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The Von Arnim Library

The Von Arnim Library

Written by: Elizabeth von Arnim
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 Welcome to a quiet corner of the garden where stories unfold at their own agreeable pace. Here, the novels of Elizabeth von Arnim are read in full, accompanied only by the rustle of leaves and the occasional sigh of sensible rebellion. Expect sharp observations softened by sunshine, women who discover themselves between teacups and thunderstorms, and the particular comfort of laughter that knows exactly how serious life can be.

Whether you are escaping a crowded drawing room or simply wish for a companionable voice at day’s end, this podcast offers chapters like open windows: fresh air, gentle wit, and the reassuring sense that even the most tangled circumstances may yet resolve into something rather lovely.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 15

    The Benefactress - Chapter 15
    Mar 4 2026
    In which the Baroness Elmreich, newly arrived and keenly observant, inspects her unfamiliar accommodation with skeptical attention, while Anna endeavours with gentle persistence to break through the barriers of reserve and sorrow among her varied and delicate guests. Tender confidences and uneasy revelations mingle in the quiet rooms, as the household begins to shape itself into an unexpected haven of friendship and solace.
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    30 mins
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 16

    The Benefactress - Chapter 16
    Mar 5 2026
    In which a small gathering reveals the delicate social dynamics and subtle tensions between the English and German ladies, as Fräulein Kuhräuber’s awkwardness under the princess’s gaze highlights the unspoken divides and unalleviated curiosities of the group. Meanwhile, amidst courteous conversation and embroidered talk, the ladies muse quietly on the motives and character of the young Miss Estcourt, pondering her solitary life far from home with a gentle mixture of admiration and scepticism.
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    15 mins
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 14

    The Benefactress - Chapter 14
    Mar 3 2026
    In which the air is filled with delicate anticipation as three ladies, each carrying the mark of their past hardships, arrive to be warmly welcomed into a new home, tended to with nervous but heartfelt affection by Anna. A quiet tête-à-tête unfolds amidst the soft light and gentle sounds of spring, revealing the subtle tensions and tender uncertainties of strangers learning to occupy a shared space.
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    18 mins
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