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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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....
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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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September 29 · 30 min
Queechy Chapter I - Curtain Rises at Queechy
In which a cheerful autumn outing on a worn wagon with a faithful old mare brings forth the tender relationship between a little girl and her ailing grandfather, whose quiet sufferings and worldly troubles shadow the bright promise of nature’s season....
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September 28 · 50 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXXI - End of School Term
In which gentle yet earnest conversations unfold around Rotha’s return and her impending marriage to Mr. Southwode, as Mrs. Mowbray tenderly balances concern with affectionate support amid delicate discussions of family and custom. The quiet dignity...
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September 27 · 53 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXX - Discussions
In which Rotha and Mr. Southwode share a quiet evening in a country hotel, discussing her return to school, the principles that guide his life and work, and the solemn duties of Christian stewardship and hospitality that imbue even the simplest acts...
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September 26 · 32 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIX - Down Hill
In which a leisurely autumnal drive through the richly hued countryside takes a sudden and perilous turn, revealing unspoken emotions and a tender understanding unfolding between Rotha and Mr. Southwode amidst the danger and the wreck of a phaeton....
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September 25 · 50 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVIII - Perplexities
In which Rotha, quietly resolved to keep her plans to herself, experiences the gentle kindness of those around her and the unexpected arrival of Mr. Southwode, who comes to take her under his care once more. As they renew acquaintance amidst...
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September 24 · 31 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVII - Discoveries
In which Rotha, burdened by a lonely and uncertain existence under her aunt's care, encounters a long-absent friend whose return kindles a mix of hope, confusion, and deep reflection within her. Their gentle reunion unfolds amid the quiet desolation...
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September 23 · 40 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXVI - Inquiries
In which the gentle progression of summer into autumn enfolds Rotha in a quiet life of tending garden fruits and patient care for an ailing household, even as her thoughts wander to unanswered letters and uncertain futures. Meanwhile, the return of...
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September 22 · 35 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXV - Rotha's Work
In which poor Rotha faces the harsh realities of her new lodging with the Purcells, enduring neglect and rude behaviour that test her patience and faith, while finding solace in her Bible and the small comforts of tending a neglected garden. Despite...
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September 21 · 32 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIV - Rotha's Refuge
In which Rotha arrives at a humble country household where she meets the sharp-eyed Mrs. Purcell and begins to grapple with the austere realities of her new life, reflecting deeply upon the purpose and providence that may underlie her sudden change of...
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September 20 · 36 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXIII - The Purcells
In which Rotha adjusts to an unfamiliar rural household with plain but honest folk, finding both challenge and solace amid the neglected beauty of the surrounding gardens and fields. Alone in her solitude, she turns to Scripture for comfort and...
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September 19 · 42 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXII - Tanfield
In which the young Rotha arrives at a quiet country hotel in the early morning and sets out to find her aunt’s secluded home, encountering an austere couple who care for the neglected estate in an unfriendly manner. Alone in her airy yet desolate room...
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September 18 · 36 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXI - A Change
In which Rotha's peaceful and enriching two-year sojourn under Mrs. Mowbray's care is unexpectedly interrupted by an outbreak of illness, necessitating her immediate removal and causing much sorrow and uncertainty. Sent to reside with her aunt and...
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September 17 · 37 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XXI - Education
In which Rotha is graciously granted a small, private room at Mrs. Mowbray’s, affording her a quiet refuge for study amidst the return of the holiday-dulled schoolgirls, and she confronts the discomforts of humility and the pangs of social exclusion...
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September 16 · 35 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XX - Stockings
In which Rotha wrestles with a painful family command concerning her fine stockings, seeking the counsel of kind Mrs. Mowbray and the guidance of Scripture to discern the path of patience, forgiveness, and love as taught by her new faith. Through...
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September 15 · 34 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XIX - A New Departure
In which the young Rotha braves a chill both of room and spirit, confronting the cold splendour and rigid airs of her aunt's house while embracing a profound inner resolve to follow a nobler, Christened path amid trials of humility and service. She...
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September 14 · 36 min
The Letter Of Credit Chapter XVIII - Flint and Steel
In which Rotha experiences a joyful Christmas with Mrs. Mowbray, awakening a hunger for knowledge and spiritual growth through study of the Bible and reflections on her own heart's hardness; she subsequently pays a reluctant visit to her aunt, where a...

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