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In Sisters, we delve into the life of Ada Cambridge, an English-born Australian writer who made her mark as Australia’s first notable female poet. However, it is her captivating novels that have solidified her legacy, with over twenty-five works of fiction, three poetry collections, and two autobiographical volumes to her name. Many of her stories found their first audience through serialization in Australian newspapers, remaining largely unpublished in book form. This narrative unfolds over three to four decades, capturing the intricate lives of the four Pennycuick sisters and their ...

Set against the backdrop of 1870s New York, Bunner Sisters delves into the lives of Ann Eliza and Evelina Bunner, two sisters navigating the challenges of poverty. Running a modest shop in a declining neighborhood, their once-happy existence is anchored by a close-knit community of supportive women. However, as their sheltered world begins to crumble, the sisters are forced to confront the harsh realities that lie beyond their small, orderly haven. Join us as we explore the poignant tale of loss and resilience in the face of change.

Step into the shadowy world of Ravenhurst, where a band of renegades navigates the treacherous landscape of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. As they challenge the oppressive forces that seek to control them, their stories intertwine in a gripping tale of survival and rebellion. Join us as we uncover the secrets of these outlaws and explore the bonds that hold them together in their fight against tyranny.

Two sisters cracked their toe joints in 1848 and accidentally launched Spiritualism, a global movement with millions of followers. Lucien Graves traces the hoax from bedroom prank to touring spectacle to public confession — and reveals why believers refused to listen even when the founders admitted it was all fake. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

In Little Sister Snow, American author Fannie Caldwell, writing as Frances Little, immerses us in the enchanting world of young Yuki San, a girl navigating life in early 1900s Japan. As she dreams of a future in America, Yukis story unfolds with rich cultural insights and heartfelt aspirations. (Introduction by Cheri Gardner)

This captivating narrative explores the remarkable life and legacy of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (1774-1821), the first native-born American to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. A devoted mother of five, she founded schools in New York and Maryland and established the first congregation of Religious Sisters in the United States, the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, whose motherhouse still stands proudly in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

In a world where love often leads to despair, Pepita chooses a path of independence over traditional expectations. Determined not to follow in her mothers footsteps, she rejects the notion of becoming a wife, opting instead for the allure of witchcraft. As a popular and respected figure, her beauty captivates many, but her fierce spirit drives away any suitor who dares approach her heart. When a notorious bullfighter from Madrid sets his sights on her, Pepita must confront her deepest fears—will her steadfast resolve hold against his charm, or will it lead to catastrophic consequences? ...

The amazing experiences of the Queen Alexandra nurses in the World Wars is one of the greatest adventure stories of modern times, and - incredibly - remains largely untold. Thousands of middle-class girls, barely out of school, were plucked from sheltered backgrounds, subjected to training regimes unimaginably tough by today's standards, and sent forth to share the harsh conditions of the fighting services.

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist! The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World War II—from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name Verity In the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first...

Sisters Nora and Delia have been given the chance of a lifetime – to escape their poor Irish farm and travel on the Titanic to a new life in America. Nora is to become a treasured governess for a rich family, while Delia has only a lowly maid's position. But when disaster strikes, and Nora dies, a small misunderstanding leads to Delia taking Nora's place as governess. As Delia grows closer to her charge, and the girl's father, will she be able to reveal the truth to find a chance at happiness?

The history of Mormon polygamy from female perspectives.

Sister Revolutions is a public history community documentary podcast sponsored by the City of Charlottesville’s Sister Cities Commission (CSCC) and hosted by Brown College's Symposia podcast. Through four episodes released weekly in Spring 2024, historian Benjamin Bernard, Ph.D. and audio producer Sage Tanguay explore the legacy of the American and French Revolutions through the sister city relationship between Charlottesville, Virginia, USA and Besançon, France. The series features extensive conversations with scholars, public historians, curators, and community members at historic and ...

Grab some hot chocolate and snuggle into your favorite chair because things are about to get spooky...and maybe a little goofy. On Boo Sisters, Autumn and Lora discuss everything paranormal from mysterious ghost ships to your-not-so-average haunted houses.

Global tales from the unexamined history of women and money.

History, True Crime and Paranormal all wrap up into one.

One witch and one regular dude talk about magic, metaphysics and spooky stuff. Madeleine StarChild is a practicing witch who attempts to explain the unexplainable to John Fowler, her accomplice who has no idea what's going on. A great listen for those curious about witchcraft metaphysics or other genreally spooky things! Your place to learn all about the strange and unusual.

Serienmörderinnen, Betrügerinnen, brutale Feministinnen, kaltblütige Sexualstraftäterinnen: In diesem True-Crime-Podcast sprechen die Journalistinnen Karolin Kandler und Jule Gölsdorf über mörderische Frauen und beleuchten jede Woche einen neuen Fall. Was treibt die bösartigsten und heimtückischsten Täterinnen der Welt an? Wollen sie eine Rivalin beseitigen? Ist finanzielle Bereicherung ein Motiv? Steckt pures sadistisches Vergnügen dahinter? Sind diese Frauen gefährlicher als männliche Straftäter? Jule und Karo berichten über die spektakulärsten Fälle, diskutieren über die ...

What's up, weirdos. Lauren and Felicia here. We are best friends and we love spooky stuff. Each week we will be sharing freaky, paranormal, or unexplained stories with you. Are you a believer like Felicia? Or a skeptic like Lauren? Follow us on Instagram at @sinistersisterspodcast

A weekly podcast where two sisters share history, lore and general creepy stories with one another.

A Podcast about History, Language, Culture and everything else.