The George McDonald Library

George McDonald

Enter the strange and luminous worlds of George MacDonald, where hidden doors open, winds speak, princesses wander into peril, and the soul is rarely quite what it seems.

The George McDonald Library presents MacDonald’s books in full, inviting you to linger in tales of wonder, mystery, sacrifice, courage, and unseen things. These are stories for children, certainly, but also for anyone who suspects that fairy tales may tell the truth in ways ordinary speech cannot.

Come a little farther in. There is always another door.

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S2 · E51
Today · 28 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 51 - The Psyche
In which Florimel, taken aboard her own cherished yacht by her devoted groom Malcolm, embarks on an unexpected and enchanting voyage along the Thames, where the splendour of the river and the freedom of the open water lift her spirits, even as hidden...
S2 · E50
Today · 10 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 50 - The Demoness at Bay
In which Malcolm bravely intervenes to save his injured mare Kelpie from further torment and begins to marshal trusted allies and careful plans to protect those dear to him from unseen perils. The episode quietly unfolds amidst shadows of danger and...
S2 · E49
Today · 8 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 49 - The Philtre
In which Malcolm, recovering from a strange poisoning, learns from a distraught young woman the sorrowful truth of her unwitting part in his peril, and he meditates upon forgiveness amid the shadows of suspicion and fear. As a sudden tumult outside...
S2 · E48
Yesterday · 10 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 48 - Torture
In which Malcolm, braving both bodily ailment and the gnawing shadows within his soul, pursues his uncertain path through London’s streets, meeting with old friends and unexpected trials, all while wrestling with the yearning for a more steadfast...
S2 · E47
Yesterday · 14 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 47 - Portlossie and Scaurnose
In which the spirit of hardship and suspicion weighs heavily upon the villages of Portlossie and Scaurnose, stirring unrest amidst the fisherfolk and transforming familiar faces with bitterness and disquiet. The steadfastness of certain hearts, such...
S2 · E46
Yesterday · 12 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 46 - Portland Place
In which Malcolm returns to London amidst a drizzle and fog, struggling to find lodging while encountering unexpected shifts in the kindness and suspicion of those about him. He experiences a profound and unsettling sickness that challenges his...
S2 · E45
Sunday · 15 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 45 - The Ride Home
In which the gentle journey back to London unfolds beneath the warm sun and lively woods, with Lady Clementina and Florimel embracing the beauty of nature and the quiet stirrings of thought and feeling that arise upon the road; meanwhile, Malcolm, a...
S2 · E44
Sunday · 9 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 44 - The Mind of the Author
In which the company, nearing the end of their reading, reflect upon the nature and character of an author through the lens of his tale, discerning glimpses of belief, nobility, and human frailty amid the unfolding story. Malcolm's vivid contrasts...
S2 · E43
Sunday · 14 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 43 - A Perplexity
In which Lady Clementina wrestles quietly with her convictions and feelings upon being asked to advise a young friend about a most unconventional question of marriage, finding herself disturbed by the unexpected strength and tenderness of her own...
S2 · E42
Saturday · 30 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 42 - St. Ronan's Well
In which the characters engage in a thoughtful reading and discuss the complexities of duty, generosity, and moral choice, revealing their varied perspectives on right and wrong amidst personal and social responsibilities. As the conversation deepens,...
S2 · E41
Saturday · 5 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 41 - The Swift
In which a warm afternoon by a strange freshwater lake leads to an unexpected rescue as Malcolm plunges into the water to save a hapless swift, much to the astonishment and mingled concern of his companions. This small act stirs a gentle reflection on...
S2 · E40
Saturday · 18 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 40 - Moonlight
In which Malcolm MacPhail finds himself midst tranquil Wastbeach, indulging in rides and the sharing of a favourite novel’s prose, while his heart is stirred by the solemn beauty of sunset and moonlight on the shore. Encountering two ladies in the...
S2 · E38
Friday · 7 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 38 - The Journey
In which the fresh breath of a spring morning accompanies a secretive and joyously anticipated journey through mingling English and Scottish wilds, bringing a lightness to the heart and a widening of the soul amidst the song of larks and restless...
S2 · E37
Friday · 12 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 37 - An Innocent Plot
In which Lady Clementina, a warm-hearted though imprudent soul, forms a tender friendship with Florimel and devises a secret plan for them to escape the confining bustle of London to a quiet southern estate, despite the complications their loyal...
S2 · E39
Friday · 27 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 39 - Discipline
In which the tranquil sounds of rural life accompany the morning hours at Portlossie, where a spirited mare named Kelpie is subjected to a stern and determined discipline by her devoted groom Malcolm, whose firm control unsettles Lady Clementina yet...
S2 · E36
Thursday · 15 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 36 - Conjunctions
In which Florimel’s heart, freed from fear, builds airy castles of hope and fancy around the absent Lenorme, even as she grows distant from Liftore and leans more upon the steadfast presence of Malcolm. Meanwhile, a dark conspiracy gathers, spun by...
S2 · E35
Thursday · 9 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 35 - The Evil Genius
In which the devoted schoolmaster declines calls to formal ministry yet quietly extends his influence through humble teaching and preaching, while Malcolm confides in him about a troubling encounter and ponders the nature of justice and intention....
S2 · E34
Thursday · 10 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 34 - An Old Enemy
In which a certain stout woman of the countryside, harbouring deep prejudices and a keen eye for spiritual earnestness, unexpectedly encounters a preacher whose fervent words and sincere devotion break through her scepticism and rouse a tremulous...
S2 · E31
Wednesday · 9 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 31 - The Two Daimons
In which the troubled Marchioness Florimel wrestles with the fierce disquiet of her own soul and the conflicting counsel of those around her, while Malcolm, her steadfast servant, mourns the widening rifts between them all. They ride forth upon...
S2 · E33
Wednesday · 11 min
The Marquis of Lossie Chapter 33 - Lies
In which Lord Liftore, bruised in body and spirit, returns to confront the tangled emotions stirred by a tempestuous morning at the studio, weaving a fabric of half-truths as he seeks to maintain appearances before Florimel and her maid. Amidst the...

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