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Black Robe

Black Robe

By: Wilkie Collins
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 In the aftermath of war and shifting allegiances, the church finds itself deprived of a precious piece of land. Father Benwell is resolute in his quest to reclaim it, and he believes the key lies in converting its owner, Lewis Romayne. But when the enchanting Stella enters the scene, capturing Romayne’s heart, Father Benwells plans hang in the balance. As love blooms, so do secrets—both Romayne and Stella harbor dark truths that could change everything. The Black Robe, an 1881 epistolary novel by the renowned Wilkie Collins, delves into the tangled web of desire, ambition, and betrayal, while also addressing themes of anti-Catholic sentiment. (Summary by Mike Zane and Wikipedia)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Spirituality
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  • 042 - 2 - 4 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 4

    042 - 2 - 4 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 4
    Feb 27 2026
    In the aftermath of war and shifting allegiances, the church finds itself deprived of a precious piece of land. Father Benwell is resolute in his quest to reclaim it, and he believes the key lies in converting its owner, Lewis Romayne. But when the enchanting Stella enters the scene, capturing Romayne’s heart, Father Benwells plans hang in the balance. As love blooms, so do secrets—both Romayne and Stella harbor dark truths that could change everything. The Black Robe, an 1881 epistolary novel by the renowned Wilkie Collins, delves into the tangled web of desire, ambition, and betrayal, while also addressing themes of anti-Catholic sentiment. (Summary by Mike Zane and Wikipedia)
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    26 mins
  • 041 - 2 - 3 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 3

    041 - 2 - 3 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 3
    Feb 26 2026
    In the aftermath of war and shifting allegiances, the church finds itself deprived of a precious piece of land. Father Benwell is resolute in his quest to reclaim it, and he believes the key lies in converting its owner, Lewis Romayne. But when the enchanting Stella enters the scene, capturing Romayne’s heart, Father Benwells plans hang in the balance. As love blooms, so do secrets—both Romayne and Stella harbor dark truths that could change everything. The Black Robe, an 1881 epistolary novel by the renowned Wilkie Collins, delves into the tangled web of desire, ambition, and betrayal, while also addressing themes of anti-Catholic sentiment. (Summary by Mike Zane and Wikipedia)
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    31 mins
  • 040 - 2 - 2 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 2

    040 - 2 - 2 - After the Story Chapter 2 Part 2
    Feb 25 2026
    In the aftermath of war and shifting allegiances, the church finds itself deprived of a precious piece of land. Father Benwell is resolute in his quest to reclaim it, and he believes the key lies in converting its owner, Lewis Romayne. But when the enchanting Stella enters the scene, capturing Romayne’s heart, Father Benwells plans hang in the balance. As love blooms, so do secrets—both Romayne and Stella harbor dark truths that could change everything. The Black Robe, an 1881 epistolary novel by the renowned Wilkie Collins, delves into the tangled web of desire, ambition, and betrayal, while also addressing themes of anti-Catholic sentiment. (Summary by Mike Zane and Wikipedia)
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    48 mins
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