Can't sleep? Drift off to The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Published in 1920, it is the story set in the "Gilded Age" of New York City. In this episode, Newland Archer has just become engaged to May Welland. However, the appearance of her scandalous cousin at the Opera threatens to upend the joyous occasion.

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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

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Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. In this episode, Irene follows her thread and finds Curdie.
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The Princess and the Goblin: The Escape by George MacDonald

Tonight's sleep story is a short story from the book, the Amateur Cracksman by E W Hornung. Fun fact: he was the brother in law of Arthur Conan Doyle. This story introduces Raffles and his friend (soon to be accomplice), Bunny Manders.
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The Ides of March by E W Hornung

Tonight's story is the continuation of the Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. best known for writing Anne of Green Gables. This romance novel was published in 1926 and is set in a fictional Canadian town. In this episode, Valancy decides to go to a local "up back" party. When the alcohol flows, things take an uncomfortable turn. Warning: this episode does mention the death and funeral of a character. 

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The Blue Castle: The Party by Lucy Maud Montgomery

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Tonight's bedtime story is The Book of Beasts, a charming fairytale from the Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/support
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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

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