Episodes

  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 30

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 30
    Jul 4 2026
    In which the narrator wrestles deeply with the troubling absence of a dear girl and the suspected role of a woman named Amy in her unexplained disappearance, all while carefully entrusting her affairs to a faithful Quaker friend. As she embarks upon a journey to Holland with her spouse, disguising her identity and endeavouring to elude discovery, she reflects upon her past actions and contemplates the uneasy prospects that lie ahead on the road through England and beyond.
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    36 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 29

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 29
    Jul 3 2026
    In which the persistent quest of a troublesome young woman to discover her unknown mother drives the narrator into a state of anxiety and strategic concealment, amid the loyal but turbulent assistance of her long-time servant Amy and a discreet Quaker friend. The ensuing tension leads to a painful rupture with Amy, whilst the narrator wrestles with fears and uncertainties that unsettle her otherwise guarded existence.
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    37 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 28

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 28
    Jul 2 2026
    In which Roxana devises a careful stratagem to postpone her voyage and evade an unwelcome visitor, whose persistent claims of maternity threaten to disturb her carefully constructed life. The tale unfolds with the tender alignment of her husband’s kindness and her own duplicity, as well as the loyal efforts of her friend the Quaker to manage the pressing demands of this impertinent girl.
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    36 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 27

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 27
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the narrator finds herself increasingly beset by the unwanted attentions and suspicions of a garrulous young woman whose tale of scandals and finery dangerously mirrors her own concealed past, compelling her to endure a trying visitation with anxious composure. The innocent involvement of a perceptive and well-meaning Quaker friend affords some relief, yet also sharpens the dread that her carefully guarded secrets may soon be perilously close to exposure.
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    27 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 26

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 26
    Jun 30 2026
    In which the precarious secret of Roxana’s identity is threatened by a persistent girl claiming kinship, prompting distress and dark resolutions among her household. A chance encounter aboard a ship laden with uneasy concealments reveals unforeseen connections that sharpen the suspense of concealment and discovery.
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    29 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 25

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 25
    Jun 29 2026
    In which Roxana attains the title and lifestyle of a countess through her spouse’s inheritance and carefully crafted public narrative, securing legitimacy and respectability for their family while reflecting on her conflicting feelings towards her children and past. Yet despite outward prosperity, she is haunted by melancholy and the threat of exposure from one of her daughters, whose suspicions jeopardise the carefully maintained concealments of her earlier life.
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    24 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 24

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 24
    Jun 28 2026
    In which the narrator compassionately reflects upon her past hardships and extends generous aid to a struggling widow, whilst carefully delineating the separation of her own ill-gotten wealth from her husband's honourable estate to preserve his fortune. The couple settles their considerable fortunes with mutual understanding and prudence, though beneath their prosperity lies a shadow of remorse and the apprehension of future retribution.
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    26 mins
  • Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 23

    Roxana, The Fortunate Mistress Section 23
    Jun 27 2026
    In which a proposal of noble titles and naturalisation sets the stage for a private marriage that concludes a tumultuous chapter in a life marked by both prosperity and moral reflection. The newlyweds settle into a quiet felicity, honouring their faithful Quaker friend with generous gifts and tender attentions, while adopting foreign dress and customs in a delicate balance of pride and discretion.
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    25 mins