The Pastor's Wife

audiobook

The Pastor's Wife

by Elizabeth Von Arnim

EN·~12 hours·42 chapters

Chapters

42 total
1

THE PASTOR'S WIFE - By the Author of "Elizabeth and Her German Garden" - Illustrated by Arthur Litle - GARDEN CITY—NEW YORK - DOUBLEDAY, PAGE & COMPANY - 1914

0:10
2

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

0:58
3

PART I

0:00
4

CHAPTER I

14:28
5

CHAPTER II

22:03
6

CHAPTER III

13:29
7

CHAPTER IV

11:20
8

CHAPTER V

17:24
9

CHAPTER VI

16:29
10

CHAPTER VII

22:58

Description

Ingeborg, a young woman raised in a strict, quiet household, is sent to London after a painful dental procedure. The bustling streets, the glow of shop windows, and the crisp spring air awaken a sense of freedom she has never known. As she wanders the city, the ordinary rhythms of daily life feel suddenly electric, and she begins to question the expectations that have long governed her world.

Amid the capital’s clamor she encounters a gentle pastor whose quiet confidence both unsettles and intrigues her. Their unexpected meeting hints at a choice between duty and desire, and the promise of a new kind of love that could reshape Ingeborg’s future. The story follows her tentative steps toward independence, capturing the thrill of discovery and the delicate balance between tradition and the yearning for something more.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (719K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Laura McDonald at http://www.girlebooks.com and Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-05-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elizabeth Von Arnim

Elizabeth Von Arnim

1866–1941

Best known for the witty classic Elizabeth and Her German Garden and the much-loved novel The Enchanted April, this sharp, funny writer turned everyday frustrations and longings into elegant fiction. Her books often blend social comedy with a clear-eyed interest in marriage, freedom, and the inner lives of women.

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