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 th...
Latest episodes
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27 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 23 and Conclusion
In which the Prince unexpectedly visits Priscilla at Creeper Cottage, where their candid and tender exchange reveals the complexities of her situation and the steadfastness of his…
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11 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 22
In which the gentle calm of a Sunday morning contrasts sharply with Priscilla’s heavy heart and restless spirit, weighed down by sorrow and uncertainty, while the village around he…
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20 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 21
In which we witness the shattering impact of a dreadful crime upon the gentle soul of dear Priscilla, whose world becomes overshadowed with grief and despair amid the curious stirr…
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19 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 20
In which the restless night at Creeper Cottage reveals the burdens of thoughtless actions and their ripple of unintended consequences, each character wrestling with inner torment b…
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21 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 19
In which the gentle turmoil of Priscilla’s days unfolds with a distressing loss and the burden of unforeseen financial straits, revealing her inner conflicts and tender dealings wi…
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21 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 18
In which the persistent shadow of ill fortune follows Priscilla as she endeavours to maintain a semblance of comfort and cheer amid the many small disasters besetting Creeper Cotta…
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15 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 17
In which Priscilla confronts the practical hardships of domestic life at Creeper Cottage, discovering the necessity of active effort in securing food and caretakers amidst the vill…
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18 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 16
In which the sombre onset of autumnal rain mirrors the heavy hearts within the forlorn walls of Creeper Cottage, where Priscilla contemplates the burdens of her newfound life amids…
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14 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 15
In which the initial evening at Creeper Cottage reveals both the charm and the practical frustrations of rustic life, as hunger and household misunderstandings quickly displace the…
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17 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 14
In which Fritzing finds himself entangled in the vexations of managing Annalise’s mercenary demands amidst the pressing necessities of life at Creeper Cottage, his finances straine…
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26 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 13
In which Priscilla and her companions take up residence in the humble Creeper Cottage, stirring activity and disruption in the quiet village with their idealistic zeal and unaccust…
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19 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 12
In which the kindly arranged Sunday treat for Symford children reveals both the peculiarities of English Sunday observance and the curious, guarded nature of Priscilla’s character…
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19 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 11
In which the gentle constancy of the vicar’s patient spirit contrasts sharply with Mrs. Morrison’s fiery determination to uphold order and propriety in the village of Symford, as a…
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21 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 10
In which the quietude of high society conceals the disappearance of Princess Priscilla, while village life pulses quietly with devotion, gossip, and the tender ministrations of a y…
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31 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 9
In which Chance appears as a whimsical guardian, orchestrating meetings and moves that set the scene for new acquaintances and quiet domestic arrangements in the village. Meanwhile…
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15 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 8
In which a mysterious German gentleman calls upon Lady Shuttleworth with a proposal concerning some cottages on her son's estate, prompting an unusual display of interest and allia…
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16 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 7
In which the village of Symford buzzes with curious conjecture about the mysterious new arrivals at Baker's Farm, while various hopeful locals alike scheme to make their acquaintan…
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18 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 6
In which Miss Ethel Schultz, a calm and self-possessed young lady of German-English descent, sits thoughtfully in the Symford churchyard as the local vicar and his son notice her u…
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24 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 5
In which we are introduced to the idyllic village of Symford, with its quaint characters and picturesque cottages, where the earnest Mr. Fritzing arrives seeking a peaceful home fo…
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11 min
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight Chapter 4
In which the Princess Priscilla and her companions quietly embark on a journey to the serene English countryside, escaping unnoticed amid a flurry of mistaken attentions and though…