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The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

By: Ellen Wood
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Welcome, 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 devotion sorely tried, of reputations imperilled, of sorrow borne in silence, and of truths that will not forever remain concealed.

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.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Channings Chapter LVI - The Broken Phial.

    The Channings Chapter LVI - The Broken Phial.
    Jun 20 2026
    In 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. The characters navigate accusations and steadfast denials with a mixture of youthful defiance and earnest determination, while the shadow of a secret looms quietly yet palpably over the scene.
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    12 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LV - News From Roland.

    The Channings Chapter LV - News From Roland.
    Jun 18 2026
    In 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 misunderstandings and grave suspicions give way to forgiveness and renewed trust, as the family and friends reflect on the trials that have bound them together.
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    31 mins
  • The Channings Chapter LIV - "The Ship's Drowned."

    The Channings Chapter LIV - "The Ship's Drowned."
    Jun 16 2026
    In 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 interactions. The episode closes with a sudden and grievous tidings concerning Roland Yorke, casting a shadow of distress over the assembled company.
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    20 mins
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