Episodes

  • 048 - Chapter 48

    048 - Chapter 48
    Feb 21 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    8 mins
  • 047 - Chapter 47

    047 - Chapter 47
    Feb 20 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    9 mins
  • 046 - Chapter 46

    046 - Chapter 46
    Feb 19 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    9 mins
  • 045 - Chapter 45

    045 - Chapter 45
    Feb 18 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    21 mins
  • 044 - Chapter 44

    044 - Chapter 44
    Feb 17 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    24 mins
  • 043 - Chapter 43

    043 - Chapter 43
    Feb 16 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    21 mins
  • 042 - Chapter 42

    042 - Chapter 42
    Feb 15 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    37 mins
  • 041 - Chapter 41

    041 - Chapter 41
    Feb 14 2026
    In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience but also serves as a powerful commentary on womens struggles during this era, solidifying its place as his most celebrated work. (Summary from Wikipedia, revised by Stav Nisser.)
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    17 mins