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War and Peace, Volume 4 by Leo Tolstoy audiobook. Genre: history In War and Peace, Volume 4, Leo Tolstoy brings the great sweep of the Napoleonic era to its most intense and intimate stage, as Russia faces the full force of the 1812 invasion and its shattering aftermath. Amid battles, retreats, and the burning pressures of national crisis, the novel follows the intertwined fates of Pierre Bezukhov, searching for purpose beyond privilege; Natasha Rostova, struggling with guilt, love, and the cost of hard-won maturity; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, confronting suffering and the limits of ambition; and the Rostov and Bolkonsky families as war intrudes on every private hope. While generals and emperors argue over strategy, Tolstoy shifts the focus to the human reality behind history: ordinary soldiers, frightened civilians, sudden acts of courage, and quiet moral choices that change lives. As Moscow looms and the old social order trembles, the characters must decide what loyalty, faith, and freedom mean when the world around them is collapsing. Volume 4 deepens Tolstoy's blend of psychological insight and historical vision, turning the chaos of war into a searching meditation on meaning, responsibility, and survival. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 001 (00:09:58) Chapter 002 (00:16:29) Chapter 003 (00:23:28) Chapter 004 (00:35:39) Chapter 005 (00:44:11) Chapter 006 (00:54:25) Chapter 007 (01:05:39) Chapter 008 (01:15:39) Chapter 009 (01:21:17) Chapter 010 (01:30:53) Chapter 011 (01:40:07) Chapter 012 (01:53:59) Chapter 013 (02:01:33) Chapter 014 (02:14:51) Chapter 015 (02:25:32) Chapter 016 (02:40:03) Chapter 017 (02:47:58) Chapter 018 (02:53:29) Chapter 019 (03:00:39) Chapter 020 (03:05:57) Chapter 021 (03:10:00) Chapter 022 (03:18:54) Chapter 023 (03:24:51) Chapter 024 (03:30:21) Chapter 025 (03:39:30) Chapter 026 (03:48:04) Chapter 027 (03:58:41) Chapter 028 (04:05:44) Chapter 029 (04:14:20) Chapter 030 (04:25:54) Chapter 031 (04:32:11) Chapter 032 (04:38:57) Chapter 033 (04:46:42) Chapter 034 (04:51:32) Chapter 035 (04:57:06) Chapter 036 (05:04:59) Chapter 037 (05:11:33) Chapter 038 (05:18:32) Chapter 039 (05:27:14) Chapter 040 (05:36:02) Chapter 041 (05:41:59) Chapter 042 (05:51:07) Chapter 043 (05:57:16) Chapter 044 (06:05:17) Chapter 045 (06:15:52) Chapter 046 (06:23:14) Chapter 047 (06:31:12) Chapter 048 (06:39:22) Chapter 049 (06:43:21) Chapter 050 (06:49:52) Chapter 051 (06:54:13) Chapter 052 (06:58:47) Chapter 053 (07:03:33) Chapter 054 (07:14:49) Chapter 055 (07:25:12) Chapter 056 (07:31:12) Chapter 057 (07:38:33) Chapter 058 (07:46:28) Chapter 059 (07:55:40) Chapter 060 (08:03:31) Chapter 061 (08:09:50) Chapter 062 (08:19:19) Chapter 063 (08:25:29) Chapter 064 (08:39:14) Chapter 065 (08:43:32) Chapter 066 (08:51:33) Chapter 067 (09:04:41) Chapter 068 (09:10:38) Chapter 069 (09:18:59) Chapter 070 (09:26:06) Chapter 071 (09:39:48) Chapter 072 (09:53:16) Chapter 073 (09:58:19) Chapter 074 (10:02:34) Chapter 075 (10:10:24) Chapter 076 (10:15:17) Chapter 077 (10:27:19) Chapter 078 (10:34:08) Chapter 079 (10:42:11) Chapter 080 (10:53:01) Chapter 081 (11:01:35) Chapter 082 (11:10:58) Chapter 083 (11:24:41) Chapter 084 (11:36:55) Chapter 085 (11:45:41) Chapter 086 (11:57:48) Chapter 087 (12:06:37) Chapter 088 Max Character Limit reached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War and Peace, Volume 3 by Leo Tolstoy audiobook. Genre: history In War and Peace, Volume 3, Leo Tolstoy deepens his sweeping portrait of Russia at war and in turmoil, following several intertwined families as private lives collide with the grinding forces of history. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky returns to the center of events, pulled between duty, disillusionment, and the fragile hope of renewed purpose. Pierre Bezukhov, wealthy and restless, searches for moral clarity as he watches political ambition and social fashion crumble under the pressure of Napoleon's advance. Meanwhile, young Natasha Rostova faces the lasting consequences of earlier choices, and the Rostov household struggles to keep its warmth and identity intact as the world grows harsher. Against the backdrop of military councils, shifting alliances, and the vast machinery of armies on the move, Tolstoy asks what truly drives events: the plans of great men, or the countless decisions of ordinary people. Volume 3 intensifies both the battlefield drama and the intimate emotional stakes, exploring love, honor, faith, and the cost of survival as Russia approaches a decisive turning point. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:11:41) Chapter 02 (00:21:18) Chapter 03 (00:30:18) Chapter 04 (00:40:36) Chapter 05 (00:46:36) Chapter 06 (01:04:11) Chapter 07 (01:12:39) Chapter 08 (01:28:17) Chapter 09 (01:46:27) Chapter 10 (01:55:29) Chapter 11 (02:08:43) Chapter 12 (02:19:01) Chapter 13 (02:26:29) Chapter 14 (02:34:16) Chapter 15 (02:42:28) Chapter 16 (02:49:53) Chapter 17 (02:58:48) Chapter 18 (03:12:37) Chapter 19 (03:22:13) Chapter 20 (03:36:52) Chapter 21 (03:49:58) Chapter 22 (04:04:02) Chapter 23 (04:08:56) Chapter 24 (04:22:38) Chapter 25 (04:34:02) Chapter 26 (04:40:53) Chapter 27 (05:06:25) Chapter 28 (05:24:33) Chapter 29 (05:35:24) Chapter 30 (05:44:06) Chapter 31 (06:06:29) Chapter 32 (06:18:48) Chapter 33 (06:32:25) Chapter 34 (06:39:36) Chapter 35 (06:45:21) Chapter 36 (06:55:12) Chapter 37 (07:07:21) Chapter 38 (07:23:15) Chapter 39 (07:32:46) Chapter 40 (07:44:16) Chapter 41 (07:56:54) Chapter 42 (08:09:27) Chapter 43 (08:18:43) Chapter 44 (08:30:15) Chapter 45 (08:39:40) Chapter 46 (08:44:23) Chapter 47 (08:52:04) Chapter 48 (09:11:20) Chapter 49 (09:21:29) Chapter 50 (09:29:36) Chapter 51 (09:36:41) Chapter 52 (09:44:01) Chapter 53 (09:51:55) Chapter 54 (10:10:29) Chapter 55 (10:15:08) Chapter 56 (10:23:02) Chapter 57 (10:34:56) Chapter 58 (10:45:10) Chapter 59 (10:57:37) Chapter 60 (11:05:23) Chapter 61 (11:13:48) Chapter 62 (11:20:50) Chapter 63 (11:29:28) Chapter 64 (11:38:04) Chapter 65 (11:44:54) Chapter 66 (11:54:10) Chapter 67 (12:00:51) Chapter 68 (12:10:10) Chapter 69 (12:20:30) Chapter 70 (12:25:45) Chapter 71 (12:33:39) Chapter 72 (12:42:16) Chapter 73 (12:47:48) Chapter 74 (12:57:23) Chapter 75 (13:06:04) Chapter 76 (13:13:18) Chapter 77 (13:21:42) Chapter 78 (13:33:30) Chapter 79 (13:45:03) Chapter 80 (13:53:09) Chapter 81 (14:04:14) Chapter 82 (14:10:32) Chapter 83 (14:17:00) Chapter 84 (14:23:03) Chapter 85 (14:33:23) Chapter 86 (14:43:08) Chapter 87 (15:06:30) Chapter 88 (15:20:04) Chapter 89 (15:30:20) Chapter 90 (15:37:42) Chapter 91 (16:02:08) Chapter 92 (16:06:54) Chapter 93 Max Character Limit reached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War and Peace, Volume 2 by Leo Tolstoy audiobook. Genre: history In War and Peace, Volume 2, Leo Tolstoy deepens his sweeping portrait of Russia as private lives and public events tighten their grip on one another. The glittering salons of St. Petersburg and Moscow still pulse with gossip, ambition, and court politics, but the aftershocks of the early Napoleonic campaigns reach into every household. Young officers return from the front marked by disillusionment and hard-won experience, while families such as the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys confront the cost of pride, duty, and expectation. Pierre Bezukhov, newly wealthy and painfully uncertain of his purpose, is pulled between social pressures and his own longing for a meaningful life. Prince Andrei wrestles with what honor and achievement can possibly mean when set against the chaos of battle and the fragility of happiness. Meanwhile, Natasha Rostova stands on the threshold between childhood and adulthood, discovering how quickly affection, reputation, and fate can change. Moving from intimate conversations to the vast machinery of war, this volume explores how love, class, and conscience collide in a world that feels increasingly unstable. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:20:39) Chapter 02 (00:35:22) Chapter 03 (00:47:59) Chapter 04 (01:00:54) Chapter 05 (01:07:29) Chapter 06 (01:19:33) Chapter 07 (01:28:20) Chapter 08 (01:38:59) Chapter 09 (01:45:22) Chapter 10 (01:54:25) Chapter 11 (02:01:04) Chapter 12 (02:09:13) Chapter 13 (02:17:20) Chapter 14 (02:24:50) Chapter 15 (02:33:55) Chapter 16 (02:43:03) Chapter 17 (02:52:01) Chapter 18 (03:07:51) Chapter 19 (03:25:36) Chapter 20 (03:34:58) Chapter 21 (03:39:39) Chapter 22 (03:50:30) Chapter 23 (03:54:40) Chapter 24 (04:04:53) Chapter 25 (04:17:55) Chapter 26 (04:28:56) Chapter 27 (04:48:51) Chapter 28 (04:58:19) Chapter 29 (05:08:26) Chapter 30 (05:14:10) Chapter 31 (05:24:42) Chapter 32 (05:37:30) Chapter 33 (05:46:14) Chapter 34 (05:53:06) Chapter 35 (06:02:49) Chapter 36 (06:12:21) Chapter 37 (06:23:54) Chapter 38 (06:25:22) Chapter 39 (06:31:47) Chapter 40 (06:38:45) Chapter 41 (06:44:52) Chapter 42 (06:52:25) Chapter 43 (07:05:25) Chapter 44 (07:13:18) Chapter 45 (07:24:15) Chapter 46 (07:32:16) Chapter 47 (07:38:45) Chapter 48 (07:51:57) Chapter 49 (08:01:11) Chapter 50 (08:07:20) Chapter 51 (08:16:41) Chapter 52 (08:25:34) Chapter 53 (08:32:46) Chapter 54 (08:41:44) Chapter 55 (08:46:56) Chapter 56 (08:58:11) Chapter 57 (09:03:03) Chapter 58 (09:10:59) Chapter 59 (09:18:23) Chapter 60 (09:28:03) Chapter 61 (09:43:12) Chapter 62 (09:50:51) Chapter 63 (10:00:10) Chapter 64 (10:09:00) Chapter 65 (10:20:06) Chapter 66 (10:25:16) Chapter 67 (10:32:25) Chapter 68 (10:46:00) Chapter 69 (10:56:54) Chapter 70 (11:13:04) Chapter 71 (11:34:35) Chapter 72 (11:42:29) Chapter 73 (11:52:01) Chapter 74 (12:13:00) Chapter 75 (12:23:02) Chapter 76 (12:30:54) Chapter 77 (12:38:29) Chapter 78 (12:51:10) Chapter 79 (13:00:28) Chapter 80 (13:13:58) Chapter 81 (13:20:28) Chapter 82 (13:32:08) Chapter 83 (13:40:13) Chapter 84 (13:49:18) Chapter 85 (13:59:15) Chapter 86 (14:11:41) Chapter 87 (14:20:20) Chapter 88 (14:26:29) Chapter 89 (14:34:54) Chapter 90 (14:42:55) Chapter 91 Max Character Limit reached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War and Peace, Volume 1 by Leo Tolstoy audiobook. Genre: history In War and Peace, Volume 1, Leo Tolstoy opens a sweeping portrait of Russian society as Europe trembles under the rise of Napoleon. In the glittering salons of St. Petersburg and the grand estates of the countryside, families maneuver for influence, affection, and security while rumors of war harden into orders. Young, idealistic Pierre Bezukhov is suddenly thrust into a new social position and searches for purpose amid temptation and scrutiny. Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, restless with domestic life and hungry for meaning, turns toward the army and the promises of glory. Meanwhile, the warm-hearted Rostov family experiences the intoxicating pull of youth, romance, and duty, as Nikolai Rostov faces the realities of service and Natashas lively spirit begins to collide with the expectations placed upon her. As politics, class, and personal desires intertwine, Tolstoy tracks how private choices are shaped by vast historical forces, revealing the fragile boundary between drawing-room conversation and battlefield consequence. Volume 1 sets the stage for an epic conflict of nations and a deeply intimate struggle within each character: how to live honorably when the world is changing overnight. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 1 (00:14:32) Chapter 2 (00:23:32) Chapter 3 (00:33:31) Chapter 4 (00:43:22) Chapter 5 (00:56:27) Chapter 6 (01:05:47) Chapter 7 (01:13:01) Chapter 8 (01:21:38) Chapter 9 (01:35:47) Chapter 10 (01:47:21) Chapter 11 (01:53:22) Chapter 12 (02:02:32) Chapter 13 (02:07:57) Chapter 14 (02:18:22) Chapter 15 (02:28:40) Chapter 16 (02:41:01) Chapter 17 (02:46:12) Chapter 18 (03:01:25) Chapter 19 (03:09:13) Chapter 20 (03:22:59) Chapter 21 (03:41:18) Chapter 22 (03:52:41) Chapter 23 (04:03:59) Chapter 24 (04:14:59) Chapter 25 (04:37:22) Chapter 26 (04:49:45) Chapter 27 (05:00:12) Chapter 28 (05:21:53) Chapter 29 (05:32:56) Chapter 30 (05:50:33) Chapter 31 (06:06:13) Chapter 32 (06:26:13) Chapter 33 (06:34:49) Chapter 34 (06:41:05) Chapter 35 (06:52:30) Chapter 36 (07:13:27) Chapter 37 (07:25:16) Chapter 38 (07:39:16) Chapter 39 (07:45:39) Chapter 40 (07:59:05) Chapter 41 (08:13:15) Chapter 42 (08:20:52) Chapter 43 (08:34:13) Chapter 44 (08:40:12) Chapter 45 (08:51:44) Chapter 46 (09:02:27) Chapter 47 (09:15:25) Chapter 48 (09:29:21) Chapter 49 (09:47:46) Chapter 50 (10:08:56) Chapter 51 (10:30:43) Chapter 52 (10:51:12) Chapter 53 (11:10:29) Chapter 54 (11:24:39) Chapter 55 (11:39:28) Chapter 56 (12:00:22) Chapter 57 (12:11:47) Chapter 58 (12:26:49) Chapter 59 (12:39:02) Chapter 60 (12:49:12) Chapter 61 (13:04:42) Chapter 62 (13:18:32) Chapter 63 (13:31:08) Chapter 64 (13:45:21) Chapter 65 (13:55:01) Chapter 66 (14:07:11) Chapter 67 (14:23:34) Chapter 68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stars of the Desert by Laurence Hope audiobook. Genre: poetry Stars of the Desert is a turn-of-the-20th-century poetry collection by Laurence Hope (the pen name of Adela Florence Nicolson) that invites listeners into a world of heat, distance, and longing. Written in a lush, musical voice, these lyrics move between starlit sands and shadowed gardens, between the restless pull of travel and the private ache of desire. A recurring speaker stands at the center of the book: sometimes a lover, sometimes a wanderer, sometimes an observer of desert life, always alert to beauty that feels both perilous and irresistible. Around that voice gather impressions of nights under vast skies, marches and camps, whispered stories, and encounters with people shaped by harsh landscapes and strict codes. The collection is less a single narrative than a sequence of emotional journeys, where passion and pride contend with fate, duty, and the knowledge that nothing vivid can be held forever. Rich in atmosphere and sensation, Stars of the Desert explores love as enchantment and trial, and the desert as both setting and metaphor - immense, seductive, and unforgiving. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:01:50) Chapter 02 (00:03:03) Chapter 03 (00:07:47) Chapter 04 (00:08:42) Chapter 05 (00:11:11) Chapter 06 (00:14:45) Chapter 07 (00:16:10) Chapter 08 (00:18:57) Chapter 09 (00:20:18) Chapter 10 (00:25:18) Chapter 11 (00:26:57) Chapter 12 (00:28:51) Chapter 13 (00:29:32) Chapter 14 (00:37:51) Chapter 15 (00:40:04) Chapter 16 (00:43:19) Chapter 17 (00:45:41) Chapter 18 (00:52:26) Chapter 19 (00:54:20) Chapter 20 (00:56:02) Chapter 21 (00:58:17) Chapter 22 (01:00:35) Chapter 23 (01:09:40) Chapter 24 (01:11:04) Chapter 25 (01:14:08) Chapter 26 (01:15:49) Chapter 27 (01:20:42) Chapter 28 (01:24:03) Chapter 29 (01:24:42) Chapter 30 (01:27:47) Chapter 31 (01:31:48) Chapter 32 (01:35:59) Chapter 33 (01:41:05) Chapter 34 (01:43:44) Chapter 35 (01:45:25) Chapter 36 (01:48:21) Chapter 37 (01:50:45) Chapter 38 (01:51:35) Chapter 39 (01:54:09) Chapter 40 (01:55:48) Chapter 41 (01:59:55) Chapter 42 (02:01:36) Chapter 43 (02:06:54) Chapter 44 (02:08:28) Chapter 45 (02:10:30) Chapter 46 (02:21:44) Chapter 47 (02:23:17) Chapter 48 (02:25:30) Chapter 49 (02:28:10) Chapter 50 (02:32:04) Chapter 51 (02:34:56) Chapter 52 (02:36:42) Chapter 53 (02:37:44) Chapter 54 (02:40:35) Chapter 55 (02:41:48) Chapter 56 (02:43:40) Chapter 57 (02:44:18) Chapter 58 (02:48:45) Chapter 59 (02:50:02) Chapter 60 (02:54:45) Chapter 61 (02:56:35) Chapter 62 (02:57:30) Chapter 63 (02:58:33) Chapter 64 (03:04:10) Chapter 65 (03:07:12) Chapter 66 (03:09:45) Chapter 67 (03:11:55) Chapter 68 (03:16:29) Chapter 69 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobbsey Twins Keeping House by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. Genre: family In The Bobbsey Twins Keeping House, Laura Lee Hope sends the four lively siblings into a new kind of adventure - one that happens right at home in Lakeport. Bert and Nan, the older twins, and little Freddie and Flossie are used to fun and mischief, but when an unexpected family emergency pulls the adults away, the children find themselves stepping into grown-up responsibilities. Keeping the furnace going, managing meals, and looking after the house sounds simple until small problems start piling up: a frightening accident in the snowy yard, a misunderstanding that points blame at Bert, and a few uneasy mysteries that make Nan wonder what is really happening around them. As winter weather closes in, the Bobbseys must rely on teamwork, quick thinking, and the everyday courage of doing the right thing when no one else can do it for them. Warm, humorous, and briskly paced, this classic installment blends domestic challenges with gentle suspense, celebrating sibling loyalty, resourcefulness, and the pride that comes from earning trust. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:11:24) Chapter 02 (00:24:24) Chapter 03 (00:36:38) Chapter 04 (00:47:34) Chapter 05 (01:00:02) Chapter 06 (01:12:45) Chapter 07 (01:23:48) Chapter 08 (01:37:01) Chapter 09 (01:47:47) Chapter 10 (02:00:05) Chapter 11 (02:15:19) Chapter 12 (02:26:51) Chapter 13 (02:38:06) Chapter 14 (02:52:25) Chapter 15 (03:03:09) Chapter 16 (03:14:15) Chapter 17 (03:26:41) Chapter 18 (03:39:14) Chapter 19 (03:51:31) Chapter 20 (04:04:41) Chapter 21 (04:20:19) Chapter 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobbsey Twins at Home by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. Genre: family In The Bobbsey Twins at Home, Laura Lee Hope brings readers back to the warm, bustling household of the Bobbseys, where twins Nan and Bert, along with their younger twin siblings Flossie and Freddie, rarely have a quiet day. Settled in their familiar town and surrounded by friends, neighbors, and visiting relatives, the children turn ordinary routines into lively adventures. A string of small puzzles and misunderstandings begins to ripple through the house: things go missing, strange noises and secrets seem to hide in plain sight, and the twins' curiosity leads them into corners of home and neighborhood they thought they knew. As the family works to keep peace and order, the children must learn when to follow their instincts, when to ask for help, and how to take responsibility for their choices. Full of gentle humor, cozy domestic scenes, and kid-sized suspense, this classic story celebrates teamwork, honesty, and the everyday excitement of growing up in a close-knit family. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:12:45) Chapter 02 (00:24:55) Chapter 03 (00:37:43) Chapter 04 (00:47:16) Chapter 05 (00:58:59) Chapter 06 (01:08:13) Chapter 07 (01:18:53) Chapter 08 (01:28:30) Chapter 09 (01:40:37) Chapter 10 (01:50:37) Chapter 11 (02:00:14) Chapter 12 (02:13:20) Chapter 13 (02:22:50) Chapter 14 (02:37:29) Chapter 15 (02:46:46) Chapter 16 (02:56:20) Chapter 17 (03:05:49) Chapter 18 (03:16:37) Chapter 19 (03:28:47) Chapter 20 (03:41:33) Chapter 21 (04:00:37) Chapter 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobbsey Twins at Cloverbank by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. Genre: adventure Summer begins with a secret in the Bobbsey household in Lakeport: Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie are all sneaking packages past one another as they plan a surprise for their father. Then a mysterious box arrives, and the twins' curiosity is instantly hooked. Before long, an invitation pulls the family away from town and out to Cloverbank, a busy country farm where long sunny days promise freedom, fresh air, and plenty of chances to prove they are useful. But Cloverbank is not all simple chores and picnics. Strange noises in the night, an isolated cabin, and a sudden storm turn travel into a test of courage, and once the Bobbseys settle in, small troubles keep piling up. The twins help with orchard work, explore streams and glens, and chase answers to odd mysteries that seem to follow them wherever they roam, including rumors of a pirate's cave that may be more than just a story. With each adventure, the four siblings must rely on quick thinking and teamwork to keep themselves and their new friends safe. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:16:54) Chapter 02 (00:29:15) Chapter 03 (00:46:07) Chapter 04 (01:00:15) Chapter 05 (01:13:54) Chapter 06 (01:28:10) Chapter 07 (01:38:18) Chapter 08 (01:53:36) Chapter 09 (02:07:07) Chapter 10 (02:23:13) Chapter 11 (02:34:05) Chapter 12 (02:47:45) Chapter 13 (03:04:34) Chapter 14 (03:16:14) Chapter 15 (03:27:57) Chapter 16 (03:38:28) Chapter 17 (03:47:08) Chapter 18 (03:59:17) Chapter 19 (04:05:08) Chapter 20 (04:14:21) Chapter 21 (04:24:42) Chapter 22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blythe Girls - Margys Queer Inheritence by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. Genre: mystery Helen, Margy, and Rose Blythe have already learned how hard it is to be young, alone, and responsible for one another in New York City. Their small apartment and tight budget leave no room for mistakes, and every new bill feels like a fresh test of courage. Then Margy receives surprising news: an aunt she barely knew, living far away in the Midwest, has left her an inheritance. For three sisters who have been counting every penny, it sounds like the answer to their prayers. But when the package arrives, their hopes sink. Instead of money, there is an odd assortment of everyday items: an old clock, battered furniture, and even a large box of flour. The more the girls look, the more they suspect their late aunt has hidden something inside this strange bequest - and that she intended Margy to find it. With bills mounting and disappointment close at hand, the Blythe girls follow a trail of peculiar hints that turns their problem into a real-life treasure hunt. Along the way, Margy must balance work, pride, and trust, and the sisters must decide what the inheritance is truly worth. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:12:26) Chapter 02 (00:22:35) Chapter 03 (00:30:44) Chapter 04 (00:37:54) Chapter 05 (00:50:30) Chapter 06 (01:03:33) Chapter 07 (01:11:11) Chapter 08 (01:21:05) Chapter 09 (01:29:44) Chapter 10 (01:41:02) Chapter 11 (01:47:18) Chapter 12 (01:56:29) Chapter 13 (02:08:04) Chapter 14 (02:18:09) Chapter 15 (02:32:29) Chapter 16 (02:44:44) Chapter 17 (03:01:44) Chapter 18 (03:10:45) Chapter 19 (03:22:41) Chapter 20 (03:37:44) Chapter 21 (03:51:15) Chapter 22 (04:03:19) Chapter 23 (04:13:49) Chapter 24 (04:23:41) Chapter 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blythe Girls - Helen, Margy and Rose by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. Genre: family Left suddenly to make their own way, three sisters from the country step into the noise and promise of New York City with little more than courage and each other. Helen Blythe, quiet but determined, dreams of earning a living through her art. Practical, ambitious Margy, fresh from business school, hunts for a position that will keep their small apartment afloat. And plain-spoken Rose, ready to tackle any honest work, finds a foothold in a bustling department store. But the great metropolis is not gentle with newcomers. Weeks of disappointment and thin budgets test the sisters' resolve, and when success finally seems close, trouble follows: workplace rivalries flare, reputations are threatened, and an accusation of theft puts Rose's hard-won job at risk. Margy, meanwhile, is drawn into the strange household of an eccentric employer where a spoiled nephew's schemes can ruin an honest girl with a single trick. As setbacks pile up, Helen, Margy, and Rose must learn whom to trust, how to stand up for themselves, and how to keep hope alive when the city seems determined to push them down. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 01 (00:12:27) Chapter 02 (00:20:00) Chapter 03 (00:27:46) Chapter 04 (00:35:12) Chapter 05 (00:54:17) Chapter 06 (01:05:08) Chapter 07 (01:15:45) Chapter 08 (01:26:55) Chapter 09 (01:37:18) Chapter 10 (01:46:52) Chapter 11 (01:56:22) Chapter 12 (02:10:28) Chapter 13 (02:28:43) Chapter 14 (02:37:24) Chapter 15 (02:47:53) Chapter 16 (02:56:17) Chapter 17 (03:05:06) Chapter 18 (03:20:46) Chapter 19 (03:26:47) Chapter 20 (03:41:35) Chapter 21 (03:52:17) Chapter 22 (04:03:49) Chapter 23 (04:13:21) Chapter 24 (04:21:03) Chapter 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices