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Golden Calf

Golden Calf

Written by: Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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 Immerse yourself in Golden Calf, a captivating late 19th Century sensation novel that chronicles the journey of Ida Palliser as she navigates the treacherous waters of love and ambition within Englands Gentry Class. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, this tale reveals the hidden truths of the upper class, challenging the facade of social conformity. Join Ida as she uncovers the secrets that lie beneath the surface of a world steeped in propriety. (summary by James Dow)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 032 - Sole Partner and Sole Part of All of These Joys

    032 - Sole Partner and Sole Part of All of These Joys
    Feb 17 2026
    Immerse yourself in Golden Calf, a captivating late 19th Century sensation novel that chronicles the journey of Ida Palliser as she navigates the treacherous waters of love and ambition within Englands Gentry Class. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, this tale reveals the hidden truths of the upper class, challenging the facade of social conformity. Join Ida as she uncovers the secrets that lie beneath the surface of a world steeped in propriety. (summary by James Dow)
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    22 mins
  • 031 - A Fiery Dawn

    031 - A Fiery Dawn
    Feb 17 2026
    Immerse yourself in Golden Calf, a captivating late 19th Century sensation novel that chronicles the journey of Ida Palliser as she navigates the treacherous waters of love and ambition within Englands Gentry Class. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, this tale reveals the hidden truths of the upper class, challenging the facade of social conformity. Join Ida as she uncovers the secrets that lie beneath the surface of a world steeped in propriety. (summary by James Dow)
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    15 mins
  • 030 - As One Dead in the Bottom of a Tomb

    030 - As One Dead in the Bottom of a Tomb
    Feb 17 2026
    Immerse yourself in Golden Calf, a captivating late 19th Century sensation novel that chronicles the journey of Ida Palliser as she navigates the treacherous waters of love and ambition within Englands Gentry Class. Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, this tale reveals the hidden truths of the upper class, challenging the facade of social conformity. Join Ida as she uncovers the secrets that lie beneath the surface of a world steeped in propriety. (summary by James Dow)
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    14 mins
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