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Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of...
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Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.
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17 FEB 2026 · In which two roguish Englishmen, inspired by discontent with the rigid governance of India and fueled by a sober resolve, conceive an audacious plan to become kings in the forbidding and unknown realm of Kafiristan, armed only with their wits, maps, and a solemn pact. We observe their earnest preparation and hear from a few cynical but attentive bystanders as scepticism and curiosity swirl about their bold, if foolhardy, enterprise.
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18 FEB 2026 · In which two English adventurers, disguised as a mad priest and his servant, set forth with a caravan towards the mysterious and treacherous lands beyond the border, armed with little more than courage, firearms, and a cunning plan to claim a kingdom. Their journey unfolds in a grim and rugged mountain country, where they win followers and establish a strange new order under thrones forged of gold and ancient rites, all narrated by a weary, haunted survivor recounting their strange and fateful tale.
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19 FEB 2026 · In which two adventurous gentlemen set themselves to fashion a mighty kingdom among forgotten tribes, organising armies and councils with the earnestness of seasoned monarchs, yet find their lofty ambitions entangled in the customs and superstitions of the land. Their grand designs bring both hope and unrest, as the delicate balance of power wavers beneath the shadow of ancient rites and the cold mountain winter.
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20 FEB 2026 · In which a young hill girl named Lispeth, blessed with striking beauty and innocence, embraces Christianity and finds herself bound by tender affection for a wandering Englishman who comes to her aid. Her hopeful attachment, touched by cultural misunderstandings and well-meaning interference, leads her to question loyalties and beliefs, culminating in a poignant return to her native ways.
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20 FEB 2026 · In which the delicate aftermath of grief and waning affection between a married couple at Simla is stirred into fresh life by the arrival of a shrewd and mischievous acquaintance, whose presence sets the social scene astir. The lady of the house, recognising the nuances of her husband's heart, crafts a quiet but potent strategy that unfolds at a dance where old roles are challenged and new tensions twinkle beneath the surface.
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21 FEB 2026 · In which a young English officer newly arrived in India struggles painfully with the harsh realities of colonial life and the loss of parental shelter, leading to a tragic unfolding that touches upon the challenges of youth, honour, and despair in an unforgiving land. Observers around him grapple with compassion and the grim necessities of duty as they seek to spare his family from unbearable sorrow, illustrating the weighty burdens borne quietly beneath the vibrant surface of the Hills.
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21 FEB 2026 · In which a policeman named Strickland, known for his unconventional immersion into native Indian life, finds himself compelled to adopt the guise of a sais to remain close to Miss Youghal, for whom he has fallen deeply in love despite parental opposition. Through this humble disguise, he gains a singular insight into the lives of saises and the peculiarities of Simla society, navigating both its idiosyncrasies and his own stern sense of duty.
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22 FEB 2026 · In which a young Englishman, embarking upon his colonial career in the tea plantations of India, finds his youthful promises and affections entangled with the shifting fortunes of love and duty far from home. Through his dawdling constancy and gentle weaknesses, he becomes bound in marriage to a native hill woman whose steadfast care begins to tame his errant ways, whilst the echoes of a forsaken English love linger in the background.
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22 FEB 2026 · In which the delicate balance of affection and rivalry between two sisters is delicately observed amid the simmering heat and dust of a languid Station, culminating in a moonlit picnic that is swept up in a mighty dust-storm. As the storm rages, emotions and intentions are laid bare in a tempest both literal and metaphorical, leaving the characters to confront their true feelings beneath the ominous false dawn.
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23 FEB 2026 · In which a pretty and clever young lady of Simla navigates the attentions of an influential yet unappealing Commissioner and a devoted but less promising suitor, all against the backdrop of an elegant archery tournament that captivates the community. The narrative gently unfolds the tensions and social expectations of colonial life, culminating in a dramatic and unexpected contest that leaves many astonished.
Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of...
show more
Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.
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| Organization | Jonathan Magnusson |
| Categories | Fiction |
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