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The Von Arnim Library

The Von Arnim Library

Auteur(s): Elizabeth von Arnim
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 Welcome to a quiet corner of the garden where stories unfold at their own agreeable pace. Here, the novels of Elizabeth von Arnim are read in full, accompanied only by the rustle of leaves and the occasional sigh of sensible rebellion. Expect sharp observations softened by sunshine, women who discover themselves between teacups and thunderstorms, and the particular comfort of laughter that knows exactly how serious life can be.

Whether you are escaping a crowded drawing room or simply wish for a companionable voice at day’s end, this podcast offers chapters like open windows: fresh air, gentle wit, and the reassuring sense that even the most tangled circumstances may yet resolve into something rather lovely.Public domain
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  • The Benefactress - Chapter 23

    The Benefactress - Chapter 23
    Mar 12 2026
    In which a young clergyman, overwhelmed by turbulent feelings and a sense of injustice, seeks out a confident rival to confront painful truths veiled in misunderstanding and wounded pride. The encounter unfolds with a curious blend of disdain, reluctant kindness, and simmering tension, culminating in an impulsive act born of desperate passion and weakness.
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    17 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 22

    The Benefactress - Chapter 22
    Mar 11 2026
    In which a young vicar, burdened by family tradition and his own unsettled heart, finds his appetite replaced by a feverish devotion to a mysterious poem from an English lady, awakening in him lovesick turmoil and wild hopes. His impetuous attempts to connect with her lead to public rebuke and the counsel of a worldly friend, who advises him on the harsh realities of affectionate illusions amid the strict codes of local honour.
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    23 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 21

    The Benefactress - Chapter 21
    Mar 10 2026
    In which Anna wrestles with the uneasy complexity of her new household, the unwelcome attentions of Karlchen, and the fraught atmosphere among her guests, whilst tending to the challenges of her estate and the innocent yet embarrassing romantic folly of young Letty's German tutor. All the while, Anna’s thoughtful reflections and attempts at kindness reveal the tender, tangled undercurrents beneath the outward apathy, as she strives to bring peace and understanding to those around her.
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    26 min
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