A Widow's Tale, and Other Stories

By Mrs. Oliphant
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Length18h 26m

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A hauntingly evocative collection explores the hidden tragedies and quiet triumphs of women navigating the precarious edges of society. From the devastating loneliness of unexpected bereavement to the subtle rebellions against suffocating domesticity, each narrative offers a piercing look into the human heart. The characters grapple with ghosts of the past, both literal and metaphorical, as they fight to reclaim their autonomy. The masterful prose weaves a tapestry of melancholy, resilience, and profound psychological insight. Surrender to a timeless anthology that captures the delicate, often painful nuances of Victorian life.

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Rating★★★ 3.5 (15)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length18 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER I.
26CHAPTER VIII.
2CHAPTER II.
27EXPEDIENTS.
3CHAPTER III.
28CHAPTER IX.
4CHAPTER IV.
29THE REVELATION.
5CHAPTER V.
30CHAPTER X.
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6CHAPTER VI.
31THE END.
7CHAPTER VII.
32MADEMOISELLE.
8CHAPTER VIII.
33CHAPTER I.
9CHAPTER IX.
34CHAPTER II.
10CHAPTER X.
35CHAPTER III.
11QUEEN ELEANOR AND FAIR ROSAMOND.
36CHAPTER IV.
12CHAPTER I.
37CHAPTER V.
13THE FAMILY.
38CHAPTER VI.
14CHAPTER II.
39CHAPTER VII.
15THE LONDON OFFICE.
40CHAPTER VIII.
16CHAPTER III.
41THE LILY AND THE THORN.
17ALARMS.
42CHAPTER I.
18CHAPTER IV.
43CHAPTER II.
19GOING TO LOOK HIM UP.
44CHAPTER III.
20CHAPTER V.
45CHAPTER IV.
21THE HOUSE WITH THE FLOWERY NAME.
46CHAPTER V.
22CHAPTER VI.
47CHAPTER VI.
23PERPLEXITIES.
48CHAPTER VII.
24CHAPTER VII.
49CHAPTER VIII.
25EXPLANATION.
50CHAPTER IX.
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