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  • The Benefactress - Chapter 3

    The Benefactress - Chapter 3
    Feb 20 2026
    In which a quiet corner of a London drawing-room is suddenly suffused with new light as dear Anna receives unexpected letters from a departed uncle, bestowing upon her a small estate and the promise of independence; and though the exact location of her future is vaguely known—somewhere distant and German—the prospect kindles in her a radiant hope and sudden resolve. Meanwhile, her family and companions, together with a schoolgirl burdened by study, reflect quietly on the curious turns of fate and the intricate weaving of obligation, education, and dreams that shape their lives.
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    29 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 2

    The Benefactress - Chapter 2
    Feb 19 2026
    In which a German uncle visits London and forms a quietly affectionate bond with Anna, engaging in earnest conversation about life, love, and independence while revealing contrasting views on marriage and fortune. Their gentle exchanges, marked by Uncle Joachim’s blunt wisdom and Anna’s bright defiance, paint a tender portrait of differing philosophies within the fold of family ties.
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    14 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 1

    The Benefactress - Chapter 1
    Feb 18 2026
    In which Anna Estcourt, a pretty but discontented young woman caught in the uneasy toils of dependence upon her wealthy sister-in-law, contemplates the weariness and monotony of her social existence while yearning for independence and meaning. Amidst the quiet reflection offered by St. Paul's afternoon service, she secretly nurtures hopes of kindness, change, and the ability to bring comfort to the unhappy, even as she struggles with the cold realities of her family life.
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    22 min
  • The Benefactress - Chapter 4

    The Benefactress - Chapter 4
    Feb 21 2026
    In which the gentle humours and small vexations of family travel unfold as Anna, Susie, Letty, and Miss Leech journey to Germany to arrange matters of inheritance, each harbouring private hopes and vexations beneath the surface of their companionship. The charms of foreign landscapes and the sober realities of legal formalities intertwine with the subtle tensions and reflections that only close quarters and long hours together can reveal.
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    11 min