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  • Cranford Chapter 8 - Your Ladyship

    Cranford Chapter 8 - Your Ladyship
    Feb 25 2026
    In which the ladies of Cranford navigate the delicate social etiquette surrounding Lady Glenmire’s arrival, with Miss Pole and Miss Matty pondering the proper forms of address and the civility of their neighbours. They attend a small party hosted by Mrs Jamieson, where, despite initial awkwardness and contrasting dispositions, a comfortably intimate camaraderie is kindled amid modest refreshments and gentle reflections on lace and astronomy.
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    33 min
  • Cranford Chapter 7 - Visiting

    Cranford Chapter 7 - Visiting
    Feb 24 2026
    In which Miss Matty receives a somewhat audacious invitation from the retired milliner Miss Betty Barker, whose shop and social aspirations provide a curious glimpse into Cranford’s delicate hierarchies and genteel pride. The ladies assemble for an evening of tea, cards, and modest entertainments, revealing their quaint customs, whispered rivalries, and the gentle social manoeuvrings of a small town steeped in tradition.
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    25 min
  • Cranford Chapter 6 - Poor Peter

    Cranford Chapter 6 - Poor Peter
    Feb 23 2026
    In which a mischievous young Peter’s fond but misguided pranks lead to a grievous family distress, revealing the tender complexities of parental love and disappointment within their quiet Cranford home. The narrative gently unfolds the heartache of his absence and the enduring hope and sorrow that linger amongst those who hold him dear.
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    30 min
  • Cranford Chapter 5 - Old Letters

    Cranford Chapter 5 - Old Letters
    Feb 22 2026
    In which the gentle economy of small domestic habits and treasured possessions is tenderly observed, leading to an evening spent with Miss Matty as she pores over and destroys old family letters, revealing the heartfelt correspondences and loving memories of her parents and ancestors. The narrative softly unfolds the anxieties and affections of past generations, entwined with the modest realities and hopes of Miss Matty’s own family life, as she reflects with poignant fondness upon her boyish nephew’s waywardness.
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    28 min
  • Cranford Chapter 4 - Visit to an Old Bachelor

    Cranford Chapter 4 - Visit to an Old Bachelor
    Feb 21 2026
    In which the ladies of Cranford are delicately invited to spend a day at Mr Holbrook’s quiet country home, revealing gentle reminiscences and the tender stirrings of past affection amidst rustic hospitality and quaint domestic customs. The narrative unfolds with a gracious mingling of poetry, pastoral scenes, and the soft but earnest apprehensions of friendship and solitude, marking the passage of time with both wistfulness and decorous restraint.
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    27 min
  • Cranford Chapter 3 - A Love Affair of Long Ago

    Cranford Chapter 3 - A Love Affair of Long Ago
    Feb 20 2026
    In which the gentle rhythms of Cranford life continue in the quiet companionship of Miss Matilda, recently bereft of her sister, and the community’s small social upheavals mingle with the careful domestic arrangements that speak of bygone customs and genteel restraint. A story long held in shadow is lightly unfolded, lending a poignant brushstroke to the landscape of old affections and the constraints of rank.
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    23 min
  • Cranford Chapter 2 - The Captain

    Cranford Chapter 2 - The Captain
    Feb 19 2026
    In which the quiet rhythms of Cranford life reveal the gentle trials and steadfast affections of the Brown family, whose modest fortunes and delicate health command the tender sympathies of their neighbours. The arrival of an unexpected visitor and a grievous accident intertwine with small acts of kindness and steadfast friendships, rendering the humble town a stage for both sorrow and solace.
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    36 min
  • Cranford Chapter 1 - Our Society

    Cranford Chapter 1 - Our Society
    Feb 18 2026
    In which the quiet town of Cranford is revealed as a sanctuary ruled almost entirely by women, whose stately customs, genteel economy, and delicate social rituals create an atmosphere both particular and charmingly self-contained. Among these ladies, the arrival of the forthright Captain Brown and his daughters introduces a subtle disturbance to the usual order, bringing a breath of masculine directness and practical wisdom to the ladies’ card parties and literary disputes.
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    26 min