The Betrothed Chapter 26 Part 1
In which a stern yet compassionate cardinal confronts the timid Don Abbondio with the heavy demands of duty and charity, urging him to overcome fear and selfishness in service to others, thereby illum...
24 Sep 21min
The Betrothed Chapter 25 Part 2
In which a young maiden and her mother receive an offer of refuge from Donna Prassede, leading them to the presence of a kindly cardinal whose concern for their welfare is tempered by the weight of ci...
21 Sep 22min
The Betrothed Chapter 25 Part 1
In which the village buzzes with talk of an impending cardinal’s visit, stirring hopes and fears alike while Don Roderick, bruised and enraged, retreats to plot afar; amidst public festivity, the humb...
18 Sep 14min
The Betrothed Chapter 24 Part 3
In which the Cardinal, moved by compassion and duty, visits the humble abode of a young couple beset by trials and offers solace, protection, and practical assistance, thereby illuminating the kindnes...
15 Sep 25min
The Betrothed Chapter 24 Part 2
In which a young maiden, recovering from her ordeal, wrestles with the solemn vow she has made and finds solace in the kindness and humble wisdom of a village tailor’s household, where tales of a stir...
12 Sep 22min
The Betrothed Chapter 24 Part 1
In which a gentle deliverance unfolds as Lucy, long tormented, finds unexpected compassion and aid from figures both familiar and transformed, leading her from fearful captivity towards refuge and sol...
9 Sep 26min
The Betrothed Chapter 23 Part 2
In which Don Abbondio is summoned to attend a delicate and mysterious visit involving a once-feared figure whose presence now inspires a complex blend of awe and apprehension among those around him. T...
6 Sep 24min
The Betrothed Chapter 23 Part 1
In which an unexpected visitor, burdened by a troubled past, seeks counsel and solace from a venerable cardinal, whose serene and compassionate demeanour offers a beacon of hope and the prospect of re...
3 Sep 32min
