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Old Maids Club

Old Maids Club

Written by: Israel Zangwill
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In a delightful clash of intellect and creativity, 17-year-old Lillie, a fiercely independent spirit, establishes the Old Maids Club, vowing never to marry. With the patient Lord Silverdale by her side, who offers his poetic insights while observing the antics of these young women, the club becomes a haven for those who are young, beautiful, and committed to remaining so while having turned down at least one marriage proposal. The humorous and heartfelt stories shared by the club members weave a rich tapestry of their experiences and aspirations. (Summary by TriciaG)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales
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  • Best Nonsense Verses-Josephine Daskam Bacon

    Best Nonsense Verses-Josephine Daskam Bacon
    Aug 24 2026
    In a delightful clash of intellect and creativity, 17-year-old Lillie, a fiercely independent spirit, establishes the Old Maids Club, vowing never to marry. With the patient Lord Silverdale by her side, who offers his poetic insights while observing the antics of these young women, the club becomes a haven for those who are young, beautiful, and committed to remaining so while having turned down at least one marriage proposal. The humorous and heartfelt stories shared by the club members weave a rich tapestry of their experiences and aspirations. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney

    Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
    Aug 23 2026
    In a delightful clash of intellect and creativity, 17-year-old Lillie, a fiercely independent spirit, establishes the Old Maids Club, vowing never to marry. With the patient Lord Silverdale by her side, who offers his poetic insights while observing the antics of these young women, the club becomes a haven for those who are young, beautiful, and committed to remaining so while having turned down at least one marriage proposal. The humorous and heartfelt stories shared by the club members weave a rich tapestry of their experiences and aspirations. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Carry On, Jeeves-P. G. Wodehouse

    Carry On, Jeeves-P. G. Wodehouse
    Aug 22 2026
    In a delightful clash of intellect and creativity, 17-year-old Lillie, a fiercely independent spirit, establishes the Old Maids Club, vowing never to marry. With the patient Lord Silverdale by her side, who offers his poetic insights while observing the antics of these young women, the club becomes a haven for those who are young, beautiful, and committed to remaining so while having turned down at least one marriage proposal. The humorous and heartfelt stories shared by the club members weave a rich tapestry of their experiences and aspirations. (Summary by TriciaG)
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    7 hrs and 33 mins
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