https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alexandre-dumas-library--6879681enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e586e94a9a2407cbb37f1d25a3efabcf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alexandre-dumas-library--6879681Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:45:51 +0000Alexandre DumasJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comStep into a world of daring blades, secret identities, and whispered intrigues. The Alexandre Dumas Library invites listeners to gather by the fire and hear the great adventures as they were meant to be savoured - in full, unhurried, and alive with...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-1-marseilles-the-arrival--70062599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062599Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:33:48 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young and capable sailor returns to Marseilles bearing sad news of his late captain’s death and a mysterious packet destined for a marshal, amidst the bustling harbour and watchful eyes of shipowners and crew. The narrative gently unveils...1344false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-2-father-and-son--70062598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062598Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:33:49 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the hopeful Edmond Dantès returns to his humble abode, reuniting with his ailing father and sharing news of his promising future, even as the shadows of envy and suspicion begin to gather around his fortunes. With gentle conversations and...1088false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-3-the-catalans--70062601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062601Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:33:49 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the quaint and insular Catalan village by Marseilles serves as a backdrop to a tender yet fraught exchange between Mercédès, her devoted admirer Fernand, and the long-absent Edmond Dantès, whose unexpected return stirs a tempest of love and...1717false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-5-the-marriage-feast--70062600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062600Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a joyous wedding feast is disrupted by an unexpected and grave arrest, altering the course of a hopeful young sailor’s future amid the watchful eyes of friends and foes alike. With the sombre intrusion of law and the whisper of political...2378false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-4-conspiracy--70062602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062602Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a trio of acquaintances gather in a tavern, their discourse weaving through the bitterness of thwarted love and the shadowy schemes that might alter a young man's fate. Through whispered plans and signed accusations penned in secrecy, the...1152false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-6-the-deputy-procureur-du-roi--70062608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062608Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a distinguished assembly of royalist partisans convenes in Marseilles to celebrate a wedding amid fervent political debate, reflecting the tensions and divided loyalties of the post-Napoleonic era. The king’s attorney, M. de Villefort, faces...1860false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-8-the-chateau-d-if--70062603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062603Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès, betrayed and bewildered, is seized under shadowy orders and transported to the forbidding Château d’If, a fortress whose very walls seem to echo with despair. There, isolated in a dim and desolate cell, he wrestles with the...1292false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-7-the-examination--70062607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062607Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and earnest Edmond Dantès is arrested under mysterious charges and brought before the calculating deputy Villefort, whose own tangled interests tint the interrogation with uneasy shadows. As Dantès calmly recounts his story and the...1496false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-9-the-evening-of-the-betrothal--70062609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062609Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and ambitious Villefort learns of a matter so urgent that he must hasten to Paris, leaving behind a circle of anxious friends and loved ones, while the shadow of misfortune darkens the fate of a certain Edmond, whose absence weighs...761false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-12-father-and-son--70062604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062604Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which M. Noirtier, a man of quiet yet formidable presence, receives an unexpected visit from his son Gérard Villefort, and together they discuss the turbulent political currents swirling around the enigmatic return of a once-exiled emperor. With...1207false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-11-the-corsican-ogre--70062605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062605Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre court of Louis XVIII is stirred by disturbing news of a daring landing near Antibes, revealing the fragility of the monarchy and the tensions among its ministers, notably between the cautious minister of police and the ambitious...1299false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-10-the-king-s-closet-at-the-tuileries--70062606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062606Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we are transported to the Tuileries, where King Louis XVIII. and his courtiers discuss unsettling rumours of a conspiracy brewing in the south, whilst weighing reports on the health and intentions of the enigmatic figure on his island exile....1291false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-14-the-two-prisoners--70062612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062612Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a government inspector visits the prison to inquire into the conditions and petitions of its inmates, encountering among them the gentle but imprisoned Edmond Dantès and the peculiar Abbé Faria, whose claims of vast treasure seem madness to...1334false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-13-the-hundred-days--70062617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062617Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the shifting tides of power unsettle the lives of those entwined in Naples and Marseilles, as the return of the emperor Napoleon alters the fates of many, including a young sailor whose liberty hangs precariously by the threads of official...1087false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-15-number-34-and-number-27--70062643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062643Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive Edmond Dantès, sustained by an indomitable spirit despite years of solitude and despair, discovers a mysterious noise from an adjacent cell that rekindles hope and companionship within his dreary prison walls. With cautious...2115false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-16-a-learned-italian--70062610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062610Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young Edmond Dantès encounters the learned Abbé Faria, a fellow prisoner whose mind is as remarkable as his physical endurance, and discovers the old man's elaborate and patient efforts to escape their grim captivity. Together they share...1763false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-18-the-treasure--70062611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062611Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès discovers that his learned companion Faria claims to possess a secret map revealing the location of a vast hidden treasure, compelling the two friends to unfold a tale steeped in historical intrigue and danger. As Faria recounts...1950false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-17-the-abbes-chamber--70062618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062618Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès, imprisoned in the Château d’If, discovers a hidden treasure of knowledge and a daring escape plan through his friendship with the learned abbé Faria, whose teachings and revelations illuminate the dark mysteries surrounding...3193false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-21-the-island-of-tiboulen--70062613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062613Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès, having narrowly escaped a watery grave from the Château d’If, braves a tempestuous sea and perilous islands to find salvation, relying on his remarkable swimming prowess and keen knowledge of the Mediterranean. He ultimately...1385false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-20-the-cemetry-of-the-chateau-d-if--70062614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062614Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the melancholy solitude of the abbé’s death leaves Edmond Dantès facing the abyss of despair, yet kindling within him a fervent resolve to seize life and liberty once more. With a daring ruse born of desperation, he conceals himself within...733false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-19-the-third-attack--70062631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062631Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the devoted companionship between two imprisoned souls is both a balm and a burden, as plans for a hidden treasure ignite hopes amidst the darkness of captivity. Yet, as fate’s inexorable hand unfolds, the shadow of death arrives, leaving one...1594false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-22-the-smugglers--70062622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062622Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resourceful Edmond Dantès, newly freed yet transformed in body and spirit, takes to the sea aboard a smuggler’s lugger, weaving through the coasts of the Mediterranean whilst concealing his true identity and contemplating his secret...1136false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-24-the-secret-cave--70062625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062625Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès explores the rugged island of Monte Cristo and unveils a hidden grotto veiled by a massive stone, beneath which lies a mysterious subterranean chamber. Guided by determination and aided by the cunning use of explosives, he...1216false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-23-the-island-of-monte-cristo--70062641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062641Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès, seized by a restless mixture of hope and impatience, embarks upon a secret expedition to the island of Monte Cristo with his loyal comrades, intent on discovering a hidden treasure foretold by mysterious marks upon the rocks....1184false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-27-the-story--70062615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062615Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a repentant man confesses the tragic downfall of an honest family betrayed by envy and ambition, revealing the melancholy fates of those entwined in their misfortunes. The abbé listens with grave sympathy as tales of lost love, ruined...2277false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-26-the-pont-du-gard-inn--70062616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062616Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the weary traveller arrives at a desolate inn near the Pont du Gard, where the innkeeper Gaspard Caderousse, burdened by misfortune and haunted by past connections, receives a mysterious priest bent on uncovering truths about a deceased young...2279false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-25-the-unknown--70062619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062619Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Edmond Dantès, having amassed a great treasure on the island of Monte Cristo, embarks upon a carefully devised return to the world he once knew, acquiring wealth and a vessel to aid his explorations and inquiries. He visits familiar yet...1200false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-28-the-prison-register--70062628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062628Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a certain stranger, bearing the air of an Englishman and a peculiar interest in a somber prison tale, visits the officials of Marseilles to inquire about a faltering merchant house and the fate of a mysterious prisoner named Abbé Faria....977false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-30-the-5th-september--70062645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062645Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur Morrel, overwhelmed by debts and despair, contemplates ending his life as ruin looms over his once-prosperous house, while his devoted family rallies around him in a last act of hope. At the very moment his salvation seems...2325false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-29-the-house-of-morrell-and-son--70062629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062629Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we observe the somber humbling of a once-prosperous merchant, M. Morrel, whose steadfast honour is tested by the calamitous loss of his ship, the Pharaon, and the heavy burdens of debt that threaten to ruin his famed house. Amidst the somber...1821false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-33-roman-bandits--70062620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062620Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young gentlemen in Rome endeavour to secure a carriage amidst the thronging Carnival, only to be warned of the perils posed by the notorious bandit Luigi Vampa who commands the wilds beyond the city gates. The tale unfolds as their...4428false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-31-italy-sinbad-the-sailor--70062623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062623Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young Frenchmen embark on a journey through the Italian seas, leading one of them to the mysterious and uninhabited island of Monte Cristo, where he encounters a band of smugglers and a peculiar host who dwells in an enchanted cavern....3523false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-32-the-waking--70062630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062630Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young Franz awakens from a vivid and dreamlike experience to find himself amid a sunlit grotto by the sea, reflecting on his mysterious host and the enchanting night past, yet discovering no secret passage despite his careful search. He...892false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-34-the-coliseum--70062621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062621Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young Frenchmen, Albert and Franz, explore the majestic, moonlit Colosseum in Rome, where Franz overhears a secretive meeting hinting at daring plans to save a condemned man and becomes increasingly intrigued by a mysterious nobleman...4433false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-36-the-carnival-at-rome--70062627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062627Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre shadow of a grim spectacle gives way to the radiant gaiety of the Roman Carnival, as two young men, accompanied by the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo, don vivid disguises and immerse themselves in the tumultuous festivity that...2567false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-35-la-mazzolata--70062677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062677Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo graciously offers his assistance and hospitality to two gentlemen recently embroiled in a predicament, as they prepare to witness a public execution in Rome that captivates and horrifies all present with its grim...2149false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-37-the-catacombs-of-san-sebastian--70062626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062626Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a sudden night-time disappearance in Rome prompts an urgent search that leads to the grim catacombs, revealing the perilous entanglements of noble visitors with a band of brigands. The Count of Monte Cristo, with his calm resolve and...2377false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-38-the-compact--70062633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062633Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Albert de Morcerf, grateful for the Count of Monte Cristo's timely intervention, offers to introduce him into Parisian society and arranges a precise future meeting, while his friend Franz d’Épinay harbours unease about the enigmatic count’s...1241false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-39-the-guests--70062636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062636Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the youthful Albert de Morcerf prepares his chambers for the arrival of esteemed guests, revealing a life of cultured leisure and well-appointed diversions, amid the whispers and intrigues of Parisian society. Amidst tobacco and music,...1094false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-40-the-breakfast--70062624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062624Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious and aristocratic stranger named the Count of Monte Cristo is introduced to a select company of Parisian gentlemen, whose curiosity is piqued by his enigmatic past and unusual habits. Over breakfast, tales of daring rescue,...3294false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-42-monsieur-bettuccio--70062634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062634Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo takes possession of a newly purchased residence near Paris, attended by his loyal steward Bertuccio and a notary, while the grandeur and mystery of the house hint at deeper significance. The steward’s unusual...662false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-41-the-presentation--70062657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062657Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo is shown the refined apartments and treasured art collections of the Morcerf family, where he meets the viscount Albert, the Count and Countess de Morcerf, and observes the subtle undercurrents of their genteel life...1999false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-45-the-rain-of-blood--70062632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062632Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a stormy night at a secluded tavern unfolds into a grim tale of violence and suspicion, culminating in a desperate man's arrest and the revelation of a sorrowful past intertwined with dark family secrets. The Count of Monte Cristo listens...2289false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-43-the-house-at-auteuil--70062637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062637Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo visits a house at Auteuil, recently purchased by him, and observes the profound unease of his steward Bertuccio, who is haunted by a dark and violent past tied to the very location. As they explore the grounds...984false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-44-the-vendetta--70062639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062639Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the honest smuggler Bertuccio recounts the dark tale of vengeance and secretive deeds beginning with the murder of his brother and culminating in a mysterious infant’s discovery and rescue. The narrative then leads us to a stormy night where...3439false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-47-the-dappled-greys--70062646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062646Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo wields his influence to unsettle the domestic harmony of the Danglars household through a curious transaction involving prized horses, revealing subtle power plays amid Parisian high society. A sudden perilous...2172false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-46-unlimited-credit--70062647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062647Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious and wealthy stranger, the Count of Monte Cristo, arranges a meeting with the influential banker Baron Danglars, engaging in a subtle contest of wit and wealth that reveals much about their characters and society’s intricate...2081false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-48-ideology--70062649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062649Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo receives a formal and cautiously inquisitive visit from Monsieur de Villefort, the austere king’s attorney, whose rigid demeanor and legalistic pride contrast sharply with the Count’s philosophical and cosmopolitan...1977false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-49-haidee--70062656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062656Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo finds a rare moment of serene joy in the company of Haydée, a young Greek maiden whose beauty and gentle spirit illuminate his otherwise troubled existence; their tender exchange reveals the complexities of freedom,...809false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-50-the-morrel-family--70062661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062661Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo visits the modest but happy home of the Morrel family, encountering their warm affection and quiet prosperity shaped by loyalty, hard work, and an unknown benefactor’s generosity. Here, amid flowered gardens and...1507false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-51-pyramus-and-thisbe--70062664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062664Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a secluded garden gate conceals the secret meetings of two young souls whose affection struggles against the rigid bounds of society and family intrigue. The lovers speak in whispers of devotion and despair, while the shadow of powerful names...2014false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-53-robert-le-diable--70062635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062635Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the elegant and often capricious world of the Parisian opera house serves as a backdrop to a gathering of sophisticated society, where hidden connections and whispered speculations intertwine amid the music’s unfolding drama. Among the...2598false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-54-a-flurry-of-stocks--70062640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062640Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Albert de Morcerf visits the Count of Monte Cristo to discuss his impending marriage with Mademoiselle Danglars, revealing family tensions and social intrigues amid the splendid surroundings of the Count’s Parisian residence. Meanwhile, the...1806false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-52-toxicology--70062650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062650Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo visits Madame de Villefort and engages in a curious and measured discourse on poisons and chemistry, revealing a depth of knowledge that both fascinates and unsettles his listener. Amidst the gentle presence of her...2860false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-57-in-the-lucerne-patch--70062651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062651Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and tender affections of Maximilian and Valentine unfold beneath the shade of the chestnut trees, as they exchange confidences about love, fortune, and the mysterious influence of a certain extraordinary gentleman. Their discourse...1831false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-56-andrea-cavalcanti--70062655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062655Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo receives a visit from the suave and confident Count Andrea Cavalcanti, a young man bearing letters of introduction from mysterious benefactors claiming to restore him to his estranged father and fortune. The meeting...1996false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-55-major-cavalcanti--70062663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062663Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which an Italian major, a nobleman of Lucca with a sorrowful past, arrives at the Count of Monte Cristo’s Parisian residence, seeking to reunite with his long-lost son and encountering the Count’s thoughtful hospitality and careful preparations....1631false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-59-the-will--70062642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062642Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the paralysed Noirtier endeavours to dictate a will through the patient interpretation of his granddaughter Valentine, amidst the watchful presence of notaries and family, revealing intentions that unsettle those around him. The will’s...1356false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-60-the-telegraph--70062665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062665Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo visits M. and Madame de Villefort, where they discuss the troubled family affairs surrounding an inheritance and a marriage alliance fraught with old enmities and political animosities. Meanwhile, the Count reveals a...1603false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-58-m-noirtier-de-villefort--70062704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062704Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the feeble yet fiercely intelligent M. Noirtier, confined to a paralytic body but communicating through expressive eyes, receives unexpected visitors bearing news of Valentine’s proposed marriage—a matter that stirs deep unrest in his silent...1363false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-63-the-dinner--70062638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062638Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the enigmatic Count Monte Cristo gathers a curious and uneasy assembly of guests for an opulent meal at his newly acquired house, where the magnificent feast and exotic surroundings serve only to deepen the aura of mystery. As the evening...1562false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-62-ghosts--70062648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062648Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo reveals the exquisite transformation of his residence at Auteuil, a mansion brimming with refined tastes, rare curiosities, and gathered guests whose subtle interactions hint at intricate ties. Amongst the arrival of...1319false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-61-how-a-gardner-may-get-rid-of-the-dormice-that-eat-his-peaches--70062683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062683Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo visits the quaint tower of Montlhéry to meet a humble telegraph operator whose passion for gardening contrasts with his monotonous vigil. Through a peculiar proposition involving altered telegraph signals and the...1347false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-64-the-beggar--70062666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062666Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young man, newly introduced to a grand society through the count’s hospitality, encounters an unsettling old acquaintance whose requests and presence stir unease and latent tensions in the cool night air. Their conversation reveals past...1313false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-66-matrimonial-projects--70062676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062676Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the wary Monsieur Danglars reveals to the Count of Monte Cristo the precarious state of his financial affairs, beset by unfortunate speculations and the looming pressures upon his fortune, whilst they discuss the curious Cavalcanti family and...1614false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-65-a-conjugal-scene--70062678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062678Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the soirée at Place Louis XV concludes with Debray escorting Madame Danglars home, where a tense and revealing confrontation unfolds between the baroness and her husband Danglars, whose accusations and financial grievances stir a storm of...1609false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-68-a-summer-ball--70062644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062644Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the viscount Albert de Morcerf visits the Count of Monte Cristo to update him on the social manoeuvres surrounding their intertwined acquaintances, revealing the complex sentiments and intrigues that weave through their mutual acquaintances....1010false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-69-the-inquiry--70062654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062654Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king’s attorney pursues a delicate inquiry into the enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo’s past through interviews with the Abbé Busoni and Lord Wilmore, revealing a tapestry of fortune, enmity, and speculation. Behind the veil of polite...1337false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-67-at-the-office-of-the-king-s-attorney--70062714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062714Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Madame Danglars ventures discreetly to a magistrate’s chambers for a grave and secretive conversation that unsettles even the most composed amongst them. In this sombre exchange, long-buried fears and shadowy pasts emerge with poignant...1873false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-72-madame-de-saint-meran--70062659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062659Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the somber quietude of M. de Villefort's study is interrupted by the arrival of his grief-stricken mother-in-law bearing news of a sudden death, and the household is enveloped in a veil of mourning and uneasy forebodings. Meanwhile, tender...1808false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-71-bread-and-salt--70062660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062660Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Madame de Morcerf and the Count traverse a somnolent garden, engaging in a poignant dialogue that reveals lingering sorrows and unyielding proprieties amidst ripened fruits and gentle reproaches. Their shared moments, delicate and weighted...631false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-70-the-ball--70062692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062692Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the elegant festivities at M. de Morcerf’s house unfold beneath a starlit sky, bringing together a bevy of distinguished guests whose conversations reveal whispered speculations and social undercurrents. Amid the music and dazzling company,...1325false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-75-a-signed-statement--70062658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062658Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a secret manuscript is disclosed that reveals a fateful encounter steeped in oath and deadly honour, as an aged patriarch silently commands the disclosure of long-concealed truths through cryptic communication. The harrowing narrative unfolds...1635false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-74-the-villefort-family-vault--70062667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062667Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the melancholy and stately funeral of the Marquis and Marchioness de Saint-Méran draws a solemn crowd to Père-Lachaise, setting the stage for a somber gathering of intertwined fates and whispered secrets. Amidst this mourning, a tense...1409false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-73-the-promise--70062687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062687Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Maximilian Morrel, tormented by the impending forced marriage of his beloved Valentine, devises desperate plans for their escape and seeks the counsel of her ailing grandfather, whose silent but resolute support becomes their beacon of hope....4022false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-77-haidee--70062674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062674Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo graciously hosts the young Viscount Albert Morcerf and introduces him to Haydée, a noble and enigmatic Eastern princess in servitude, whose tragic and stirring history is recounted with a blend of innocence and...3463false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-78-we-hear-from-yanina--70062688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062688Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the delicate entanglements of betrothal and inheritance unfold amid family discord and letters that shatter illusions, while a young viscount, affronted by a cruel newspaper insinuation, grapples with honour and impending conflict. Against a...2885false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-76-the-progress-of-cavalcanti-the-younger--70062653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062653Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the intricacies of Parisian society unfold through the encounter of Monte Cristo with the Danglars family, where appearances and social stratagems weave a subtle dance amid music and whispered alliances. The evening reveals the delicate...1476false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-79-the-lemonade--70062652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062652Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur Morrel is summoned hastily to the home of M. Noirtier, where tender hopes and delicate promises of love and patience are exchanged under the watchful eyes of those devoted to virtue and care. Yet amidst these tender moments, a sudden...1724false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-80-the-accusation--70062668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062668Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre shadow of death and suspicion falls heavily upon Villefort’s household, as the learned M. d’Avrigny reveals a chilling pattern of poisonings that threaten to unmask a hidden malefactor within. The magistrate is torn between...898false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-81-the-room-of-the-retired-baker--70062681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062681Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and artful Andrea Cavalcanti seeks the hand of Mademoiselle Danglars, weaving proposals of alliance and finance with a mixture of charm and calculation, whilst entertaining the uneasy but hopeful company of the innkeeper Caderousse,...2358false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-83-the-hand-of-god--70062675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062675Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grievously wounded man, betrayed and left to die, reveals his final accusations amid a poignant confrontation with one who embodies both justice and mercy, urging repentance in the face of impending death. The solemn scene closes with a...934false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-82-the-burglary--70062684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062684Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo, forewarned of an imminent nocturnal intrusion, prepares himself with cunning and arms to confront a lurking danger within his own domicile; his sharp vigilance uncovers a familiar but treacherous figure, leading to...1866false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-84-beauchamp--70062690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062690Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the stirring tale unfolds around a failed robbery and the mysterious identity of Count Andrea Cavalcanti, amidst the complexities of familial honour and impending nuptials in Parisian society. Meanwhile, a solemn revelation regarding...923false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-85-the-journey--70062669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062669Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo, amid lively discourse on impending marriages and social rumours, resolves to escape the city’s intrigues by journeying to a serene estate by the sea with young Albert Morcerf, whose spirits are troubled by an...1424false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-86-the-trial--70062679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062679Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grievous accusation against a nobleman is brought before the august assembly of peers, stirring a tempest of shock and speculation among the dignified company, and a mysterious and compelling witness emerges from amid the shadows of the...1852false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-87-the-challenge--70062696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062696Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which young Albert Morcerf, burdened by a shadow cast upon his family’s honour, resolves to unearth the source of his sudden misfortune with the loyal Beauchamp by his side, leading him to confront the banker Danglars and question the enigmatic...950false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-90-the-meeting--70062680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062680Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo, burdened by the weight of his carefully laid plans and touched by the poignant devotion of those around him, contemplates the sacrifice looming before him with a mixture of sorrow and resolve. A tense meeting...1765false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-89-a-nocturnal-interview--70062697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062697Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo encounters Mercédès, the woman he once loved, who beseeches him to spare their son amidst the shadows of past betrayals and sufferings. Amidst revelations and remembrances of sorrowful years, the count wrestles with...1304false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-88-the-insult--70062698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062698Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which young Albert Morcerf, burning with resolve, seeks an explanation and confrontation with the elusive Count of Monte Cristo, leading to a tense and public challenge at the opera house. Amidst the glittering audience and dramatic melodies, the...1403false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-93-valentine--70062695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062695Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Maximilian Morrel visits Valentine and her grandfather Noirtier at Villefort’s abode, where a gentle yet poignant unease shadows Valentine’s health, prompting a tender exchange that reveals hidden anxieties beneath their delicate...1063false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-91-mother-and-son--70062662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062662Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young Albert de Morcerf, burdened by a recent grave and silent conflict with the Count of Monte Cristo, resolves to forsake his noble fortune and privileges, a decision that prompts his mother Mercédès to mirror his determination and...915false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-92-the-suicide--70062682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062682Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo warmly reunites with his devoted companions and confides in the steadfast Morrel, whilst the shadow of a long-standing enmity draws the noble but troubled General de Morcerf to confront him with fierce accusations...1279false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-94-maximilian-s-avowal--70062685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062685Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Maximilian Morrel rushes to the Count of Monte Cristo with a heavy secret concerning a sinister pattern of deaths at the Villefort household, and the count receives the grave news of a new victim whose life trembles in the balance. Meanwhile,...1702false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-96-the-contract--70062686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062686Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo engages in a civil yet tense conversation with the young and ambitious Andrea Cavalcanti on the eve of a grand matrimonial contract, amidst the glitter and gossip of Parisian society. The evening takes an abrupt turn...1591false196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-95-father-and-daughter--70062694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062694Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute Mademoiselle Eugénie Danglars confronts her father with a firm refusal to marry M. Andrea Cavalcanti, asserting her independence amid her father's pressing financial concerns and carefully laid plans. The scene unfolds in the...1395false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-99-the-law--70062673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062673Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the baroness Danglars, burdened by the weight of family disgrace and the collapse of a proposed marriage, seeks the aid of the austere magistrate Villefort, whose own home is shrouded in the gloom of recent tragedies. Their encounter reveals...1445false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-97-the-departure-for-belgium--70062709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062709Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the abrupt intrusion of soldiers at a grand soirée compels a hasty retreat from society’s glittering stage, leaving only a small party to contemplate the upheaval in solitude. Among them, a young lady of resolute spirit resolves to cast off...895false197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-98-the-bell-and-bottom-tavern--70062710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062710Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and cunning Andrea Cavalcanti, beset by peril and pursued by law, deftly attempts to escape capture through a series of audacious manoeuvres across the French countryside. Yet fate and circumstance, intertwined with the fears and...1732false198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-100-the-apparition--70062702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062702Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young lady, confined to her bed by a lingering fever, experiences nocturnal visitations that blur the line between fevered hallucination and reality, culminating in the unexpected presence of a mysterious guardian who reveals a dark plot...1005false1100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-101-locusta--70062671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062671Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the gentle Valentine faces the haunting possibility of a hidden peril in her own chamber, all the while under the vigilant eye of the Count of Monte Cristo, whose care and cunning seek to thwart a dreadful design. The night unveils a silent...827false1101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-102-valentine--70062711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062711Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grim nocturnal scene unfolds as Madame de Villefort witnesses the tragic stillness of young Valentine, shrouded in chilling silence that speaks of a fate sealed by a secret draught. The horror deepens as the household is roused by the...796false1102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-104-danglars-signature--70062707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062707Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre reality of loss casts its shadow over a Parisian household, intertwining with the restless machinations of men wielding immense wealth and influence. The Count of Monte Cristo navigates a delicate balance of financial power and...1520false1104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-105-the-cemetry-of-pere-la-chaise--70062689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062689Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo attends a solemn funeral procession in Paris, seeking and finding the deeply troubled Maximilian Morrel amid the mourners, only to confront him with the heavy shadows of despair and the threat of self-destruction....1949false1105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-103-maximilian--70062700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062700Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grievous shadow descends upon a household as a young lady’s life fades amidst secret accusations and a solemn vow for justice; the fragile bonds of family and trust are tested in a chamber steeped in sorrow and dark resolve. With whispers...1295false1103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-107-the-lion-s-den--70062670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062670Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the reader is introduced to the grim and forbidding court of Saint-Bernard, a prison enclave famed for harbouring society’s most desperate and hardened souls, amongst whom a young man of aristocratic bearing, named Andrea, struggles to...1102false1107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-106-dividing-the-proceeds--70062672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062672Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious lodger in Paris departs abruptly, leaving behind a troubling letter of farewell that sets his companion, Madame Danglars, to reckon with sudden freedom and financial realities, while in another humble abode, Mercédès and her son...2242false1106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-108-the-judge--70062712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062712Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the somber shadow of death and suspicion envelops the Villefort household, as the magistrate wrestles with grief and grim resolve, preparing to confront a dark family secret. The rising tension culminates in a chilling confrontation between...1485false1108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-109-the-assizes--70062691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062691Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the scandalous trial of the enigmatic Benedetto captivates Parisian society, drawing a curious assembly eager to witness the unfolding drama and speculate on the nature of justice and nobility. Amidst whispered gossip and probing eyes, the...870false1109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-110-the-indictment--70062699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062699Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the court assembles in austere silence to hear the unflinching confession of a composed accused, whose revelations cast a profound and unsettling light upon the esteemed procureur M. de Villefort, shaking the very foundations of justice and...1130false1110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-111-expiation--70062713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062713Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the torments of guilt and despair weigh heavily upon M. de Villefort as he confronts the tragic consequences of his actions within the walls of his own home, where sorrow and death have made an unholy alliance. The Count of Monte Cristo...1316false1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-112-the-departure--70062693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062693Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo prepares to depart Paris with Maximilian Morrel, promising to restore him from his melancholy, while bidding farewell to friends who marvel at the strange and sudden journey. Meanwhile, in Marseilles, a poignant...2273false1112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-113-the-past--70062701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062701Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Count of Monte Cristo revisits the grim Château d’If, confronting with poignant clarity the shadows of his past confinement and the memory of the Abbé Faria, whilst wrestling with the lingering doubts that cloud his heart and the...1769false1113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-114-peppino--70062706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062706Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we follow the Baron Danglars as he journeys through Italy, his ambitions and anxieties entwined with the curious and watchful eyes of Rome’s streets and their shadowy denizens. Ultimately, his travels lead him into a dark and perilous...1506false1114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-115-luigi-vampa-s-bill-of-fare--70062703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062703Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the unfortunate Danglars awakens in a stark and gloomy cell, bewildered by his unexpected captivity yet comforted by the strange preservation of his valuables, only to face the peculiar customs and costly hospitality of his rough captors....883false1115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-116-the-pardon--70062705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062705Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the disconsolate Danglars, confined to a prison of stone and hunger, endures the cruel whims of his captors and wrestles with despair as his fortune and hope dwindle to almost nothing. In the midst of his suffering, a mysterious figure...773false1116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-count-of-monte-cristo-chapter-117-the-fifth-of-october--70062708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70062708Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a melancholy voyage brings Maximilian Morrel to the mysterious island of Monte Cristo, where the Count extends both his profound compassion and a remarkable gift in a splendid subterranean palace, amidst the tranquil beauty of the...2265false1117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-author-s-preface--70726485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726485Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the narrator recounts the serendipitous discovery of a mysterious manuscript chronicling the exploits of d’Artagnan and three enigmatic musketeers named Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, whose identities had long sparked curiosity. This preface,...329false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-2-the-antechamber-of-m-de-treville--70726490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726490Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the gallant and indomitable M. de Tréville, captain of the king’s Musketeers, is revealed as a man both fierce in loyalty and tender in camaraderie, ruling his boisterous band with a rare mix of honour and unwonted disorder. Into this raucous...1551false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-1-the-three-presents-of-d-artagnan-the-elder--70726516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726516Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young Gascon gentleman named D’Artagnan, newly equipped with his father’s sword, horse, and wise counsel, embarks upon his journey to Paris, only to find himself embroiled in a bruising encounter at an inn in Meung that costs him a precious...2442false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-5-the-king-s-musketeers-and-the-cardinal-s-guards--70726488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726488Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and intrepid D’Artagnan, newly arrived in Paris and unknown to its ways, boldly faces a perilous duel with three distinguished Musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—amidst the stern watch of the Cardinal’s guards. Despite wounded...1481false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-3-the-audience--70726492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726492Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the stern yet affectionate Captain de Tréville summons his musketeers to rebuke their reckless brawl with the cardinal’s guards, revealing the delicate political balance between king and cardinal while welcoming the intrepid young D’Artagnan...1722false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-4-the-shoulder-of-athos-the-baldric-of-porthos-and-the-handkerchief-of-aramis--70726535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726535Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the fiery young Gascon D’Artagnan, beset by a series of accidental collisions and challenges, finds himself drawn into quarrelsome encounters with the formidable Musketeers Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, each marked by a mixture of...1150false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-7-the-interior-of-the-musketeers--70726483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726483Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we are introduced to the domestic arrangements and unique personalities of the three Musketeers and their valets, as well as to D’Artagnan’s own humble lodgings and spirited valet, Planchet. Their growing camaraderie blossoms amidst daily...1242false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-8-concerning-a-court-intrigue--70726489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726489Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four young friends, bound by loyalty but pressed by poverty, find themselves navigating the challenges of life in Paris while pondering a grander purpose for their united strength. Amidst their struggles, a mysterious visitor arrives, weaving...1286false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-6-his-majesty-king-louis-xiii--70726520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726520Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the valiant Musketeers, accompanied by the spirited young Gascon d’Artagnan, find themselves embroiled in a quarrel with the cardinal’s Guards, leading to a royal audience where justice, favour, and rivalry intermingle beneath the watchful...2738false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-10-a-mousetrap-in-the-seventeenth-century--70726484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726484Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan discovers that the apartment of Monsieur Bonacieux has become a cunning mousetrap set by the cardinal’s agents, where visitors are secretly seized and interrogated, prompting him to rescue Madame Bonacieux from their clutches....1333false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-11-in-which-the-plot-thickens--70726495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726495Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the earnest and impetuous D’Artagnan finds himself entangled in the delicate mysteries of love and friendship, following the enigmatic comings and goings of the captivating Mme. Bonacieux under the shadowy Parisian night. Amidst secret...2449false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-9-d-artagnan-shows-himself--70726548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726548Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan returns baffled after a fruitless pursuit of a mysterious stranger, and the four comrades gather to unravel the web of intrigue surrounding the abduction of a merchant’s wife and its curious connection to the queen’s affairs. Bonds...1173false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-14-the-man-of-meung--70726498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726498Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the hapless Bonacieux, bewildered yet spared by the astute Cardinal Richelieu, finds himself drawn into a web of political intrigue through his wife’s secretive movements and mysterious associations. Meanwhile, the cardinal sets his cunning...1475false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-13-monsieur-bonacieux--70726496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726496Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the hapless Monsieur Bonacieux finds himself ensnared in the dark and merciless workings of the Cardinal’s justice, subjected to harsh imprisonment and harrowing interrogations that reveal the tangled complexity of his predicament. Throughout...1346false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-12-george-villiers-duke-of-buckingham--70726501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726501Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Duke of Buckingham, adventurous and handsome, finds himself secretly confined within the Louvre yet undaunted as he encounters the queen, whose regal beauty and complex emotions stir a poignant and forbidden dialogue between them. Their...1263false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-15-men-of-the-robe-and-men-of-the-sword--70726487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726487Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we witness the steadfast loyalty of M. de Tréville as he fiercely defends the honour of a detained Musketeer named Athos against incrimination by the cardinal and his men of the robe, amidst delicate court intrigues and royal prejudices. The...1205false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-16-in-which-m-seguier-keeper-of-the-seals-looks-more-than-once-for-the-bell--70726494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726494Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which King Louis XIII, consumed by suspicion towards Queen Anne and the Duke of Buckingham, commands a diligent search of the queen’s papers, resulting in a tense confrontation with the loyal yet reluctant chancellor, Monsieur de Séguier. Through...1745false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-17-bonacieux-at-home--70726544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726544Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the queen finds herself ensnared in a web of perilous intrigue involving diamond studs and secret letters, and places her fragile hope in the faithful devotion of Mme. Bonacieux, whose own household is divided by allegiance and fear....1971false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-19-plan-of-campaign--70726497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726497Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which d’Artagnan, entrusted with a secret mission from the queen, enlists the aid of his loyal comrades Athos, Porthos, and Aramis to undertake a perilous journey to London under the guise of a health retreat, whilst carefully planning their...1211false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-20-the-journey--70726515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726515Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which our four gallant travellers depart Paris under cover of darkness, encountering ambushes and injuries that test their resolve during a perilous journey toward the English coast. In their quest to bear an urgent letter, D’Artagnan's indomitable...1501false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-18-lover-and-husband--70726499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726499Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and passionate D’Artagnan discovers the perilous plight of Mme. Bonacieux, whose loyalty to the queen embroils her in dangerous secrets, compelling him to vow protection and courage despite formidable obstacles. Through whispered...993false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-23-the-rendezvous--70726527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726527Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan receives an unexpected letter from Madame Bonacieux, inviting him to a secret rendezvous that fills his heart with hope and excitement, even as suspicions linger around the mysterious manner of its arrival and the loyalty of those...1547false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-21-the-countess-de-winter--70726486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726486Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and gallant D’Artagnan finds himself entwined in the perilous intrigues of the Duke of Buckingham, involving stolen jewels and whispered plots amid the grandeur of the English court. With swift determination and the aid of well-laid...1328false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-22-the-ballet-of-la-merlaison--70726491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726491Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the splendid preparations and glittering festivities of a grand ballet at the Hôtel de Ville serve as the stage for a subtle and tense exchange between king, queen, and cardinal, amidst the splendour and intrigue of the court. Our young...943false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-24-the-pavilion--70726508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726508Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young and resolute D’Artagnan embarks on a secretive nocturnal mission that leads him to a lonely pavilion at St. Cloud, where a grim discovery fills the air with an ominous silence and fearful disorder. With the aid of a timid witness,...1414false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-25-porthos--70726522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726522Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, guided by prudent counsel and suspicion, sets out from Paris with his loyal Planchet to seek news of their missing companions, navigating intrigue and misdirection at every turn. He finds Porthos wounded yet steadfast at an inn...2715false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-26-aramis-and-his-thesis--70726546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726546Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan visits his friend Aramis, only to find him deeply engaged in theological debate and preparing a thesis as he contemplates a return to the Church, a path marked by learned disputations and spiritual reflection. Their encounter...2476false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-27-the-wife-of-athos--70726528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726528Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan sets out to find his dear friend Athos, who has barricaded himself in a cellar after a violent encounter at an inn, revealing a man of noble bearing weighed down by a mysterious melancholy. Through steadfast devotion and lively...2851false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-28-the-return--70726505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726505Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos, suffering the aftermath of a drunken night, reveals a troubled past and an extraordinary tale of gambling away horses and a precious diamond, all amid lighthearted banter and philosophical musings on fortune and friendship. The...2068false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-29-hunting-for-the-equipments--70726533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726533Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the musketeers, notably D’Artagnan and Porthos, find themselves ensnared in the curious and sometimes comical pursuit of equipage and favour, revealing the intricate dance of gallantry and rivalry that colours their days. Amidst their...1196false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-30-d-artagnan-and-the-englishman--70726493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726493Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, stirred by a mysterious Englishwoman and a puzzling letter, pursues threads of intrigue through the streets and gardens of St. Germain, where chance encounters and concealed identities intertwine amidst whispered plots. Meanwhile,...998false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-31-english-and-french--70726500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726500Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tense duel unfolds betwixt French and English gentlemen beneath the evening sun, revealing not only skill and valour but also unexpected chivalry and generosity amidst enmity. Following this encounter, the young D’Artagnan is drawn into the...1014false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-32-a-procurator-s-dinner--70726525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726525Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the stout and jovial Porthos finds himself invited to dine with his procurator cousin’s family, only to discover that the promised feast is a paltry affair, revealing more about the procurators’ reputed parsimony than family warmth. Despite...1371false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-35-a-gascon-a-match-for-cupid--70726524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726524Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the cunning D’Artagnan undertakes a delicate ruse to ply Milady with disguised declarations of love, only to find himself ensnared in a web of jealousy and cryptic emotions, entwined with a mysterious family heirloom. The tale reveals the...1002false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-33-soubrette-and-mistress--70726526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726526Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, hopelessly enamoured with Milady, discovers through her maid Kitty the cruel truth of her indifference and schemes to use Kitty’s secret access to Milady’s chambers for his own ends. Amidst weaving deceptions and coerced...1276false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-34-in-which-the-equipment-of-aramis-and-porthose-is-treated-of--70726512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726512Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four companions reunite at Athos’s house, each harbouring different moods on the matters of love, honour, and fortune, while Aramis receives an unexpected letter and gift from a mysterious benefactor. Porthos, meanwhile, faces indignities...1152false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-37-milady-s-secret--70726513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726513Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan confronts Milady in a chamber fraught with passion and deceit, where the intertwining of love and vengeance reveals a fearful secret upon her shoulder that chills the heart. Their desperate struggle culminates in a narrow escape,...956false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-38-how-without-incommoding-himself-athos-procures-his-equipment--70726529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726529Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, hastened by grave tidings concerning the enigmatic Milady, seeks out his steadfast comrade Athos to unravel a web of peril and devotion, while arranging refuge for the agitated Kitty under the watchful counsel of their friend...1350false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-36-dream-of-vengeance--70726532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726532Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan visits Milady under a veil of caution, finding her both alluring and frail, as she ensnares him once more in a web of seductive demands and whispered enmities. Their conversation turns to a secret enemy, and D’Artagnan pledges...1016false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-39-a-vision--70726504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726504Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan receives two mysterious letters—one that summons him to a secretive, perilous rendezvous and another that commands his attendance at the Palais-Cardinal—prompting the inseparable Musketeers to prepare for possible conflict and...1286false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-41-the-seige-of-la-rochelle--70726514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726514Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the great siege of La Rochelle unfolds, a stirring theatre of politics, warfare, and secret rivalries where the ambitions of kings, cardinals, and lovers entwine amidst cannon fire and whispered betrayals. Our young hero D’Artagnan, newly...1641false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-40-a-terrible-vision--70726547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726547Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which young D’Artagnan is summoned to a significant conference with the powerful Cardinal de Richelieu, who offers him a guarded alliance and warns of grave dangers lurking in the shadows of his ambitious path. Meanwhile, the friends prepare for an...1156false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-44-the-utility-of-stovepipes--70726530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726530Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the three Musketeers, by unwitting fortune, overhear a secret conference between Cardinal Richelieu and Milady, revealing a complex mission involving delicate political intrigues, threats, and the search for vengeance. Athos, perceiving...1121false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-43-the-sign-of-the-red-dovecot--70726502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726502Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the siege of La Rochelle is pressed with divided command and persistent intrigues, culminating in the decisive expulsion of the English from the Isle of Ré, to the cardinal’s great renown amid whispers of dark alliances. The narrative then...1086false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-42-the-anjou-wine--70726539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726539Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious gift of wine brings both joy and danger to D’Artagnan and his companions, unveiling a sinister plot that threatens their very lives amidst the ongoing siege. The friends, bound by loyalty and burdened by suspicion, must navigate...1069false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-46-the-bastion-saint-gervais--70726509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726509Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four loyal friends, with quiet determination and a faint air of bravado, resolve to undertake a daring wager by breakfasting within the walls of a newly captured bastion, despite the obvious perils of such an exploit. Their silent march...908false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-47-the-council-of-the-musketeers--70726537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726537Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four Musketeers, led by the ever-resourceful Athos, make a bold and daring stand upon a bastion, turning the tide of a small but tense siege with wit, courage, and ingenious stratagems; meanwhile, secrets concerning the treacherous Milady...2226false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-45-a-conjugal-scene--70726549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726549Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos confronts the formidable Milady with a composure born of deep knowledge and unyielding resolve, demanding the surrender of a grim secret that binds her to the cardinal’s dark designs. The stage is thus set for perilous journeys and...813false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-49-fatality--70726523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726523Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady, tempestuous and thwarted upon the sea, is brought ashore in England under the strict escort of a young naval officer, whose calm demeanour belies the severity of her fate. She finds herself confined in a gloomy castle chamber where a...1076false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-48-a-family-affair--70726534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726534Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four inseparable comrades devise a cautious plan involving secret letters and trusted emissaries, aimed at countering a perilous family intrigue that haunts their every waking hour. Amidst their schemes and anxieties, they set forth on a...1998false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-50-chat-between-brother-and-sister--70726541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726541Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a sharp and guarded dialogue unfolds between Lady Milady and her brother-in-law Lord de Winter, revealing a tense captivity forged by suspicion and intricate familial ties. Within the stronghold of his castle, Milady confronts the...1128false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-52-captivity-the-first-day--70726531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726531Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady finds herself imprisoned and stripped of her usual power, confronting for the first time the desperate reality of captivity under the watchful eyes of her stern jailers. Her fierce spirit, undiminished by despair, turns to subtle...1083false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-51-officer--70726506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726506Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the cardinal anxiously awaits news from England amid the prolonged siege of La Rochelle, grappling with the city’s stubborn resistance and the troubled politics it entails, while the royal army maintains a lively camp nearby. Amidst this...1582false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-53-captivity-the-second-day--70726507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726507Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady, confined and watched closely in captivity, employs her keen intellect and formidable charm to navigate the strict vigilance of her captors, feigning illness and invoking religious fervour to manipulate those around her. Through a...1089false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-54-captivity-the-third-day--70726510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726510Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive Milady, confined under stern watch in a bleak English prison, endeavours to wield the subtle power of her voice and wiles to influence the troubled Felton, whose conflicted conscience and loyalty cast a shadow upon their perilous...1390false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-56-captivity-the-fifth-day--70726503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726503Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady, imprisoned and closely watched by the fanatical Felton, recounts the harrowing tale of her captivity and the assaults upon her honour and body, revealing a mind both defiant and resigned amid cruel torments. As she unfolds this dark...2161false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-55-captivity-the-fourth-day--70726521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726521Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive Milady and her young jailer, Lieutenant Felton, engage in a tense and fraught dialogue that reveals deep conflicts of faith, honour, and despair within the sombre walls of her imprisonment. Their uneasy bond is marked by moments...1376false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-59-what-took-place-at-portsmouth-august-23-1628--70726518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726518Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a troubled young naval officer confronts the powerful Duke of Buckingham with urgent demands concerning a mysterious woman, leading to a violent and tragic outcome that shakes the very heart of Portsmouth. Amidst the ensuing turmoil,...1586false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-57-means-for-classical-tragedy--70726545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726545Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady reveals to the young Felton the harrowing story of her branding and betrayal, stirring in him a tumult of love and vengeful zeal as she exposes the torment inflicted by a powerful adversary. As despair and passion collide, the scene...1025false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-58-escape--70726538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726538Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a captive lady, cleverly feigning weakness, seizes the frail hope of escape upon the unexpected aid of a devoted young officer, as a tempest rages both in the skies and in her heart. Their perilous flight unfolds beneath the cloak of darkness...1186false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-61-the-carmelite-convent-at-bethune--70726517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726517Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady, under the protection of Cardinal Richelieu's orders, finds refuge in a Carmelite convent at Béthune, where she encounters the pious yet passionate Mme. Bonacieux and navigates the delicate interplay of courtly intrigue and personal...1911false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-62-two-varieties-of-demons--70726519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726519Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Milady and Rochefort engage in a guarded exchange of intelligence concerning the perilous movements surrounding Madame Bonacieux and the four musketeers, revealing the intricate web of loyalties and dangers that bind them all. With schemes...721false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-60-in-france--70726550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726550Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the King of England endeavours to conceal grim news that could dishearten his allies, whilst the Musketeers receive a royal summons to escort their sovereign back to Paris, amidst urgent plans to secure the safety of a dear friend threatened...745false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-65-trial--70726536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726536Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tempestuous night sets the sombre stage for a solemn tribunal, wherein a woman of dark repute is confronted by those who seek justice for grievous wrongs she is accused of. Amidst thunder and rain, the assembled musketeers and their...1182false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-64-the-man-in-the-red-cloak--70726540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726540Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos, driven by duty and resolve, dispatches his loyal lackeys on separate paths to uncover the secret refuge of a mysterious woman, and later enlists the assistance of an obscure yet essential ally before setting out on a solemn pursuit....759false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-63-the-drop-of-water--70726551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726551Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-resourceful Milady reveals a dark family secret and concocts a perilous plan to rescue Mme. Bonacieux from the Cardinal’s grasp, setting the stage for a tense chase fraught with deception and sudden dangers. Amidst the shadows of...1927false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-66-execution--70726542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726542Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre hour of midnight witnesses a grim and resolute justice carried out upon a woman whose past and present are entwined in dark deeds and bitter enmities, as those who once knew her best confront the weight of their own hearts...713false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-epilogue--70726543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726543Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the smoke of siege and intrigue clears at last, and we behold our brave companions scattered by fortune - some to glory, some to wealth, some to silence, yet all marked forever by the bold adventures they have shared.226false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-three-musketeers-chapter-67-conclusion--70726511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70726511Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the weary Musketeers journey alongside a troubled king whose fortunes intertwine with the cardinal’s shadow, leading to an unexpected arrest and a tense confrontation that reveals long-held secrets and shifting allegiances. The tale concludes...1278false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-1-the-shade-of-cardinal-richelieu--70727051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727051Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the beleaguered Cardinal Mazarin, imprisoned metaphorically in the shadow of Richelieu's grandeur and beset by the murmurs of a discontented Paris, contemplates the precariousness of his power amidst rising public unrest and political...1473false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-3-dead-animosities--70727054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727054Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan escorting a long-imprisoned acquaintance, Rochefort, to the cardinal’s presence unveils the somber reflections and tenuous alliances forged within the shadowy walls of the Bastille. The conversation between prisoner and minister...2188false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-2-a-nightly-patrol--70727055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727055Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the restless streets of Paris reveal a populace stirred to rebellion, and the ever-composed D’Artagnan leads a wary patrol through the nocturnal cityscape, while the astute Cardinal Mazarin surveys his allies and adversaries amidst the...1331false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-4-anne-of-austria-at-the-age-of-46--70727063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727063Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the scheming Cardinal Mazarin seeks an audience with Queen Anne of Austria, revealing the precariousness of his position and urging her to rally old allies to confront the conspiracies swirling around the court. The queen, dignified yet...1496false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-5-the-gascon-and-the-italian--70727048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727048Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the vigilant Cardinal Mazarin, after a midnight visit, enlists the weary yet resolute D’Artagnan for a secretive mission requiring the aid of his old comrades, offering both recognition and a modest purse to stir his allegiance. With the...801false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-6-d-artagnan-in-his-40th-year--70727096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727096Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute D’Artagnan, solitary and resigned after the departure of his dear companions, finds himself entangled in a domestic dispute involving a returned husband and a spirited contest for lodgings; amidst this turmoil, an unexpected...1826false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-8-d-artagnan-going-to-a-distance-to-discover-aramis--70727047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727047Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D'Artagnan, accompanied by his faithful Planchet and disguised as a cavalier, cautiously approaches the village of Noisy by night, encountering mysterious horsemen and pondering the intricate webs of courtly intrigue exemplified by the...992false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-9-the-abbe-d-herblay--70727046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727046Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan visits his old friend Aramis, now an abbé living in a Jesuit convent, where they reacquaint themselves amidst lively conversation, fine fare, and reflections on politics and past adventures. Their friendly discourse is briefly...2516false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-7-touches-upon-the-strange-effects-a-half-pistole-may-have--70727069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727069Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the steadfast D’Artagnan, having unexpectedly reunited with his ever-faithful Planchet, embarks upon a discreet pursuit of the elusive Aramis, encountering the somber Bazin in holy orders and the ever-wily Rochefort with their mutual designs....901false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-10-monsieur-porthos-du-vallon-de-bracieux-de-pierrefonds--70727044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727044Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, guided by Aramis's counsel, embarks upon a journey through the charming French countryside to seek out his old friend, Porthos, now styled by his various estates and embroiled in disputes befitting a man of substance and renown....799false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-12-porthos-was-discontented-with-his-condition--70727050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727050Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the restless spirit of Porthos reveals his yearning for distinction, while D’Artagnan observes with gentle irony the simple contentment found in his steward’s modest ambition. The friends share convivial moments and tender reflections before...786false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-11-wealth-does-not-necessarily-produce-happiness--70727076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727076Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan visits his old friend Porthos at his splendid estate, discovering that despite his considerable wealth and fine possessions, Porthos is restless and discontented with his solitary life among petty country squires. The two comrades...1353false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-15-athos-as-a-diplomatist--70727056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727056Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, reflecting on his visit to Athos’s estate, discerns new complexities in his old friend’s character, marked by guardedness and a mysterious connection to the youth Raoul. Amidst the quiet bustle of country life, subtle intrigues...1231false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-13-two-angelic-faces--70727060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727060Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Planchet journey to the estate of the illustrious yet enigmatic Comte de la Fère, confronting the poignant anticipation of a changed friend’s fortunes. They find themselves drawn into a scene of gentle domestic concern, marked...945false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-14-the-castle-of-bragelonne--70727061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727061Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan visits Athos’s estate and discovers the profound transformation his old friend has undergone through the care of a young ward, revealing the noble dignity and quiet affections that now rule his life. Their conversation, rich with...881false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-17-duc-de-beaufort-amused-his-leisure-hours-in-the-donjon-of-vincennes--70727059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727059Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive Duc de Beaufort, a fiery descendant of Henry IV., endures the tedium of imprisonment in the Donjon of Vincennes by amusing himself with rebellious sketches and the astonishing feats of his beloved dog, Pistache, whose untimely...1036false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-16-the-duc-de-beaufort--70727067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727067Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the wary Mazarin overhears a prophecy foretelling the daring escape of the imprisoned Duc de Beaufort, thus troubling his already anxious mind and prompting increased vigilance over the duke’s confinement at Vincennes. The cardinal’s...801false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-18-grimaud-begins-his-functions--70727068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727068Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the taciturn Grimaud is appointed the watcher of the imprisoned duke at Vincennes, artfully blending severity and subtlety in his duties and provoking a curious mixture of irritation and respect. A secret note from Madame de Montbazon...1282false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-19-pates-made-by-the-successor-of-father-marteau-are-described--70727045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727045Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive duke, detained within Vincennes, finds a fleeting solace in the prospect of a cleverly contrived supper and a mysterious pâté delivered by a trusted ally, while a faithful servant orchestrates the delicate preparations for escape...1116false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-21-the-abbe-scarron--70727049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727049Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the lively and witty Abbé Scarron entertains a distinguished assembly of Parisian society within his modest abode, his sharp humour and affliction drawing a colourful crowd that includes noble figures and celebrated poets. Among discussions...1488false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-20-one-of-marie-michon-s-adventures--70727053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727053Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and the Vicomte de Bragelonne arrive in Paris and Athos leads his young companion to an encounter with the formidable and intriguing Duchess de Chevreuse, whose past intertwines with tales of love, loyalty, and daring escapades. Over a...1636false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-22-saint-denis--70727095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727095Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tender and watchful guardian prepares a young nobleman for his first campaign, imparting earnest counsel and bestowing a precious heirloom beneath the solemn shadows of a venerable cathedral. They depart through the bustling streets of...1011false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-23-one-of-the-forty-methods-of-escape-of-the-duc-de-beaufort--70727073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727073Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the indomitable Duc de Beaufort, imprisoned yet undaunted, devises a bold and intricate plan for his escape, enlisting the aid of trusted allies and disguising his flight within a sumptuous pâté. As the hour of freedom approaches, courage and...1414false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-24-the-timely-arrival-of-d-artagnan-in-paris--70727081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727081Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan returns to Paris to reunite with his comrades and receive new appointments from Cardinal Mazarin, igniting the fervour of old friendships and ambitions amid the bustling city. The sudden news of a daring escape sets D’Artagnan and...1071false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-27-the-4-old-friends-prepare-to-meet-again--70727062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727062Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos recount their perilous encounter and prepare with wary hearts to meet old comrades turned uncertain allies in the shadowed Place Royale, burdened by suspicion born of years and ambition. Amid whispered counsels and...1186false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-26-the-rencontre--70727072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727072Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tense encounter beneath the starlit sky unfolds as old comrades and foes collide with swords and pistols flashing amidst urgent declarations and reluctant truces. The clash of loyalty and honour is palpable, setting the stage for a solemn...1106false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-25-an-adventure-on-the-high-road--70727077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727077Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the musketeers hotly pursue a small band of fugitives through the fading day and darkening night, their steeds pushed to the very limits of endurance along the lonely high road. With a blend of determination and daring, they seize fresh...826false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-29-the-ferry-across-the-oise--70727057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727057Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young nobleman, newly freed from his guardian's watchful eye, embarks on a journey marked by nostalgic reflections and the lively charm of the French countryside, encountering kindly innkeepers and pondering the ties of friendship and duty....1270false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-28-the-place-royale--70727082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727082Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four lifelong companions meet beneath the moonlit canopy of the Place Royale, confronting past grievances with frankness and stirring emotions, yet find their old bonds tested but not broken. Through solemn vows and symbolic gestures, they...829false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-30-skirmishing--70727115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727115Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young gentlemen, accompanied by their tutor and servants, traverse a serene and verdant countryside shadowed by the approach of war, engaging in spirited discourse on courtly life and gallantry as they journey towards Prince de Condé’s...826false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-33-grimaud-speaks--70727058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727058Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Grimaud tends to a wounded executioner who reveals a dark secret linking a monk to a grievous family crime, and then hastens to warn his master of impending peril with urgent counsel. The episode unfolds with solemn gravity as Grimaud departs...751false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-32-the-absolution--70727064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727064Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young monk attends a dying executioner, whose confession unveils a haunting tale of remorse, justice, and a mysterious woman whose story weighs heavily on them both. The monk’s revelation and subsequent actions add a dramatic turn to this...941false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-31-the-monk--70727109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727109Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young noblemen encounter a grievously wounded man who implores them to fetch a priest to absolve his soul before death, leading them to a mysterious and unsettling monk whose presence casts a shadow over their pious mission. The scene...1423false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-35-a-dinner-in-the-old-style--70727088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727088Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four old companions resolve to meet again as of yore around a well-stocked supper table, where reminiscences flow freely and laughter gradually revives their erstwhile warmth. Yet, amid their jovial discourse, a sudden arrival brings...1077false335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-36-a-letter-from-charles-the-first--70727092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727092Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the noble lady Henrietta and her daughter find themselves praying amidst sorrow in a convent cell, receiving a poignant letter from King Charles I that bespeaks the tumults raging beyond their cloistered refuge. Amidst shadows of political...781false336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-34-on-the-eve-of-battle--70727097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727097Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a sudden alarm over an advancing Spanish force propels a young prince and his companions into urgent preparations for battle, revealing the sharp wit and resolve of those poised to defend their land. Amidst the tension and near silence of the...1437false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-38-henrietta-maria-and-mazarin--70727052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727052Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Queen Henrietta Maria, stripped of her royal splendour and dignity, implores Cardinal Mazarin to aid her beleaguered husband, King Charles I, with the delicate tensions of politics and personal grievance delicately unfolding between them....886false338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-39-how-sometimes-the-unhappy-mistake-chance-for-providence--70727065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727065Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the queen, beset by despair and political obstacles, places her hope in the aid of four noblemen from a bygone era as the fate of her royal husband hangs precariously in the balance. A young cavalier arrives bearing news of battle and a...1096false339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-37-cromwell-s-letter--70727079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727079Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young English envoy bearing a letter from Oliver Cromwell gains a private audience with Cardinal Mazarin, revealing a sombre tale of lost fortune and bitter hatred entwined with political intrigue. Their discourse unfurls the delicate...1061false337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-42-another-queen-in-want-of-help--70727086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727086Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Aramis are summoned to assist a fallen queen whose regal splendour has given way to humble misery, and they pledge their unwavering devotion to her cause despite the perils that await. With loyal friends furnishing them with timely...1666false342fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-40-uncle-and-nephew--70727074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727074Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Lord de Winter encounters a persistent and vehement young man who claims to be his nephew and confronts him with dark accusations about his mother's fate. The dialogue reveals deep family wounds and chilling revelations, leaving both men...636false340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-41-paternal-affection--70727117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727117Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the noble Athos finds solace and renewed hope in the spirited recital of young Raoul’s battlefield exploits, their tender connection reminiscent of a paternal affection, while an unexpected visitor, Lord de Winter, arrives bearing grave news...1131false341fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-45-the-beggar-of-st-eustache--70727066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727066Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the victorious musketeers find themselves graciously received at court, yet amidst royal congratulations and courtly jests, a shadow of intrigue and discontent stirs beneath the surface. The coadjutor, a cunning and ambitious churchman,...1551false345fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-44-te-deum-for-the-victory-of-lens--70727124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727124Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the triumph at the Battle of Lens prompts a grand Te Deum at Notre Dame, amidst a Parisian crowd bubbling with both joy and simmering unrest. The arrest of Councillor Broussel sparks a fierce and noisy popular upheaval, with musketeers and...2086false344fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-43-in-which-it-is-proved-that-first-impulses-are-oftentimes-the-best--70727071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727071Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which three old comrades retrace their familiar road to Picardy before embarking at Boulogne under the watchful eyes of a mysterious young man whose presence stirs uneasy memories. Their departure by sea, shadowed by an ominous encounter, sets a...971false343fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-48-the-riot-becomes-a-revolution--70727070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727070Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the queen faces the violent demands of her people amidst a perilous riot that threatens to escalate beyond control, while her ministers advise conflicting courses of action. With the tension mounting in her palace walls, the queen confronts...1751false348fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-47-the-riot--70727083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727083Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the city of Paris is transformed overnight into a labyrinth of barricades and secret bands of armed men, as the murmurs of revolt swell into a clamorous uprising, observed with mingled dread and fascination by the coadjutor Gondy and various...1010false347fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-46-the-tower-of-st-jacques-de-la-boucherie--70727123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727123Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the coadjutor Monsieur de Gondy engages with a determined confectioner turned rebel and the resolute Count de Rochefort to prepare a popular uprising against Cardinal Mazarin, weaving alliances and plans marked by secret signals and careful...895false346fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-49-misfortune-refreshes-the-memory--70727093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727093Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the restless spirit of Paris thrums beneath the surface, as the people rally behind Broussel while the queen and cardinal plot their subtle chess moves, entangling loyalty and ambition in a perilous dance. Amidst whispered councils and the...906false349fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-50-the-interview--70727099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727099Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan receives secret summonses from both the queen and Cardinal Mazarin, drawing him once more into the intrigues that swirl about the French court with a mix of awe and cautious resolve. With Porthos by his side and his wits sharpened,...861false350fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-51-the-flight--70727121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727121Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan is entrusted by Mazarin with the delicate and perilous task of escorting the king and queen out of Paris amidst a city bristling with tension and potential treachery, demonstrating his unwavering loyalty and keen prudence. With...1464false351fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-52-the-carriage-of-monsieur-le-coadjuteur--70727075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727075Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, seizing the coachman’s carriage of Monsieur le Coadjuteur, conspires a daring plan to protect the queen and king amidst the unrest stirring in Paris, demonstrating both courage and cleverness. With the queen’s trust and the young...1806false352fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-53-how-d-artagnan-and-porthos-earned-by-selling-straw--70727078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727078Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the queen and her retinue make a secretive and hurried departure from Paris to Saint Germain, amidst whispers of looming conflict and a scarcity of beds that leads D’Artagnan and Porthos into a cunning enterprise involving the sale of straw...1166false353fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-54-in-which-we-hear-tidings-of-aramis--70727087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727087Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos, touched by friendship and duty, receive a mysterious letter from Athos urging caution and embark upon a journey fraught with uneasy encounters and uncertain missions. As they traverse Paris and its tumult, they prepare...1376false354fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-56-the-avenger--70727126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727126Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which three devoted gentlemen resolve to shield their sovereign from dire peril, orchestrating a bold stratagem amidst the morning mists and martial array. Their loyalty and valour come under grim trial as they confront deceit and the stern reality...1146false356fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-55-the-scotchman--70727080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727080Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the loyal comrades find themselves amidst a royal encampment shadowed by political deceit as they reveal a grievous betrayal that threatens the king’s very fate. With steadfast hearts and swift resolve, they endeavor to protect their...1166false355fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-57-oliver-cromwell--70727100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727100Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the weary Oliver Cromwell contemplates the capture of Charles Stuart and the loyalty of his followers, revealing the burdens that weigh upon a man wielding great power. Meanwhile, Mordaunt, a steadfast yet somber servant, seeks a favour that...743false357fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-60-respect-to-fallen-majesty--70727125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727125Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four loyal friends discover a grievously wounded man who reveals the king’s captivity, prompting them to join the royal escort with a cunning plan to remain unnoticed amidst suspicion and scarcities. They share a wary meal under the watchful...996false360fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-58-jesus-seigneur--70727084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727084Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four old comrades find themselves once more entangled in the throes of political turmoil, their faith in friendship tested amid captivity and suspicion. Through cunning and loyalty, they weave a daring scheme to reclaim their freedom,...1736false358fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-59-noble-natures-never-lose-courage-nor-good-stomachs-their-appetites--70727085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727085Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four steadfast friends, reunited after many years, deliberate over their uncertain future in a strange land, debating duty, loyalty, and the perilous mission that still binds them to their sovereign. With spirits rekindled by camaraderie and...1136false359fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-62-london--70727090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727090Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four friends, disguised as Englishmen, arrive in London amid political turmoil and witness the somber preparations for a royal trial, blending caution with conviction as they navigate this unfamiliar city. Amid changing attire and wary...731false362fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-63-the-trial--70727098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727098Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which an august trial unfolds beneath the watchful eyes of a crowded assembly, where majesty meets the cold tribunals of stern judgment, and the steadfast loyalty of four friends is put to a perilous test amid turbulence and bitter affronts. The...1086false363fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-61-d-artagnan-hits-on-a-plan--70727101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727101Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and his companions, under the guise of gamblers, cunningly ingratiate themselves with the captain on guard over a royal prisoner, plotting a daring scheme by means of subterfuge and night vigour. As fate and fortune entwine, their...1976false361fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-65-the-workmen--70727108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727108Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the nocturnal hammering beneath the king’s chamber turns out to be his devoted friends and allies, industriously crafting a secret means of escape beneath the very floor of his room. Amidst whispered plans and whispered prayers, the king...834false365fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-64-whitehall--70727089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727089Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre shadow of imminent doom gathers around Charles Stuart at Whitehall, whilst four devoted French gentlemen undertake cunning and perilous tasks to thwart the fatal sentence ordained by revolution. Their resolve and resourcefulness...1106false364fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-66-remember--70727106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727106Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the solemn trance of a king’s last moments is tenderly captured, revealing the solemnity of paternal farewells and the resolute dignity with which Charles faces his fate amidst the silent multitude. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a...696false366fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-67-the-man-in-the-mask--70727094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727094Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the loyal friends regroup after a grievous tragedy in London, nourishing both their spirits and their resolve amid the bitter snow, whilst casting their suspicions upon a mysterious masked executioner whose identity intrigues and alarms them....1047false367fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-68-cromwell-s-house--70727102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727102Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the secretive meetings at Cromwell’s London retreat reveal a careful political intrigue surrounding the fate of a king, with masked men, disguised vessels, and whispered plots rife with duplicity. The musketeers, led by D’Artagnan, cunningly...816false368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-69-conversational--70727104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727104Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tense encounter unfolds as the four gentlemen confront a young and formidable adversary, exchanging sharp words and swords in a room fraught with concealed dangers. Wit and skill are matched with an elusive escape through a secret panel,...916false369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-70-the-skiff-lightening--70727091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727091Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute Captain Mordaunt hastens to secure passage aboard the swift skiff Lightning, whilst the wary musketeers, led by D’Artagnan and Athos, embark upon a perilous voyage under the uneasy veil of night. Amidst quiet suspicions and...1201false370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-71-port-wine--70727103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727103Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the servants aboard a ship, driven by thirst and cunning, devise a daring plan to access a hidden cellar of port wine, only to discover an ominous secret concealed within the barrels. The quiet suspense thickens as they overhear conspirators...1076false371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-72-end-of-the-port-wine-mystery--70727110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727110Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which our intrepid musketeers awaken to a perilous discovery aboard a vessel commanded by a formidable adversary, threatening all who dare oppose him. With courage and guile, they resolve to escape the imminent danger by daring to swim through the...561false372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-73-fatality--70727105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727105Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a fiery tragedy unfolds upon the sea as a vessel explodes, followed by a desperate struggle amidst turbulent waters that tests the bonds of enmity and mercy. The friends confront the fierce tempest of fate, where noble self-sacrifice and grim...906false373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-75-the-return--70727113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727113Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the city of Paris lies uneasy without its king and queen, its citizenry stirred to arms against Cardinal Mazarin and poised for conflict, while secretive arrivals and cautious movements paint a tense tableau within its gates. Among the fray,...816false375fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-74-how-mousqueton-had-a-narrow-escape-of-being-eaten--70727118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727118Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which, amid the vast and treacherous expanse of the sea, five comrades endure a night fraught with peril and uneasy jests, their fortunes turning with a fortunate discovery of provisions and eventual rescue. Upon reaching their homeland, the bond...931false374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-77-the-3-lieutenants-of-the-generalissimo--70727111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727111Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Aramis navigate the tense and warlike streets of a besieged Paris, encountering familiar faces of varied allegiance and uncovering the precarious positions occupied by the city’s noble actors. Amidst the whirl of intrigue and...1326false377fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-78-the-battle-of-charenton--70727120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727120Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Aramis arrive near the tense field of battle at Charenton, encountering both friends and foes as a fragile truce gives way to fierce combat, revealing the tangled loyalties and valor of those involved. Amidst the chaos, they capture...971false378fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-76-the-ambassadors--70727107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727107Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Aramis return to a flooded Paris to deliver grave news to the queen, whose stoic composure contrasts with the mounting tension among those gathered in her presence. Amidst whispered disputes and somber revelations, the friends...956false376fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-81-cardinal-mazarin-as-king--70727128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727128Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the calm and inscrutable Queen Anne faces a deputation demanding the removal of Cardinal Mazarin, whose own resolute speech reveals a mixture of surrender and strategic retreat. Amidst the tense audience, thoughts of loyalty, power, and...662false381fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-79-the-road-to-picardy--70727116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727116Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Aramis, driven by honour, friendship, and gratitude, traverse the troubled roads from Paris in pursuit of their missing comrades, guided by cryptic messages and the faintest of clues. Amidst the turbulence of political intrigue and...941false379fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-80-the-gratitude-of-anne-of-austria--70727122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727122Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos boldly seeks an audience with Queen Anne of Austria to inquire about the fate of his missing friends, confronting the intricacies of courtly power and suspicion with steadfast dignity. Despite the queen’s guarded responses and the...641false380fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-83-strength-and-sagacity--70727112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727112Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos endure confinement in a pavilion fraught with the melancholy of captivity and the vexations of repetitive fare, while contemplating the precariousness of their plight and the cunning needed for escape. They receive...1261false383fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-82-precautions--70727131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727131Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the astute Athos is placed under a courteous yet watchful confinement at Rueil, where the interplay of allegiance and suspicion unfolds amid the guarded pavilions and quiet courtyards of Mazarin's residence. With a blend of irony and...741false382fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-84-strength-and-sagacity-continued--70727132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727132Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos, ever resourceful and undaunted, devise a clever ruse involving disguised uniforms and well-timed force to effect their escape from captivity. With a mixture of strength, wit, and patience, they manoeuvre through...1106false384fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-87-thinking-that-porthos-will-be-at-last-a-baron-and-d-artagnan-a-captain--70727119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727119Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the four comrades find themselves unexpectedly reunited and embark upon a rapid journey to Porthos’s estate, bringing with them the intriguing figure of Cardinal Mazarin as a reluctant guest under their guarded watch. Amidst lively...1211false387fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-86-conferences--70727130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727130Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the stalwart friends, having turned the tables on the eminent Cardinal Mazarin, negotiate their daring escape with a mix of mistrust and gallant honour, navigating locked doors and watchful troops with their customary blend of courage and...776false386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-85-the-oubliettes-of-cardinal-mazarin--70727133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727133Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos ingeniously discover a secret passage beneath the orange trees of Cardinal Mazarin’s garden and silently shadow the cardinal himself as he tends to his hidden treasures. Their bold pursuit culminates in a tense...530false385fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-88-shows-how-with-threat-and-pen-more-is-effected-than-by-the-sword--70727114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727114Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan embarks on a perilous mission to negotiate the release of Cardinal Mazarin, deftly balancing the loyalties and ambitions of his old comrades while confronting the wary and powerful Queen Anne of Austria. Through skillful discourse...1916false388fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-89-difficult-for-kings-to-return-to-the-capitals-of-their-kingdoms--70727127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727127Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the weary musketeers return to Paris to navigate the tangled loyalties of formidable duchesses, while the weary court prepares to re-enter the city amid whispers of unrest and looming crowds. The royal procession faces tumult and danger, with...1355false389fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twenty-years-after-chapter-90-conclusion--70727129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727129Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the musketeers, having reached a chapter in their lives where partings are whispered rather than shouted, prepare to pursue separate paths with the tender hope that their friendship shall endure beyond the vicissitudes of fortune. As they bid...351false390fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-i-the-letter--72010481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010481Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a melancholy prince returns to the somnolent castle of Blois, where the ennui of his ennobled existence contrasts sharply with the lively chatter of two young ladies clandestinely composing a letter from the sunlit balcony. Their spirited...1136false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-ii-the-messenger--72010456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010456Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young and gallant Vicomte arrives at a grand chateau bearing an urgent letter from the illustrious Prince de Condé, sparking quiet curiosity and a delicate dance of courtly etiquette among the assembled nobility. As he navigates the...889false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-iii-the-interview--72010470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010470Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young knight errant, guided by a mysterious lady, ascends a shadowed staircase to a secret meeting where friendships and affections intertwine amidst whispered plans and courtly intrigues. The arrival of a stern visitor prompts hurried...954false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-iv-father-and-son--72010512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010512Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Raoul returns to the Comte de la Fere’s country residence after a year of service at the prince’s household, bearing news of the king’s forthcoming marriage and encountering the gentle yet solemn presence of his father once more. Amidst the...845false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-v-in-which-something-will-be-said-of-cropoli-of-cropoli-and-of-a-great-unknown-painter--72010457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010457Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the city of Blois is stirred into lively preparation for a royal arrival, whilst the curious tale of a venerable house with pointed gables is unfolded, revealing the endeavours of an Italian family and a once-celebrated painter dedicated to...994false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-vi-the-unkown--72010460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010460Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a solitary and dignified gentleman takes refuge in a modest inn anticipating the arrival of an important visitor, and faces a delicate negotiation with the innkeeper over lodging costs amidst an unfolding atmosphere of royal splendour. The...808false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-viii-what-his-majesty-king-louis-xiv-was-at-the-age-of-twenty-two--72010464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010464Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young King Louis XIV arrives at the Castle of Blois, where he is greeted with pomp yet experiences a subdued unease amid the ceremonious introductions, the ponderous presence of Cardinal Mazarin, and the bittersweet company of his family....1540false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-vii-parry--72010467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010467Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a weary stranger contemplates the glittering pomp of the king’s procession from a humble lodging, his thoughts heavy with bitter jealousy and unspoken despair. Amid the festive clamour, a faithful old servant brings grave tidings, and...640false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-ix-in-which-the-unknown-of-the-hostelry-of-les-medicis-loses-his-incognito--72010478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010478Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious stranger braves the guarded corridors of a French palace to seek an audience with the young king, revealing himself as a displaced monarch with urgent pleas for aid. Amid whispered confidences and mutual sorrows, the two brethren...1437false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xi-mazarin-s-policy--72010472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010472Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young King Louis XIV implores Cardinal Mazarin to aid his brother Charles II. with men and money, only to encounter the cardinal’s shrewd refusal grounded in the delicate web of international treaties and political prudence. The king’s...1270false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-x-the-arithmetic-of-m-de-mazarin--72010483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010483Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young king visits Cardinal Mazarin in his chamber to request aid for his exiled brother, only to be met with a meticulous reckoning of royal finances that reveals the vast sums required and the improbability of such generosity. The...1039false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xii-the-king-and-the-lieutenant--72010513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010513Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a steadfast lieutenant proudly maintains his vigilant duty as the king wrestles with unspoken desires and hesitations behind closed doors, revealing a subtle exchange of commands wrought more by looks than words. The night is charged with...686false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xiv-in-which-the-king-and-the-lieutenant-each-give-proofs-of-memory--72010477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010477Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the King and his loyal lieutenant engage in a poignant exchange revealing the latter’s weary desire to retire from service after decades of dedication, and the monarch wrestles with the bitter truths laid bare before him. The conversation...1338false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xiii-mary-de-mancini--72010482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010482Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young king, restless in the early morning, clandestinely meets the indomitable and spirited Marie de Mancini in a tender but troubled encounter rife with unfulfilled hopes and the heavy yoke of political constraint. Their poignant...783false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xv-the-proscribed--72010489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010489Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young king wrestles with the heavy weight of duty and desire, penning a letter that both binds and betrays, while courtiers bustle with whispered intrigues and masked intentions. Meanwhile, a forsaken prince contemplates the cruel mockery...780false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xvii-in-which-aramis-is-sought-and-only-bazin-is-found--72010484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010484Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan arrives at a manor to find the sought-after Aramis absent, instead encountering Bazin, a pedantic yet cordial tutor whose allegiances and knowledge offer little illumination upon the mysterious travels of his master. Their...1168false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xviii-in-which-d-artagnan-seeks-porthose-and-only-finds-mousqueton--72010485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010485Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, in pursuit of his absent friend Porthos, encounters the faithful but infirm Mousqueton and learns of the regimented pleasures that fill his master’s days at Pierrefonds. Amid reflections on friendship’s fading and the passage of...992false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xvi-remember--72010487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010487Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a young king, plunged in melancholy and misfortune, encounters the devoted Comte de la Fere, whom he reveres as a guardian of his father's memory and hopes. Their conversation reveals a solemn bond forged by past loyalty and a glimmer of...1286false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxi-in-which-d-artagnan-prepares-to-travel-for-the-firm-of-planchet-and-company--72010465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010465Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, with characteristic prudence and resourcefulness, resolves to lead a small, carefully chosen band of ten men on a covert mission, balancing economy, secrecy, and caution in service of a greater cause. As he sets forth from Paris...1114false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xx-of-the-society-which-was-formed-in-the-rue-des-lombards-at-the-sign-of-the-pilon-d-or--72010469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010469Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, inspired by the plight of the exiled King Charles II of England, devises a daring and strategic plan to restore the monarch to his throne, enlisting his loyal servant Planchet as a financier and confidant in this audacious...1325false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xix-what-d-artagnan-went-to-paris-for--72010480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010480Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan returns to Paris and reunites with his faithful manservant Planchet, finding him established in the grocery trade yet eager to hear of a bold new venture. Over a modest supper, the two confidants discuss a secret and lucrative...622false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxii-d-artagnan-travels-for-the-house-of-planchet-and-company--72010458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010458Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, ever the discerning leader, assembles a rugged band of men amidst a brawling hostelry and sets them upon a voyage under the guise of fishermen, their mission shrouded in a veil of secrecy born of necessity and cunning. Amidst the...1004false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxiii-in-which-the-author-very-unwillingly-is-forced-to-write-a-little-history--72010488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010488Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the author turns his pen reluctantly to recount the tense standoff between two rival generals, Monk and Lambert, whose armies face each other on the borders of Scotland and England amidst the turbulent aftershocks of revolution. Amidst this...1682false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxiv-the-treasure--72010505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010505Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a French gentleman, the Comte de la Fere, seeks a discreet audience with General Monk to propose a venture concerning a hidden treasure longtime buried in the convent vaults, sparking a curious but cautious intrigue between the two men. Their...986false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxvi-heart-and-mind--72010459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010459Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Comte de la Fère, with a noble heart and steadfast loyalty, unfolds to General Monk the grave responsibility bestowed upon him by the exiled King Charles II., offering a pointed appeal for honour and justice amidst the turbulence of civil...1349false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxv-the-march--72010462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010462Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and Monk, under the moon's silver glow and firelit camp, cautiously navigate through the soldiers' tents and a ruined abbey in search of a hidden secret beneath a venerable tomb, their every step shadowed by suspicion and silent...1177false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxvii-the-next-day--72010520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010520Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos awakes to find himself under watchful guard on orders from General Monk, leading him to seek an audience with the general amidst a cloud of suspicion and silence. The officers confound him with questions and restraint, yet Athos...941false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxviii-smuggling--72010461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010461Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a quiet night on the coast of Scheveningen conceals a secret landing of a mysterious cargo, prompting an urgent visit by the indomitable Chevalier d’Artagnan to a humble refuge where King Charles II resides in a state of anxious expectation....718false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxix-in-which-d-artagnan-begins-to-fear-he-has-placed-his-money-and-that-of-planchet-in-the-sinking-fund--72010471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010471Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan undertakes the perilous task of delivering the reluctant general Monk to King Charles II., navigating both the physical and psychological tempests of this fraught captivity with deftness and care. Their encounter is marked by...899false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxx-the-shares-of-planchet-and-company-rise-again-to-par--72010521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010521Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan accompanies the taciturn General Monk to a riverside landing where a burning house and tense soldiers reveal shifting allegiances amidst the turmoil of war. Amidst the smoke and conflict, long-absent friends reunite with a mixture...871false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxi-monk-reveals-himself--72010463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010463Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute Monk returns to his camp with an inscrutable air, gradually winning over wavering forces and skillfully navigating political intrigues to assert his position near London. D’Artagnan observes with a mixture of admiration and...598false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxiii-the-audience--72010466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010466Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Athos attend a grand audience at the palace of St. James’s, witnessing the honour bestowed upon General Monk by King Charles II, and engage in a discreet exchange of wit and reflections amidst the pomp of courtly ceremony. The...925false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxii-athos-and-d-artagnan-meet-once-more-at-the-hostelry-of-the-corne-du-cerf--72010473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010473Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the joyous return of King Charles II. to England unfolds amidst grand festivities and whispered reflections on loyalty, sacrifice, and the elusive nature of recognition; and two old comrades, Athos and D’Artagnan, reunite in a familiar yet...1748false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxiv-of-the-embarrassment-of-riches--72010468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010468Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan finds himself the uneasy possessor of a great fortune, which induces him to ponder the prudent safeguarding of such riches through the craft of an ingenious mechanic’s strong box. After a contemplative night, he seeks counsel from...735false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxv-on-the-canal--72010474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010474Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Lady Henrietta Stuart, radiant yet restless in her newfound prosperity, drifts languidly along a marble-bordered canal amidst the effervescent attentions of courtiers, while the introduction of the earnest and enigmatic Chevalier...1063false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxvi-how-d-artagnan-drew-as-a-fairy-would-have-done-a-country-seat-from-a-deal-box--72010479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010479Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, ever prudent and foresighted despite his martial courage, seeks to mend fences with the formidable Duke of Albemarle, mindful that witless jests at court may prove as dangerous as a drawn sword. Through a delicate parley, the...1140false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxviii-in-which-it-is-seen-that-the-french-grocer-had-already-been-established-in-the-seventeenth-century--72010476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010476Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Athos, weary from their journey yet buoyed by reflective camaraderie, part ways in Paris with offers of friendship and the promise of future meetings. The scene then shifts to a humble grocer’s shop where D’Artagnan’s fortunes...791false438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxvii-how-d-artagnan-regulated-the-assets-of-the-company-before-he-established-its-liabilities--72010475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010475Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, newly enriched and prudently wise from his recent fortune, shares a discreet yet heartfelt moment with his old friend Athos before undertaking a delicate mission that involves settling accounts with his loyal company of comrades....930false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xxxix-mazarin-s-gaming-party--72010529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010529Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the court gathers in the richly adorned Palais Royal for Cardinal Mazarin’s card party, where the interplay of royalty and intrigue flickers amid the polite chatter and guarded glances. As tales of exile and warfare are exchanged,...722false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xl-an-affair-of-state--72010486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010486Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the illustrious Comte de la Fere, adorned with the highest honours, arrives at the court of Cardinal Mazarin bearing a royal message from England, his demeanour cool and unyielding amidst the intricate dance of diplomacy and past grievances....839false440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlii-in-which-mazarin-becomes-prodigal--72010523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010523Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the noble Prince de Condé converses with Athos and Raoul amidst the subtle intrigues of the court, while the ailing Cardinal Mazarin, with a prodigal gesture, bestows a surprising bounty upon the Duc d’Anjou, hinting at matrimonial alliances...697false442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xli-the-recital--72010528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010528Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a learned French nobleman recounts to Louis XIV and the court the miraculous restoration of King Charles II of England, weaving a tale of daring stratagems, hidden treasures, and loyal service from men of both calibre and cunning. This...855false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xliv-colbert--72010490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010490Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the meticulous and cunning Colbert, a man of unprepossessing appearance yet formidable intellect, gains the wary confidence of Cardinal Mazarin through an episode involving a crucial letter and an unwavering insistence on truth. We observe...694false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xliii-guendaud--72010494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010494Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the steadfast Cardinal Mazarin confronts the stern reality of his grievous ailment through the sober counsel of the learned Guenaud, whose prudent diagnosis strips away hope with unflinching honesty. Amidst trembling wealth and fading power,...463false443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlv-confession-of-a-man-of-wealth--72010503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010503Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the renowned Cardinal Mazarin, confronted by the austere Theatin, embarks upon a solemn confession of his life's actions and sins, weighed heavily by pride, ambition, and the burdens of wealth accrued in the service of the king. The dialogue...677false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlvii-how-anne-of-austria-gave-one-piece-of-advice-to-louis-xiv-and-how-m-fouquet-gave-him-another--72010491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010491Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young King Louis XIV wrestles with the heavy weight of monarchy, pondering his authority amid whispers of the cardinal’s grave illness and the shifting tides of courtly favour. Amidst a delicate dance of power and propriety, his mother...1279false447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlviii-agony--72010493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010493Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ailing cardinal Mazarin, tormented by his impending fate and the uncertain acceptance of a generous gift to the king, receives an unexpected and profound royal visit that settles the matter with magnanimity and gravitas. In the twilight...1583false448fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlvi-the-donation--72010524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010524Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ailing Cardinal Mazarin wrestles with the morality and political consequences of his vast fortune, seeking counsel from the ever-prudent Colbert who advises a gesture both generous and shrewd towards the young king. Amidst debates of...729false446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-l-the-first-day-of-the-royalty-of-louis-xiv--72010492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010492Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young King Louis XIV resolutely asserts his independence by taking control of his kingdom’s affairs and appointing the steadfast Colbert to oversee the finances, despite the formidable presence of the powerful superintendent, Fouquet. The...680false450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-li-a-passion--72010498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010498Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos returns to Paris and engages in a heartfelt conversation with Raoul de Bragelonne, exploring the young vicomte’s heartfelt passions and the rigours of duty that temper youthful love. The scene unfolds with tender candour and respectful...956false451fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-xlix-the-first-appearance-of-colbert--72010530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010530Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the mortal agonies of Cardinal Mazarin unfold through a restless night, culminating in his death and the somber arrival of the astute M. Colbert, who reveals to the young King Louis XIV a hidden treasury and troubling truths about the...1190false449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-liii-the-king--72010496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010496Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan receives a summons from the young King Louis XIV, leading to a frank and charged exchange where past grievances and present ambitions are laid bare with characteristic candour. The episode culminates in the king commissioning...1921false453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-liv-the-houses-of-m-fouquet--72010510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010510Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the industrious superintendent Fouquet retires to his secretive country house, where clandestine passages and mysterious signals set the stage for a private and urgent visitation by a lady of great beauty and devotion. Amidst whispered...1233false454fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lii-d-artagnan-s-lesson--72010516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010516Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan unexpectedly meets Raoul and imparts a worldly lesson on navigating the shifting fortunes of courtly favour and the perils of royal whims, all while revealing the modest yet shrewd means by which he sustains himself in Paris. Their...788false452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lv-the-abbe-fouquet--72010507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010507Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Fouquet is urgently informed by his confidant Gourville of a grave secret sentence passed by the king’s justice chamber against close associates, stirring unease and doubt within him. Meanwhile, the Abbe Fouquet requests his brother’s aid in...785false455fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lvii-the-gallery-of-saint-mande--72010517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010517Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the superintendent Fouquet hosts a lively supper amid a gathering of poets, courtiers, and gentlemen who enjoy wit, wine, and fireworks beneath a serene spring sky, while beneath the surface, shadowy matters threaten to disturb their revelry....777false457fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lvi-m-de-la-fontaine-s-wine--72010525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010525Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the vigilant M. de la Fontaine’s discerning maitre d’hôtel, Vatel, procures delicate wines to satisfy the refined tastes of distinguished guests at Fouquet’s illustrious table, revealing the subtle art of hospitality beneath the grandeur. Yet...524false456fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lviii-epicureans--72010519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010519Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a lively evening in Fouquet’s splendid garden sets the stage for a spirited discourse among poets and courtiers on the true nature of Epicurean philosophy, mingling wit, erudition, and gentle irony beneath the artificial fires and strains of...714false458fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lx-plan-of-battle--72010511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010511Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which three conspirators, bound by a scheme of clandestine rescue, devise a daring plan to liberate two prisoners from the impending justice of the Place de Grève by enlisting a secret band of allies and exploiting the labyrinthine passageways of...522false460fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lix-a-quarter-of-an-hour-s-delay--72010515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010515Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute Fouquet, stirred by friendship and urgency, seeks the aid of a noble lady in a daring attempt to rescue imprisoned comrades, only to be met with unforeseen obstacles and the shadow of jealous rivalry. A sudden delay and startling...872false459fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxi-the-cabaret-of-the-image-de-notre-dame--72010514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010514Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-practical D’Artagnan arranges his day with the precision of a seasoned musketeer, attending first to debts and friends before an ominous public spectacle unfurls around the Place de Grève. As the crowd gathers for a grim execution,...1130false461fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxiii-how-m-d-eymeris-diamond-passed-into-the-hands-of-m-d-artagnan--72010495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010495Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a desperate attempt at rescue ends in failure and death, and D’Artagnan emerges as an unexpected and pivotal figure who intervenes with sword and courage to alter the grim fate of condemned men. The superintendent Fouquet, amidst sorrow and...1102false463fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxii-vive-colbert--72010497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010497Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Place de Greve unfolds into a tempest of fervent voices and tightening crowds, as D’Artagnan witnesses with keen eyes the tumultuous spectacle of condemned men dragged towards their fate amid cries both fierce and paradoxical. Amidst fire...929false462fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxv-philosophy-of-the-heart-and-mind--72010499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010499Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-faithful D’Artagnan prepares for a new journey with the loyal Planchet, sharing hearty laughter and thoughtful companionship before setting off at dawn with a clear mind and a guarded secret. As he contemplates the delicate interplay...549false465fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxvi-the-journey--72010518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010518Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute D’Artagnan reflects on the complicated balance between bravery and fortune as he embarks upon a journey through the rugged lands of Bretagne, adopting a humble guise to move unnoticed. Amidst musings on loyalty and ambition, he...778false466fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxiv-of-the-notable-difference-d-artagnan-finds-between-m-the-intendant-and-m-the-superintendant--72010526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010526Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which d’Artagnan visits the ambitious Monsieur Colbert to discuss the aftermath of a public disturbance and the complexities of state finances, revealing a sharp contrast between the intendant’s rigid adherence to protocol and the superintendent’s...1026false464fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxvii-how-d-artagnan-became-acquainted-with-a-poet--72010509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010509Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, while dining at an inn, encounters a modest poet named Jupenet who carries with him the curious implements of a printer, revealing to the musketeer the surprising art and labour behind the printing of verses. Their convivial...1274false467fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxviii-d-artagnan-continues-his-investigations--72010522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010522Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan embarks on a cautious and observant journey through the salt-mines and coastal ports, engaging with locals and piecing together the curious movements of stone and fish that hint at the hidden ambitions of M. Fouquet. His...1235false468fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxix-in-which-the-reader-no-doubt-will-be-as-astonished-as-d-artagnan-was-to-meet-an-old-acquaintance--72010506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010506Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-watchful D’Artagnan arrives at Belle-Isle, where industrious workmen are busy reinforcing the fortifications with a novel and ingenious design, and he soon encounters a familiar and formidable figure exerting Herculean strength....983false469fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxxi-a-procession-at-vannes--72010500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010500Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and Porthos journey to the city of Vannes, observing their surroundings and the bustling preparations for a grand religious procession in which Aramis, now a bishop, makes a solemn and stirring appearance. The musketeers’ keen eyes...829false471fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxxii-the-grandeur-of-the-bishop-of-vannes--72010504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010504Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the venerable Aramis, now Bishop of Vannes, receives his old comrades D’Artagnan and Porthos with the quiet dignity and subtle power befitting his station, as they rekindle bonds of friendship amid veiled observations and guarded confidences....1176false472fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxx-wherein-the-ideas-of-d-artagnan-at-first-strangely-clouded-begin-to-clear-up-a-little--72010527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010527Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, having renounced his service, visits Porthos at Pierrefonds and discovers his surprising new role as a distinguished topographer and fortifications expert for the estate of M. Fouquet. Amidst their congenial reunion, they discuss...1096false470fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxxiii-in-which-porthos-begins-to-be-sorry-for-having-come-with-d-artagnan--72010501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010501Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Porthos is abruptly roused from sleep and sent on a hasty and mysterious journey to Paris, much to his dismay, while D’Artagnan and Aramis navigate a delicate game of secrecy and vigilance within the bishop’s palace. The musketeer, suspecting...1228false473fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxxiv-in-which-d-artagnan-makes-all-speed-porthos-snores-and-aramis-counsels--72010502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010502Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Aramis, bruised and hurried, arrives at Fouquet’s residence bearing grave tidings that prompt urgent counsel between old allies about the swift and inscrutable movements of D’Artagnan. Meanwhile, Porthos lies deep in a slumber of legendary...752false474fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicomte-de-bragelonne-chapter-lxxv-in-which-m-fouquet-acts--72010508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010508Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur Fouquet boldly presents his costly fortifications of Belle-Isle to King Louis XIV, offering both a strategic gift and a challenge to royal authority, while the king and his wary advisor Colbert wrestle with the implications of...1001false475fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-1-in-which-d-artagnan-finishes-by-at-length-placing-his-hand-upon-his-captain-s-commission--72010870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010870Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, dusty and bloodstained from a desperate journey, arrives at the king’s cabinet only to find that his news has been preceded by another, kindling a fiery exchange of pride and affirmation of loyalty. Meanwhile, the introduction of...850false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-3-in-which-we-at-length-see-the-true-heroine-of-this-history--72010872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010872Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Madame de Saint-Remy’s sharp disapproval and spirited reproaches fail to unsettle Montalais, who reveals her new prestigious position at the court of Madame Henrietta of England, much to the astonishment of all present. Amidst tension and...837false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-2-a-lover-and-his-mistress--72010873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010873Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which, beneath the solemn glow of wax-lights and the heavy shadow of death at the castle of Blois, a lively and teasing exchange unfolds between the spirited Mademoiselle Aure and the shrewd Monsieur Malicorne, whose witty repartee masks a tangled...686false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-4-malicorne-and-manicamp--72010838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010838Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young gentlemen of Orleans, the shrewd and reckless Manicamp and the ambitious Malicorne, weave a subtle tapestry of intrigue and financial manoeuvres centred around courtly favour and social advancement. With whispered secrets,...663false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-5-manicamp-and-malicorne--72010854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010854Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two gentlemen of fashion, pressed by circumstance and necessity, engage in a witty and intricate barter of commissions and wagers, proving that wit and cunning may serve in place of coin when fortunes run low. The dialogue flows between...749false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-6-the-courtyard-of-the-hotel-grammont--72010882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010882Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious envoy named Malicorne presents himself at the Hotel Grammont to the Comte de Guiche, skillfully navigating courtly expectations and discussing appointments in the prince’s household amidst an atmosphere of subtle intrigue. The...937false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-8-le-havre--72010884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010884Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a lively assembly arrives at the bustling port of Le Havre, only to find themselves embroiled in confusion and heated debate over lodging, complicated by the unexpected presence of English forces whose monopolising spirit threatens their...576false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-9-at-sea--72010886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010886Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the tempestuous arrival of the princess’s fleet at the coast sets the stage for a display of courage and rivalry amidst the cruel caprices of wind and sea. The gallant efforts of two French youths to reach the admiral’s ship are entwined with...836false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-7-the-portrait-of-madame--72010837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010837Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a tense dialogue unveils old vendettas and deep-seated animosities among young nobles, as De Guiche navigates the thorny currents of friendship and hatred. Meanwhile, at the Palais Royal, the prince’s vanity and a delicate request intertwine...827false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-11-night--72010868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010868Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the evening cloaks the town in slumber, yet the restless hearts of De Guiche, Raoul, and Buckingham remain awake, each bound by their own silent vigil over the princess, whose arrival has stirred both admiration and unease. Amidst this calm...735false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-10-the-tents--72010862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010862Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the arrival of a distinguished princess at Le Havre is marked by a delicate dance of courtesies and rivalries between English and French nobles, whose temperaments and claims over space ignite a near conflict beneath the colourful tents...1395false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-12-from-le-havre-to-paris--72010879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010879Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grand journey from Le Havre to Paris unfolds beneath the tender gaze of spring, amidst lavish festivities and the concerned attentions of noble guardians, yet stirs the quiet pangs of unrequited affection and simmering rivalries. The air,...1477false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-15-the-consent-of-athos--72010836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010836Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which young Raoul earnestly seeks his father Athos’s consent to marry Mademoiselle de la Vallière, laying bare his heart with a blend of youthful fervour and respectful deference. Athos, though silently wrestling with his own reservations, grants...719false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-13-an-account-of-what-the-chevalier-de-lorraine-thought-of-madame--72010860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010860Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the journey to Paris unfolds with lively reflections on the princess’s enchanting presence and the intricate interplay of admiration and rivalry among her escort, culminating in her grand return to the splendour of the Louvre. Meanwhile,...1431false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-14-a-surprise-for-raoul--72010877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010877Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young Vicomte de Bragelonne attends the grand reception following Madame’s marriage, encountering a bevy of captivating maids of honour whose unexpected presence and mysterious patronage confound and intrigue him. Navigating courtly...1440false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-18-king-louis-xiv-does-not-think-mademoiselle-de-la-valliere-either-rich-enough-or-pretty-enough--72010839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010839Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Comte de la Fère seeks the approval of King Louis XIV for the marriage of the young Vicomte de Bragelonne to Mademoiselle de la Vallière, encountering the king’s reservations about the match’s beauty, fortune, and timing. Meanwhile, Raoul...1070false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-16-monsieur-becomes-jealous-of-the-duke-of-buckingham--72010865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010865Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur finds himself consumed by vexation over the attentions shown to his young wife by an English nobleman, and seeks the counsel of his shrewd and influential mother, Queen Anne of Austria. With a mixture of tender maternal interest and...1434false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-17-forever--72010874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010874Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Duke of Buckingham receives the queen-mother Anne of Austria with a mixture of tender respect and melancholy, as they reflect upon the contrasts between England and France and the pull of past memories. Their delicate conversation unfolds...983false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-19-sword-thrusts-in-the-water--72010846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010846Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the tangled passions of courtly love kindle a dangerous challenge between noble rivals, and Raoul navigates the delicate intrigues of friendship and honour among figures of high rank. The tension rises within the glittering galleries of the...1236false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-21-baisemeaux-de-montlezun--72010852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010852Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Athos and D’Artagnan contemplate the brewing enmity between Raoul and De Wardes, while Athos wrestles with his weary disillusionment toward courtly life and resolves to return to Blois; meanwhile, D’Artagnan encounters the troubled Governor...1152false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-20-sword-thrusts-in-the-water-concluded--72010887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010887Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a long-held grievance is confronted with candidness and honour in the presence of discerning witnesses, exploring the fraught complexities of past youthful indiscretions and their lingering shadows. Amidst delicate revelations and firm...984false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-24-the-breakfast-at-monsieur-de-baisemeaux-s--72010869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010869Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Aramis partakes heartily in a sumptuous Bastille breakfast with the jovial governor Baisemeaux, who entertains him with tales of a remarkably favoured prisoner and the peculiarities of Bastille life. Their convivial discourse leads to an...833false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-23-m-baisemeaux-de-montlezun-s-accounts--72010876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010876Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the prelate Aramis undertakes a discreet and ceremonious visit to the Bastille, navigating its strict protocol to meet the governor, M. Baisemeaux de Montlezun, with whom he engages in a detailed discourse on the peculiar economy and social...1395false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-22-the-king-s-card-table--72010885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010885Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the court’s lively card-table serves as a stage for shifting affections and subtle rivalries, revealing Madame’s dazzling wit that captivates even the king, while the Duke of Buckingham bears the bitter sting of disillusionment. Meanwhile,...1377false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-26-the-two-friends--72010859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010859Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two former friends meet under the shadow of courtly intrigue and whispered scandal, their conversation unfolding with a delicate interplay of accusation, suspicion, and veiled barbs amid the perfumed confines of a Parisian salon. As news of...1269false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-25-the-second-floor-of-la-bertaudiere--72010844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010844Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a man of letters and a governor climb to the upper reaches of La Bertaudière to visit two very different prisoners—one a despairing youth who yearns for his mother, the other a composed and enigmatic figure resigned to his indefinite...1093false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-27-madame-de-belliere-s-plate--72010858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010858Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the resolute Madame de Belliere, roused from sorrow to purpose, contemplates the value and disposition of her cherished jewels and precious plate amidst the shadow of political betrayal. With measured determination, she entrusts her goldsmith...682false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-28-the-dowry--72010842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010842Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the marquise visits a familiar house to deposit a great treasure, wrestling with doubts and hopes about the feelings of the man she loves, whom she soon confronts with her offer. Moved by her devotion and the burden of his own troubles, the...1323false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-29-le-terrain-de-dieu--72010864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010864Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Duke of Buckingham and the Marquis de Wardes embark upon a journey marked by forced camaraderie and veiled animosities, their discourse delicately avoiding the tenderest of subjects as they traverse from Paris to Calais. Their uneasy...1437false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-30-threefold-love--72010866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010866Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the arrival of Madame at court stirs a delicate dance of affections and jealousies, as De Guiche’s attentions win favour while Monsieur contends with a perplexing absence that unsettles his household. The scene unfolds with whispered...642false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-31-m-de-lorraine-s-jealousy--72010828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010828Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Duc d’Orleans encounters the Chevalier de Lorraine and a delicate discourse unfolds concerning jealousy and perceived rivalries within the princess’s circle, marked by mingled suspicion and restrained affection. Amidst veiled insinuations...924false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-32-monsieur-is-jealous-of-guiche--72010855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010855Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur, driven by a jealous and possessive spirit, confronts Madame and M. de Guiche amid an atmosphere of music and dance, revealing the tender conflicts that ripple beneath courtly amusements. Meanwhile, the queen-mother and the king...1016false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-33-the-mediator--72010889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010889Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king visits Madame amid courtly tensions that mingle jealousy and whispered scandals, and she bravely confides her desire to flee to England, weary of distrust and isolation within the French court. As they converse with a mingling of...1137false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-36-the-bath--72010835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010835Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a serene riverside bathing scene unfolds beneath willow shadows, with poetic admiration cast upon Madame as she emerges, clothed in modest veils and attended by the court’s reverent throng. Afterwards, the king and Madame ride through lively...471false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-35-fontainebleau--72010861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010861Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the gardens of Fontainebleau are transformed into a realm of splendid festivity and courtly rivalry, where the charm of Madame captivates the king and unsettles the delicate balance of power. Monsieur, stirred by jealousy and isolation,...634false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-34-the-advisers--72010883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010883Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the entangled emotions and complex intrigues of court life unfold as the king’s newfound regard for Madame stirs unease among those close to him, while the delicate balance of favour and suspicion threatens to disrupt the harmony of the royal...1618false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-38-what-was-caught-after-the-butterflies--72010832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010832Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which young hearts grapple with tender and delicate emotions beneath the shade of a tranquil forest clearing, where strategy and sentiment intertwine to confront the vexations of jealousy and the complexities of affection. The king and princess...1281false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-37-the-butterfly-chase--72010848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010848Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king and Madame meet clandestinely in the garden, engaging in a delicate dialogue amid the chase of butterflies and the discreet watch of courtiers; their conversation reveals underlying tensions of jealousy and suspicion that cloud...505false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-39-the-ballet-of-the-seasons--72010867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010867Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a magnificent ballet celebrating the Seasons is prepared with lavish splendour and staged under the serene evening sky, featuring the king himself as the radiant personification of Spring in a display of grace and grandeur. Amidst the...1030false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-40-the-nymphs-of-the-park-of-fontainebleau--72010850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010850Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the splendid entertainments at Fontainebleau unveil a delicate dance of courtly affections and unspoken sorrows, with De Guiche’s quiet torment lying bare amidst the glitter and gaiety of nymphs and masked nobles. Meanwhile, the soft...1239false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-42-the-king-s-uneasiness--72010871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010871Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, momentarily disguised, encounters two young ladies whose voices captivate him with tender admiration, and soon after is drawn into a scene of distress when one of them, Mademoiselle de la Vallière, faints. In the midst of his...539false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-41-what-was-said-under-the-royal-oak--72010825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010825Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which four young women retire to the seclusion of the woods and engage in earnest discourse on love, virtue, and the artful intrigues that surround the court, revealing their diverse and complex sentiments towards men and devotion. Their candid...1233false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-45-in-which-madame-acquires-a-proof-that-listeners-hear-what-is-said--72010826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010826Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two young men, engaged in a frank and fervent exchange beneath the shelter of ancient trees, find their whispered confidences unexpectedly overheard by a regal and inscrutable lady, whose presence alters the course of their discourse with a...902false545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-44-courses-de-nuit--72010834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010834Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur, in a rare mood of satisfaction, engages in an evening of gentle revelry and conversation that hints at the complex interplay of courtly favour and jealousy, while Madame devises a delicate stratagem to navigate the precarious...968false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-43-the-king-s-secret--72010841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010841Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king discovers, through a chance encounter and whispered confidences beneath the royal oak, a secret affection that one of the ladies of the court harbours for him, leading to an unexpectedly tender and unsettling moment. Meanwhile,...1043false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-47-the-orderly-clerk--72010843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010843Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, desirous of solitude and reflection, converses with his favourite Saint-Aignan and receives the prompt visit of Fouquet and the bishop of Vannes, Aramis, whose presence and circumstances provoke a curious exchange about church and...1120false547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-48-fontainebleau-at-two-o-clock-in-the-morning--72010833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010833Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the vigilant and crafty Saint-Aignan pursues a secretive conversation with De Guiche beneath the moonlit boughs of Fontainebleau, seeking to unravel the mysteries surrounding the admittance of Mademoiselle de Tonnay-Charente into a royal...943false548fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-46-aramis-s-correspondence--72010847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010847Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the intricate dance of courtly intrigue unfolds beneath the moonlit gardens of the château, as secret meetings and mysterious letters hint at shifting alliances and hidden affections among the noble players. Aramis and Fouquet navigate this...1169false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-50-how-malicorne-had-been-turned-out-of-the-hotel-of-the-beau-paon--72010827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010827Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Monsieur Malicorne, finding himself unexpectedly ousted from his lodging by a mysterious Franciscan, seeks refuge and counsel amidst the intricate dances of affection and alliance at Fontainebleau. Observing the delicate intrigues among...894false550fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-51-what-actually-occurred-at-the-inn-called-the-beau-paon--72010840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010840Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we are introduced to the curious inn of the Beau Paon at Fontainebleau, a place both bustling and secretive, where a diverse group of mysterious travellers have taken lodgings under obscure circumstances. Among them, the clever but puzzled...1516false551fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-49-the-labyrinth--72010849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010849Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a nocturnal conference between two discreet acquaintances reveals a tangle of intrigue and misplaced directions amidst the secretive corridors and labyrinthine gardens of Fontainebleau, where shadows cloak whispered anxieties and uncertain...979false549fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-52-a-jesuit-of-the-eleventh-year--72010830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010830Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious and ailing Jesuit, cloaked in secrecy and bearing the marks of a high rank within his order, arrives at an inn where his status commands quiet respect and careful attention. Through a solemn dialogue with his physician, the...855false552fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-53-the-state-secret--72010881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010881Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a dying Jesuit general, burdened with the weighty secrets and intrigues of his order, summons a curious assembly of spies and schemers to judge the worth of their hidden knowledge and chooses his successor with grave solemnity amid whispered...1754false553fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-54-a-mission--72010863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010863Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young ladies navigate the delicate intrigues and whispered suspicions of courtly life, their secret burden heavy upon their hearts as they seek counsel in the shadows of the gardens. And in the midst of tender confidences and sudden...1419false554fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-57-conclusion-of-the-story-of-a-naiad-and-of-a-dryad--72010845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010845Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a vivid and poetic portraiture of three shepherdesses—Phyllis, Amaryllis, and Galatea—is unveiled amidst a gathering of noble listeners, their characters entwined with allegorical charm and youthful romance. Yet beneath the surface, subtle...1251false557fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-55-happy-as-a-prince--72010853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010853Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the intricate dance of courtly favour and jealousy unfolds, as men of rank scheme and seek reconciliation amid the whims and caprices of noble ladies and princes, with alliances formed and appointments sought as pathways to favour. Amidst...2510false555fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-56-story-of-a-dryad-and-a-naiad--72010856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010856Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the assembly at Madame’s evening reception unfolds with all the grace, wit, and subtle court intrigues characteristic of the French nobility, as Saint-Aignan captivates the company with a tale of mythical Dryads and youthful shepherds set in...1661false556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-58-royal-psychology--72010829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010829Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king grapples with the biting sting of clever ridicule inflicted by Madame and her maids, a lesson in humility that wounds his royal pride more deeply than any open affront could. Overcome by complex emotions and the unexpected weight of...1221false558fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-60-the-new-general-of-the-jesuits--72010880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010880Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two gentlemen discuss the subtle art of influence and intrigue surrounding a strategic garrison, devising plans to win the favour of both soldiers and ladies alike, while considering the fragile loyalties of those in power. The conversation...1179false560fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-59-something-that-neither-naiad-nor-dryad-foresaw--72010888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010888Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, with a delicate mixture of authority and tenderness, confronts Mademoiselle de la Vallière amidst the intricacies of courtly intrigue, unraveling a web of misunderstandings and heartfelt confessions. Through this delicate exchange,...1076false559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-61-the-storm--72010851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010851Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a dark and oppressive dawn sets a somber tone for a royal promenade, as King Louis, filled with anticipatory joy, navigates both political intrigues and personal desires under an uneasy sky. The company ventures into a quiet forest path,...1465false561fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-63-toby--72010857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010857Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a mysterious letter and its unseen handling give rise to subtle suspicions among men of influence, leading to an unexpected disappearance that stirs unease and the need for delicate inquiry. The narrative delicately unveils the interplay of...951false563fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-62-the-shower-of-rain--72010878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010878Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a sudden storm drives two men into a hidden grotto where they overhear the tender and cautious exchange between the king and a young lady, revealing the delicate nature of courtly affections amidst the tempest. Observing the king’s gallant...1985false562fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-64-madame-s-four-chances--72010831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010831Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ailing Queen Mother, Anne of Austria, endeavours to reclaim her fading influence by orchestrating a dazzling lottery featuring priceless bracelets, deftly weaving courtly intrigue to draw the young queen and other key figures into her...783false564fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-years-later-chapter-65-the-lottery--72010875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72010875Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the court assembles in glittering expectation for the queen-mother’s lottery, where wit, vanity, envy, and ambition circle like masked dancers round the splendid bracelets that Fortune has placed in the king’s hands.972false565fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-2-a-letter-from-m-baisemeaux--71996225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996225Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-watchful D’Artagnan, suspecting a secretive intrigue within the walls of the Bastille, employs his usual cunning to intercept a mysterious letter carried by a soldier, thus uncovering delicate communications among notable figures....736false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-1-malaga--71996227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996227Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, feeling neglected amidst the gaieties and intrigues of Fontainebleau, seeks solace from his friend Planchet and contemplates the ennui that settles upon a life of intermittent service and restless thought. Together they devise a...1521false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-3-in-which-the-reader-will-be-delighted-to-find-that-porthos-has-lost-nothing-of-his-muscularity--71996230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996230Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan pays a visit to Porthos, discovering him ensconced in the sumptuous yet confining lodgings of M. Fouquet, where the grand surroundings seem to contrast with the musketeer’s own forced seclusion and restless spirit. Through their...2698false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-5-planchet-s-country-house--71996232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996232Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which our gallant musketeers find themselves at Planchet’s charming country retreat, a humble abode surrounded by greenery and comfort, where the hospitality and rustic pleasures quickly kindle their convivial spirits. The evening unfolds with...673false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-6-showing-what-could-be-seen-from-planchet-s-house--71996234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996234Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which our three companions awaken beneath Planchet’s humble roof and, amid lively morning ceremonies and the quiet reflection inspired by a neighbouring cemetery, D’Artagnan becomes witness to a clandestine meeting that stirs his curiosity and...704false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-4-the-rat-and-the-cheese--71996245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996245Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the jovial Porthos visits the humble grocer Planchet's shop, indulging in a hearty feast of dried fruits and sweetmeats, much to the astonishment and gentle alarm of Planchet's assistants, and where lively conversation reveals the bonds and...785false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-9-explanations--71996223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996223Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Aramis, D’Artagnan, and Porthos unravel their recent secret endeavours and allegiances amidst a tapestry of loyalty and intrigue, their frank discourse revealing the delicate balances of friendship and ambition that underpin their actions....981false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-7-how-porthos-truchen-and-planchet-parted-with-each-other-on-friendly-terms-thanks-to-d-artagnan--71996239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996239Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the gaiety of rustic hospitality is seasoned by Porthos’s exuberant appetites and D’Artagnan’s prudent guidance, as friendships are both tested and tenderly preserved amidst humble surroundings. The day closes with generosity and...556false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-8-the-presentation-of-porthos-at-court--71996260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996260Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the valorous Porthos is formally presented at court alongside the astute Aramis, whose dual identity as a priest and engineer intrigues the king and his courtiers. D’Artagnan deftly orchestrates the moment, weaving past exploits and loyalties...556false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-11-montalais-and-malicorne--71996224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996224Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Montalais and Malicorne exchange cunning stratagems to navigate the perilous intrigues of courtly love and rivalry, deftly managing correspondences and alliances amidst jealousies and suspicion. Meanwhile, the Comte de Guiche wrestles with...866false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-10-madame-and-de-guiche--71996237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996237Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the noble Comte de Guiche, torn by jealousy and suspicion, seeks a clandestine meeting with Madame to unravel the tangled emotions stirred by the king’s attentions and delicate courtly intrigues. Their conversation reveals a tender and...850false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-12-how-de-wardes-was-received-at-court--71996228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996228Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the arrival of De Wardes at court stirs a delicate and tense exchange among princes and ladies, marked by subtle barbs over loyalty, honour, and whispered scandals. The scene culminates in a challenge to a deadly duel, conducted with both...1535false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-13-the-combat--71996226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996226Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two gentlemen, bound by a grave quarrel and armed with loaded pistols beneath a stormy night, agree upon a perilous duel amidst the shadowed glades of Rochin, adhering to a code both exacting and fraught with the tension of honour and...1371false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-14-the-king-s-supper--71996250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996250Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the royal supper unfolds with Louis XIV. presiding at a grand yet intimate table, where he engages in lively conversation and culinary critique, especially with the hearty and appreciative Monsieur du Vallon. The scene reveals courtly...709false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-15-after-supper--71996241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996241Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king receives and admires a delicate poetic reply from Mademoiselle de la Vallière, though courtly decorum compels him to conceal his delight. Meanwhile, disturbing news of an accident involving the Comte de Guiche propels the king to...467false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-16-showing-in-what-way-d-artagnan-discharged-the-mission-with-which-the-king-had-intrusted-him--71996231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996231Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan, entrusted by the king, meticulously reconstructs a nocturnal duel in the woods by carefully examining the terrain and the evidence left behind, demonstrating his keen observation and unwavering loyalty. The king, fascinated by the...844false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-18-the-physician--71996244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996244Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, presiding over a tense assembly, learns from his physician that the grievous wounds of Monsieur de Guiche are the result not of a hunting accident but of a secret duel, much to the chagrin and shifting allegiances of those present....629false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-17-the-encounter--71996254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996254Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which King Louis commands silence as he eagerly questions Manicamp about the bewildering accident that befell the Comte de Guiche during a reckless boar hunt, uncovering the peculiar circumstances with measured curiosity and a touch of royal...629false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-21-m-malicorne-the-keeper-of-the-records-of-france--71996242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996242Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sombre chamber of a grievously wounded young nobleman becomes the scene of a secretive and tender visitation by a masked lady, whose presence stirs faint life in the fading embers of consciousness. Meanwhile, a prudent attendant secures a...626false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-19-wherein-d-artagnan-perceives-that-it-was-he-who-was-mistaken-and-manicamp-who-was-right--71996265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996265Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, seeking an honest account of an incident affecting the honour of a lady of his court, graciously receives Manicamp’s frank explanation regarding a quarrel sparked by disrespectful remarks, and perceives the valour and loyalty of...674false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-20-showing-the-advantage-of-having-two-strings-to-one-s-bow--71996229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996229Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-watchful Manicamp is drawn into a delicate web of courtly intrigue involving a grievously wounded friend whose honour and loyalty are fiercely contested amid whispered scandals and a burning passion. The princess seeks to unravel the...1443false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-22-the-journey--71996233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996233Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the royal party sets out on a journey under a blazing sun, and the king, oppressed by the heat and longing for fresh air, seizes the chance to ride Monsieur’s beautiful bay horse, thus prompting a tender encounter with La Vallière. Amidst the...1109false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-24-the-first-quarrel--71996259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996259Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Louise de la Vallière finds herself unexpectedly accused and reproached within the queen-mother's chambers, caught amidst whispered intrigues and misunderstandings that weigh heavily upon her gentle heart. The king’s tender yet troubled visit...1217false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-23-triumfeminate--71996261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996261Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the arrival of the king in Paris stirs the queen and queen-mother into a delicate discourse on love, loyalty, and the complexities of courtly affections, as whispers of jealousy and intrigue weave through their conversation. The sombre...764false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-26-the-flight--71996238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996238Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Louise de la Vallière, driven by a resolute spirit and a heart heavy with sorrow, flees the Palais Royal in the dead of night towards the austere sanctuary of the Carmelites at Chaillot, encountering both peril and unexpected aid in the form...1094false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-25-despair--71996247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996247Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the gentle La Vallière endures a heart-wrenching rejection and solitude within the palace walls, her spirit wrestling between despair and faint hope as she waits in vain for a sign of affection from the king. Resolved and fortified by...735false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-27-showing-how-louis-on-his-part-had-passed-the-time-from-ten-to-half-past-twelve-at-night--71996253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996253Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young King Louis XIV, grappling with both matters of state and the tender turmoils of his heart, converses with Colbert about fraught diplomatic tensions with the Dutch and the intricate arrangements for a delicate audience. Amidst this...942false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-30-madame--71996243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996243Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the tense relations at court unfold through a charged encounter between King Louis and Madame, centring upon the dismissal of Mademoiselle de la Vallière and the tangled loyalties it reveals. The king’s rare admission of vulnerability...1096false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-28-the-ambassadors--71996248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996248Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the vigilant D’Artagnan, endowed with the vigilance of Argus, observes and unravels tidings at court, as the king, wearied and restless, seeks the absent Louise de la Vallière, whose departure casts a pall over the morning’s grand assembly...1019false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-29-chaillot--71996252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996252Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, accompanied by D’Artagnan and others, arrives with haste at a sombre cloister to find Louise de la Vallière in a state of near collapse, where they engage in a heartfelt and turbulent exchange of love, despair, and steadfast...1576false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-32-which-treats-of-gardeners-of-ladders-and-maids-of-honor--71996236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996236Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the troubled king, thwarted by the vigilant Madame and her maids, seeks clandestine means to communicate with La Vallière, discovering the precarious situation wrought by an overlooked ladder and the watchful eyes of the palace. Amidst these...815false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-31-mademoiselle-de-la-valliere-s-pocket-handkerchief--71996256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996256Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king and Madame engage in a wily contest of attention and subtlety, centred upon a delicate communication through Mademoiselle de la Vallière’s pocket-handkerchief. The tale unfolds with deft manoeuvres and mistaken deliveries, revealing...548false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-33-which-treats-of-carpentry-operations-and-furnishes-details-upon-the-mode-of-constructing-staircases--71996269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996269Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the judicious plotting of Malicorne and the hopeful collaboration of Saint-Aignan set in motion a discreet carpentry scheme, designed to bridge the space between the secluded chambers of Mademoiselle de la Vallière and the king’s confidant...975false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-36-the-portrait--71996235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996235Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a secret rendezvous is arranged through a concealed trap-door, allowing La Vallière to meet the king and sit for a celebrated portrait painter in a secluded chamber, surrounded by the attentive company of courtiers. The painters’ brush...891false636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-34-the-promenade-by-torchlight--71996240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996240Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Saint-Aignan devises a daring plan to bring the king closer to La Vallière by secretly connecting their chambers, while the court prepares for an evening promenade that conceals a web of subtle manoeuvres and guarded intentions. As the palace...1355false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-35-the-apparition--71996246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996246Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which La Vallière and the king engage in a delicate discourse about secret meetings, cautious stratagems, and the precarious nature of their intimacy as they navigate the perils of courtly observation. Meanwhile, La Vallière confides in Montalais,...1022false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-39-saint-aignan-follows-malicorne-s-advice--71996264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996264Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king’s eager anticipation of Louise de la Vallière’s portrait becomes a delicate pretext for stolen moments of intimate communion, artfully orchestrated by the ingenious Malicorne, whose subtle machinations foster desire amid the...631false639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-37-hampton-court--71996267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996267Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we accompany a pensive French vicomte newly arrived at Hampton Court, where the shimmering Thames and verdant gardens provide a verdant and perfumed setting for the intrigues and whispered confidences of the English court. Amidst the gaiety...1734false637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-38-the-courier-from-madame--71996274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996274Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king endeavours to prove his affection to Miss Stewart amidst delicate discussions of love and loyalty, while a sudden courier from France brings urgent news that shifts the course of Monsieur de Bragelonne’s fate. The tangled affections...1750false638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-40-two-old-friends--71996258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996258Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two venerable acquaintances, bound by a shared past and veiled in the shadows of political intrigue, reunite in secret to unravel the tangled threads of loyalty, ambition, and faded splendour that link them to powerful patrons and elusive...1927false640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-41-wherein-may-be-seen-that-a-bargain-which-cannot-be-made-with-one-person-can-be-carried-out-with-another--71996262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996262Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Madame de Chevreuse, seasoned in the subtle arts of political intrigue, seeks a clandestine bargain with the formidable Monsieur Colbert, involving secrets that might unseat a powerful minister. The negotiation, shrouded in mutual caution and...1422false641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-42-the-skin-of-the-bear--71996266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996266Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Colbert receives a letter, engages in a measured and strategic dialogue with the cautious counselor Vanel concerning the possible sale of a powerful parliamentary office, and carefully plots to extend a loan under strict conditions. The...829false642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-44-two-friends--71996251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996251Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which two old friends, separated by time and misfortune, meet again to reflect on sorrow and long-buried secrets amid the shadows of their shared history. The duchesse’s earnest invitation and the queen’s generous promise to aid her bring a tender...868false644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-45-how-jean-de-la-fontaine-came-to-write-his-first-tale--71996275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996275Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the convivial gatherings at Saint-Mandé reveal the strained finances and spirited camaraderie surrounding Fouquet’s circle, punctuated by La Fontaine’s mischievous recounting of personal trials and the birth of his risqué literary endeavour....649false645fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-43-an-interview-with-the-queen-mother--71996281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996281Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the queen-mother, Anne of Austria, is visited at the Palais Royal by a mysterious masked Beguine who speaks to her in cryptic and solemn terms about the hidden burdens and secret sorrows that weigh upon her heart and the realm. As the two...1385false643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-47-madame-de-belliere-s-plate-and-diamonds--71996249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996249Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the magnanimity of Fouquet shines through as he orchestrates a splendid supper to honour Madame de Belliere, whose past generosity is unveiled in jewels and plate of unsurpassed splendour, evoking admiration and heartfelt toasts from their...593false647fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-46-la-fontaine-in-the-character-of-a-negotiator--71996271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996271Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which La Fontaine, amidst a lively gathering of poets and courtiers, deftly negotiates the prospective sale of a prestigious post, weaving wit and allegory to illuminate the value of status versus wealth. The episode delicately unfolds the cautious...993false646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-48-m-de-mazarin-s-receipt--71996255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996255Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a grave encounter reveals troubling accusations against a once-trusted superintendent, entwining matters of honour, finance, and political intrigue within the gilded chambers of power. The interplay of loyalty and ambition unfolds as...1072false648fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-50-in-which-the-author-thinks-it-is-high-time-to-return-to-the-vicomte-de-bragelonne--71996273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996273Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the author pauses to reflect on the contrasting experiences of youth and age before resuming the tale of Raoul de Bragelonne amid a swirl of anxiety and mystery surrounding La Vallière’s distress and the king’s involvement. Overwhelmed yet...775false650fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-51-bragelonne-continues-his-inquiries--71996278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996278Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young Raoul de Bragelonne, troubled and perplexed by whispers surrounding Mademoiselle de la Vallière, seeks counsel from the ever-astute D’Artagnan, whose keen insight pierces the veil of youthful infatuation and courtly scandal. Their...707false651fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-49-monsieur-colbert-s-rough-draft--71996279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996279Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sagacious Aramis and the proud superintendent Fouquet engage a wily Monsieur Vanel in a tense negotiation over a costly appointment, revealing layers of intrigue and the harsh interplay of honour and avarice. With subtle strategy and...1352false649fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-54-porthos-s-plan-of-action--71996257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996257Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Porthos, ever the jovial and honourable giant, receives the young Raoul de Bragelonne and listens to a delicate matter demanding his seasoned counsel and decisive action. Through their discourse, Porthos unveils his curious philosophy of...1033false654fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-53-a-domiciliary-visit--71996268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996268Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Madame Henrietta leads Raoul de Bragelonne to a secret trap-door in Louise de la Vallière’s chamber, revealing a concealed staircase to the apartments below and unearthing poignant proof of a love that has deeply wounded him. As he traverses...935false653fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-52-two-jealousies--71996280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996280Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Raoul, summoned to Madame Henrietta’s presence, encounters her poised yet troubled demeanor as she delicately broaches matters entwined with affection and courtly intrigue. The princess, mingling kindness with veiled severity, offers him...725false652fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-57-rivals-in-love--71996263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996263Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the intricate dance of courtly rivalry and delicate affections unfolds amid the glittering promise of an upcoming fête at Vaux, revealing hidden alliances and whispered secrets within the royal circle. The King, caught between duty and...994false657fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-55-the-change-of-residence-the-trap-door-and-the-portrait--71996285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996285Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Porthos undertakes a delicate mission to confront Monsieur de Saint-Aignan about a mysterious insult to a friend, unveiling a tangle of secret grievances involving a change of residence, a concealed trap-door, and a precious portrait. The...1465false655fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-56-rivals-in-politics--71996287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996287Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the intricate dance of courtly power unfolds as M. Fouquet, ever composed and witty, engages with King Louis XIV and his resolute adversary Colbert, whose envy and ambition cast a shadow over their encounter. The episode reveals the delicate...739false656fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-58-king-and-noble--71996276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996276Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the Comte de la Fère, in full courtly dignity and with solemn resolve, confronts the king about a long-delayed petition regarding a matrimonial alliance that touches deeply upon matters of honour, affection, and royal will. The encounter...1029false658fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-60-heu-miser--71996277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996277Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the heartbroken Raoul de Bragelonne reflects bitterly on lost love and honour, grappling with despair and the cruel contradictions of courtly life, his soul laid bare in sombre contemplation. Returning to his chamber, he is suddenly...571false660fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-59-after-the-storm--71996283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996283Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the noble Athos receives his son Raoul with tender sympathy as the young man grapples with a painful romantic disappointment, and with steadfast composure, Athos seeks to reassure him by undertaking a delicate audience with the king. The...764false659fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-63-three-guests-astonished-to-find-themselves-at-supper-together--71996282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996282Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which three friends find themselves unexpectedly dining together within the somber walls of the Bastile, exchanging courteous pleasantries amidst an undercurrent of unspoken concerns and mutual astonishment. The evening’s conviviality masks the...649false663fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-62-what-raoul-had-guessed--71996284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996284Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan reveals to Athos the king’s wrath and the royal command for Athos’s arrest, yet offers his friendship and discretion in carrying out the duty with gentleness and respect. Athos, serene and resolute, accepts his fate with a...742false662fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-61-wounds-within-wounds--71996289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996289Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Mademoiselle de la Vallière, with a heart heavy and full of sorrow, reveals a secret affection to Raoul de Bragelonne, seeking his understanding and forgiveness amid the tangled emotions that bind them. Their encounter is fraught with painful...801false661fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-65-political-rivals--71996270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996270Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the delicate interplay of loyalty and duty unfolds amidst the looming shadow of royal displeasure, as Athos faces a peculiar arrest and release that hints at deeper political undercurrents. Meanwhile, faithful Grimaud and anxious Raoul...1083false665fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-66-in-which-porthos-is-convinced-without-having-understood-anything--71996286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996286Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Porthos, with his noble simplicity and unshakeable courage, confronts the distressing news of Athos’s arrest and joins Raoul and Grimaud in a determined pursuit to uncover the truth behind this unexpected event. Their urgent quest leads to a...827false666fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-64-what-took-place-at-the-louvre-during-the-supper-at-the-bastile--71996288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996288Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king contends with uneasy emotions of jealousy and remorse upon learning of Mademoiselle de la Vallière's despair, while his loyal musketeer, D’Artagnan, boldly challenges royal authority by refusing to arrest a noble friend and offering...956false664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-de-la-valliere-chapter-67-m-de-baisemeaux-s-society--71996272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996272Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Aramis, left alone with the worthy governor of the Bastile, draws from M. de Baisemeaux - glass by glass, word by word, and terror by terror - the admission that he belongs to a secret order whose commands may reach even through prison walls.1210false667fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-ii-how-mouston-had-become-fatter-without-giving-porthos-notice-thereof--73023455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023455Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which Porthos, beleaguered by the vexing predicament of a rapidly altered figure and an impending fête at Vaux, confides in D’Artagnan the melancholy that clothes no longer fit him, despite an abundance of magnificent attire; his devoted valet...1246false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-i-the-prisoner-part-1--73023459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023459Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the captive youth, ensconced within the Bastille yet graced with a strange composure and a faint light of defiance, engages in a cautious and probing discourse with Aramis, the resolute confessor and observer, who seeks to unravel the enigma...2501false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-i-the-prisoner-part-2--73023461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023461Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a forlorn young prisoner, long confined and carefully sheltered from knowledge and reflection, is visited by the shrewd and resolute Aramis, who reveals to him truths both profound and perilous about his birth and position, seeking to rouse...1661false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-iii-who-messire-jean-percerin-was--73023446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023446Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which we are introduced to Messire Jean Percerin, the esteemed royal tailor whose lineage and reputation have been intertwined with the fashions and intrigues of French courts from Charles IX. to Louis XIV, and who now sets the scene for a grand...921false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-v-where-probably-moliere-obtained-his-first-idea-of-the-bourgeois-gentilhomme--73023453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023453Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the ever-eloquent Porthos recounts an extraordinary visit from the tailor Moliere, who, with uncommon ingenuity, measures him not by touch but by tracing his reflection in a great mirror, a method both respectful and novel. This meeting,...916false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-iv-the-patterns--73023456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023456Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which D’Artagnan and his companions encounter the temperamental tailor Percerin, whose artistry in crafting exquisite costumes becomes the stage for a subtle contest of influence, overseen by the ever-watchful Aramis. Amidst preparations for a...1361false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-vi-the-bee-hive-the-bees-and-the-honey--73023462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023462Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which a gathering of literary and artistic minds buzzes with the preparations for a royal fête, their friendly bickerings and rhymes revealing the delicate interplay of wit and temperament beneath their genial façades. Amidst the gaiety, a sombre...1381false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-vii-another-supper-at-the-bastile--73023466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023466Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the weary hours at the Bastile bring not only the routine comfort of a plentiful supper but also a sudden, urgent royal order that threatens to disturb the careful calm of the evening. Amidst the wine and lively discourse between the governor...1121false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-viii-the-general-of-the-order--73023470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023470Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the cunning Aramis orchestrates the release of a mysterious prisoner from the Bastille under the guise of an official order, confounding the hesitant jail governor with his audacious resolve. As the carriage bearing the newfound liberty...1455false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-xi-the-chateau-de-vaux-le-vicomte--73023471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023471Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the sumptuous Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a monument of opulence and artistry constructed by Fouquet, is described in its grandiosity and elaborate preparations for a royal visit amidst its splendid gardens and gilded halls. The narrative...821false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-ix-the-tempter--73023473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023473Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the shrouded darkness of the forest conceals a grave discourse between the young prince and the enigmatic Aramis, who unveils to him the tangled web of royal legitimacy and the heavy burden of destiny. Amid whispered counsel and stark choice,...1431false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-x-crown-and-tiara--73023490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023490Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the young prince, newly freed and overwhelmed by the sensations of liberty and the natural world, resolves with steadfast determination to seek the crown of France under the counsel of the shrewd and ambitious Aramis. Their discourse unfolds...1301false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-xii-the-wine-of-melun--73023460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023460Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the youthful King, impatient for amusement and an encounter with La Vallière, is delayed by the ceremonious reception in Melun, much to the vexation of all involved, particularly D’Artagnan and Colbert. The narrative delicately unfolds the...796false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-xiii-nectar-and-ambrosia--73023478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023478Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the king, dazzled by the sumptuous splendour and exquisite hospitality of Fouquet’s chateau, experiences a mingling of admiration and melancholy as he contrasts it with his own more modest royal surroundings. Amidst an enchanting fête...671false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-in-the-iron-mask-chapter-xiv-a-gascon-and-a-gascon-and-a-half--73023483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73023483Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Alexandre DumasIn which the faithful D’Artagnan, harbouring suspicions, seeks out Aramis at Vaux to unravel the mysteries surrounding M. Fouquet’s lavish fête and his precarious standing with the king, whilst they secretly observe the tense dialogue between Louis...2016false715full