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The Susan Warner Library
Enter the wide, wide world of Susan Warner, where faith is tried, hearts are schooled by sorrow and kindness, and the quiet duties of life become matters of deepest consequence.
The Susan Warner Library presents her books read in full, inviting you to linger beside riverbanks and hearthsides, among journeys, friendships, trials, and acts of grace. These are stories of character, conscience, home, and hope, told with the tenderness and moral seriousness that made Warner one of the most beloved…
Episodes
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Queechy Chapter XXXI - Mr. Olmney's Cause Argued
In which the mellow days of October bring a brief respite to Fleda and Hugh, amid the vibrant autumnal splendour of their mountain retreat, while familiar…
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Queechy Chapter XXX - Disclosures - by Mr. Skillcorn
In which a morning gathering at Montepoole reveals Miss Ringgan's devoted management of her uncle's farm and garden amid the family's changed fortunes, and the…
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Queechy Chapter XXIX - Flighty and Unsatisfactory
In which Fleda returns home to find a lively visit from the cheerful and talkative Miss Evelyn, who recounts her fashionable acquaintances and recent…
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Queechy Chapter XXVIII - The Brook's Old Song - and the New
In which Fleda’s industrious efforts to manage the farm and gardens bring both prosperity and a degree of weariness, as she navigates the delicate balancing…
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Queechy Chapter XXVII - Sweet - in Its Consequences
In which the industrious Fleda undertakes the new and arduous task of sugar-making on the family farm during a harsh early spring, with the cheerful aid of…
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Queechy Chapter XXVI - Pine Knots
In which the humble yet cheerful household undertakes a delightful winter foraging expedition for pine knots to illuminate their evening, fostering a sense of…
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Queechy Chapter XXV - 'As Good a Boy as You Need to Have'
In which Fleda returns home from a genteel visit to New York only to find that the household faces many practical difficulties, prompting her to seek help and…
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Queechy Chapter XXIV - A Breath of the World at Queechy
In which the Evelyn family’s stay at the Pool unfolds amidst calm companionship and reflective observations, while subtle tensions and unspoken cares linger…
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Queechy Chapter XXIII - The Captain Out-Generalled by the Fairy
In which a family reunion is marked by the arrival of unexpected guests and the gentle yet spirited management of household affairs by a young lady, whose…
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Queechy Chapter XXII - Wherein a Great Many People Pay Their Respects in Form and Substance
In which a day unfolds with gentle domestic industry and the lively anticipation of welcoming a new minister, as a community gathers with a medley of homely…
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Queechy Chapter XXI - 'The Sweetness of a Man's Friend by a Hearty Counsel'
In which Fleda introduces Barby Elster as a new help in the household, navigating the delicate balance between her uncle’s stern temper and the household’s…
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Queechy Chapter XX - Society in Queechy
In which Fleda attends a quilting-party reunion in Queechy, where she navigates a mixture of well-meaning curiosity, biting remarks, and genteel yet uneasy…
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Queechy Chapter XIX - Fleda Goes After Help and Finds Dr. Quackenboss
In which the tranquil days of summer drift lightly by at the country farm, with Fleda and Hugh finding simple pleasures amongst flowers and books, yet a shadow…
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Queechy Chapter XVIII - Mr. Rossitur's Wits Sharpened Upon a Ploughshare
In which Fleda, returning to the country after years away, revisits her dear aunt Miriam and her old home, finding comfort in the familiar faces and wholesome…
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Queechy Chapter XVII - Rain and Water - Cresses for Breakfast
In which the gentle Fleda returns to her beloved Queechy house, confronting the familiar yet altered homeliness with tender care and thoughtful labour…
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Queechy Chapter XVI - Dissolving View - Ending With a Saw-Mill in the Distance
In which the snug comforts of a once prosperous home give way to the bitter chill of loss and uncertainty, as a family grapples with the sudden forfeiture of…
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Queechy Chapter XV - Very Literary
In which the gentle days of youth pass with quiet contentment amidst the subdued bustle of a New York home restored from Parisian life, where two inseparable…
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Queechy Chapter XIV - Two Bibles in Paris
In which Mr. Carleton, a young man of fashion with a restless spirit, finds unexpected solace and gentle awakening in the innocent companionship of little…
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Queechy Chapter XIII - The Fairy Peeps Into an English House, but Does Not Stay There
In which the tender-hearted Fleda finds refuge and delight in the spacious and artful lodgings of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton, whose house and grounds enchant her…
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Queechy Chapter XII - Spars Below
In which the tender spirit of little Fleda is sorely tried by thoughtless teasing, and a young English gentleman, Mr. Carleton, stands firm in his protective…
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Queechy Chapter XI - A Little Candle
In which a gentle voyage across the Atlantic becomes the quiet stage for little Fleda’s innocence and growing bond with Mr. Carleton, whose contemplations are…
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Queechy Chapter X - The Fairy and the Englishman
In which Fleda, gently sustained by Mr. Carleton’s thoughtful care, journeys on horseback through scenes tenderly familiar yet softened by the hush of…
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Queechy Chapter IX - How Mr. Carleton Happened to Be Not at Home
In which the delicate Fleda prepares to depart from Montepoole, tenderly comforted by aunt Miriam’s solemn prayers and Mr. Carleton’s watchful care, whilst the…
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Queechy Chapter VIII - The Fairy Leaves the House
In which the sudden death of Mr. Ringgan leaves little Fleda in a frail and sorrowful state, cared for tenderly by Mr. Carleton and his mother as they gently…
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Queechy Chapter VII - The Curtain Falls Upon the Scene
In which young Fleda embarks on a visit to Montepoole under the gentle care of Mr. Carleton, finding herself pleasantly shielded amidst unfamiliar company and…
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Queechy Chapter VI - Queechy at Dinner
In which the kindly old Mr. Ringgan hospitably entertains his guests in his plain but heartfelt home, sharing tales of his youth and steadfast principles amid…
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Queechy Chapter V - As to Whether a Flower Can Grow in the Woods
In which a select company of well-bred ladies and gentlemen gather in a snug mountain retreat to await the return of sportsmen from their day's outing…
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Queechy Chapter IV - Aunt Miriam
In which we follow the gentle workings of a tranquil household preparing for a visit from two young gentlemen, revealing tender family dynamics and contrasting…
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Queechy Chapter III - You Amuse Me and I'll Amuse You
In which a gentle autumnal excursion leads young Fleda and her new companion through the rich and vibrant woods of her grandfather’s land, revealing the tender…
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Queechy Chapter II - Things Loom Out Dimly Through the Smoke
In which a quiet evening at home is enlivened by the arrival of two young gentlemen acquainted with Fleda’s family, prompting reflections on past bravery and…
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Queechy Chapter I - Curtain Rises at Queechy
In which a cheerful autumn outing on a worn wagon with a faithful old mare brings forth the tender relationship between a little girl and her ailing…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXXI - End of School Term
In which gentle yet earnest conversations unfold around Rotha’s return and her impending marriage to Mr. Southwode, as Mrs. Mowbray tenderly balances concern…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXX - Discussions
In which Rotha and Mr. Southwode share a quiet evening in a country hotel, discussing her return to school, the principles that guide his life and work, and…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIX - Down Hill
In which a leisurely autumnal drive through the richly hued countryside takes a sudden and perilous turn, revealing unspoken emotions and a tender…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVIII - Perplexities
In which Rotha, quietly resolved to keep her plans to herself, experiences the gentle kindness of those around her and the unexpected arrival of Mr. Southwode…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVII - Discoveries
In which Rotha, burdened by a lonely and uncertain existence under her aunt's care, encounters a long-absent friend whose return kindles a mix of hope…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVI - Inquiries
In which the gentle progression of summer into autumn enfolds Rotha in a quiet life of tending garden fruits and patient care for an ailing household, even as…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXV - Rotha's Work
In which poor Rotha faces the harsh realities of her new lodging with the Purcells, enduring neglect and rude behaviour that test her patience and faith, while…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIV - Rotha's Refuge
In which Rotha arrives at a humble country household where she meets the sharp-eyed Mrs. Purcell and begins to grapple with the austere realities of her new…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIII - The Purcells
In which Rotha adjusts to an unfamiliar rural household with plain but honest folk, finding both challenge and solace amid the neglected beauty of the…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXII - Tanfield
In which the young Rotha arrives at a quiet country hotel in the early morning and sets out to find her aunt’s secluded home, encountering an austere couple…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXI - A Change
In which Rotha's peaceful and enriching two-year sojourn under Mrs. Mowbray's care is unexpectedly interrupted by an outbreak of illness, necessitating her…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXI - Education
In which Rotha is graciously granted a small, private room at Mrs. Mowbray’s, affording her a quiet refuge for study amidst the return of the holiday-dulled…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XX - Stockings
In which Rotha wrestles with a painful family command concerning her fine stockings, seeking the counsel of kind Mrs. Mowbray and the guidance of Scripture to…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XIX - A New Departure
In which the young Rotha braves a chill both of room and spirit, confronting the cold splendour and rigid airs of her aunt's house while embracing a profound…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XVIII - Flint and Steel
In which Rotha experiences a joyful Christmas with Mrs. Mowbray, awakening a hunger for knowledge and spiritual growth through study of the Bible and…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XVII - Bags and Bibles
In which the gentle bustle of Christmas preparations and gifts ushers young Rotha into a season of heartfelt reflection and growing spiritual resolve…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XVI - School
In which Rotha finds a loving refuge in Mrs. Mowbray’s school, where kindness, comfort, and new opportunities gently nurture her spirit and intellect amidst…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XV - Mrs. Mowbray
In which a tender and discerning lady takes a young, troubled girl into her care, offering comfort, warmth, and thoughtful counsel as the girl grapples with…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XIV - In Seclusion
In which Rotha finds herself isolated and embattled within her aunt's house, struggling with the harshness of familial estrangement and the coldness of social…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XIII - Not Dressed
In which the contemplative Mr. Digby visits the Busby household, engaging in quiet discourse about education and social proprieties, while the young Rotha…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XII - Mrs. Busby's House
In which Rotha undertakes a visit to her aunt’s house, stepping into a world of elegance and cold civility that contrasts starkly with her humble upbringing…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter XI - Mrs. Busby
In which Mr. Digby contemplates the challenges and delicacies of placing Rotha under the care of her stern and distant aunt, Mrs. Busby, while they prepare for…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter X - L'Homme Propose
In which Mr. Digby observes the deep affection Rotha bears him and gently guides her through reflections on faith, perseverance, and self-discovery, all the…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter IX - Fort Washington
In which the lingering shadow of a mother's passing gently envelops her devoted daughter Rotha, whose sorrow finds in Mr. Digby a steadfast protector and guide…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter VIII - Staten Island
In which Mr. Digby attends to a delicate commission involving Mrs. Carpenter and her lively daughter Rotha, whose innocent admiration for the sea contrasts…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter VII - Mental Philosophy
In which a contemplative young gentleman escorts a thoughtful girl through the bustling grandeur of the city park, sharing tender discourse on the nature of…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter VI - A Legacy
In which a gentle and weary mother and her spirited daughter converse softly about matters of faith, will, and the trials of their lives, as the mother reveals…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter V - Private Tuition
In which a kind and patient gentleman takes an interest in a struggling mother and her thoughtful, proud daughter, offering lessons and thoughtful gifts that…
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The Letter Of Credit Chapter IV - A Visiter
In which a kindly city missionary named Mr. Digby visits Mrs. Carpenter and her daughter Rotha, a hardworking pair struggling with poverty and pride, offering…