A villainous vicar insinuates himself into the life of a wealthy but foolish widow, ruining the fortunes and happiness of her three children, until they begin to fight back. Published in 1837 by the mother of the better-known Anthony Trollope, this highly readable romance portrays the evangelical movement of the Anglican church in a shocking light that may remind readers of some of the religious abuses of the present day. (Summary by Angela Rowland)
Chapters
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01-The Village of Wrexhill Read by Angel5 20:14
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02-The Morning After the Birthday Read by Angel5 9:12
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03-The Vicar of Wrexhill Read by Angel5 13:31
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04-The Will Read by Angel5 12:07
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05-The Aristocracy of Wrexhill Read by Angel5 12:42
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06-The Principal Person in the Village Read by Angel5 15:24
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07-The First Impressions Made By Mr. Cartwright Read by Angel5 13:00
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08-Mrs. Richards and Her Daughters Read by Angel5 17:54
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09-Helen and Rosalind Call Upon Sir Gilbert Harrington Read by Angel5 22:25
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10-Mrs. Mowbray Consults Mr. Carwright Read by Angel5 20:40
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11-Helen's Misery at Her Mother's Displeasure Read by Angel5 15:34
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12-Mr. Cartwright's Letter to His Cousin Read by Angel5 26:06
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13-Mrs. Mowbray's Departure for Town Read by Angel5 29:55
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14-An Interview Read by Angel5 19:33
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15-Rosalind's Conversation With Miss Cartwright Read by Angel5 40:05
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16-Charles Mowbray's Arrival at the Park Read by Angel5 15:32
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17-Charles's Amusement at His Sister's Appearance Read by Angel5 12:18
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18-Charles Walks Over to Oakley Read by Angel5 15:39
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19-Mr. Steven Corbold Read by Angel5 18:04
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20-Mr. Steven Corbold Returns With Mrs. Mowbray and Helen to Wrexhill Read by Angel5 17:19
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21-The Return Read by Angel5 11:30
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22-The Vicar and His Cousin Read by Angel5 14:21
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23-Charles's Sorrow Read by Angel5 29:20
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24-Discussion on Truth Read by Angel5 14:39
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25-Fanny's Religion Read by Angel5 25:38
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26-Charles's Conference with Mrs. Mowbray Read by Angel5 20:32
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27-The Vicar's Progress Read by Angel5 25:41
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28-Mrs. Simpson's Charitable Visit Read by Angel5 21:35
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29-The Entry Read by Angel5 18:39
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30-Walk to Oakley Read by Angel5 18:14
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31-Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright's Letter Read by Angel5 12:07
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32-The Widow Simpson's Disappointment Read by Angel5 19:05
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33-Charles's Interview with His Stepfather Read by Angel5 17:13
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34-The Vicar's Prosperity Read by Angel5 19:59
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35-The Vicar at Home Read by Angel5 25:17
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36-A Second Visit to the Lime Tree Read by Angel5 17:15
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37-The Will Read by Angel5 17:58
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38-The Letter-Bag Read by Angel5 22:02
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39-The Will Executed Read by Angel5 15:47
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40-The Serious Fancy Fair Read by Angel5 31:59
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41-The "Elopement" Read by Angel5 30:01
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42-Mr. Corbold's Adventures Read by Angel5 28:03
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43-A Change Comes O'er the Spirit of Her Dream Read by Angel5 16:06
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44-In Which Sundry Visits Are Made Read by Angel5 20:14
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45-Mrs. Cartwright's Last Will and Testament Read by Angel5 11:14
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