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The Von Arnim Library

The Von Arnim Library

By: 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
Episodes
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 6

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 6
    Mar 27 2026
    In which a carefully planned garden tea with Frau Dremmel unfolds into a prolonged and tense visit, revealing unspoken grievances and cultural misunderstandings beneath its quiet surface. Then, amid the strict formality and subtle judgments of an imposing patron’s household, Ingeborg experiences the perplexities of local custom and the delicate art of fitting in.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 5

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 5
    Mar 26 2026
    In which the chapter gently unfurls the swift and splendid wedding of Ingeborg and Herr Dremmel, illuminating the intricate family dynamics and the quiet struggles beneath the surface of appearances. Ingeborg embarks on a new life in Kökensee, wilfully embracing her role with youthful hope and determination amidst the rustic rhythms and peculiarities of her husband's household and parish.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 4

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 4
    Mar 25 2026
    In which a heavy shadow of paternal wrath descends upon the Palace, casting a veil of solemn restraint over all who dwell there, as the Bishop wrestles with his stormy feelings and seeks solace in prayer and public forgiveness. Meanwhile, at a celebratory gathering, family and guests navigate the delicate tensions of expectation and estrangement, culminating in an unexpected and poignant reunion that stirs the tranquil order of their lives.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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