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
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 3

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 3
    Mar 24 2026
    In which Ingeborg returns to Redchester under the damp, familiar skies, burdened by the weight of secret engagements and quiet fears, surrounded by the unchanged faces and routines of home that once shaped her but now seem to constrict her spirit. She faces the daunting task of confronting her father, the Bishop, in the austere splendour of the Palace, where revelations unfold among the subdued cries of family loyalty and unmet expectations.
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    58 mins
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 2

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 2
    Mar 23 2026
    In which Ingeborg finds herself unexpectedly at the centre of a most curious and rather formal courtship initiated by Herr Dremmel, whose earnestness and unconventional charm introduce a stirring contrast to her familiar world of duty and restraint. She wrestles with the complex emotions and social confusions stirred by the prospect of marriage, encountering both the discomfort of public scrutiny and the quiet, inner tumult of choice and obligation.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Pastor's Wife - Section 1

    The Pastor's Wife - Section 1
    Mar 22 2026
    In which a young lady, newly released from her family’s anxious care and a painful toothache, discovers a thrilling sense of freedom in bustling London and impulsively embarks on an unexpected holiday to Switzerland. Along the way, she encounters a diligent German pastor whose reflections on life and love gently challenge and illuminate her own guarded thoughts as they journey together.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 32 and Conclusion

    The Benefactress - Chapter 32 and Conclusion
    Mar 21 2026
    In which two souls, united amidst the stark confines of a prison, forge a bond of profound trust and courage that transcends their harsh surroundings, embracing a future together despite looming uncertainties. Meanwhile, life’s ordinary gaieties and the quiet hands of fate continue unabated around them, weaving complex threads of joy and sorrow that reflect the tender frailties and resilient hopes of the human heart.
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    12 mins
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 31

    The Benefactress - Chapter 31
    Mar 20 2026
    In which the sombre realities of disgrace and imprisonment unfold around Axel von Lohm, as those about him grapple with scandal and social judgement, while he endures the cruel confines of his cell with a growing despair that is briefly lifted by a tender reunion. The narrative delicately reveals the quiet suffering and complexities of loyalty, love, and loneliness amid a world that is as unforgiving as it is unyielding.
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    32 mins