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The Edith Wharton Library

Edith Wharton

In The Edith Wharton Library, we open the drawing-room doors of another age and read the novels, tales, and travels in which society’s bright surfaces so often betray a darker design. Here are marriages arranged like treaties, fortunes that tremble at a whisper, and hearts that learn - too late - the cost of propriety.

Each episode offers a full-length chapter reading, patiently and plainly delivered, for listeners who prefer their drama civilized, their comedy edged, and their ghosts the sort that appear most often in daylight.
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  • S19 · E10
    Yesterday · 16 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 10

    In which Susy reflects on a trying farewell and the complex ties of friendship and gratitude entwined with costly gifts, revealing subtle shifts in trust and unspoken burdens. Her ensuing confrontation with Nick uncovers painful differences in their...

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  • S19 · E9
    Yesterday · 18 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 9

    In which the leisurely days of a Venetian summer are punctuated by the convivial gatherings and subtle tensions of an interwoven circle of friends, wherein gifts, whispered confidences, and unspoken regrets mingle beneath the drowsy brilliance of the...

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  • S19 · E7
    Wednesday · 17 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 7

    In which Nick Lansing, newly married and buoyed by a confident sense of purpose, discovers that the glow of his creative and domestic contentment is subtly disturbed by the arrival of old acquaintances and the stirrings of social complexities. As he...

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  • S19 · E8
    Wednesday · 13 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 8

    In which Susy navigates the uneasy presence of Mrs. Vanderlyn, whose flamboyant concerns with fashion and society contrast sharply with Susy’s own recent experiences, while quietly contemplating the complexities of friendship and loyalty. Amidst...

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  • S19 · E6
    Tuesday · 12 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 6

    In which Susy discovers a gentler side of Strefford as they share moments of friendship and concern, while the lingering absence of Mrs Vanderlyn and the care of young Clarissa quietly weigh upon her thoughts. The arrival of the Hicks family...

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  • S19 · E5
    Tuesday · 13 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 5

    In which Susy contemplates the delicate balance of her marriage and the quiet tensions that colour her days in Venice, while her lively companion Strefford arrives to stir the scene with his rough charm and uninvited curiosities. Their talk mingles...

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  • S19 · E3
    Monday · 11 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 3

    In which a couple’s idyllic sojourn by the lakeside draws to a close, and they prepare to journey onwards with the light-hearted ingenuity that has become Susy’s hallmark. Amidst the flutter of farewells and the subtle tensions of packing, Lansing...

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  • S19 · E4
    Monday · 14 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 4

    In which Susy and Lansing arrive at the imposing Vanderlyn villa, where Susy wrestles with uneasy feelings provoked by a secret correspondence and the presence of a child left in their care, complicating the comforts they had anticipated for their...

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  • S19 · E2
    Sunday · 14 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 2

    In which Lansing muses beneath a silvered sky upon an unconventional companionship born of mutual understanding and youthful optimism, as he reflects on the peculiar adventure that led them to a serene lakeside refuge. Together, they navigate the...

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  • S19 · E1
    Sunday · 17 min

    The Glimpses of the Moon Part I Chapter 1

    In which a newly married couple, Susy and Nick Lansing, find themselves perched on the threshold of their honeymoon in a moonlit Italian villa, where the beauty of the night's embrace renders their precarious financial concerns momentarily...

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  • S18 · E13
    Saturday · 14 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 13

    In which spring’s gentle breath stirs the city as Evelina’s fragile days wane beneath the quiet guardianship of her sister and a new spiritual solace brings an unspoken peace to the room they share. Afterwards, the emptied shop, stripped of its...

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  • S18 · E12
    September 4 · 11 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 12

    In which Ann Eliza, burdened by a sincerity hardened through trial, tends to Evelina’s lingering illness with a self-sacrificing devotion that wavers under the strain of unwelcome truths and unspoken fears. The solemn quiet of their shared chamber...

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  • S18 · E11
    September 4 · 23 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 11

    In which Ann Eliza, wearied by hope deferred and grasping at fragile comforts, finds her solitary existence unsettled by the unexpected return of Evelina, whose haunted presence and burdened tale cast a shadow over their humble surroundings. The...

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  • S18 · E10
    September 3 · 19 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 10

    In which a determined Miss Bunner embarks on a solitary journey into the bleak outskirts of Hoboken to seek a vanished acquaintance, only to return with a heavy heart and faltering health, relying on the kindness of her neighbours and the faint hope...

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  • S18 · E9
    September 3 · 17 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 9

    In which Evelina’s wedding is attended with modest gaiety and the Bunner sisters’ humble shop is transformed into a scene of wistful celebration, before the inevitable solitude of life apart begins to settle over Ann Eliza. Struggling with the...

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  • S18 · E8
    September 2 · 19 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 8

    In which the quiet stirrings of new affection and the gentle disquiet of impending change intertwine beneath the somnolent heat of a July afternoon, revealing the subtle shifts in the bond between two sisters. As the prospect of marriage draws near,...

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  • S18 · E7
    September 2 · 21 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 7

    In which the Bunner sisters find themselves invited to a rustic garden retreat, where the contrast between their refined hopes and the host’s straightforward manner offers a quietly poignant glimpse into their differing worlds. Meanwhile, a sudden and...

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  • S18 · E6
    September 1 · 7 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 6

    In which the Bunner sisters, quietly troubled by the absence of Mr. Ramy and concerns over their savings, muster the courage to visit him and find him in a fragile state that softens their resolve. Amidst modest errands and simple exchanges, they...

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  • S18 · E5
    September 1 · 12 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 5

    In which the gentle presence of Mr Ramy becomes a comforting fixture in the Bunner sisters' modest lives, his visits marked by quiet companionship and shared confidences that stir subtle longings and tender hopes. A spring outing to Central Park with...

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  • S18 · E3
    August 31 · 8 min

    Bunner Sisters Chapter 3

    In which the Bunner sisters attend to domestic rituals and quietly reveal their small, comfortable world, touched by Evelina’s wistful longing for a parlour and the delicate art of artificial flower-making. A visit from Mr. Ramy, the clockmaker with a...

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