Episodes

  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter IV - Tom Is Expected

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter IV - Tom Is Expected
    Mar 29 2026
    In which a young girl’s rebellious spirit and tender affection intertwine as she eagerly awaits her brother’s return, while finding solace in the venerable mill and kind neighbours amidst domestic trials. The simple truths and small sorrows of rural life unfold gently through her innocent observations and earnest conversations.
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    15 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter III - Mr Riley Gives His Advice Concerning a School for Tom

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter III - Mr Riley Gives His Advice Concerning a School for Tom
    Mar 29 2026
    In which Mr Tulliver, with the resolute air of a man determined to secure his son’s future beyond the mill and fields, confides in the affable Mr Riley about his intention to place Tom at a proper school, stirring a tender and protective response in young Maggie. Mr Riley, blending good-natured officiousness with a dash of local knowledge, recommends the Reverend Stelling—an Oxford-educated clergyman whose genteel tutelage promises to refine Tom’s education and prepare him for the world’s perplexities.
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    38 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter I - Outside Dorlcote Mill

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter I - Outside Dorlcote Mill
    Mar 28 2026
    In which the broad and bustling Floss winds through a vivid landscape rich with the signs of rural industry and natural beauty, its waters mingling with the tides near the old town of St Ogg’s, while the sturdy presence of Dorlcote Mill stands peaceful and enduring by its lively stream. Here, the quiet charm of everyday country life unfolds—wagoners tending their horses, a little girl captivated by the mill-wheel, and the gentle blending of sound and sight that invites a contemplative pause by the riverside.
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    7 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter II - Mr Tulliver, of Dorlcote Mill, Declares His Resolution about Tom

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter II - Mr Tulliver, of Dorlcote Mill, Declares His Resolution about Tom
    Mar 28 2026
    In which Mr Tulliver resolutely determines to secure a practical and respectable education for his son Tom, mindful of the advantages such learning might bring in the vicissitudes of business and law, whilst Mrs Tulliver tends to domestic concerns and the care of their children. Meanwhile, their lively daughter Maggie displays a spirited defiance and free-spirited nature that challenges her mother's gentle authority, setting the scene for the humble family life at Dorlcote Mill.
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    17 mins
  • Adam Bede Epilogue

    Adam Bede Epilogue
    Mar 27 2026
    In which the quiet June evening awaits Adam’s return from a meeting long shadowed by illness, memory, and the unhealed grief of years gone by.
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    10 mins
  • Adam Bede Chapter 55 - Marriage Bells

    Adam Bede Chapter 55 - Marriage Bells
    Mar 27 2026
    In which the quiet village of Hayslope gathers to witness the heartfelt marriage of Adam and Dinah, amid the tender solemnity and affectionate congratulations of neighbours and kin. Afterwards, the story gently follows their peaceful domestic life as they anticipate the return of a long-absent figure, whose presence stirs both hope and poignant memories.
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    7 mins
  • Adam Bede Chapter 53 - The Harvest Supper

    Adam Bede Chapter 53 - The Harvest Supper
    Mar 26 2026
    In which the fading chant of a harvest home leads Adam to a gathering of farm labourers, where the simple solemnity of shared roast beef and ale unfolds amidst the interplay of rustic characters and their heartfelt yet rough conversation. The evening glows with the warmth of old friendships and deadpan humour, though underscored by unspoken absences and the subtle yet pervasive weight of parting.
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    37 mins
  • Adam Bede Chapter 54 - The Meeting on the Hill

    Adam Bede Chapter 54 - The Meeting on the Hill
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Adam Bede, filled with tender hope and wary patience, journeys through familiar yet transformed landscapes towards a quiet meeting with Dinah, where the weight of past sorrows and present affection mingle beneath the vast October sky. Their encounter, marked by gentle words and mutual solace, unfolds in a serene loneliness that confirms a deep and abiding union of hearts.
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    16 mins