Épisodes

  • 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
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 19

    The Benefactress - Chapter 19
    Mar 8 2026
    In which Anna, burdened by the complexities of her new household and the unexpected arrival of Karlchen, walks thoughtfully through the forest, contemplating the delicate balance between trust and suspicion among her charges. She encounters Axel, whose concern for her well-being leads to a candid and heartfelt exchange on the challenges of idealism and the harsh truths that accompany responsibility.
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    18 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 20

    The Benefactress - Chapter 20
    Mar 9 2026
    In which the idyllic onset of May in Northern Germany sets a tender scene for unexpected encounters and delicate social manoeuvres, as Karlchen arrives to meet the intriguing Miss Estcourt and navigates the curious mixture of affection, rivalry, and old acquaintances around her. Observations unfold with gentle irony, focusing on the subtle tensions of propriety, family reputations, and the reluctant interplay of hearts in the shadow of watchful elders.
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    17 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 18

    The Benefactress - Chapter 18
    Mar 7 2026
    In which the fresh brightness of an April morning revives Anna’s spirits and softens her perspective on the fragile pride of Frau von Treumann, while the household begins to settle into the hopeful rhythms of shared companionship. Over breakfast, revelations of maternal affection and the prospect of a son’s impending visit quietly stir new sentiments among the women, weaving tender complexities into their unfolding sisterhood.
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    21 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 17

    The Benefactress - Chapter 17
    Mar 6 2026
    In which Miss Estcourt receives a pile of letters and faces the persistent proposals of Herr Dellwig, whose schemes, especially one involving a brick-kiln, meet her quiet but firm resistance; the conversation reveals the complexities of influence and control among the estate’s characters, tempered by a gentle play of social observation and personal reflection. Meanwhile, the rivalries and resentments of those around her simmer beneath the surface, displayed in the petty anxieties and whispered maledictions of the Dellwigs as they contend with changes they neither command nor understand.
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    19 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 16

    The Benefactress - Chapter 16
    Mar 5 2026
    In which a small gathering reveals the delicate social dynamics and subtle tensions between the English and German ladies, as Fräulein Kuhräuber’s awkwardness under the princess’s gaze highlights the unspoken divides and unalleviated curiosities of the group. Meanwhile, amidst courteous conversation and embroidered talk, the ladies muse quietly on the motives and character of the young Miss Estcourt, pondering her solitary life far from home with a gentle mixture of admiration and scepticism.
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    15 min