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Length12h 41m
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Inheriting a German estate seems like a dream for Anna Estcourt, but her altruistic vision soon clashes with reality. Her attempt to create a haven for distressed gentlewomen leads to a series of humorous and trying complications. This novel sharply critiques the naivety of good intentions while offering a warm, insightful look at female independence.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (900)
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length12 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
18CHAPTER XVIII
2CHAPTER II
19CHAPTER XIX
3CHAPTER III
20CHAPTER XX
4CHAPTER IV
21CHAPTER XXI
5CHAPTER V
22CHAPTER XXII
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6CHAPTER VI
23CHAPTER XXIII
7CHAPTER VII
24CHAPTER XXIV
8CHAPTER VIII
25CHAPTER XXV
9CHAPTER IX
26CHAPTER XXVI
10CHAPTER X
27CHAPTER XXVII
11CHAPTER XI
28CHAPTER XXVIII
12CHAPTER XII
29CHAPTER XXIX
13CHAPTER XIII
30CHAPTER XXX
14CHAPTER XIV
31CHAPTER XXXI
15CHAPTER XV
32CHAPTER XXXII
16CHAPTER XVI
33CONCLUSION
17CHAPTER XVII
34IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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