Wives and Daughters Chapter 11 - Making Friendship
In which the delicate preparations for a forthcoming wedding reveal the intricacies of blended families and the tender negotiations between past ties and new hopes. Molly, caught between affection and...
4 Apr 37min
Wives and Daughters Chapter 12 - Preparing for the Wedding
In which the agreeable match between Mr. Gibson and Mrs. Kirkpatrick is quietly arranged amidst the sensible and somewhat humorous interventions of their acquaintances, with preparations for the forth...
4 Apr 19min
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
