The Susan Warner Library

Susan Warner

Enter the wide, wide world of Susan Warner, where faith is tried, hearts are schooled by sorrow and kindness, and the quiet duties of life become matters of deepest consequence.

The Susan Warner Library presents her books read in full, inviting you to linger beside riverbanks and hearthsides, among journeys, friendships, trials, and acts of grace. These are stories of character, conscience, home, and hope, told with the tenderness and moral seriousness that made Warner one of the most beloved novelists of the nineteenth century.

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S2 · E21
Yesterday · 35 min
Queechy Chapter XXI - 'The Sweetness of a Man's Friend by a Hearty Counsel'
In which Fleda introduces Barby Elster as a new help in the household, navigating the delicate balance between her uncle’s stern temper and the household’s practical needs amidst growing financial constraints and farm difficulties. And with a heavy...
S2 · E20
Sunday · 34 min
Queechy Chapter XX - Society in Queechy
In which Fleda attends a quilting-party reunion in Queechy, where she navigates a mixture of well-meaning curiosity, biting remarks, and genteel yet uneasy social exchanges, all while contemplating the contrast between country life and her former city...
S2 · E19
Saturday · 34 min
Queechy Chapter XIX - Fleda Goes After Help and Finds Dr. Quackenboss
In which the tranquil days of summer drift lightly by at the country farm, with Fleda and Hugh finding simple pleasures amongst flowers and books, yet a shadow of concern and practical difficulty begins to cloud their serene retreat. Soon faced with...
S2 · E18
Friday · 25 min
Queechy Chapter XVIII - Mr. Rossitur's Wits Sharpened Upon a Ploughshare
In which Fleda, returning to the country after years away, revisits her dear aunt Miriam and her old home, finding comfort in the familiar faces and wholesome ways of Queechy despite quiet misgivings. Among the budding fields and early spring promise,...
S2 · E17
Thursday · 17 min
Queechy Chapter XVII - Rain and Water - Cresses for Breakfast
In which the gentle Fleda returns to her beloved Queechy house, confronting the familiar yet altered homeliness with tender care and thoughtful labour, bringing warmth to its wide, bare rooms on a chilly, rainy day. Amidst uneasy moods and uncertain...
S2 · E16
Wednesday · 28 min
Queechy Chapter XVI - Dissolving View - Ending With a Saw-Mill in the Distance
In which the snug comforts of a once prosperous home give way to the bitter chill of loss and uncertainty, as a family grapples with the sudden forfeiture of all worldly possessions and the daunting prospect of a fresh beginning in remote country...
S2 · E15
October 13 · 34 min
Queechy Chapter XV - Very Literary
In which the gentle days of youth pass with quiet contentment amidst the subdued bustle of a New York home restored from Parisian life, where two inseparable children find solace in books, music, and the loyal company of a small spaniel, while the...
S2 · E14
October 12 · 35 min
Queechy Chapter XIV - Two Bibles in Paris
In which Mr. Carleton, a young man of fashion with a restless spirit, finds unexpected solace and gentle awakening in the innocent companionship of little Fleda as they wander through Paris, sharing sights, histories, and tender conversations about...
S2 · E13
October 11 · 32 min
Queechy Chapter XIII - The Fairy Peeps Into an English House, but Does Not Stay There
In which the tender-hearted Fleda finds refuge and delight in the spacious and artful lodgings of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton, whose house and grounds enchant her with their blended charm of nature and cultivated taste, while the gentle society of her aunt...
S2 · E12
October 10 · 39 min
Queechy Chapter XII - Spars Below
In which the tender spirit of little Fleda is sorely tried by thoughtless teasing, and a young English gentleman, Mr. Carleton, stands firm in his protective regard for her amidst the stir of quarrels and challenges that beset them both on the voyage....
S2 · E11
October 9 · 32 min
Queechy Chapter XI - A Little Candle
In which a gentle voyage across the Atlantic becomes the quiet stage for little Fleda’s innocence and growing bond with Mr. Carleton, whose contemplations are drawn into thoughtful discourse upon faith through the child's simple, steadfast belief in...
S2 · E10
October 8 · 30 min
Queechy Chapter X - The Fairy and the Englishman
In which Fleda, gently sustained by Mr. Carleton’s thoughtful care, journeys on horseback through scenes tenderly familiar yet softened by the hush of farewell, her young heart stirred by memories and the quiet sorrow of parting. Amid their travel, a...
S2 · E9
October 7 · 25 min
Queechy Chapter IX - How Mr. Carleton Happened to Be Not at Home
In which the delicate Fleda prepares to depart from Montepoole, tenderly comforted by aunt Miriam’s solemn prayers and Mr. Carleton’s watchful care, whilst the latter contemplates the perplexities and unrest of a young man’s soul disquieted by worldly...
S2 · E8
October 6 · 32 min
Queechy Chapter VIII - The Fairy Leaves the House
In which the sudden death of Mr. Ringgan leaves little Fleda in a frail and sorrowful state, cared for tenderly by Mr. Carleton and his mother as they gently seek to guide her away from the cold stillness of her late home. Amidst quiet grief and...
S2 · E7
October 5 · 26 min
Queechy Chapter VII - The Curtain Falls Upon the Scene
In which young Fleda embarks on a visit to Montepoole under the gentle care of Mr. Carleton, finding herself pleasantly shielded amidst unfamiliar company and the curiosities of society, yet returns to the quiet, shadowed chamber of her ailing...
S2 · E6
October 4 · 37 min
Queechy Chapter VI - Queechy at Dinner
In which the kindly old Mr. Ringgan hospitably entertains his guests in his plain but heartfelt home, sharing tales of his youth and steadfast principles amid the rustic comforts prepared by his sister, while the young Mr. Carleton strikes a congenial...
S2 · E5
October 3 · 24 min
Queechy Chapter V - As to Whether a Flower Can Grow in the Woods
In which a select company of well-bred ladies and gentlemen gather in a snug mountain retreat to await the return of sportsmen from their day's outing, indulging in refined conversation that reveals their differing temperaments and social graces....
S2 · E4
October 2 · 14 min
Queechy Chapter IV - Aunt Miriam
In which we follow the gentle workings of a tranquil household preparing for a visit from two young gentlemen, revealing tender family dynamics and contrasting dispositions among its members. The peaceful rural scenery and the industrious charm of a...
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October 1 · 49 min
Queechy Chapter III - You Amuse Me and I'll Amuse You
In which a gentle autumnal excursion leads young Fleda and her new companion through the rich and vibrant woods of her grandfather’s land, revealing the tender intimacy of their conversation and the simple joys of gathering nuts beneath the fading...
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September 30 · 38 min
Queechy Chapter II - Things Loom Out Dimly Through the Smoke
In which a quiet evening at home is enlivened by the arrival of two young gentlemen acquainted with Fleda’s family, prompting reflections on past bravery and the tender bonds between a devoted grandfather and his granddaughter. Through tender...

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