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In this episode of Tales Between Bookends, we open the pages of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s Eleanor’s Victory. Set in the heart of Victorian society, this story weaves together mystery, romance, and the weight of past secrets. Join me as I read Chapters 5 through 7, where Eleanor’s world grows ever more intricate—new revelations stir old wounds, shifting alliances come to light, and the shadows of the past begin to press more heavily on the present.

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In this episode of Tales Between Bookends, we open the pages of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s Eleanor’s Victory. Set in the heart of Victorian society, this story weaves together mystery, romance, and the weight of past secrets. Join me as I read Chapters 3 and 4, where the plot begins to unfold more deeply, introducing new turns and characters that shape Eleanor’s journey and hint at the challenges that lie ahead.

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In this episode of Tales Between Bookends, we open the pages of Mrs. Elizabeth Braddon's Eleanor’s Victory. Set in the heart of Victorian society, this story weaves together mystery, romance, and the weight of past secrets. Join me as I read Chapters 1 and 2, where we first step into Eleanor’s world and begin uncovering the threads of a tale that promises both intrigue and heart.

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Welcome to Series 1: Eleanor’s Victory by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

In this introductory episode of Tales Between Bookends, we welcome listeners from Australia, the United States, and beyond as we begin our very first series—Eleanor’s Victory, a gripping Victorian novel by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, first published in 1863.

Best known for Lady Audley’s Secret, Braddon weaves another compelling tale of mystery, betrayal, and quiet determination. 

This novel has been rated 3 out of 5 on our podcast’s content scale—suggesting mature themes such a...

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Tales Between Bookends is a weekly podcast where stories find their voice and the page turns itself. Each episode offers a one-hour reading from a book—perfect for quiet moments, thoughtful commutes, or evenings spent in another world. With gentle narration and a focus on the story itself, there’s no analysis or commentary—just pure storytelling, one hour at a time. Before each new book begins, you’ll receive a simple 1–5 content rating to help guide your listening. From timeless classics to hidden gems, Tales Between Bookends invites you to slow down...