Wives and Daughters Chapter 43 - Cynthia's Confession
In which Cynthia confides in Molly the burdensome history of her entanglement with Mr. Preston, revealing a tale of youthful indiscretion, unwise promises, and a secret that weighs heavily upon her sp...
20 Apr 23min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 41 - Gathering Clouds
In which Mrs. Gibson returns from London full of lively tales and generous gifts, while Molly wrestles with her anxieties and the subtle changes in Cynthia’s manner since her absence; the household en...
19 Apr 28min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 42 - The Storm Bursts
In which the waning autumn wraps the countryside in rich hues and shadows, while within the Gibson household, tensions quietly simmer as Cynthia and Molly navigate strained relations and unspoken anxi...
19 Apr 21min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 39 - Secret Thoughts Ooze Out
In which Cynthia wavers over a proposed visit to London, her delicate affections and family concerns unfolding amid gentle domestic preparations and restrained confidences. Meanwhile, the complex rela...
18 Apr 28min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 40 - Molly Gibson Breathes Freely
In which Mrs. Gibson and Cynthia depart for a brief sojourn in London, granting Molly a rare and joyous opportunity to enjoy unrestrained companionship with her father, and those left behind engage in...
18 Apr 19min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 38 - Mr. Kirkpatrick, Q.C.
In which the intricate relations between Cynthia and her family are delicately unfurled, revealing subtle tensions and unspoken secrets beneath the surface of their daily intercourse, while the small ...
17 Apr 24min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 37 - A Fluke, and What Came of It
In which Mr. Coxe returns to Hollingford with intentions long held, but finds his constancy tested by the coquettish charm of Cynthia, leading to a delicate and painful family conversation about propr...
17 Apr 31min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 35 - The Mother's Maneuver
In which a revelation concerning a tender attachment between Cynthia and Roger Hamley unsettles the household, leading to a cautious conference between Mr. Gibson and the Squire, and provoking a degre...
16 Apr 32min
