The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

The Elizabeth Gaskell Library

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.

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Wives and Daughters Chapter 27 - Fathers and Sons

Wives and Daughters Chapter 27 - Fathers and Sons

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 ...

12 Huhti 17min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 26 - A Charity Ball

Wives and Daughters Chapter 26 - A Charity Ball

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...

11 Huhti 40min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 25 - Hollingford in a Bustle

Wives and Daughters Chapter 25 - Hollingford in a Bustle

In which the town of Hollingford busies itself with preparations for the annual charity ball, a grand occasion enlivened by the expected return of the gentry to the Towers and the flutter of social in...

11 Huhti 19min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 24 - Mrs. Gibson's Little Dinner

Wives and Daughters Chapter 24 - Mrs. Gibson's Little Dinner

In which a small gathering at the Gibsons’ delightfully reveals the varying talents and dispositions of young ladies and gentlemen in polite society, mingling light conversation with hints of personal...

10 Huhti 14min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 23 - Osborne Hamley Reviews His Position

Wives and Daughters Chapter 23 - Osborne Hamley Reviews His Position

In which a young gentleman wrestles with the constraints of his family’s finances and the secret burdens of his married life, while seeking solace in verse and brotherly counsel. Meanwhile, the worn a...

10 Huhti 19min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 21 - The Half-Sisters

Wives and Daughters Chapter 21 - The Half-Sisters

In which the Gibsons' drawing-room becomes a lively scene of social visits, revealing the complex relations and discreet troubles surrounding the Hamley family, while the preparations for the much-ant...

9 Huhti 31min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 22 - The Old Squire's Troubles

Wives and Daughters Chapter 22 - The Old Squire's Troubles

In which the household at the Hall feels the heavy absence of Mrs. Hamley, whose gentle and firm influence once kept the family united and content, leaving her bereaved husband struggling with sorrow,...

9 Huhti 25min

Wives and Daughters Chapter 19 - Cynthia's Arrival

Wives and Daughters Chapter 19 - Cynthia's Arrival

In which the long-anticipated return of Cynthia breathes a fresh vitality into the household, as her captivating presence quickly draws Molly into a complex web of admiration and uneasy affection. Ami...

8 Huhti 26min