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Originally published in 1899, The Wife of His Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line is a powerful collection of narratives that delves into the profound effects of Jim Crow laws on both African Americans and white Americans in the South. Charles W. Chesnutts characters, often of mixed-race heritage, navigate a world that subjects them to a unique and dehumanizing treatment from both blacks and whites. These poignant stories explore how the legacy of slavery and the tumultuous era of Reconstruction shaped life in the South, revealing the desperate attempts of some to revive the decaying ...

The six wives of Henry VIII have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended. But, as Antonia Fraser conclusively proves, they were rich and feisty characters. They may have been victims of Henry's obsession with a male heir, but they displayed considerable strength and intelligence at a time when their sex supposedly possessed little of either. Inevitably there was great rivalry and jealously between them. The story Antonia Fraser tells is romantic and cruel, funny and sad, dramatic and enthralling.

'I need a wife'. It's a common joke among women juggling work and family, but it's no joke. Having a spouse who takes care of things at home is a godsend on the domestic front, an asset on the work front and an advantage enjoyed by vastly more men than women. Full of candid and funny stories from politics and the media, The Wife Drought shares intriguing research about the attitudes pulsing beneath the surface of egalitarian Australia.

How well do you know your spouse's best friend? Welcome to My Wife's Best Friend, a look at the unique relationships that shape us. We're Joe and Sarah, two friends with one thing in common: Joe's wife. Besides that, our lives couldn't be more different. From golf to family to sexuality, we're opposites of pretty much everything! Each week, we'll take a comedic approach to serious discussions about society and culture from the perspective of our peculiar relationship. Join us in using humor to cultivate positive mindsets and cope with an increasingly dynamic society. Listen to my wife's best ...

Louisa May Alcott achieved remarkable success with the release of Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in 1868, a semi-autobiographical tale that beautifully captures her childhood experiences alongside her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. The story continues in Good Wives, published in 1869, where we follow the March sisters as they navigate adulthood and embark on their journeys into marriage, exploring love, growth, and the bonds of family.

Welcome to the scintillating world of the Hot Wife Podcast, where hosts Donna and Vince invite you on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the swinger lifestyle. This audacious and unfiltered podcast provides an open and honest exploration of the thrilling experiences, challenges, and personal growth that come with embracing the hot wife dynamic.Donna and Vince, your charismatic hosts, bring a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and personal anecdotes to the table as they delve into the intricacies of the swinger lifestyle. With a mix of humor, candid conversations, and expert interviews, they ...

Elizabeth Gaskells final novel, serialized in Cornhill Magazine from 1864 to 1866 and completed posthumously by her editor, offers a vivid portrayal of English life in the 1830s. The story follows Molly Gibson, the daughter of a widowed doctor, as she navigates her formative years in the provincial town of Hollingford. When Mr. Gibson remarries, Molly finds herself grappling with a pretentious stepmother while cherishing her deep bond with her new stepsister, Cynthia. Their relationships with the townspeople, especially the Squire of Hamley Hall and his family, lead to a rich tapestry of ...

Wives After Dark is the real group chat… just with mics on. Sasha and Krystle get into marriage, culture shocks, love across continents, intimacy, leveling up, and the messy-funny moments no one admits out loud. For wives, fiancées, and soft-life singles who love honest girl talk with jokes, chaos, and a little wisdom, this is your new weekly escape. Funny, honest, and loud in the best way — this is the podcast you listen to when you want truth with entertainment. This is WIVES AFTER DARK.

Dive into the world of Victorian Sensationist literature with Mary Elizabeth Braddons captivating novel, Doctors Wife. Renowned for her masterpiece Lady Audley’s Secret, Braddon delivers an engaging narrative filled with wit, charm, and a touch of self-mockery, especially through the lens of a character who is a Sensation Author herself. The story explores timeless themes of secrecy, infidelity, and mortality, while also delving into the serious social issues of the era. At its heart is Isabel Sleaford, a married middle-class woman grappling with the constraints of her life alongside her ...

He abandoned her when she was at her weakest. Years later, she returns transformed—confident, irresistible, and completely out of his reach. As desire, regret, and unfinished love collide, a once-forgotten wife becomes the fantasy he can’t escape. A scorching second-chance romance where power finally changes hands.

Two wives. One mic. Zero filters. Wife Happens pulls back the curtain on real life—raising a teenager, navigating radio chaos, building epic adventures, and finding humor in the mess. Honest. Hilarious. Unedited. Because sometimes… wife happens.

Thought dead, the Dragon Lord returns more powerful than ever—only to face the woman he left behind. His ex-wife is no longer the one who begged for love. Desire reignites, secrets unravel, and dominance shifts as he fights not to reclaim her… but to be chosen by her.

She married a man who never chose her. Loved him in silence. Endured his coldness. Only when she was dying in his arms did he realize the truth— the wife he never loved was the only woman who ever truly loved him. Some regrets come too late.#TearjerkerRomance #TragicLoveStory #UnlovedWife #RomanticDrama #HeartbreakSeries tragic romance series unloved wife story marriage without love emotional romantic drama husband regrets too late tear jerker love story female-centric romance fiction sad love audio series

In this indelible memoir that recalls the life of her remarkable ninety-five-year old grandmother, Guardian journalist Aida Edemariam tells the story of modern Ethiopia—a nation that would undergo a tumultuous transformation from feudalism to monarchy to Marxist revolution to democracy, over...

Being a woman has to be the hardest job on the planet. We are expected to be a wife, mother, slave, and sex-goddess. A. Heyward’s Podcast will tackle what it’s like when life knocks a woman down, and she is expected to be Superwoman. The goal is to enrich, empower, and encourage every woman to keep going. Why? Because you are enough!!

In a desperate bid to save his struggling farm, James has faced one failed attempt after another in finding a reliable housekeeper. Meanwhile, Alida finds herself in a marriage that quickly unravels when she discovers her husband is already committed to another. Seeking refuge from her heartache, she longs for a place where she can work hard and rebuild her life without judgment. When James and Alida cross paths, they agree to a marriage of convenience—one that leaves love and honor out of the equation. But as their story unfolds, the journey to true connection becomes an unexpected ...

In the rugged north of England, Kate is a talented dressmaker who has always followed the path laid out for her—serving those around her, marrying a man deemed suitable, and living a life constrained over the hills she longs to cross. But when she discovers the novels that ignite her imagination and challenge her reality, she begins to question the limitations of her existence. George Moore, an Irish novelist, penned A Mummers Wife as his second novel, only for it to be rejected by the circulating libraries that promoted mainstream, moral works. This rejection sparked public curiosity, ...

Join me as I chat with my fellow Fire Wives about what it's like to be married to a Firefighter. Every week, we’ll be talking about the good and the bad of being in the Fire Family, sharing funny stories, and highlighting the spouses that make it all possible.

In the midst of a profound conversation exploring the enigmatic essence of the human soul, our fellow traveler suddenly transformed—his complexion drained, his gaze fixed on the heavens as if peering into the unfathomable mysteries of a realm that intuition grasps while rational thought struggles to validate. For what felt like an eternity, he remained transfixed, shivering as if gripped by a revelation that pierced his very core. Finally, in a voice hauntingly low and grave, he uttered, Lara! Lara! Ah, Lovely! would that I had gone then—that I were with thee now!—and fell silent once ...

What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists - not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBO’s Big Love? We’ve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smith’s doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church. Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country....