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Each episode presents his strange and elegant works unabridged. Stories of beauty touched by dread, of secrets long buried yet never silent. Draw near, and let the darkness speak softly; for in these pages, the past lingers, watchful, and the flame burns on.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8815f5602305993824c5627c30a5e450.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-le-fanu-library--6884359Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sheridan Le FanuJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comEnter a quiet chamber of candlelight and shadow, where the tales of Sheridan Le Fanu are spoken once more. The Le Fanu Library invites listeners to wander through haunted houses, whispered confessions, and mysteries that tremble between dream and...
Each episode presents his strange and elegant works unabridged. Stories of beauty touched by dread, of secrets long buried yet never silent. Draw near, and let the darkness speak softly; for in these pages, the past lingers, watchful, and the flame burns on.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-preface--70138016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138016Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:23:23 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we are gently led through the quaint and fading village of Chapelizod, a place rich with bygone splendour and homely memorials, as observed by the reflective narrator and his uncle, the curate. At a funeral marked by the unearthing of a...1795false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-1--70138014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138014Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:23:24 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which, on a sombre and rain-drenched May night in 1767, the reverend Dr. Walsingham prepares for a mysterious and weighty duty, his household quietly observing his solemn departure into the darkness that envelops Chapelizod. The scene unfolds with...758false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-3--70138015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138015Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the tranquil morning in the village of Chapelizod unfolds with vivid descriptions of its lively streets and characters, including the enigmatic and melancholic stranger Mervyn who draws the discreet curiosity of the local physician and...737false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-2--70138028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138028Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a sombre escort accompanies a mysterious young gentleman to a chapel for the interment of a venerable coffin, whose curious symbols and weighty presence evoke reflections on past lives and secret knowledge. The solemnity is gently broken by...526false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-4--70138025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138025Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the lively scene of the Palmerstown fair-green unfolds with its colourful assembly of local characters, marked by social rivalries, convivial festivities, and the genteel yet spirited interactions among neighbours. Amidst this vibrant...1545false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-5--70138026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138026Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a lively gathering of local characters at the Royal Irish Artillery mess-room unveils a charming blend of high talk, rustic humour, and gentle jests, framed by the subtle eccentricities of men devoted to antiquarian pursuits and social mirth....1527false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-6--70138013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138013Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a gathering of officers is enlivened by Dan Loftus’s quaint and humorous Lent-themed ballad, provoking laughter and genteel amusement amid gentle clerical disapproval. The convivial evening concludes with lively banter over culinary...596false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-7--70138038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138038Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a lively evening unfolds among a company of gentlemen at their club, where spirited conversation, humorous anecdotes, and gentle rivalries intertwine with the courtesy and decorum of their society. An unexpected tension arises from a...1002false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-8--70138018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138018Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a spirited discussion unfolds among a group of gentlemen seeking a suitable champion for a gentlemanly quarrel, revealing the peculiarities and alliances of the town’s inhabitants by moonlight. Amidst whispered negotiations and comic mishaps,...850false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-9--70138024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138024Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the anxious Dan Loftus entrusts the delicate matter of an impending quarrel to the wise and peaceable Father Roach, who ponderously takes it upon himself to oversee the situation with cautious hope for a peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, the...835false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-10--70138017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138017Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:12 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the somewhat dishevelled Lieutenant O'Flaherty, fretting over a series of misfortunes and a curious dispute involving a French valet and an injured wig, seeks the counsel of the steady Mr. Puddock amidst the pungent air of rum punch and...1071false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-11--70138022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138022Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the gentle and attentive Lilias is soothed to sleep by old Sally’s recital of eerie tales surrounding the haunted Tiled House at Ballyfermot, a place steeped in mysterious sounds and ghostly apparitions. The evening’s quiet is punctuated by...959false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-12--70138032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138032Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the curious tale of the haunted Tiled House unfolds through the earnest accounts of those plagued by a spectral hand, whose eerie visits disrupt the lives of the Prosser family with inexplicable disturbances and dread. The narrative...1418false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-13--70138092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138092Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the stirring arrival of a mysterious gentleman at the Brass Castle kindles the curiosity and idle speculations of the village folk, while the somber young Mervyn receives a singular visitor whose good-natured discourse reveals much of the...615false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-15--70138021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138021Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the curious folly of swallowing a dubious medicinal recipe leads to a comedy of fears and professional reproaches, as the hapless O'Flaherty finds himself at the mercy of both his officious companion and a grim but sardonic physician. Amidst...904false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-14--70138027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138027Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Lieutenant O'Flaherty bravely endures a pungent old family remedy devised by his friend Puddock to alleviate a dire headache, all while contending with the sharp eyes and unexpected visit of the charming Magnolia and her uncle. The ensuing...672false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-17--70138019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138019Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the spectacle of a recent duel is keenly observed by officers who, despite their outward propriety, harbour a mix of admiration and hypocrisy towards the solemn custom. Amidst the bustle of military society, personal sentiments and social...1095false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-16--70138031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138031Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the solemn preparations and spectatorship of a duel at the famous Fifteen Acres unfold with a mixture of solemnity and uneasy humour, as the reluctant combatants are beset by misfortunes and the poignant presence of a well-meaning but...1651false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-18--70138029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138029Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Lieutenant Puddock visits the hospitable and lively Belmont, mingling with its varied and colourful company, including the enigmatic Mr. Dangerfield, whose singular presence arouses quiet unease in Dr. Sturk. The evening unfolds with...1143false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-19--70138035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138035Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a lively evening gathering is enlivened by the general’s humorous recital that provokes varying responses from his guests, punctuated by spirited debates on theatrical rivalries and social proprieties. Meanwhile, two gentlemen contemplate...585false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-20--70138020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138020Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Lord Castlemallard's agent, Dangerfield, explores the small town of Chapelizod, encountering its peculiar parish clerk, Mr. Irons, and learning of local customs and unsettled family disputes within the church pews. Meanwhile, the clerk's...1200false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-21--70138023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138023Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the uneasy and brooding Dr. Sturk's sharp temper and overweening self-confidence contrast with the measured, secretive character of Dangerfield, whose strict household and enigmatic plans cast a shadow upon Chapelizod's curious society. The...876false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-23--70138030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138030Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a convivial dinner-party at the King's House brings together the notable inhabitants of Chapelizod, interlacing lively conversation, flirtations, and the subtle tensions of young and old alike amidst hearty fare and claret. Captain Devereux,...966false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-22--70138054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138054Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the countenances of Dr. Walsingham and Aunt Rebecca betray a secret unease towards Mr. Mervyn, whose perplexity deepens amidst a dance of veiled glances and guarded conversations in the gentle company of Belmont’s society. The delicate...772false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-24--70138033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138033Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a summer soirée unfolds beneath the dappled glow of a western sun, with dancers, musicians, and laughter enlivening the lawns and riverbanks, while the gentle conversation and tender song of Devereux and Lilias weave a delicate tapestry of...679false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-25--70138043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138043Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the lively gatherings at the King's House paint a vivid picture of the quaint social rivalries and spirited dances that enliven the rustic town of Chapelizod, while the characters’ witty exchanges and subtle hostilities reveal much of their...1094false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-26--70138040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138040Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the lively village of Chapelizod enjoys the stirring strains of the Royal Irish Artillery band, bringing together a motley crowd whose quietly observed interactions reveal the subtle undercurrents of rivalries, affections, and ambitions among...604false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-27--70138048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138048Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Dr. Sturk, oppressed by uneasy dreams and physical ailments, finds his restless mind haunted by the persistent, shadowy presence of Tom Dunstan and a cryptic, ominous bird, causing turmoil in his otherwise sombre domestic life. Reflecting on...958false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-28--70138051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138051Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the stirrings of rivalry and quiet scheming are disclosed amidst the gentle pursuit of angling by the river, revealing a tense undercurrent between men of contrasting temperaments and ambitions. The scene unfolds with a measured grace, as...632false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-29--70138058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138058Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which gentle domestic anxieties mingle with lively gossip, as Mrs. Macnamara’s ailing condition draws the keen sympathy and whispered curiosity of her family and acquaintances amid the familiar bustle of breakfast and the playful chatter of Miss...1096false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-31--70138073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138073Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the household at Belmont becomes the theatre of a subtle yet earnest contention, as Aunt Rebecca, undeterred by opposition, ardently champions the suit of Mr. Dangerfield while her niece, Gertrude, displays a resolute spirit against such...452false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-30--70138078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138078Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the attentive Dr. Toole discerns that the troubled Mrs. Mack harbours a secret burden weightier than mere ailment, linked to a cunning woman named Mary Matchwell who adverts a mysterious service in the newspaper. Together, they contrive a...816false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-33--70138039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138039Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young and impetuous Devereux finds himself the subject of cautious concern from his commanding officer, whose judgements are tinged with a doubt born of intimate acquaintance with his habits. Meanwhile, a considerate but calculating...524false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-32--70138050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138050Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless spirit of human nature is gently examined through the quiet disruptions and shifting relations within the small society of Chapelizod, where even the most humble acts ripple outward to affect many. Captain Devereux, amidst lively...654false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-34--70138037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138037Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Devereux departs suddenly for England, leaving behind a village touched by his presence and a young lady whose heart is secretly burdened by his absence. Lilias Walsingham, amidst the gentle flow of the river and the quiet beauty of...888false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-35--70138041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138041Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the gentle inquietude of Lily’s thoughts leads her to visit old Mrs. Stafford and then to join Aunt Rebecca and the reluctant Dr. Toole on a charitable errand to a troubled felon, illuminating the mingling of compassion and community duty in...601false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-36--70138036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138036Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Lilias Walsingham returns late to the hospitable house and unexpectedly discovers Gertrude in a disquieting moment of secrecy, shaded by the moonlight and heavy with unspoken fears. The two young ladies renew their affection and trust, though...659false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-37--70138052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138052Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the convivial yet tense interactions among the village gentlemen unfold, marked by grudging respect and simmering rivalries, whilst a spirited reconciliation brings a brief moment of harmony. Meanwhile, the stern realities of legal summons...896false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-39--70138086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138086Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Miss Walsingham receives a visit at the Elms from two women, one of whom reveals a troubling accusation concerning Captain Devereux’s character and a promise made to her daughter. The disclosure, accompanied by a legal notice, leaves the...447false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-38--70138094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138094Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the troubled Dr. Sturk, beset by a secret anxiety and haunted by ominous dreams, grapples with a looming financial crisis that weighs heavily upon his spirit and prospects. The shadows of debt and jeopardy mingle with his restless thoughts as...706false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-41--70138075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138075Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the early morning brings the welcome home of the kindly doctor to his beloved Lilias, whose tender affection is shadowed by a sorrowful refusal of marriage, as autumn unfolds with quiet tensions and whispered secrets among the Belmont...906false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-40--70138079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138079Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a solitary night walk brings Mervyn to a dismal old parlour, where he encounters the enigmatic and unsettling figure of Zekiel Irons, the Clerk of Chapelizod, whose cryptic message and mysterious presence cast a shadow over the silence of the...1027false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-42--70138047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138047Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless day of reckoning approaches for Sturk, who wanders Dublin seeking aid from reluctant acquaintances, each denial deepening his despondency. A chance encounter beneath the moonlight with the kindly Lieutenant Puddock affords a...558false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-43--70138100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138100Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the grim realities of debt and rent come to harrow Dr. Sturk and his timid wife, compelling her to seek aid from the kindly and resolute Giles Dangerfield, whose unexpected generosity offers a glimmer of reprieve amid their dark troubles. The...830false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-44--70138046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138046Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ever-bustling Dr. Sturk wrestles with the relentless spectres of his troubles through restless nights and fevered imaginings, his mind a tumultuous carnival of memory and invention. Amidst moonlit tombstones that whisper of inevitable...589false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-45--70138049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138049Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mrs. Sturk, amidst her quiet bustle, encounters Dangerfield and Nutter upon the road, setting in motion a cautious exchange fraught with unspoken tensions and guarded intentions. Meanwhile, the affable yet sharp Dangerfield strides through...767false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-46--70138042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138042Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a nervous and ailing Mrs. Macnamara nervously prepares for an uneasy visit from the formidable Mary Matchwell, the renowned fortune-teller, whose ominous presence casts a shadow of dread over the room. The encounter unfolds with a tense...754false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-47--70138055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138055Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mrs. Nutter, a simple and kindly soul prone to gossip and excitement, is visited by the enigmatic and unsettling Mary Matchwell, whose eerie presence and uncanny abilities provoke a frightful scene that deeply disturbs all present. As the...1406false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-49--70138034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138034Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the troubled waters of a salmon-weir bring Captain Cluffe to an unintended and bedraggled retreat into an unexpected flower-garden, revealing both his peril and the curious presence of Dangerfield. The incident prompts a flurry of urgent...516false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-48--70138080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138080Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the gallant Puddock and Captain Cluffe prepare under the cloak of night to serenade at Belmont, harbouring ambitions of love and suspicion amid the shadowy grounds. A hapless attempt to cross the river ferry turns into a humorous peril as the...683false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-51--70138101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138101Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre night enfolds Chapelizod with a hush heavy with fear and foreboding, as Mrs. Nutter's restless terrors and the mysterious absence of Mr. Nutter cast a pall over the households, and their servants and neighbours grapple with unease...994false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-50--70138102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138102Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the unfortunate Lieutenant Puddock finds himself perilously stranded among the treacherous weir nets, prompting a flurry of concerned activity among his comrades who fear the worst for Captain Cluffe, presumed drowned after a perilous mishap....968false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-53--70138061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138061Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre discovery of a wounded doctor lying in a secluded wood sets a somber procession in motion, as solemn inquiries and the silent gaze of onlookers weave a tapestry of unease through the town. Amidst the murmurs and measured steps,...820false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-52--70138088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138088Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Dangerfield and his companion Irons engage in a quiet yet charged fishing excursion by the river, their conversation delicately veiling the tensions surrounding a troublesome figure known as Charles Archer. The uneasy camaraderie and cautious...542false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-55--70138053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138053Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the distinguished Dr. Toole makes a grave midnight visit to the ailing Sturk, bringing with him a somber prognosis delivered with measured solemnity and the delicate formality of a bygone medical oracle. Meanwhile, the gentlemen of the inn...563false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-54--70138056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138056Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the grievous plight of poor Doctor Sturk is laid bare to the tender sympathies of his devoted wife and the concerned Chapelizod gossips, while learned physicians assemble in solemn consultation upon his precarious fate. Amid the whispers of...1023false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-57--70138045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138045Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Dr. Toole and Mr. Lowe investigate the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Nutter, discovering a telling footprint by the river that hints at troubled recent events, whilst Toole offers some comfort to the distraught Mrs. Nutter. The episode also...890false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-56--70138062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138062Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the Sabbath congregation at Chapelizod Church is sombrely drawn together in remembrance and reflection on recent harrowing events, while Dr. Walsingham’s sermon mingles quaint erudition with moral admonition and curious tales of sudden death...490false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-59--70138071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138071Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the lingering shadow of Sturk's grievous injury weighs heavily upon those around him, and the restless stirrings of social gaiety continue unabated in the town. Meanwhile, little Lily, though confined by delicate health and tenderly watched...1023false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-58--70138085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138085Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the dashing yet troubled Captain Devereux returns to Chapelizod, his spirits and fortunes greatly diminished, and exchanges news of the circle’s recent misfortunes and intrigues, particularly concerning the Walsingham family. Meanwhile, the...905false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-61--70138068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138068Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the moody evening finds Devereux confronting Nan Glynn beneath solitary thorn trees, their discourse fraught with bitter reproach and reluctant tenderness as he demands truth to dispel a troublesome falsehood woven by her and her mother. The...731false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-60--70138044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138044Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a grand and dazzling ball of the Royal Irish Artillery unfolds with its glittering array of nobility and eager young hearts, each wrapped in the delicate rituals and delicate passions of courtship amidst the music and light. Amidst the lively...1071false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-62--70138076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138076Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we find Devereux grappling with a melancholy resolve to conquer a troubling habit whilst reflecting upon the sombre verses of Marlowe's *Faustus*, his thoughts haunted by self-reproach and a wistful envy of simpler souls. The quiet of the...644false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-63--70138104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138104Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which poor Mrs. Nutter, overwhelmed by grief and uncertainty, finds solace in the gentle, if modest, consolations of Father Roach, while the townsfolk discuss the capture of her husband and the precarious health of Miss Lilias. Meanwhile,...1038false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-64--70138057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138057Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the delicate state of affairs at Belmont regarding Mr. Dangerfield's suit is observed with a keen eye, and Aunt Becky confronts the rather fanciful notions surrounding Lieutenant Puddock's attentions to young Miss Gertrude. A spirited...1033false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-65--70138065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138065Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the town is abuzz with startling news of Charles Nutter’s corpse being found, setting tongues wagging and drawing the attention of various residents, including the curious Doctor Toole and the concerned Rector Walsingham. Meanwhile, Captain...605false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-67--70138064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138064Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a bleak and stormy night enshrouds the household in a sombre atmosphere, as whispers of a grievous misfortune stir anxious conversations and restless vigils. Amidst the howling wind and pelting snow, eerie visitations and shadowy encounters...695false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-66--70138066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138066Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a troubled Captain Devereux seeks a quiet audience with the kindly but firm Dr. Walsingham, whose gentle words reveal disappointments and social complexities surrounding his suit to a delicate young lady. The conversation unfolds with a...928false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-69--70138059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138059Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a plaintive ballad sets a prophetic mood as Captain Devereux, caught in a tempestuous reverie and a literal storm, wrestles with his dark spirits and seeks solace in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, in a dim chamber, the domestic discord of Master...814false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-68--70138081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138081Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the gentle old rector recounts to little Lily the sorrowful history of a noble family marked by disgrace, and the melancholy tale of their haunted ancestral home. Meanwhile, the jovial Dr. Toole attempts to lift the spirits of the despairing...872false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-71--70138067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138067Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a grim confession unveils the true circumstances surrounding a notorious death, revealing acts both cunning and chilling within a shadowy household. The narrative unfolds with a solemn witness recounting the fateful night, mingling fear and...928false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-70--70138105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138105Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a tempestuous night envelopes the Tiled House, setting a spectral stage for a desperate and storm-beaten visitor to seek clandestine counsel. There, amidst flickering candlelight and the roar of the storm, a tale unfolds of fraught gambling,...1054false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-73--70138089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138089Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a gloomy and tempestuous morning welcomes the arrival of the formidable Mistress Mary Matchwell, whose stern demands unsettle the meek Mrs. Macnamara and ripple through the quiet village streets. The scene shifts to a tense confrontation at...715false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-72--70138107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138107Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a secret rendezvous on a desolate moor yields a startling and grim resolution between two men shadowed by mutual dread. The ensuing confession and anguished departure of a haunted figure leave the narrator in a state of restless suspense,...868false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-75--70138096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138096Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Mervyn visits the urbane and enigmatic Mr. Dangerfield at the Brass Castle to seek illumination regarding the elusive Charles Archer, only to find his hopes tempered by the latter’s cynical but candid disclosures. The conversation, tinged...974false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-74--70138097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138097Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the astute and somewhat wary Doctor Toole investigates curious legal notices linked to the late Charles Nutter, encountering the disordered abode and troubled attorney of the deceased. Amidst dust and shadows, unseen fears and whispered...828false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-77--70138069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138069Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the genial Father Roach's hospitable abode becomes the scene of a boisterous wedding celebration, replete with music, laughter, and an unexpected romance kindled under his kindly mediation. Amidst the revelry, a distressed visitor seeks aid,...766false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-76--70138090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138090Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a mysterious and determined woman, announcing herself as Mrs. Nutter, suddenly claims possession of the Mills, sending the household into a whirlwind of fear and confusion. The brave Moggy Sullivan, undeterred by threats, sets out on a quest...1014false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-79--70138070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138070Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a tender bond of love and gentle sorrow is revealed between little Lilias and the kindly rector, as they muse upon the memory of a beloved mother and the quiet hopes of recovery blossoming in the springtime. Through tender discourse and...707false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-78--70138103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138103Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which an earnest priest confronts the brazen intruders who have taken possession of poor Mrs. Nutther's home, striving with fervour to uphold justice and protect her dignity against their ruthless claims. Meanwhile, the village is stirred to...1096false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-80--70138072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138072Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Mervyn encounters the enigmatic and unsettling Mr. Paul Dangerfield in the churchyard, leading to a cryptic and significant exchange about a mysterious document concerning Charles Archer’s death. Meanwhile, Dangerfield wrestles with...1205false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-81--70138112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138112Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Dangerfield engages in a discreet and somewhat tense conference with Mr. Justice Lowe regarding the perplexities surrounding Doctor Sturk’s grievous injury and its darker implications. With gentle yet pressing insistence, he persuades...759false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-82--70138063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138063Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a disconsolate gentleman takes leave of a respected lady with grave reticence and a curious household of creatures observes their parting with unwitting commentary; meanwhile, two officers arrive to a reception tinged with coldness and...1309false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-83--70138074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138074Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the errant brilliance of a disgraced young surgeon named Black Dillon is presented amidst the squalid confines of the Four Courts Marshalsea, where Mr. Dangerfield proposes a desperate and skilful operation to awaken the insensible Dr. Sturk....910false184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-85--70138099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138099Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Devereux is struck with a profound and sudden sorrow upon learning of a grievous loss at the Elms, his anguish unfolding through a restless night while the villagers grapple with the ominous news and the looming legal consequences for...1301false186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-84--70138106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138106Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sweet and delicate Lily Walsingham, beloved by many, quietly departs this mortal sphere, leaving a community steeped in grief and tender remembrance. The mournful yet comforting communion between the bereaved rector and his faithful...821false185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-86--70138060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138060Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a mysterious white-clad stranger named Mr. Dangerfield takes charge of the ailing Dr. Sturk’s bedside, his somber vigilance and curious demeanour unsettling the household as the night deepens. The arrival of the late and indolent Dr. Dillon,...1148false187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-87--70138082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138082Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless Captain Devereux confides his dark despair to the steadfast little Puddock, revealing a brooding spirit caught between pride and torment during the village’s murmurous night. Meanwhile, a somber consultation unfolds over the...1133false188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-89--70138083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138083Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Zekiel Irons, a somber and tense clerk, wrestles with his fears and resolves to confront dark truths closely tied to the village’s troubled past, while a mournful ballad and the fireside murmurs of the Salmon House lend a haunted air to his...1150false190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-88--70138084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138084Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the anxious vigil of Mrs. Sturk and her attendants around the sick chamber reveals the grim necessities of surgery performed by the brusque yet capable Dr. Dillon, while the patient, Dr. Sturk, struggles between delirium and consciousness. As...1640false189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-90--70138110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138110Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Dangerfield confronts a moment of unsettling defiance from the inanimate gate of his Brass Castle, revealing a restless and formidable nature burdened by thwarted schemes and uneasy superstitions. Meanwhile, the melancholy aftermath of...1162false191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-91--70138111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138111Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Mervyn receives an obscure certificate and letter regarding the death of one Charles Archer, prompting him to pursue a meticulous inquiry that spans London and Florence; meanwhile, the household at the Mills grows raucous with a wild...1066false192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-92--70138093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138093Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the astute and formidable Mr. Paul Dangerfield is violently apprehended in his own dwelling under the shadow of a mistaken warrant, his defiant spirit undiminished despite serious wounds and the threat of imprisonment. The scene unfolds with...1541false193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-93--70138095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138095Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the slow progress of events towards the county gaol casts a shadow over Chapelizod, stirring rumours and consternation that unsettle the village’s genteel repose. Meanwhile, a heated confrontation between Doctor Toole and the obsequious,...1167false194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-94--70138077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138077Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Dr. Toole and Mr. Justice Lowe visit the ailing Doctor Sturk, whose fading strength is spent in revealing a harrowing secret concerning a notorious crime and its dark perpetrator, while Toole’s subsequent errands reveal a tangled web of legal...1598false195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-95--70138087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138087Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a tempestuous meeting unfolds as Black Dillon confronts Justice Lowe about an unpaid debt related to Mr. Dangerfield, and the precarious state of a sick man, Barney, is tenderly attended to by anxious carers and physicians. The sombre...1088false196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-96--70138091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138091Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the tangled affairs of the Mills are laid bare through quiet revelations and heartfelt reunions, as little Sally Nutter confronts the weight of legal tidings while her devoted Charles returns from a troubled exile. Meanwhile, rumours stir in...1957false197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-97--70138109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138109Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Lieutenant Puddock, having lately reconciled his thoughts, engages in a tender and somewhat secretive dialogue with Aunt Rebecca Chattesworth, while observed with a mixture of amusement and intrigue by those around Belmont. Captain Cluffe,...1084false198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-99--70138098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138098Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the long-absent and venerable rector returns to bestow heartfelt counsel and a cherished memento upon the young Gertrude Chattesworth and Lord Dunoran, on the eve of their felicitous union, blending gentle wisdom with affectionate blessing....970false1100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-by-the-churchyard-chapter-98--70138108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138108Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the somber proceedings against the enigmatic Charles Archer unfold with all the gravity and intricate testimony that a village court can muster, revealing the tension between whispered truths and the cold rigidity of justice. The narrative...2468false199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-1-relating-how-i-rode-through-the-village-of-gylingden-with-mark-wylder-s-letter-in-my-valise--70860134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860134Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator embarks upon a journey through an autumnal English countryside, steeped in vivid and nostalgic reminiscence of childhood scenes and ancestral estates, setting a reflective and contemplative tone. He receives a letter from the...805false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-2-in-which-i-enter-the-drawing-room--70860139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860139Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator arrives at the stately Brandon Hall as twilight descends, finding himself amidst the solemn grandeur of an ancient family seat and a circle of acquaintances poised on the brink of a significant matrimonial reconciliation. Amidst...496false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-3-our-dinner-party-at-brandon--70860147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860147Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a gathering of diverse and spirited company assembles for dinner, revealing delicate undercurrents of personal disposition and social interplay amidst the clatter and gaiety of the repast. The vicar, Mr. Wylder, finds himself entangled in a...830false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-4-in-which-we-go-to-the-drawing-room-and-the-party-breaks-up--70860152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860152Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mark Wylder, perturbed and irritable, finds himself cast aside amid the lively company, his attempts at conversation with Miss Lake repeatedly thwarted and his temper souring as he broods alone. The evening wanes with quiet vexation and...383false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-6-in-which-dorcas-brandon-speaks--70860142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860142Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator navigates a luncheon with the enigmatic Miss Brandon, whose aloof beauty conceals a restless, indifferent nature that both intrigues and bewilders him. Amid measured conversation and elusive confidences, the subtle tensions of...691false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-5-in-which-my-slumber-is-disturbed--70860149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860149Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, amid the venerable surroundings of an ancient house, finds himself confiding in the earnest and honourable Lord Chelford regarding a delicate matter, only to be disturbed by a chilling nocturnal encounter that blurs the line...429false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-7-relating-how-a-london-gentleman-appeared-in-redman-s-dell--70860143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860143Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the secluded and sylvan Redman's Farm offers a quiet refuge to Miss Rachel Lake, whose unexpected visit from her urbane yet somewhat insolent brother, Captain Stanley Lake, stirs uneasy discussions about her solitary life and his pressing,...1127false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-8-in-which-captain-lake-takes-his-hat-and-stick--70860150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860150Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a quiet afternoon at Redman's farm reveals Rachel Lake’s nuanced impressions of those around her, whilst a visit from her brother, Captain Stanley Lake, stirs uneasy reflections upon family fortunes and past disappointments. The peaceful...504false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-10-the-ace-of-hearts--70860133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860133Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a gentleman of questionable grace, Captain Stanley Lake, unexpectedly presents himself at the Brandon household, stirring unease and curious observations among its members, particularly in the presence of Mark Wylder. The evening unfolds with...768false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-9-i-see-the-ring-of-the-persian-magician--70860137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860137Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mark Wylder, a somewhat rakish and self-assured gentleman, indulges in lively discourse on his acquaintances and prospects, revealing a curious talismanic ring that seems to have wrought a change in his fortunes. Meanwhile, the social...726false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-12-in-which-uncle-lorne-troubles-me--70860156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860156Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a restless narrator, beset by ominous sensations and shadowed visions, confronts a chilling nocturnal visitation that blurs the line betwixt reality and spectral illusion. Amidst the heavy stillness and flickering candlelight, an eerie figure...465false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-11-in-which-lake-under-the-trees-of-brandon-and-i-in-my-chamber-smoke-our-nocturnal-cigars--70860165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860165Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the social intricacies and concealed tensions among the Brandon family and their intimates unfold beneath a surface of polite discourse and whispered conjecture, revealing the delicate complexities of loyalty, suspicion, and unspoken designs....773false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-14-in-which-various-persons-give-their-opinions-of-captain-stanley-lake--70860144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860144Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the various dispositions and uneasy dynamics surrounding Stanley Lake and Mark Wylder unfold with a delicate balance of suspicion and social insight, as Rachel and others reveal their measured impressions and concealed anxieties. Meanwhile,...585false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-13-the-pony-carriage--70860166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860166Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, restless and perturbed by recent events, seeks to exchange his lodgings and spends a day observing the gentle interplay of village life, including lively discourse on flowers, affection, and the subtle intimacies of...774false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-16-jenny-put-the-kettle-on--70860154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860154Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the evening unfolds with wistful companionship and concealed apprehensions beneath the moon's ghostly glow, as old Tamar’s dream and whispered confidences cast long shadows upon Redman’s Farm. The young Miss Lake, caught between charming...954false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-15-dorcas-shows-her-jewels-to-miss-lake--70860168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860168Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a dinner at Brandon unfolds beneath the austere watch of Lady Chelford, revealing strained family dynamics and a discourse on matrimonial obedience that skates lightly between jest and severity. Afterwards, in the quiet intimacy of a private...827false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-17-rachel-lake-sees-wonderful-things-by-moonlight-from-her-window--70860163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860163Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Rachel Lake, restless and haunted by a peculiar interview, is visited late at night by her agitated brother Stanley, whose fear and remorse reveal a dark confrontation with Mark Wylder and a perilous secret that threatens them both. Together,...770false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-18-mark-wylder-s-slave--70860169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860169Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre shadow of impending sacrifice falls upon the troubled siblings as Rachel contemplates a fateful departure, cloaked in sorrow and resolute silence, whilst her brother busies himself with preparations under the night's dark canopy....715false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-19-the-tarn-in-the-park--70860164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860164Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we find Stanley Lake muse on the shifting currents of concern and mystery surrounding Mr. Wylder's abrupt journey to London, the quiet attentions and suspicions it awakens, and the subtle interplay of genteel confidences over breakfast and...804false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-20-captain-lake-takes-an-evening-stroll-about-gylingden--70860170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860170Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator wrestles with an uncanny apparition and wrestles with his resolve to remain at the haunted Hall, whilst a tense conversation unfolds between the young Dorcas Brandon and the formidable Lady Chelford regarding the nature of...1024false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-22-in-which-captain-lake-meets-a-friend-near-the-white-house--70860173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860173Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the steadfast old Tamar loyally guards a delicate secret concerning her young mistress, despite moral qualms and stern rebuke from the resolute Stanley Lake. Meanwhile, as plans and mysterious delays unfurl around a postponed wedding, a...656false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-21-in-which-captain-lake-visits-his-sister-s-sick-bed--70860167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860167Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless Captain Lake battles with an uneasy spirit and secretive habits amid the tranquil routines of village life, observing the joyous innocence of children and the quiet devotion of those around him with a jaundiced eye. A brief,...959false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-23-how-rachel-slept-that-night-in-redman-s-farm--70860174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860174Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Rachel, beset by a weighty sorrow, returns home under the cloak of night to the faithful comfort of old Tamar’s care, her thoughts troubled by a world grown dark and weary. Amidst the quiet shadows of Redman’s dell, the sombre embrace of...491false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-24-dorcas-brandon-pays-rachel-a-visit--70860180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860180Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Miss Dorcas Brandon visits the ailing Rachel Lake at Redman's Farm, bringing a warmth and tenderness that momentarily lifts the pall of Rachel’s fragile health and troubled spirit. Their converse, shadowed by unspoken fears and grudging...680false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-25-captain-lake-looks-in-at-nightfall--70860171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860171Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre twilight of Redman's Farm mirrors Rachel Lake's profound sorrow and weary resignation as she endures a tense and uneasy visit from her brother Stanley, whose troubled countenance reveals his own shadowed designs and desperate...980false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-26-captain-lake-follows-to-london--70860183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860183Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ever-restless Captain Lake pursues elusive Mark Wylder through the labyrinthine streets of London, his restless spirits both buoyed and troubled by the city’s smoky embrace and the intricate obligations before him. The unexpected arrival...766false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-28-mark-wylder-s-submission--70860135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860135Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the increasingly perplexing absence of a certain gentleman approaching his nuptial day causes considerable concern among those awaiting his appearance, prompting a series of earnest searches and correspondences in an effort to resolve the...760false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-27-lawyer-larkin-s-mind-begins-to-work--70860177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860177Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the astute and somewhat complacent Lawyer Larkin, suspecting untoward secrets underlying Mark Wylder’s sudden absence, embarks on a meticulous and quietly probing journey through the county, gathering scraps of information with a suspicious...539false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-29-how-mark-wylder-s-disappearance-affected-his-friends--70860153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860153Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the absence of Mark Wylder stirs quiet disquiet and restrained gossip among the gentry and townsfolk alike, whilst his brother, the vicar, wrestles with growing financial woes and an urgent need for aid. As a Sunday service disperses into the...844false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-30-in-brandon-park--70860148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860148Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a somber walk through a richly wooded park sets the stage for a fraught encounter between Rachel and her disquieting brother, whose insistent presence and dark intentions cast a chilling shadow over the evening’s celestial beauty. Their...787false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-31-in-redman-s-dell--70860141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860141Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a solitary stroll through autumnal grounds reveals the delicate interplay of social expectations, tender confidences, and unspoken disquiet between young companions, while a letter and a haunting old tale stir introspection and unease within...823false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-32-mr-larkin-and-the-vicar--70860146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860146Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the good vicar, troubled by his brother's mysterious absence and his own pressing financial difficulties, seeks counsel from the sagacious and kindly attorney Mr. Larkin, who offers a measured hope amid the weight of legal perplexities and...905false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-33-the-ladies-of-gylingden-heath--70860138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860138Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the vicar's gentle kindness provides a moment of warmth and hope amid trials, as he tends to the sick and cherishes the innocent companionship of little Fairy; and Rachel, touched by his visit yet burdened by dark reflections, finds solace...901false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-34-sir-julius-hockley-s-letter--70860140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860140Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Jos. Larkin, a solicitor of scrupulous attention and wily inquiry, endeavours to uncover the truth behind an enigmatic power of attorney signed by Mark Wylder, only to be met with evasive replies and a perplexing correspondence from Sir...661false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-36-the-ball-room--70860136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860136Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the genteel assembly at Lady Chelford’s evening gathering gently reveal the intricate manners and veiled emotions that pulse beneath their polished discourse, as Rachel Lake and Lord Chelford engage in a subtle exchange of wit and sentiment...1074false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-35-the-hunt-ball--70860159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860159Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the chronicler reflects upon the curious preparations and bustling anticipation surrounding the grand annual Hunt Ball of Gylingden, a social occasion where the town's young ladies make their debut amidst an atmosphere of genteel excitement...672false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-37-the-supper-room--70860145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860145Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the evening’s festivity at the supper-room takes an abrupt turn as the simmering tensions between Captain Lake and Sir Harry Bracton, stirred by rivalry and past affections, culminate in a sudden and fiery altercation. The scene unfolds with...649false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-38-after-the-ball--70860155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860155Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Lake, burdened by a looming and inescapable peril following a regrettable incident at a ball, is found grievously wounded and in dire need of urgent medical care at Brandon Hall. The somber atmosphere deepens as those around him...1166false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-40-the-attorney-s-adventures-on-the-way-home--70860157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860157Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Jos. Larkin, a man of business bent on his familiar path through shadowy woods, encounters a mysterious, ghostly figure whose eerie calls and silent disappearance unsettle his usually rational mind. Despite his outward composure and...670false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-39-in-which-miss-rachel-lake-comes-to-brandon-and-doctor-buddle-calls-again--70860158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860158Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Rachel Lake arrives at Brandon to find her brother Stanley grievously wounded, and amidst anxious whispers and painful vigils, she implores him to reveal the secrets that trouble their family. Meanwhile, Lord Chelford navigates the delicate...1059false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-41-in-which-sir-francis-seddley-manipulates--70860151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860151Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Major Jackson, troubled by Captain Lake’s grave condition, contemplates a swift departure amid the sombre atmosphere of Brandon, while Dr Buddle attends tirelessly to the patient’s uncertain fate. Meanwhile, a curious letter from Marseilles...593false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-42-a-paragraph-in-the-county-paper--70860160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860160Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Lake makes a surprisingly swift recovery and enters into a marriage that causes considerable stir and speculation within the county society, while the inscrutable Mark Wylder’s mysterious absence and complex dealings linger in the...764false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-43-an-evil-eye-looks-on-the-vicar--70860161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860161Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the troubled vicar, William Wylder, becomes ensnared in a subtle and growing web of financial and spiritual anxieties that weigh heavily upon his heart and mind. Meanwhile, at Redman's Farm, Rachel Lake’s sombre disposition and resolute...819false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-44-in-which-old-tamar-lifts-up-her-voice-in-prophecy--70860162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860162Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Stanley Lake encounters the old and weathered Tamar in the sombre dusk of Redman's Dell, where she presses him to heed a weighty matter that has long troubled her conscience. Despite her earnest entreaties and the secretive stillness...626false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-46-debate-and-interruption--70860201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860201Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Rachel is troubled by uneasy suspicions concerning Stanley and a certain silent confidant, while Dorcas, newly allied by marriage yet quietly estranged, senses a growing mystery and concealment that shadows her household. The tangled tensions...889false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-45-deep-and-shallow--70860172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860172Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the diligent and somewhat inscrutable Mr. Larkin devotes himself to unraveling the perplexities surrounding his client Mark Wylder, while also grappling with the pressing and delicate financial plight of the Reverend William Wylder. Amidst...768false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-48-in-which-i-go-to-brandon-and-see-an-old-acquaintance-in-the-tapestry-room--70860198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860198Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, summoned to Brandon by Stanley Lake under somewhat ambiguous pretexts, encounters a curious household where a disquieting figure known as Uncle Lorne unsettlingly intrudes upon the evening’s discourse. Through strange...1440false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-47-a-threatening-notice--70860176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860176Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we observe the cautious and intricate manoeuvrings of Captain Stanley Lake as he prepares to enter the political fray, his intentions shadowed by the sharp intrigues of his rival, Mark Wylder. The delicate dance of alliance and enmity is laid...1223false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-49-larcom-the-butler-visits-the-attorney--70860175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860175Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which an attorney, perplexed by a cryptic letter and troubled by rumours of a gentleman’s confinement, muses over the reliability of appearances and the burdens of secret knowledge. His quiet reflections are punctuated by a conversation with a...687false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-50-new-lights--70860195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860195Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Larkin receives perplexing letters, their postmarks and dates at odds, stirring his suspicions of a sinister plot possibly involving captivity and deceit, with his thoughts darkly dwelling on motives tied to inheritance and rivalry. As he...866false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-51-a-fracas-in-the-library--70860184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860184Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which an attorney solemnly confronts Captain Lake with suspicions of a deliberate fraud in Mr. Mark Wylder’s correspondence, provoking a surprisingly fierce and tempestuous reaction from the usually composed gentleman. Their discourse reveals...846false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-52-an-old-friend-looks-into-the-garden-at-redman-s-farm--70860199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860199Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the intricacies of social expectation and personal conviction entwine around Rachel and her suitors, marked by Lady Chelford’s capricious shifts of favour and the delicate negotiations of friendship and refusal. Amidst the tender renewal of...993false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-54-brandon-chapel-on-sunday--70860186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860186Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Jos. Larkin receives a perplexing and crudely penned letter hinting at secret news concerning Mark Wylder’s fate, stirring his cautious calculation over legal estates and possible gains, whilst the vicar’s quiet desperation deepens under...919false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-53-the-vicar-s-complications-which-lively-people-had-better-not-read--70860189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860189Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the complex financial entanglements of the poor vicar are unfolded with delicate scrutiny, revealing the oppressive burdens and strained confidences that attend his precarious reversion, while the conscientious and somewhat enigmatic...630false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-56-the-brandon-conservatory--70860178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860178Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a serene solicitor reflects with quiet satisfaction on legal safeguards laid to protect a country estate, while the newlywed couple at the centre of these affairs engage in a delicate and tense discourse about the management and preservation...900false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-55-the-captain-and-the-attorney-converse-among-the-tombs--70860203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860203Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which two men of business engage beneath the sombre shadows of ancestral monuments, their conversation a delicate dance of suspicion, strategy, and veiled threats concerning the fate of a missing man and the fragile security of an estate. The...929false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-57-concerning-a-new-danger-which-threatened-captain-stanley-lake--70860185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860185Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Stanley Lake, grappling with a vexing letter from his sister Rachel and unexpected defiance from his wife Dorcas, finds his schemes for control confounded and his uneasy dominion increasingly precarious. Amid the shadowy woods and by...936false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-58-miss-rachel-lake-becomes-violent--70860193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860193Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a letter sets in motion a series of earnest encounters fraught with worry and hope, as Rachel Lake intervenes with resolute compassion in a pressing legal matter concerning the future of the Wylder family’s fortunes. Amidst frail health and...1339false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-59-an-enemy-in-redman-s-dell--70860181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860181Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the astute and somewhat sinister attorney Jos. Larkin wrestles with complications arising from the unexpected presence of Rachel Lake, while the honourable yet distressed vicar grapples with delicate financial and moral entanglements....1073false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-60-rachel-lake-before-the-accuser--70860187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860187Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Josiah Larkin, a solemn and somewhat overbearing attorney, calls unexpectedly upon Miss Rachel Lake with grave tidings and unwelcome advice concerning the Wylder family’s affairs, revealing a past connection to a night fraught with...990false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-61-in-which-dame-dutton-is-visited--70860190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860190Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a bright and bustling morning greets Captain Lake as he navigates the complexities of London and the quiet machinations of a shrewd attorney unfold in the town of Gylingden, bringing weighty matters to a precarious head. Meanwhile, the...875false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-62-the-captain-explains-why-mark-wylder-absconded--70860179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860179Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Brandon Lake, with a mixture of affection and unease, reveals to his wife Dorcas the tangled affairs involving debts, conspiracies, and estate complications tied to the elusive Mark Wylder, whilst she wrestles with doubts about her...802false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-63-the-ace-of-hearts--70860194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860194Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Lake candidly reveals the concealed cause of Mark Wylder’s abrupt departure, confiding in the ever-scrupulous attorney Joseph Larkin during a genteel promenade on the green; and later, under the weight of impending troubles and...712false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-64-in-the-dutch-room--70860182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860182Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a tense evening unfolds at the Lodge, marked by secret revelations and a sudden fainting that casts a sombre shadow over the household’s uneasy peace. Meanwhile, distant from these private turmoils, a certain attorney contemplates his recent...809false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-66-lady-macbeth--70860200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860200Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the unexpected defeat of the ministers sets a stirring political contest astir, drawing the ambitious Stanley Lake into the turbulent fray with all the guile and energy his character can muster. Meanwhile, amid whispered fears and unspoken...1224false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-65-i-revisit-brandon-hall--70860204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860204Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the resolute and tender-hearted Rachel Lake confronts the sober realities surrounding the ailing little Fairy and the perilous position of the vicar’s family, resolved to thwart the insidious designs of the cunning Mr. Larkin. Meanwhile,...814false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-67-mr-larkin-is-vis-a-vis-with-a-concealed-companion--70860196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860196Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Mr. Jos. Larkin, a man of punctilious habits and ambitions, delights in the prosperous fruits of his legal endeavour and indulges in the imagined grandeur of his future social standing amid the genteel county amidst careful attention to...841false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-68-the-companion-discloses-himself--70860206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860206Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the steadfast and observant Mr. Jos. Larkin encounters a mysterious and reticent fellow-traveller shrouded in numerous wraps aboard a night train, whose peculiar behaviour and inscrutable gaze both intrigue and perplex him. As the journey...854false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-70-the-meeting-in-the-long-pond-alley--70860191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860191Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre stillness of a sharp moonlit night at Brandon Hall is quietly disturbed by the vigilant and curious Mr. Larcom, whose secret observations and covert following of Captain Lake unveil a clandestine meeting that stirs much...845false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-69-of-a-spectre-whom-old-tamar-saw--70860197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860197Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the tender vigour of dear little Fairy, despite the hopes and ministrations of all around him, wanes beneath a grievous and lingering malady, stirring both affectionate memories and solemn forebodings in those who cherish him. Meanwhile,...1024false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-72-mark-wylder-s-hand--70860202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860202Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which an unfortunate fall beside a ravine reveals a long-hidden secret beneath its shadows, unsettling all who bear witness to the scene. As the somber discovery ripples through the nearby town, the quiet rustle of consequence begins to stir among...1015false272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-71-sir-harry-bracton-s-invasion-of-gylingden--70860192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860192Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we observe the intricate manoeuvres of property acquisition entwined with the undercurrents of political campaigning in a bustling county town, where legal stratagems and social tensions unfold with subtle gravity. Meanwhile, amidst the...813false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-73-the-mask-falls--70860188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860188Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the discovery of a long-buried body, purported to be that of a missing gentleman of ancient lineage, sets a county astir with excitement and speculation, while a grievously injured captain, lying in great distress, offers a perplexing...1197false273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wylder-s-hand-chapter-74-we-take-leave-of-our-friends--70860205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860205Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre details of a fatal encounter and its dire aftermath are laid bare with a measured and unflinching hand, illuminating the tragic follies and frailties of those involved. The narrative gently unfolds the repercussions of deception...773false274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-2--71911932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911932Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which an unexpected letter brings sorrowful news of a lost acquaintance, setting a sombre mood beneath the enchanting moonlit landscape; and a sudden, dramatic carriage accident introduces a mysterious young lady, whose arrival promises to alter...1096false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-1--71911935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911935Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young lady recounts her solitary life at a remote Styrian castle, introducing the characters who surround her and setting the scene with picturesque details of their ancient, forest-encircled home. She then recalls a singular childhood...857false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-3--71911945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911945Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young stranger, arrived under mysterious circumstances, is tenderly cared for and welcomed into a remote castle, her delicate health and secretive manner sparking quiet curiosity among her new hosts. An uncanny recognition between the...1030false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-4--71911934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911934Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator observes the delicate and secretive habits of the enigmatic Carmilla, whose beauty is matched by a mysterious reserve and occasional languid fits of emotion that unsettle yet fascinate him. Amidst pastoral scenes and whispered...1472false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-5--71911936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911936Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the arrival of a skilled restorer unveils a series of ancient portraits at the schloss, including a singular likeness that strikingly resembles the enigmatic Carmilla, stirring both admiration and a touch of unease. Under the spell of...541false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-6--71911940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911940Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the evening passes with genteel company and polite conversation, yet a shadow of unease lingers over Carmilla’s mysterious past and her reticent expressions of affection. The night culminates in a most singular and distressing vision that...595false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-8--71911933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911933Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a sudden and mysterious disappearance within the ancient chateau sets the household into a turmoil of anxious search, only to reveal itself through a most improbable and innocent cause. The puzzle unravels gently with the warm attentions of...495false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-7--71911937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911937Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator recounts a disturbing vision that haunts her nights with a peculiar chill and mournful dreams, followed by a mysterious disappearance that unsettles those around her. The gentle, familiar setting grows shadowed by an unspoken...833false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-10--71911938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911938Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the General returns a changed man, burdened with sombre memories and a fierce resolve born of a grievous loss, confiding to my father a harrowing tale that defies ordinary belief. As they journey towards the desolate ruins of Karnstein, the...429false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-9--71911939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911939Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a solemn doctor is summoned to inquire into the curious ailment afflicting the narrator, and grave discussions ensue that hint at a malady marked by a peculiar blue spot and strange sensations about the neck. Meanwhile, amidst quiet...687false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-12--71911941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911941Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a mysterious lady of some distinction entrusts her daughter, Millarca, to the narrator’s care under peculiar circumstances, prompting a series of reflections and reluctant acquiescence. As Millarca quickly endears herself with lively...670false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-11--71911946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911946Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a distinguished gentleman recounts a captivating evening at a grand masquerade hosted by an old friend, where an air of mystery and curiosity is stirred by the presence of two masked ladies—one of whom endeavours to perplex him with her...685false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-14--71911947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911947Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a sombre consultation between physicians yields a desperate and supernatural diagnosis, leading to a strange and harrowing encounter that casts a shadow over the haunted grounds where memories of the long departed linger. The old General's...667false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-13--71911943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911943Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the mysterious habits and ailments of a young lady give rise to fearful reflections and a journey to the desolate ruins of the Karnstein estate, stirring old resentments and dark stories of vampiric malefactions. We encounter a grizzled...699false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-15--71911944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911944Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a curious and solemn assembly uncovers a long-forgotten monument within a chapel, leading to grave reflections and secretive arrangements concerning an absent presence. The narrative then unfolds a formal inquiry marked by eerie physiological...538false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carmilla-chapter-16--71911942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71911942Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, still shaken by the events he recounts, reflects on the scholarly pursuits of the eccentric Baron Vordenburg, who devoted his spare means to the study of vampirism and uncovered curious truths about the nature and habits of...577false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-1-alice-maybell--71912010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912010Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young lady named Alice Maybell takes leave of her affectionate aunt at Oulton to embark on a lengthy journey home to Wyvern, her heart burdened with unspoken troubles despite the gentle cheer of their parting. The tender dialogue reveals a...395false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-2-the-vale-of-carwell--71912011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912011Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young lady, accompanied by her devoted nurse Dulcibella, journeys through the wild and somber moorlands, her thoughts troubled yet determined as she seeks a secret meeting at the old Carwell Grange. The passage grows ever more secluded and...482false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-4-the-old-squire-and-alice-maybell--71912012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912012Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sombre and austere figure of the old Squire Fairfield presides over Wyvern, a stately manor set in a richly wooded English landscape, and the tale of young Alice Maybell, an orphaned child of tender years, unfolds beneath his grim yet...965false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-3-the-grange--71912009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912009Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young and nervous Miss Alice Maybell encounters an obstructive carriage and a mysterious veiled lady on the road before arriving at the somber and ivy-clad Carwell Grange, where a stern old housekeeper admits her upon presentation of a...864false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-5-the-terrace-garden--71912014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912014Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the solitary and pale Alice Maybell, whose quiet beauty and gentle manner inspire numerous rumours in the small town of Wyvern, is observed with keen interest and some suspicion by the townsfolk and her onlooking benefactor, the surly old...1095false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-9-in-which-the-squire-loses-his-gold-headed-cane--71912023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912023Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sun sets with a melancholic glow upon the ancient house where Captain Fairfield prepares to depart, yet must first confront the fierce and fractious presence of his father, the old Squire, whose anger simmers beneath a proud and sardonic...744false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-10-the-drive-over-cressley-common-by-moonlight--71912021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912021Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the squire, restless and burdened with conflicting emotions, confronts the sudden absence of a beloved young lady from his household, expressing both bitterness and a strained affection in the solitude of Wyvern. Meanwhile, beneath the serene...740false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-12-the-omen-of-carwell-grange--71912016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912016Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the arrival at the ancient and sombre Carwell Grange is tenderly chronicled through the eyes of young Alice Maybell, whose warmth and optimism contrast with the grim countenance of the old household and its sombre surroundings. The...940false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-11-home--71912018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912018Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a tender conversation unfolds between a young woman and her beloved as they approach their new home, filled with hopes of a simple and happy life surrounded by nature’s quiet beauty and the companionship of each other. Yet beneath their...868false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-13-an-inspection-of-carwell-grange--71912024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912024Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young mistress is shown to her chamber at Carwell Grange, where the quiet attentions of old Dulcibella and the lively spirits of her husband bring moments of warmth and hope amidst the shadowed comforts of their modest estate. Together,...915false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-14-a-letter--71912019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912019Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young couple delicately navigate the awkwardness of a cryptic warning from an irritable old woman and the modest challenges of setting up their home amid strained finances. Their tender dialogue reveals affection tinged with anxiety,...617false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-16-a-party-of-three--71912020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912020Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a brief but telling visit occurs between brothers at a rural hearthside, revealing tender domestic hopes shadowed by financial strain and unspoken anxieties. The quietude of the evening and the gentle melancholy of the landscape mirror the...545false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-15-harry-arrives--71912026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912026Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Henry Fairfield makes a belated and jocular arrival at Carwell Grange, enlivening the modest household with his rustic humour and shrewd observations, whilst deftly masking some underlying tensions. His visit reveals the delicate balance of...498false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-17-mildred-tarnley-s-warning-story--71912027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912027Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a visit to an ancient chamber of the house invites an elderly servant to recount a dark and sorrowful tale of love, loss, and uncanny warnings that have haunted the family through generations. The scene is marked by a somber reflection on...1387false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-18-the-brothers-walk--71912031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912031Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which two brothers, beneath the quiet moonlight and amidst the sombre shadows of ancient trees, walk a narrow common path—one weighed with anxious reflections, the other masking his true thoughts beneath a jovial exterior—while they exchange...984false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-6-the-old-squire-unlike-himself--72284215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72284215Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:26:10 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the aged and somewhat curmudgeonly Squire Fairfield spends an evening in contemplative mood beside the fire, intermittently brightening with reminiscences and an unusual gaiety as Alice plays tunes upon the harpsichord. His boisterous and...848false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-7-the-squires-eldest-son-comes-home--72284213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72284213Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:26:11 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the return of Captain Fairfield to his ancestral home stirs a sombre and uneasy household, where the old Squire’s gruff manners and reluctance to embrace change unsettle all present, particularly the gentle Alice Maybell. The evening shadows...1018false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-8-never-did-run-smooth--72284214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72284214Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:26:11 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which two hearts find solace and tender words through a stolen moment beneath the moonlight, while the dawn brings with it uneasy reflections and the slow stirring of familial strife within the ancient manor. The sun sets with an ominous glow upon...768false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-19-coming-in--71912028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912028Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the quiet hours at Carwell Grange reveal a tender domesticity between Charles Fairfield and his devoted wife Alice, whose gentle affection and hopeful patience strive to brighten the shadowed monotony of their constrained existence. Amidst...879false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-20-harry-appears-at-the-grange--71912039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912039Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sudden arrival of Harry at the Grange brings a respite to Charles's solitary musings, their conversation unfolding with a blend of brotherly warmth and uneasy apprehension. They exchange news of old acquaintances and veiled disquiet,...869false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-21-harry-s-beer-and-conversation--71912030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912030Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which two brothers engage in a cautious and tense discourse concerning delicate matters of marriage and inheritance, tempered by old grievances and mistrust. Their dialogue unfolds amidst the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, revealing the fragile...950false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-22-the-trout--71912022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912022Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a troubled Charles Fairfield seeks solace by the stream at Carwell, wrestling with doubts about his brother and the creeping shadows of suspicion that cloud his peace. His contemplations are momentarily disturbed by the unexpected sight of a...442false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-24-the-summons--71912025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912025Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Charles Fairfield wrestles with a heavy and foreboding secret that clouds his hopes for happiness with his devoted wife, Alice, amid the quiet beauty and tender affections of their home at Carwell Grange. The intrusion of ominous news and...1637false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-23-the-visitor--71912029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912029Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which good Lady Wyndale pays a determined and affectionate visit to her niece Alice Fairfield at Carwell Grange, uncovering the secret hardships that enshroud her niece’s married life and extending a warm offer of refuge and companionship....1005false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-26-the-lady-has-her-tea--71912037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912037Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a mysterious and ailing lady, her speech tinged with foreign cadence, engages Mildred Tarnley in a curious conversation steeped in inquiries about the Fairfields and the house they inhabit, while discreetly concealing her own afflictions....1250false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-25-lilly-dogger-is-sent-to-bed--71912038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912038Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a weary and admonished kitchen drudge, Lilly Dogger, labours late beneath the stern watch of the ever-grumbling Mrs. Tarnley, whose temper is as sharply kept as the pots and pans she commands be cleaned. Through whispered confidences,...692false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-27-through-the-house--71912032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912032Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a weary and pale lady, attended by the steadfast old servant Mildred Tarnley, regains a measure of composure and recounts ordinary domestic concerns amid the quiet solitude of a familiar chamber. The scene is marked by an undercurrent of...496false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-28-the-bell-rings--71912035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912035Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless anxieties of a troubled household unfold through the watchful eyes of a devoted old servant, whose loyalty is tested by dark suspicions and the eerie stillness of a late-night summons. The quietude of the night is broken by a...888false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-29-tom-is-ordered-up--71912033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912033Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the attentive Mrs. Tarnley delivers a discreet message to the half-awake Tom, urging his vigilance and quietude in anticipation of a visitor, while reflecting on the burdens her role entails. Meanwhile, an enigmatic and pallid lady, with whom...814false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-30-the-old-soldier-grows-more-friendly-and-frightens-mrs-tarnley--71912052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912052Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a long-estranged old acquaintance, cloaked in mystery and marked by the passage of weary years, renews a fragile friendship with the steadfast and sceptical housekeeper at Carwell Grange, weaving offers of comfort and companionship amidst...1348false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-31-news-from-cressley-common--71912036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912036Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the vigilant and weary Mildred Tarnley quietly surveys the stillness of the household and its environs on a restless night, her mind alive with cautious apprehensions regarding the movements and welfare of those within her charge. Her...833false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-32-an-unlooked-for-return--71912050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912050Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a weary and troubled Charles Fairfield returns unexpectedly, seeking refuge and counsel from the steadfast and pragmatic Mildred as he grapples with the heavy burdens that weigh upon his heart. Together, they contemplate delicate plans and...1148false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-33-charles-fairfield-alone--71912034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912034Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Charles Fairfield, beset by anxious thoughts and wearied by sleepless nights, wrestles with a pressing decision and cautiously devises a plan of retreat for himself and his beloved Alice, sending secret letters to enlist the aid of his...682false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-34-awake--71912040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912040Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless night reveals deep anxieties and tender confidences between Alice and her faithful old servant Dulcibella, as both wrestle with hopes and fears beneath the serene moonlit sky. Meanwhile, within the household's shadowed chambers,...1045false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-35-restless--71912042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912042Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the vigilant Mrs. Tarnley, disturbed by the queer stillness of the Dutchwoman, finds herself caught between suspicion and a creeping sense of unease as she tends the restless guest through the darkened corridors of Carwell. A dialogue unfolds...1064false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-36-through-the-wall--71912046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912046Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a lady, troubled by vague and menacing noises in her chamber, discovers a secret opening in the wall through which a sinister, blind woman enters, leading to a perilous nocturnal encounter. The terror of the intrusion drives the lady to seek...1172false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-38-unreasonable-bertha--71912045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912045Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a fraught reunion between husband and wife unveils a bitter and tangled discord fraught with accusations and unyielding resentment, their spoken words sharp as the wounds they bear. The scene closes on a poignant moment of despair, as the...814false438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-37-a-messenger--71912048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912048Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a frightened young lady finds refuge and solace with an old servant named Mrs. Tarnley, who speaks with earthy wisdom and a grave sense of justice as the morning light breaks over a tense and troubled household. Meanwhile, a messenger is...1001false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-40-pursuit--71912041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912041Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the quiet household is stirred by the news of a fierce and impending encounter between Master Charles and Squire Rodney, provoking whispered fears and loyalties among the familiar servants. The episode paints a vivid picture of local...543false440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-39-an-abduction--71912044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912044Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Charles Fairfield, burdened by relentless torment and a shadowy conspiracy, resolves at last to flee with his beloved Alice, seeking refuge from the dreadful uncertainties that beset them. Yet no sooner has he taken this desperate step than a...764false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-42-hatherton--71912047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912047Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Charles Fairfield, driven by a tempest of indignation and reluctant pity, seeks the assistance of the shrewd but cautious Peregrine Hincks to intervene on behalf of a distressed woman lately confined under grave suspicion. Despite the...591false442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-41-day-twilight-darkness--71912058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912058Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which poor Alice Tarnley finds herself in a state of shattering nervousness following a terrible ordeal, both haunted by dread and awaiting the return of her husband with anxious heart, while the household around her conspires with cautious silence...553false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-43-the-welcome--71912069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912069Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Charles returns home through the bleak moonlit expanse of Cressley Common, his mind heavy with fevered weariness and shadowy uncertainties that cloud his memory and reason. At the familiar threshold of his domestic refuge, he finds solace in...529false443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-44-the-wykford-doctor--71912070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912070Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the heavy hand of illness lays Charles Fairfield low, and tender Alice tends him with anxious devotion under the watchful eye of the Wykeford doctor, whose cautious optimism mingles uneasily with the sombre gravity of the case. The household...434false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-45-speech-returns--71912053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912053Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the fragile condition of Charles Fairfield’s health is tenderly tended with vigilant care and restorative draughts, as his conscious whispers reveal flickers of memory and faint intimations of troubled thoughts. The quiet room, imbued with a...580false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-46-harry-drinks-a-glass-and-spills-a-glass--71912065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912065Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ailing Charles Fairfield receives a visit from his brother Harry, whose rugged sincerity and plain-spoken counsel offer a mixture of comfort and bluntness amidst lingering troubles and fraught emotions. Their discourse, set against the...611false446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-48-a-twilight-visit--71912043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912043Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the quiet twilight at Carwell Grange is touched by a sombre visitation from Harry Fairfield, whose presence and grave tidings stir unease among the household. Matters of sorrow and shadowed insinuations concerning a woman in confinement are...1052false448fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-47-home-to-wyvern--71912051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912051Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the solemn rites marking the departure of Tall Charles Fairfield are observed with a mixture of restraint and unspoken grief, as the old Squire wrestles with his complex feelings and the silent weights of memory. The quiet desolation settles...699false447fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-49-the-heir-of-the-fairfields--71912054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912054Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the frail Alice Fairfield suffers a perilous childbirth, drawing into uneasy alliance the household’s loyal servants and kinsman, Harry Fairfield, whose reluctant presence at the Grange stirs old grievances and guarded confidences. Amid...1041false449fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-50-bertha-velderkaust--71912064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912064Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Harry Fairfield pays a visit to the imprisoned Bertha Velderkaust, finding her adorned in finery and fiercely defiant despite her confinement. Their sharp exchange reveals deep-seated grievances and the troubled legacy of past connections,...1129false450fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-52-a-talk-with-the-squire--71912068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912068Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Harry Fairfield, wearied by a long day and the warmth of brandy by the fire, falls into a deep sleep only to be roused by Tom Ward to an unexpected conversation with the old Squire of Wyvern, whose gruff reflections turn upon bygone days and...945false452fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-51-sergent-major-archdale--71912049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912049Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Captain Harry Fairfield converses with Sergeant-Major Archdale upon his return to Wyvern, proposing a discreet and responsible stewardship of the family's estates in anticipation of future troubles. Their dialogue reveals a solemn...913false451fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-54-a-drive-to-twyford--71912071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912071Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which we witness a solemn journey undertaken to secure the wellbeing of a fragile infant amidst a household beset by illness and neglect. The passage softly reveals the tender anxieties and measured resolves of those entrusted with the child, as...1184false454fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-53-harry-fairfield-grows-uneasy--71912057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912057Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Harry Fairfield visits Dr. Willett at Wykeford and learns of the grave illness afflicting the young mother at Carwell Grange, prompting him to attend to the scene with quiet vigilance. The sombre atmosphere of the sickroom and the loyal...765false453fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-55-how-fares-the-child--71912062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912062Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the persistent care of Dr. Willett and kind Lady Wyndale attends a grievously ill child at the Grange, while Mildred Tarnley wrestles with dark suspicions and heavy forebodings concerning the child's true condition. Amidst whispered fears and...1260false455fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-56-the-old-squire-leaves-wyvern--71912063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912063Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the venerable Squire of Wyvern, weighed down by the frailty of age and approaching mortality, gathers his intimates to affirm the matters of his will and bids a poignant farewell to faithful Tom Ward, marking the end of an era. The solemnity...558false456fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-58-the-enchanted-garden--71912056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912056Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young lad, guided by gentle hands and evening lessons, discovers a secretive and aged garden where whispers of childhood innocence and genteel companionship unfold behind antique gates. Amidst the shadows and blooming roses, he forms a...928false458fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-57-marjory-trevellian--71912067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912067Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the quiet joys and simple routines of a venerable country cottage come to life through the gentle companionship between the kindly widow Marjory Trevellian and the little boy she affectionately calls her “Fairy,” whose solitary days are...899false457fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-60-tom-orange--71912060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912060Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ever-cheerful Tom Orange unexpectedly visits a young friend on a blustery evening, enlivening the quiet cottage with his whimsical antics and curious inquiries. Their conversation meanders from playful jests to local lore, revealing the...461false460fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-59-an-old-friend--71912066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912066Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a gentleman called Harry arrives unexpectedly at Stanlake Farm, engaging in light-hearted banter in the hall before entering to speak privately with Alice in the drawing-room. Their conversation reveals news of a recent inheritance alongside...421false459fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-62-the-march-to-noulton-farm--71912059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912059Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a resolute and serene ex-Sergeant-Major retrieves a forlorn boy from concealment and begins an austere journey to Noulton Farm, marked by silent authority and poignant farewells. At this somber abode, the boy finds a fragile companionship in...1278false462fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-61-the-hour-and-the-man--71912072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912072Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the quiet domestic evening at the old cottage is touched by a tender yet troubled farewell between the little boy and his guardian, whose grief and resolve fill the air with poignant earnestness. The unexpected arrival of a stern, military...562false461fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-63-a-silent-farewell--71912055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912055Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the daily life at Noulton Farm unfolds with relentless discipline and cold severity, as a young boy endures harsh lessons, silent suffering, and secret meetings beneath the watchful eyes of the austere master. While his gentle companionship...821false463fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-chapter-64-the-march-by-night--71912061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912061Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a young boy undertakes a perilous night journey through rain and darkness, guided by the steady if somewhat grave Tom Orange, encountering both kindness and suspicion along the way. The episode closes with heartfelt reunions and pensive...893false464fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wyvern-mystery-conclusion--71912073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912073Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a death-bed confession draws back the curtain on a dark exchange of children and the long-hidden right of the heir of Wyvern. Thereafter, the old house settles into a gentler quiet, though not without its shadowy recollections of guilt and...697false465fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-2-uncle-silas--71912468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912468Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young narrator reflects upon an unusual evening with her father, whose rare bursts of conversation veer towards arrangements for her education and a mysterious forthcoming visitor, cloaked in secrecy and significance. Amidst domestic...661false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-1-austin-ruthyn-of-knowl-and-his-daughter--71912470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912470Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young narrator reflects upon her secluded life at Knowl, under the watchful and taciturn care of her enigmatic father, whose unconventional beliefs and mysterious visitor stir unease within her. A private and significant moment unfolds...1026false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-3-a-new-face--71912469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912469Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, steeped in melancholy reflections beneath the moonlit woods and recalling the early loss of dear mamma, revisits a strange and solemn walk taken with a mysterious, grave man whose words and visions blend spiritual wonder with a...733false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-4-madame-de-la-rougierre--71912473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912473Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a peculiar and imposing woman arrives unexpectedly as a new governess, her strange demeanour and formidable presence unsettling the young ward and her household. The narrative gently explores the uneasy first impressions and the quiet...551false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-5-sights-and-noises--71912471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912471Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ancient house of Knowl reveals its eerie traditions through ghostly sounds and mysterious apparitions, fostering a climate of uneasy suspense among its inhabitants. Meanwhile, the presence of a sombre French governess casts a dark and...685false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-6-a-walk-in-the-wood--71912481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912481Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the observant narrator recounts a disquieting encounter with Madame de la Rougierre, whose intrusive curiosity and unsettling demeanour cast a shadow over a peaceful walk near the family vault. Their discourse, tinged with veiled menace and...800false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-7-church-scarsdale--71912467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912467Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the presence of the enigmatic Madame casts a shadow of suspicion and unease among the household, her strange behaviour and whispered mysteries stirring nerves and whispered conjectures alike. A peculiar pedlar’s visit and a walk to the...777false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-8-the-smoker--71912476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912476Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a curious encounter by the churchyard reveals the sharp wit and familiar airs of a certain young man, whose remarks stir unease in a young observer and her companion; afterwards, the visit of a titled lady is anticipated, though the household...703false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-9-monica-knollys--71912472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912472Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a lively and candid cousin arrives to enliven the sombre household, bringing with her a youthful and charming officer whose presence both intrigues and unsettles the young narrator. The evening unfolds with pointed observations, gentle...773false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-10-lady-knollys-removes-a-coverlet--71912484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912484Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the ever-watchful Lady Knollys sets forth to investigate the true state and character of the governess Madame, whose languorous ailments and foreign airs provoke both suspicion and pity in the young Maud. Domestic whispers and gentle familial...737false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-12-a-curious-conversation--71912475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912475Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young narrator and Cousin Monica share a quiet evening by the fire, pondering the curious portrait of a delicate, golden-haired child and unraveling the mysterious and troubled history of Uncle Silas, whose reputation within the county...714false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-11-lady-knollys-sees-the-features--71912478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912478Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the uneasy presence of Madame de la Rougierre is keenly observed by Lady Knollys and Cousin Monica, whose curiosity and suspicion mingle with a protective affection towards Maud. Gentle warnings and whispered confidences reveal the...766false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-13-before-and-after-breakfast--71912474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912474Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Maud Ruthyn, stirred by the enigmatic portrait of her uncle and his romantic past, finds herself the object of a youthful, if financially motivated, attentions that are met with family scrutiny and gentle rebuke. The morning at the family...814false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-14-angry-words--71912480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912480Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young narrator approaches her governess with a mingling of distrust and resentment, while Lady Knollys reveals an unspoken animosity towards the woman that deepens the air of mystery at Knowl. As delicate tensions ripple through the...1003false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-15-a-warning--71912477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912477Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which Cousin Monica, with gentle gravity, imparts a solemn warning to the young Maud, urging her to adopt a prudent reserve concerning the mysterious Madame de la Rougierre, whose intentions and character inspire apprehension and suspicion....1014false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-16-dr-bryerly-looks-in--71912479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912479Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the uneasy companionship between Maud and Madame de la Rougierre reveals a deeper tension, as Maud's fears about their walks and the mysterious intentions of the governess come to the fore, prompting a tender but troubled discussion with her...969false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-17-an-adventure--71912482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912482Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a seemingly innocent excursion through the park is interrupted by an unsettling encounter with a ruffianly group, whose threatening behaviour casts a dark shadow over the once peaceful estate. The ensuing turmoil reveals fractures of mistrust...1105false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-18-a-midnight-visitor--71912487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912487Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young Maud, oppressed by the menacing presence of Madame de la Rougierre, discovers her in a furtive, illicit search of her father’s private papers, prompting a confrontation that reveals the dark undercurrents swirling beneath the facade...1132false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-19-au-revoir--71912493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912493Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless shadow of Madame de la Rougierre departs amidst sinister parting words, leaving the household and the young narrator in a mixture of relief and lingering apprehension. Meanwhile, a grave and passionate discourse ensues between...944false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-20-austin-ruthyn-sets-out-on-his-journey--71912529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912529Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the mild and devout Reverend Fairfield reveals quaint reflections on the recluse Uncle Silas, casting a softened light upon his character, while the young narrator wrestles with an eerie foreboding of an impending familial crisis shrouded in...939false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-21-arrivals--71912483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912483Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the sudden and solemn demise of a beloved father plunges the household into grief and reflection, revealing concealed affections beneath his stern exterior and stirring quiet anxieties about untouched secrets. The discovery of enigmatic...1067false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-22-somebody-in-the-room-with-the-coffin--71912495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912495Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which our narrator and her cousin receive an intricate letter from their uncle Silas, whose words blend melancholy with a faintly calculating kindness, and the arrival of his solicitor brings with it a curious atmosphere of solemnity and unease....893false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-23-i-talk-with-doctor-bryerly--71912492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912492Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a solemn and singular physician arrives under the cloak of night to perform mysterious rites upon the late Mr. Ruthyn's remains, and thereafter informs the young mistress, Miss Ruthyn, of a most unusual will left by her father that pertains...962false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-24-the-opening-of-the-will--71912496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912496Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the reading of a late father’s will unfolds with measured solemnity, revealing peculiar guardianship arrangements and a complex division of estate that stirs a mingling of apprehension and reluctant curiosity in the young heiress. The...1277false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-25-i-hear-from-uncle-silas--71912505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912505Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young Maud learns of her late father’s will appointing her uncle Silas as guardian, stirring unease and apprehension in her and her cousin Monica, who fears neglect and foresees trouble in the arrangement. Together they wrestle with...1170false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-26-the-story-of-uncle-silas--71912514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912514Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the restless narrator contemplates the howling storm as a spectral chorus to their musings on the enigmatic and much-discussed Uncle Silas, whose troubled history is bare at last through the voices of a discerning cousin. The tale unfolds...969false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-27-more-about-tom-charke-s-suicide--71912485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912485Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the perplexing circumstances surrounding Mr. Charke’s death are examined with a keen eye to the particulars of the sealed chamber and the suspicions it stirred among the county's gentry. Yet, it is the scandal wrought by published letters and...904false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-28-i-am-persuaded--71912530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912530Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young ward is summoned to prepare for a journey to her uncle's estate, amidst the heavy shadow of his tarnished reputation and the careful counsel of those around her. A weighty discussion ensues, deliberating the propriety and prudence...1191false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-29-how-the-ambassador-fared--71912494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912494Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the young lady wrestles with a heavy conscience upon discovering her late father’s earnest letters entrusting her guardianship to her uncle, and Lady Knollys endeavours with steadfast affection to allay her fears, fostering both counsel and...1143false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-30-on-the-road--71912518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912518Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the impending departure from Knowl unfolds through a series of preparations, partings, and thoughtful reflections, as the narrator contemplates the quiet solitude awaiting her at Bartram-Haugh. The journey itself reveals a rich tapestry of...1046false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-32-uncle-silas--71912489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912489Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which the narrator, escorted by his rather uncultivated cousin Milly, is introduced to the enigmatic and imposing presence of Uncle Silas in his sombre and venerable chamber, revealing a man of refined yet eerie grandeur, whose manner veers between...1108false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-silas-chapter-31-bartram-haugh--71912512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71912512Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sheridan Le FanuIn which a mysterious and alluring fortune-teller proffers cryptic and strangely comforting auguries, while the journey arrives at a grand but desolate mansion, where a plain-spoken and eccentric kinswoman receives the narrator with boisterous...1347false531full