EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 1H 14M
THE PARSON'S DAUGHTER OF OXNEY COLNEY by ANTHONY TROLLOPE
from 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age
Show Description Today's show, "The Parson's Daughter of Oxney Colne" by Anthony Trollope, introduces readers to the remote beauty of Dartmoor and the life of Patience Woolsworthy, a strong-willed young woman who manages her father's parish household. Her world is suddenly widened in the expanse of love when her neighbor and friend, Miss Le Smyrger, has a relative visit that leads to romance for Patience. However, the story takes a turn when their differing values and social expectations begin to clash, particularly as Captain Broughton begins a campaign to "improve" Patience for London society. Sponsor Tags
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THE PARSON'S DAUGHTER OF OXNEY COLNEY by ANTHONY TROLLOPE
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