A New England Nun 🫖 | A Gentle Story for Sleep

Welcome to Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep. I’m Kathleen, and here you’ll find timeless stories, read in my own human voice and chosen to help you leave the day behind. Tonight, settle in with A New England Nun by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, a beautifully quiet story set in a small New England village. For fourteen years, Louisa Ellis has waited for her fiancé to return from Australia. In the meantime, she has built a peaceful life of her own, filled with familiar routines and the comforts of home. Now Joe has returned, and the wedding they planned so many years ago is finally approaching. But Louisa begins to wonder whether the future she once imagined still belongs to the woman she has become. A New England Nun is a gentle, thoughtful story about finding contentment in an unexpected place and having the courage to recognize what truly makes a life your own. The Author’s Story: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman became known for her stories of everyday life in small New England towns, particularly the lives of women whose quiet independence could be easy to overlook. A New England Nun was first published in 1891 and remains one of her best-known short stories. Listener Spotlight: A special hello to everyone listening from Apple Podcasts, my number one listening platform! But wherever you’re listening tonight, from around the world, thank you for making Chapter & Pillow part of your evening. I’m so glad you’re here. 🪻 ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:15 – Relaxation & Settling In 03:21 – Story Begins Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙