Episodes

  • 015 - Chapter 14 Decided

    015 - Chapter 14 Decided
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    6 mins
  • 014 - Chapter 13 A Crisis

    014 - Chapter 13 A Crisis
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    24 mins
  • 013 - Chapter 12 A Working Hypothesis

    013 - Chapter 12 A Working Hypothesis
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    14 mins
  • 012 - Chapter 11 The Spider and the Fly

    012 - Chapter 11 The Spider and the Fly
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    33 mins
  • 011 - Chapter 10 Adrienne

    011 - Chapter 10 Adrienne
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    29 mins
  • 010 - Chapter 9 Alternatives

    010 - Chapter 9 Alternatives
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    26 mins
  • 009 - Chapter 8 A Symposium

    009 - Chapter 8 A Symposium
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    22 mins
  • 008 - Chapter 7 Murder

    008 - Chapter 7 Murder
    Feb 21 2026
    In the first volume of this compelling trilogy, Mona Caird, a British writer and feminist, delves into the complexities of marriage and societal expectations through the story of Viola Sedley. Viola finds herself caught in a web of admiration from two very different suitors the wealthy and charming Philip Dendraith and the noble-hearted Harry Lancaster, who shares her modest roots. With her family facing dire financial troubles, a marriage to Philip could provide security. Yet, Violas growing aversion to him—intensified by his cruelty towards animals—clashes with her sense of duty. As Harry warns her about Philip’s true nature, Viola must navigate her conflicting emotions and make a heart-wrenching choice. (Summary by Scarbo)
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    44 mins