplay of family dynamics and individual desires …
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In which the intricate preparations for a society wedding unfold amidst a delicate balance of personal sacrifice and social ambition, revealing the subtle interplay of family dynamics and individual desires. Observed through the reflective eyes of Garnett, the ceremony becomes a quiet testament to life’s resilience and the complex tapestry of intentions woven by those involved.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part VI
In which a delicate negotiation unfolds around an impending marriage, revealing the subtle tensions between family members and the quiet, resolute wishes of a young woman caught amid conflicting loyalties. The …
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In which a delicate negotiation unfolds around an impending marriage, revealing the subtle tensions between family members and the quiet, resolute wishes of a young woman caught amid conflicting loyalties. The narrative gently draws us into the nuanced interplay of duty and affection, as well as the unspoken pains that shadow the prospect of reconciliation.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part V
In which a young man ventures through the quaint streets of Paris to seek out a reclusive father whose elusive presence is overshadowed by the delicacies and disturbances of family entanglements. Their …
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In which a young man ventures through the quaint streets of Paris to seek out a reclusive father whose elusive presence is overshadowed by the delicacies and disturbances of family entanglements. Their encounter, marked by the quiet company of sparrows and unvarnished truths, unfolds gently against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal convictions.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part III
In which the artful and determined Mrs. Newell unveils a startling announcement of her daughter Hermione’s impending marriage to a distinguished French nobleman, deftly weaving a tale of social ascent and …
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In which the artful and determined Mrs. Newell unveils a startling announcement of her daughter Hermione’s impending marriage to a distinguished French nobleman, deftly weaving a tale of social ascent and familial intrigue within the Parisian milieu. The scene is set for a diplomatic quest to locate Hermione’s elusive father, whose presence is deemed indispensable to the proprieties of the forthcoming nuptials in a world that values appearances and alliances above all.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part IV
In which a young man named Garnett finds himself drawn into the curious social labyrinth surrounding Mrs. Newell and her daughter Hermione, discovering intimations of complicated alliances and concealed pasts …
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In which a young man named Garnett finds himself drawn into the curious social labyrinth surrounding Mrs. Newell and her daughter Hermione, discovering intimations of complicated alliances and concealed pasts amid the shifting alliances of Parisian high society. As he navigates these delicate relations, the hopeful freshness of young love is revealed against a backdrop of faded fortunes and lingering secrets.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part II
In which the discerning Garnett encounters the effervescent Mrs. Newell, a social strategist navigating the currents of London society with an American flair and a wearied charm, while observing the quiet …
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In which the discerning Garnett encounters the effervescent Mrs. Newell, a social strategist navigating the currents of London society with an American flair and a wearied charm, while observing the quiet presence of her daughter Hermione, whose unassuming nature contrasts with her mother’s brilliant vigour. This episode delicately reveals the subtle tensions of identity and expectation nestled within the confines of opulence and social ambition.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 2 - The Last Asset Part I
In which a chance acquaintance over a simple meal reveals a quaint philosophy of life shaped by the avoidance of the unexpected, sparking reflections on habit, comfort, and the peculiarities of human nature …
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In which a chance acquaintance over a simple meal reveals a quaint philosophy of life shaped by the avoidance of the unexpected, sparking reflections on habit, comfort, and the peculiarities of human nature. Meanwhile, the arrival of a familiar yet intriguingly precarious figure at a renowned Parisian hotel sets in motion a quiet inquiry into the invisible strains of social survival and personal endurance.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part VI
In which a devoted Hermit and a steadfast Wild Woman endure seasons of plague and hardship, their faith and perseverance weaving a quiet sanctity amid trials. As the Hermit grapples with fear and doubt, a …
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In which a devoted Hermit and a steadfast Wild Woman endure seasons of plague and hardship, their faith and perseverance weaving a quiet sanctity amid trials. As the Hermit grapples with fear and doubt, a solemn community gathers to witness the unfolding mystery of grace in the glen.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part V
In which a wayward woman, harbouring tales of secret sects and forbidden freedom, takes refuge with a solitary Hermit who endeavours with gentle counsel to guide her towards penance and sanctity amidst the …
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In which a wayward woman, harbouring tales of secret sects and forbidden freedom, takes refuge with a solitary Hermit who endeavours with gentle counsel to guide her towards penance and sanctity amidst the wilderness. Their quiet companionship blossoms into a shared devotion, while the woman’s remarkable ministrations to the sick draw wonder and reverence even as the shadow of a plague looms.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part IV
In which a restless soul recounts her desperate struggle against a stifling convent life, yearning for the cool solace of water and ultimately seeking freedom beneath the open sky despite harsh punishments. The …
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In which a restless soul recounts her desperate struggle against a stifling convent life, yearning for the cool solace of water and ultimately seeking freedom beneath the open sky despite harsh punishments. The Hermit, touched by her tale of hardship and encounters with strange wanderers, is left troubled yet compassionate towards her defiance and singular courage.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part III
In which a hermit discovers a mysterious wild woman seeking refuge in his barren garden, and despite his initial fear and suspicion, he finds himself moved by her plight and piety. She recounts the harsh …
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In which a hermit discovers a mysterious wild woman seeking refuge in his barren garden, and despite his initial fear and suspicion, he finds himself moved by her plight and piety. She recounts the harsh conditions of her convent life and the trials that have driven her to wander, setting a quietly somber tone of exile and yearning.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part II
In which a solitary hermit, stirred by tales of austere holiness, undertakes a solitary pilgrimage across forest and mountain to visit a saint reputed to embrace extreme solitude on a bare rock. Encountering …
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In which a solitary hermit, stirred by tales of austere holiness, undertakes a solitary pilgrimage across forest and mountain to visit a saint reputed to embrace extreme solitude on a bare rock. Encountering challenges without fear and grappling with the true nature of solitude, he returns home changed, his journey marked by quiet reflection and a deepened understanding of spiritual seclusion.The Hermit and the Wild Woman and other Stories Story 1 - The Hermit and the Wild Woman Part I
In which a young man, fleeing the ruin of his native town, seeks refuge in a solitary cave to dedicate himself to a life of piety and contemplation, finding solace in the rhythms of nature and the discipline of …
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In which a young man, fleeing the ruin of his native town, seeks refuge in a solitary cave to dedicate himself to a life of piety and contemplation, finding solace in the rhythms of nature and the discipline of his devotions. His peaceful seclusion is gently sustained by the kindness of neighbours and the quiet beauty of a garden nurtured on the cliff’s edge.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 43
In which Justine lays bare the full truth of her past to Amherst, seeking understanding and forgiveness, yet finds herself met with silence and suspicion that wound more deeply than any outward condemnation …
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In which Justine lays bare the full truth of her past to Amherst, seeking understanding and forgiveness, yet finds herself met with silence and suspicion that wound more deeply than any outward condemnation. Yet when passion and tenderness finally bridge the gulf between them, the warmth of their reunion softly promises, if not clear resolution, then the gentle balm of mutual compassion.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 41
In which the fragile serenity of Justine’s days is tested by the unexpected reappearance of a once-trusted figure whose decline and desperation threaten to unearth old pains and compel uncomfortable reckonings …
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In which the fragile serenity of Justine’s days is tested by the unexpected reappearance of a once-trusted figure whose decline and desperation threaten to unearth old pains and compel uncomfortable reckonings. The afternoon unfolds with a tense confrontation that lays bare the complexities of compassion and the precarious balance between kindness and self-preservation.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 42
In which the quiet sanctity of a home is unsettled by a confrontation laden with unspoken debts and painful secrets, revealing the delicate tensions between compassion and accusation. The characters navigate a …
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In which the quiet sanctity of a home is unsettled by a confrontation laden with unspoken debts and painful secrets, revealing the delicate tensions between compassion and accusation. The characters navigate a fraught exchange that tests the bonds of trust and exposes vulnerabilities beneath the surface of polished civility.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 40
In which Justine receives a troubling letter from an old acquaintance whose fortunes have sharply declined, prompting a complex interplay of fear, guilt, and resolve within her delicate domestic sphere. Her …
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In which Justine receives a troubling letter from an old acquaintance whose fortunes have sharply declined, prompting a complex interplay of fear, guilt, and resolve within her delicate domestic sphere. Her reflections reveal a tender yet strained confidence in her husband’s understanding, as she wrestles silently with the secret shadows that faintly disturb her happiness.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 39
In which Mr. Langhope reconciles himself to the shifts of fortune surrounding Westmore and the new formation of family ties, whilst Mrs. Ansell gently guides him through his perplexities with a quiet sagacity …
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In which Mr. Langhope reconciles himself to the shifts of fortune surrounding Westmore and the new formation of family ties, whilst Mrs. Ansell gently guides him through his perplexities with a quiet sagacity. Meanwhile, Justine and Amherst, immersed in the early joys and trials of their union, navigate the delicate interplay of domestic happiness and the unassuming claims of duty.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 38
In which the conclusion of the Westmore hospital celebrations reveals gentle transformations within the town and the personal interests that knit together the lives of its benefactors and inhabitants. Amidst …
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In which the conclusion of the Westmore hospital celebrations reveals gentle transformations within the town and the personal interests that knit together the lives of its benefactors and inhabitants. Amidst these environs of social endeavour, a delicate dance of understanding and unspoken affection unfolds between Justine and Amherst, as each contemplates the nature of duty, desire, and the promise of shared purpose.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 37
In which the characters gather in a grand house where the management of an estate and the care of a young heiress intertwine with the memory of a departed wife, while the preparatory bustle for a commemorative …
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In which the characters gather in a grand house where the management of an estate and the care of a young heiress intertwine with the memory of a departed wife, while the preparatory bustle for a commemorative hospital opening brings old acquaintances and whispers of new arrivals. Amidst these domestic stirrings, thoughtful reflections and subtle tensions reveal the quiet complexities of duty, affection, and unspoken hopes that linger beneath the surface of genteel life.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 36
In which the narrative pauses reverently upon the threshold of a new phase, inviting contemplations of the unfolding fates that lie ahead. The briefness of this momentary quietude subtly heightens the …
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In which the narrative pauses reverently upon the threshold of a new phase, inviting contemplations of the unfolding fates that lie ahead. The briefness of this momentary quietude subtly heightens the anticipation of the intricate tapestry soon to be woven.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 35
In which a somber vigil unfolds over a sufferer caught in the throes of relentless pain and the arduous efforts of her attendants to temper the slow encroachment of death, amid the shadowed tensions and quiet …
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In which a somber vigil unfolds over a sufferer caught in the throes of relentless pain and the arduous efforts of her attendants to temper the slow encroachment of death, amid the shadowed tensions and quiet hopes that flicker in fragile human hearts. The watchful nurse, caught between duty and compassion, navigates the heavy silence of the sick-room where at last the inevitable falls like a gentle, yet irrevocable, night.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 34
In which the gentle vigour of hope and the solemn weight of suffering intertwine at Bessy’s bedside, as attentive hands and determined minds confront the tenuous boundary between life and death. Meanwhile, the …
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In which the gentle vigour of hope and the solemn weight of suffering intertwine at Bessy’s bedside, as attentive hands and determined minds confront the tenuous boundary between life and death. Meanwhile, the quiet desperation of those who watch and tend reveals the complex interplay of duty, compassion, and the inexorable demands of science upon the human spirit.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 33
In which the quietude of a great house belies the tense vigil of those who tend to a grievous accident, their spirits measured by hopeful telegrams and the patient endurance of medicine’s cruel miracles. A …
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In which the quietude of a great house belies the tense vigil of those who tend to a grievous accident, their spirits measured by hopeful telegrams and the patient endurance of medicine’s cruel miracles. A chance meeting between nurse and clergyman reveals a delicate discourse on the intertwining of science and faith amid the encroaching shadow of suffering.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 32
In which a sudden and grievous calamity descends upon a household, compelling a calm and competent nurse to marshal her faculties amidst the chaos of urgent medical care and anxious vigil. As the hours unfold …
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In which a sudden and grievous calamity descends upon a household, compelling a calm and competent nurse to marshal her faculties amidst the chaos of urgent medical care and anxious vigil. As the hours unfold with sombre resoluteness, the delicate balance of hope and despair is delicately maintained in the face of silent anguish and uncertain outcome.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 31
In which Justine receives a letter from Amherst that ignites a tense exchange with Bessy, revealing the fraught complexities underpinning their relations, while a cold day sets a bleak backdrop to their private …
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In which Justine receives a letter from Amherst that ignites a tense exchange with Bessy, revealing the fraught complexities underpinning their relations, while a cold day sets a bleak backdrop to their private turmoil. As shadows lengthen and the household’s calm veneer begins to crack, an urgent arrival at the door portends a moment charged with heavy significance and anxious suspense.The Fruit of the Tree Book 4 Chapter 30
In which the quiet winter at Lynbrook is stirred by the restless plans of its residents and a delicate negotiation of loyalties unfolds between old friends, grappling with the tangled web of marriage, absence …
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In which the quiet winter at Lynbrook is stirred by the restless plans of its residents and a delicate negotiation of loyalties unfolds between old friends, grappling with the tangled web of marriage, absence, and hope. Justine finds herself drawn into an urgent, if hesitant, intervention, compelled by a mix of compassion and a newly awakened sense of personal significance.The Fruit of the Tree Book 3 Chapter 29
In which Justine returns to Lynbrook, encountering the lively bustle of her friend Bessy’s social gatherings and the subtle tensions beneath their radiant surface. A quiet evening reveals the tender fissures in …
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In which Justine returns to Lynbrook, encountering the lively bustle of her friend Bessy’s social gatherings and the subtle tensions beneath their radiant surface. A quiet evening reveals the tender fissures in Bessy’s composure, as she speaks with weary frankness of her husband’s absence and the delicate complexities of her married life.The Fruit of the Tree Book 3 Chapter 28
In which Mr Amherst wrestles with the daunting task of communicating a life-altering decision to his estranged wife, seeking counsel and unexpected fortitude in the practised frankness of a familiar friend. The …
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In which Mr Amherst wrestles with the daunting task of communicating a life-altering decision to his estranged wife, seeking counsel and unexpected fortitude in the practised frankness of a familiar friend. The episode softly unfolds his anguished return to Lynbrook, shadowed by absence and silence, where the usual comforts of home offer no respite from the private tempest within.
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