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However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Ferber's sharp wit and keen observations about society create a rich tapestry that resonates even today, reminding us of the power of joy and self-acceptance. As listeners engage with Dawn's adventures, they will find inspiration in her ability to face challenges head-on while maintaining a lighthearted perspective, making this audiobook a delightful and enduring experience.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74438862</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74438862/1897_dawn_o_hara_the_girl_who_laughed_edna_ferber.mp3" length="100094757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed" by Edna Ferber captures the spirited journey of a young woman who navigates life with humor and resilience. 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As listeners engage with Dawn's adventures, they will find inspiration in her ability to face challenges head-on while maintaining a lighthearted perspective, making this audiobook a delightful and enduring experience.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12499</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossings A Fairy Play-Walter de la Mare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossings-a-fairy-play-walter-de-la-mare--74386185</link><description><![CDATA["Crossings: A Fairy Play" by Walter de la Mare invites listeners into a whimsical world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. 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It's a captivating journey that speaks to the heart and inspires the spirit.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74386185</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74386185/crossings_a_fairy_play_walter_de_la_mare.mp3" length="78883369" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Crossings: A Fairy Play" by Walter de la Mare invites listeners into a whimsical world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. 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The enduring nature of these themes ensures that this audiobook remains relevant, offering a thoughtful escape into a world where the battle for righteousness unfolds.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>058 - Beyond Desert And Deserts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/058-beyond-desert-and-deserts--70114199</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114191</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114191/052_for_life_death.mp3" length="8247111" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82/dac6c569-9cca-4bca-83bf-777abc133d82.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114161</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114161/042_master_withypool.mp3" length="11229669" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1008</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>039 - Not At Home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-not-at-home--70114158</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114146</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114146/035_the_sexton.mp3" length="12379887" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba/eaa2b0d8-587c-4992-bad8-586bed5025ba.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>034 - Shoxford</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-shoxford--70114144</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114144</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114144/034_shoxford.mp3" length="9003610" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3/19e5fb6c-64e2-4b36-8b17-8b98328bb3f3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1126</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>033 - Lord Castlewood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-lord-castlewood--70114140</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114140</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114140/033_lord_castlewood.mp3" length="12714259" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62/cd8380e8-16f9-47c8-9c52-799c67f83e62.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>032 - At Home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-at-home--70114139</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:22:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114133/031_adrift.mp3" length="10538563" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf/6719ca16-00a9-4441-abdf-a33cd795aadf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>030 - Cocks And Coxcombs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-cocks-and-coxcombs--70114110</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114108</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:22:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114108/029_at_the_pump.mp3" length="7532397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494/0284c882-f6e0-440c-974d-7ed2834d8494.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>942</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>028 - A Check</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-a-check--70114106</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114106</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:22:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114106/028_a_check.mp3" length="8400076" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3/1928c810-35cb-4a8b-b569-9815803380a3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1050</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,betrayal,courage,family,history,independence,mystery,secrets,survival,victorian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15ea29b76e74403d3caa2475f543a844.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>027 - Cousin Montague</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-cousin-montague--70114103</link><description><![CDATA[In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114103</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:22:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114103/027_cousin_montague.mp3" length="10207340" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b/2b50f3e6-1819-45e7-844d-071e7361bd4b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114096</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:22:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114096/023_betsy_s_tale.mp3" length="8820758" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. (Summary by Linda Dodge)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70114078</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:21:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70114078/008_a_doubtful_loss.mp3" length="4417560" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Richard Doddridge Blackmore</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the years leading up to the great Civil War, a young English woman named Erema and her father find themselves lost in the harsh Californian desert, having abandoned the safety of their wagon train. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. Narrated by Erema herself, this captivating tale weaves together elements of mystery and the poignant journey of a young woman’s growth and resilience against the backdrop of Victorian England and the Civil War. 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As they search for a landmark that promises a shortcut across the mountains to the home of an old friend, Eremas father, George Castlewood, sacrifices his remaining water and rations for her survival, ultimately succumbing just a stones throw from safety. Rescued by the kind-hearted Sampson “Uncle Sam” Gundry, their long-awaited family friend, Erema spends time at his sawmill. However, their peace is disrupted when a bounty hunter named Mr. Goad arrives, offering a staggering $10,000 for proof of Lord Castlewood’s death and custody of his daughter. Fifteen years prior, Lord Castlewood had been wrongfully accused of patricide, escaping from prison and living in the shadows ever since. Driven by her belief in her fathers innocence and a fierce determination to vindicate his name, Erema returns to England to unravel the hidden truths of her family’s past and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her grandfather’s murder. 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