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Hopes and Fears / or, scenes from the life of a spinster
By Charlotte M. Yonge
Length21h 10m
About this audiobook
Honora Charlecote dedicates her life to the upbringing of two orphaned children, only to find that her high expectations lead to a series of emotional disappointments. As a spinster navigating the complexities of Victorian society, she must learn to balance her idealistic hopes with the unpredictable realities of human nature. This reflective novel offers a deep look at the sacrifices and internal world of a single woman.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore
Length21 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I
22CHAPTER XV
2CHAPTER I
23CHAPTER XVI
3CHAPTER II
24CHAPTER XVII
4CHAPTER III
25CHAPTER XVIII
5CHAPTER IV
26CHAPTER XIX
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6CHAPTER V
27CHAPTER XX
7PART II
28CHAPTER XXI
8CHAPTER I
29CHAPTER XXII
9CHAPTER II
30CHAPTER XXIII
10CHAPTER III
31CHAPTER XXIV
11CHAPTER IV
32CHAPTER XXV
12CHAPTER V
33CHAPTER XXVI
13CHAPTER VI
34CHAPTER XXVII
14CHAPTER VII
35CHAPTER XXVIII
15CHAPTER VIII
36CHAPTER XXIX
16CHAPTER IX
37CHAPTER XXX
17CHAPTER X
38CHAPTER XXXI
18CHAPTER XI
39CHAPTER XXXII
19CHAPTER XII
40CHAPTER XXXIII
20CHAPTER XIII
41FOOTNOTE.
21CHAPTER XIV
42IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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