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The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

By: Elizabeth Gaskell
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Welcome, dear listener, to The Elizabeth Gaskell Library, a quiet corner of the airwaves devoted to the pleasure of unhurried reading. Here you will find the novels and tales of Mrs Gaskell - stories of bustling mills and peaceful parlours, of steadfast friendships, small kindnesses, and hearts tested by circumstance.

Wander through the smoky streets of Milton and sit awhile in the drawing rooms of Cranford, this podcast offers a moment’s refuge from the noise of modern life. Settle in with a cup of tea, and let each story unfold as it once did: patiently, thoughtfully, and in good company.Public domain
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  • Wives and Daughters Chapter 28 - Rivalry

    Wives and Daughters Chapter 28 - Rivalry
    Apr 12 2026
    In which the after-effects of a grand ball reveal delicate shifts in the affections and dispositions of the Gibson family, as visits and gifts from the Hamley brothers stir quiet tensions and unspoken emotions. The gentle rhythms of daily life, with its modest pleasures and small vexations, paint a portrait of youthful hopes and the cautious schemes of those who watch over them.
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    29 mins
  • Wives and Daughters Chapter 27 - Fathers and Sons

    Wives and Daughters Chapter 27 - Fathers and Sons
    Apr 12 2026
    In which the air at Hamley Hall grows thick with chafing spirits and disappointed hopes, as father and sons find a widening gulf of misunderstanding and ill temper between them amidst invitations and social overtures that provoke equal parts pride and disquiet. Meanwhile, tender domestic ties are strained by differences in rank and prejudice, while gentle messages from a distant, devoted wife provide a touching contrast to the household’s sombre disquietude.
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    17 mins
  • Wives and Daughters Chapter 26 - A Charity Ball

    Wives and Daughters Chapter 26 - A Charity Ball
    Apr 11 2026
    In which a country charity ball offers a lively theatre of social distinctions and personal interactions, where old acquaintances and new observers alike find cause for admiration, disappointment, and quiet intrigue amidst the evening's dances. Meanwhile, the varying hopes and anxieties of the ladies and gentlemen present—ranging from aspirations of favour to the humbler pleasures of conversation and companionship—are delicately unfolded against the backdrop of late arrivals and the shimmering anticipation of aristocratic splendour.
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    41 mins
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