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Delve into the intricate world of human behavior and the delicate balance of restraint and desire as suggested by the title "Self-Control: A Novel." This podcast invites listeners to explore the timeless themes of discipline, temptation, and moral conflict through a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that reflect the complexities of the human psyche. Each episode presents a unique exploration of narratives that examine the struggles and triumphs of characters as they grapple with their impulses and societal expectations. From classic tales to modern interpretations, this series offers ...

Laura Montreville is a well-born and religious girl, brought up in Scotland by her widowed father. She is pursued by Colonel Hargrave, a libertine, who makes an offer of marriage which Laura, not knowing any better, declines at first, saying she will marry him in two years time if he reforms his wicked ways. The book follows the fortunes of Laura, who suffers impoverishment, illness and humiliation, all the while tormented by Hargrave who has no intention of waiting the stipulated two years and who eventually shows himself in his true colours. - (Summary by Simon Evers)

In Self-Control, we follow the poignant journey of Laura Montreville, a well-bred and devout young woman raised in the picturesque landscapes of Scotland by her widowed father. When the charming yet notorious Colonel Hargrave proposes marriage, Laura, naive to his true nature, initially refuses, offering him two years to mend his wicked ways. The novel intricately weaves Lauras struggles with poverty, illness, and humiliation, all while being relentlessly pursued by Hargrave, who is unwilling to wait and soon reveals his true colors. Join Laura as she navigates the trials of love, faith, and ...