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The Benefactress

Elizabeth von Arnim

Narrated by Lucy Scott

Released
July 31, 2026
Length
12 hrs 5 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
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In "The Benefactress," Anna Estcourt, a beautiful yet penniless twenty-five-year-old, grapples with societal expectations as she remains unmarried, much to her family's frustration. An unexpected inheritance from her Uncle Joachim in rural Germany grants her the independence she craves, inspiring her to share the property with distressed gentlewomen. As she navigates the challenges of her philanthropic ambitions, her budding friendship with neighboring landowner Axel Lohm makes her reconsider her stance on romance. This 1919 novel blends romantic comedy and critiques of women's roles in society, brought to life by Lucy Scott's engaging narration.
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