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The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

By: Ellen Wood
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Summary

 Welcome, dear listener, to The Mrs. Henry Wood Library, where the lamps are lit, the curtains drawn, and the great houses of England yield their secrets once more. Within these walls you shall find no idle tales, but histories of the heart, of devotion sorely tried, of reputations imperilled, of sorrow borne in silence, and of truths that will not forever remain concealed.

Here are the quiet parlours and shadowed corridors where conscience whispers louder than scandal, and where a single misstep may alter the course of a life. Each episode presents a complete reading of Mrs. Henry Wood’s celebrated novels, that you may follow every trembling hope, every fatal error, and every solemn reckoning to its just conclusion.

Enter, then, with sympathetic spirit. The door stands open, but once within, you may find it difficult to depart until the last page is turned and the final secret laid bare.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Channings Chapter XXXV - The Earl Of Carrick.

    The Channings Chapter XXXV - The Earl Of Carrick.
    May 9 2026
    In which the long-absent Earl of Carrick arrives at Helstonleigh to the warm, bustling welcome of the Yorke family, while the diligent yet ailing Mr. Jenkins struggles with overwork and failing health amid the demands of the office. The episode gently paints the contrasts between family warmth and quiet endurance, as Jenkins is thoughtfully aided by Arthur Channing, who takes upon himself the labour Jenkins cannot face.
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    20 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXXIV - Gerald Yorke Made Into A "Block".

    The Channings Chapter XXXIV - Gerald Yorke Made Into A "Block".
    May 7 2026
    In which Arthur Channing endeavours to secure temporary employment at a law office amidst the shadow cast by recent accusations, receiving both discouragement and unexpected support, while the atmosphere at the cathedral school grows tense over a disputed senior appointment among the boys. Meanwhile, authority figures strive to maintain order and propriety, reflecting the intricate interplay of personal trials and institutional discipline.
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    20 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XXXIII - No Seniorship For Tom Channing.

    The Channings Chapter XXXIII - No Seniorship For Tom Channing.
    May 5 2026
    In which Mr. Huntley arrives in Helstonleigh and promptly becomes embroiled in the delicate and tumultuous affairs surrounding the school’s seniorship and the Channing family’s troubles; his interactions reveal the intricate undercurrents of suspicion, loyalty, and youthful rivalries. Meanwhile, the gentle Constance Channing endures sorrow over broken engagements and the shadows cast upon her family’s honour, prompting Mr. Huntley’s heartfelt resolve to seek truth amidst a tangle of whispered accusations.
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    23 mins
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