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Joan Haste

Joan Haste

By: H. Rider Haggard
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 Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching romantic melodrama of Joan Haste, one of H. Rider Haggards most touching love stories. Follow the journey of Joan, a stunning yet illegitimate woman raised by a cruel aunt and uncle after the early death of her mother and the absence of her father. In the haunting ruins of a dilapidated church, Joan encounters navy Captain Henry Graves while trying to reach a jackdaw nest perched high on a crumbling bell tower. Captivated by her beauty, Henry gallantly offers to retrieve the baby birds but suffers a fall that breaks his leg. In a desperate attempt to save him, Joan is injured, sparking a profound and passionate love between them. Join us as we explore their poignant tale of love and sacrifice. (Summary by Elroi Shelley)Copyright Fiction Classics Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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  • 040 - Full Measure Pressed Down and Running Over

    040 - Full Measure Pressed Down and Running Over
    Feb 27 2026
    Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching romantic melodrama of Joan Haste, one of H. Rider Haggards most touching love stories. Follow the journey of Joan, a stunning yet illegitimate woman raised by a cruel aunt and uncle after the early death of her mother and the absence of her father. In the haunting ruins of a dilapidated church, Joan encounters navy Captain Henry Graves while trying to reach a jackdaw nest perched high on a crumbling bell tower. Captivated by her beauty, Henry gallantly offers to retrieve the baby birds but suffers a fall that breaks his leg. In a desperate attempt to save him, Joan is injured, sparking a profound and passionate love between them. Join us as we explore their poignant tale of love and sacrifice. (Summary by Elroi Shelley)
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    32 mins
  • 039 - Husband and Wife

    039 - Husband and Wife
    Feb 26 2026
    Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching romantic melodrama of Joan Haste, one of H. Rider Haggards most touching love stories. Follow the journey of Joan, a stunning yet illegitimate woman raised by a cruel aunt and uncle after the early death of her mother and the absence of her father. In the haunting ruins of a dilapidated church, Joan encounters navy Captain Henry Graves while trying to reach a jackdaw nest perched high on a crumbling bell tower. Captivated by her beauty, Henry gallantly offers to retrieve the baby birds but suffers a fall that breaks his leg. In a desperate attempt to save him, Joan is injured, sparking a profound and passionate love between them. Join us as we explore their poignant tale of love and sacrifice. (Summary by Elroi Shelley)
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    18 mins
  • 038 - A Ghost of the Past

    038 - A Ghost of the Past
    Feb 25 2026
    Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching romantic melodrama of Joan Haste, one of H. Rider Haggards most touching love stories. Follow the journey of Joan, a stunning yet illegitimate woman raised by a cruel aunt and uncle after the early death of her mother and the absence of her father. In the haunting ruins of a dilapidated church, Joan encounters navy Captain Henry Graves while trying to reach a jackdaw nest perched high on a crumbling bell tower. Captivated by her beauty, Henry gallantly offers to retrieve the baby birds but suffers a fall that breaks his leg. In a desperate attempt to save him, Joan is injured, sparking a profound and passionate love between them. Join us as we explore their poignant tale of love and sacrifice. (Summary by Elroi Shelley)
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    22 mins
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