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  • 049 - Final Appendix Historical

    049 - Final Appendix Historical
    Feb 27 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    57 min
  • 048 - Appendix 1 2

    048 - Appendix 1 2
    Feb 26 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    15 min
  • 047 - Chapter XLVII The Last Act

    047 - Chapter XLVII The Last Act
    Feb 25 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    28 min
  • 046 - Chapter XLVI The Mower With His Scythe

    046 - Chapter XLVI The Mower With His Scythe
    Feb 24 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    17 min
  • 045 - Chapter XLV Wounds Inflicted And Endured

    045 - Chapter XLV Wounds Inflicted And Endured
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    19 min
  • 044 - Chapter XLIV Man And Beast

    044 - Chapter XLIV Man And Beast
    Feb 22 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    21 min
  • 043 - Chapter XLIII Partnership

    043 - Chapter XLIII Partnership
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    21 min
  • 042 - Chapter XLII Blows

    042 - Chapter XLII Blows
    Feb 20 2026
    Step into the world of Jabez Clegg, the quintessential Manchester man, as he floats down the River Irk during a tumultuous flood in 1799. His journey to commercial success parallels the citys own ascent at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. In this captivating historical novel, Mrs. George Linnaeus Banks (née Isabella Varley) expertly intertwines fact and fiction, crafting a fast-paced narrative filled with rivalry, passion, and intrigue. Jabez finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry with his nemesis, Laurence Aspinall, all while vying for the affections of the beautiful Augusta Ashton—who can only love one of them. This entertaining fictional exploration of early 19th-century Manchester not only delights but also tackles significant issues surrounding womens choices and domestic violence. (Summary by Phil Benson)
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    21 min