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The Von Arnim Library

The Von Arnim Library

By: Elizabeth von Arnim
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 Welcome to a quiet corner of the garden where stories unfold at their own agreeable pace. Here, the novels of Elizabeth von Arnim are read in full, accompanied only by the rustle of leaves and the occasional sigh of sensible rebellion. Expect sharp observations softened by sunshine, women who discover themselves between teacups and thunderstorms, and the particular comfort of laughter that knows exactly how serious life can be.

Whether you are escaping a crowded drawing room or simply wish for a companionable voice at day’s end, this podcast offers chapters like open windows: fresh air, gentle wit, and the reassuring sense that even the most tangled circumstances may yet resolve into something rather lovely.Public domain
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  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 16

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 16
    Apr 6 2026
    In which a weary and troubled soul endeavours to escape from one compelling presence only to prepare for a fraught return to another, all the while guarded by a haunting mixture of fear, hope, and resigned courage. The gentle but unyielding rhythms of daily life and cold formalities frame her poignant reunion with a husband whose ways have become inscrutably distant, leaving her stranded between shame and the faintest glimmers of forgiveness.
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    54 mins
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 15

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 15
    Apr 5 2026
    In which a gentleman’s attempt to kindle love amid Italian landscapes reveals the gentle but trying complexity of his companion’s innocent spirit and unaccustomed freedom. Their tentative revelations and tender confessions unfold beneath cathedral shadows and city lamps, as the careful boundaries of their past lives quietly yield to the demands of a new, uncertain intimacy.
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    59 mins
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 14

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 14
    Apr 4 2026
    In which a young lady prepares for an adventurous journey from her quiet home to the vibrant landscapes of Italy, buoyed by plans and the companionship of a lively guide while grappling with the delicate negotiation of her sudden departure from domestic expectations. The passage unfolds with gentle moments of joy and quiet tension on the way, as she discovers the richness of new places and the complexities of newly kindled relationships amid the ever-changing scenery of the summer countryside.
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    1 hr
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