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The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

The Mrs. Henry Wood Library

By: Ellen Wood
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 Welcome, dear listener, to The Mrs. Henry Wood Library, where the lamps are lit, the curtains drawn, and the great houses of England yield their secrets once more. Within these walls you shall find no idle tales, but histories of the heart, of devotion sorely tried, of reputations imperilled, of sorrow borne in silence, and of truths that will not forever remain concealed.

Here are the quiet parlours and shadowed corridors where conscience whispers louder than scandal, and where a single misstep may alter the course of a life. Each episode presents a complete reading of Mrs. Henry Wood’s celebrated novels, that you may follow every trembling hope, every fatal error, and every solemn reckoning to its just conclusion.

Enter, then, with sympathetic spirit. The door stands open, but once within, you may find it difficult to depart until the last page is turned and the final secret laid bare.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Channings Chapter XXI - Mr. Butterby.

    The Channings Chapter XXI - Mr. Butterby.
    Apr 11 2026
    In which a perplexing disappearance of a bank-note from a sealed letter sparks a discreet investigation within the quiet precincts of Helstonleigh, where suspicion uneasily falls upon a young clerk of reputable family. The diligent detective, Mr. Butterby, pursues inquiries among the office staff and beyond, probing habits and obligations with a singularly silent purpose.
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    23 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XX - The Looming Of An Awful Fear.

    The Channings Chapter XX - The Looming Of An Awful Fear.
    Apr 9 2026
    In which the quiet order of the insurance office is unsettled by the mysterious disappearance of a twenty-pound note, stirring suspicion and unease amidst the Channing family and their acquaintances. As the days unfold with whispered fears and anxious inquiries, the lively Hamish reveals a concealed truth that deepens the shadows of doubt and worry.
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    20 mins
  • The Channings Chapter XIX - The Loss.

    The Channings Chapter XIX - The Loss.
    Apr 7 2026
    In which Mr. Galloway, confronted with the mysterious disappearance of a bank-note from an office letter, interrogates his clerks and puzzles over the perplexing circumstances amid their evasions and absences. The unfolding inquiry reveals a delicate web of suspicion and youthful indiscretions, whilst the steadfast seal on the letter deepens the enigma in this quietly troubled establishment.
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    18 mins
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