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New Magdalen

New Magdalen

By: Wilkie Collins
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 In the shadows of the streets, Mercy Merrick struggles to survive until fate intertwines her path with that of the charming clergyman, Julian Gray. Yearning for a fresh start, she seizes the opportunity to leave her past behind by volunteering as a nurse during the tumultuous Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Yet, shedding her former life proves challenging, especially in a society where status is everything. When tragedy strikes and claims the life of Grace Roseberry, Mercy makes a daring choice—she assumes Graces identity and the privileges that come with it. Will she find the new beginning she craves, or will her deception lead to unforeseen consequences? - Summary by CarolinCopyright Fiction Classics Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • 030 - Epilogue

    030 - Epilogue
    Feb 19 2026
    In the shadows of the streets, Mercy Merrick struggles to survive until fate intertwines her path with that of the charming clergyman, Julian Gray. Yearning for a fresh start, she seizes the opportunity to leave her past behind by volunteering as a nurse during the tumultuous Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Yet, shedding her former life proves challenging, especially in a society where status is everything. When tragedy strikes and claims the life of Grace Roseberry, Mercy makes a daring choice—she assumes Graces identity and the privileges that come with it. Will she find the new beginning she craves, or will her deception lead to unforeseen consequences? - Summary by Carolin
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    44 mins
  • 029 - The Last Trial

    029 - The Last Trial
    Feb 19 2026
    In the shadows of the streets, Mercy Merrick struggles to survive until fate intertwines her path with that of the charming clergyman, Julian Gray. Yearning for a fresh start, she seizes the opportunity to leave her past behind by volunteering as a nurse during the tumultuous Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Yet, shedding her former life proves challenging, especially in a society where status is everything. When tragedy strikes and claims the life of Grace Roseberry, Mercy makes a daring choice—she assumes Graces identity and the privileges that come with it. Will she find the new beginning she craves, or will her deception lead to unforeseen consequences? - Summary by Carolin
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    13 mins
  • 028 - Sentence is Pronounced on Her

    028 - Sentence is Pronounced on Her
    Feb 19 2026
    In the shadows of the streets, Mercy Merrick struggles to survive until fate intertwines her path with that of the charming clergyman, Julian Gray. Yearning for a fresh start, she seizes the opportunity to leave her past behind by volunteering as a nurse during the tumultuous Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Yet, shedding her former life proves challenging, especially in a society where status is everything. When tragedy strikes and claims the life of Grace Roseberry, Mercy makes a daring choice—she assumes Graces identity and the privileges that come with it. Will she find the new beginning she craves, or will her deception lead to unforeseen consequences? - Summary by Carolin
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    31 mins
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