Wives and Daughters Chapter 10 - A Crisis
In which a tender proposal is made and accepted amid the gentle realities of friendship, duty, and change, unfolding quietly in the presence of sickness and domestic life. The ensuing introspection an...
3 Apr 43min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 9 - The Widower and the Widow
In which Mrs. Kirkpatrick, a charming but financially modest schoolmistress, finds herself welcomed into the luxurious and ordered world of the Towers, observing the delicate balances of health, socia...
3 Apr 20min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 7 - Foreshadows of Love Perils
In which a domestic disturbance and an unexpected illness delay Molly’s return home, leading her to prolong her stay at Hamley amidst the affectionate hospitality of Mrs. Hamley and the attentive, tho...
2 Apr 16min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 8 - Drifting Into Danger
In which the peaceful household awaits the return of the eldest son, whose academic performance has cast a sombre shadow over family expectations and affections, while a young visitor navigates the de...
2 Apr 31min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 5 - Calf-Love
In which Mr. Gibson unexpectedly intercepts a love-letter sent to his daughter Molly, leading him to confront the young suitor and impose strict conditions for his continued presence in the household....
1 Apr 29min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 6 - A Visit to the Hamleys
In which Molly Gibson embarks on a journey to the old red-brick Hamley Hall, where she becomes acquainted with Mrs. Hamley and her family, passes the time amidst quiet comforts and gentle conversation...
1 Apr 32min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 4 - Mr. Gibson's Neighbors
In which we observe the quiet and uneventful growth of Molly among the genteel inhabiters of Hollingford, where the peculiarities and reserved natures of the landed gentry and their families quietly u...
31 Mar 29min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 3 - Molly Gibson's Childhood
In which the arrival of a new young doctor, Mr. Gibson, brings both speculation and change to the small town of Hollingford, where his reserved nature contrasts with the affectionate interactions he s...
31 Mar 17min
