https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-galsworthy-library--6891152enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c7d02900bddba1d810f0e00b5cfced0c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-galsworthy-library--6891152Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:09 +0000John GalsworthyJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comIn an age of quiet drawing rooms and restless hearts, The John Galsworthy Library invites listeners to step into the measured rhythms of another England - one poised between tradition and change. Here, the novels and stories of John Galsworthy are...falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-2--70279864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279864Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:00:51 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet rituals of a country house breakfast unfold under the watchful eye of Mr. Pendyce, revealing a household bound by tradition, familial expectations, and subtle nuances of social grace. The day progresses to a well-ordered covert...1024false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-1--70279865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279865Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:00:51 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the arrival of guests at Worsted Skeynes ushers in a carefully arranged shooting party, revealing the intricate social fabric and genteel preoccupations of the English country-house set. Amidst perfectly tended estates and polished manners,...2057false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-4--70279866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279866Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a distinctive blend of tradition, rivalry, and the intricacies of horse racing unfold amid the lively atmosphere of Newmarket Heath, capturing the refined character of the English sporting class. George Pendyce’s quiet communion with his...884false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-3--70279871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279871Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tranquil interlude of late afternoon in a country house is quietly observed through the figure of George Pendyce, whose restless spirit contrasts with the ease and genteel gossip around him. Amid the soft murmur of domestic life and the...618false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-6--70279868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279868Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a smoky country house room bears witness to quiet tensions and veiled judgments among its company, with a particular smile casting a curious spell over the men present, and a figure’s restless pacing beneath the dim light suggests inner...584false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-5--70279869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279869Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Pendyce endeavours to enliven county society with a dance, observing the restless spirits and complex relationships of her acquaintances amidst the polite but subtly charged gathering. The evening's gentle atmosphere is tinged with...644false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-7--70279870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279870Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tranquil rhythms of a Sunday morning at Worsted Skeynes unfold around Mrs. Pendyce as she reflects by the window, enveloped in the gentle familiarity of her household and the weight of an urgent letter. Amidst the delicate interplay of...1084false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-8--70279872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279872Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gregory Vigil visits Worsted Skeynes to discuss the delicate situation surrounding Mrs. Bellew, revealing tensions among family and society over her unfortunate position. Later, a poignant encounter unfolds as Jaspar Bellew returns to his...839false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-9--70279867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279867Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Pendyce shares grave news with her husband, prompting a reflective discourse on the state of affairs involving Helen Bellew and the consequences of societal and legal constraints on divorce. Gregory Vigil, burdened by a profound sense of...1970false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-1-chapter-10--70279873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279873Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the enduring charm and peculiar order of the Stoics’ Club come vividly to life, revealing a world where idleness is enshrined as a virtue and the landed gentry drift through pleasures and pursuits without occupation. Against this backdrop,...683false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-1--70279878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279878Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tranquil rhythms of country life at Worsted Skeynes are gently disturbed by whispers of scandal and a tender mother’s uneasy reflections on her son’s changing fortunes and affections. Amidst blossoming orchards and the hum of bees, old...1484false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-2--70279879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279879Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Reverend Hussell Barter, a man of firm principles and old English virtue, confronts Mr. Gregory Vigil with vehement concern over a divorce suit linked to his parishioners, revealing the complexities of duty and personal conviction....1326false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-4--70279875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279875Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the placid routine of Worsted Skeynes and its steadfast squire, Mr. Pendyce, is disrupted by a troubling letter that sets him and his wife into uneasy deliberation over their eldest son's conduct, revealing the complexities of duty, honour,...1479false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-3--70279876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279876Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which George Pendyce receives a troubling summons that stirs in him a complex blend of resignation and resolve, prompting a nocturnal encounter with Mrs. Bellew that is at once familiar and peculiarly charged. Together they stray into unfamiliar...525false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-5--70279874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279874Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the ancient tranquillity of the Worsted Skeynes estate is quietly disturbed by the unspoken anxieties of its inhabitants, as the weight of personal hopes and social duties quietly bears upon them like the steady, unyielding seasons. Amidst...1130false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-6--70279880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279880Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a radiant May day breathes life into Hyde Park, ensnaring its visitors in a shared moment of release and reflection, as Gregory Vigil grapples with anxious tidings that darken his otherwise clear sky. Amidst the laughter of birds and the...798false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-7--70279877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279877Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tension of family matters quietly unfolds amidst the blooming irises and habitual garden walks at Worsted Skeynes, as letters and unspoken thoughts shape the heavy atmosphere of a country house. Mr. and Mrs. Pendyce, bound by duty and...866false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-8--70279893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279893Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the assembled gentlemen of Worsted Skeynes engage in a gathering heavy with the weight of tradition, honour, and uneasy truths concerning a family matter that threatens their inherited way of life. The discourse, punctuated by measured port...1175false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-10--70279883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279883Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which George Pendyce, a man of quiet resolve, confronts the heavy ledger of his debts and stakes everything on the fortunes of his beloved racehorse, the Ambler, at the Epsom Summer Meeting. With eyes fixed on the course and a heart intertwined...1098false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-9--70279887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279887Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gregory, wandering the silent gardens beneath a starry sky, contemplates the complexities of love and the imperfections of social conventions, engaging in a measured discourse with Mr. Paramor on the tangled nature of marriage and the slow...666false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-11--70279884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279884Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a pastor confronts the stirring anxieties and tender duties of a domestic ordeal, seeking solace and distraction amid the calm rhythms of village life and the indifferent countryside. Observing humble creatures and commonplace scenes, he...1119false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-2-chapter-12--70279889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279889Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Squire, tormented by troubling news of his son George’s conduct, wrestles with the burden of lineage and the rigid expectations of his class amid the tender domestic shadows of Worsted Skeynes. Meanwhile, the Rector seeks solace in...1096false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-1--70279881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279881Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Pendyce, wrapped in the quiet dignity of her old-world self, faces a painful resolve that awakens her to a new and solitary adventure beyond the familiar confines of her country life. Amidst the bright bustle of London, she encounters a...1232false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-2--70279882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279882Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the stoic façades of a hereditary club veil the turbulent emotions and inherited stubbornness gripping George Pendyce as he struggles with personal loss and familial expectations. The sombre meeting between mother and son unfolds with...1530false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-4--70279886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279886Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Pendyce endures a night of lonely reflection and resolves to confront the troubling legal dispute involving her family, seeking answers from Mr. Paramor and bracing herself for an encounter with Mrs. Bellew. The exchanges reveal quiet...1126false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-3--70279891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279891Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Bellew, a woman of poised determination and secret purpose, prepares and sends a precious consignment of jewels and money with an air of urgency and quiet resolve. Her movements trace a measured path through London, culminating in a...351false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-5--70279888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279888Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a mother ventures into the unfamiliar precincts of Chelsea to seek out her son, whose artistic solitude and shadows of despair fill the small studio with an air both intimate and unsettling. Amidst the stillness and the weight of unspoken...902false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-6--70279890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279890Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gregory Vigil wrestles with the complexities of human affection and loyalty, observing life’s trials through a veil of idealism that both softens and sharpens his perceptions. As he moves through Chelsea’s streets and the Stoics’ Club, the...879false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-7--70279885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279885Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the steadfast spaniel John loyally trails his troubled master through the familiar lanes and wooded solitudes of the estate, embodying a quiet witness to the unfolding domestic rift that weighs heavily upon the Squire’s spirit. We see the...1888false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-8--70279894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279894Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Pendyce returns home burdened by recent sorrows and confronts the quiet strains that lie between her and her husband, Horace, whose resolute pride and reticence cast a shadow over their private world. Amidst the familiar scents and...778false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-country-house-part-3-chapter-9--70279892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70279892Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quietude of the Firs is delicately unsettled by the arrival of Mrs. Pendyce amid a gathering storm, bringing with her an earnest and difficult message that stirs the stillness of the house and its solitary master. Against a backdrop of...959false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-1--70513269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513269Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the morning light reveals the uncanny stillness of an ancient family dining hall, richly laden with trophies, tapestries, and the muted echoes of aristocratic history, while the Caradoc household rouses to a day mingled with gentle...983false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-2--70513271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513271Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lady Casterley, a figure of composed steel amidst the suburban calm of Ravensham House, reflects on the earnestness and intrigues surrounding her family and their political engagements during a war scare. Meanwhile, outside her gates, the...340false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-4--70513267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513267Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two men of sharply contrasting demeanours engage in a spirited debate on politics and class within the intimate confines of a warm, flower-scented cottage, whilst a thoughtful woman observes with a blend of affection and gentle concern. As...416false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-3--70513270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513270Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lord Valleys returns to a familiar world of aristocratic concerns and political unease, engaging with his formidable mother-in-law on matters of war, social propriety, and a mysterious tenant near Monkland. Amidst the evening’s shifting moods...834false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-6--70513268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513268Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a fervent yet ill-fated advocate of Peace, the indomitable Charles Courtier, confronts the sceptical and rugged inhabitants of Bucklandbury, whose brusque reception reveals the clash between idealism and entrenched tradition. The village inn,...406false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-5--70513272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513272Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Eustace Cardoc, Viscount Miltoun, emerges as a solitary and serious figure, shaped by a rigorous education and a searching temperament that isolates him from the gaieties of his class, while forging a rare, quietly profound friendship with a...1160false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-8--70513273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513273Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, caught between the expectations of high society and her own quiet curiosity, encounters the enigmatic Mr. Courtier and navigates the subtle complexities of reputation, family, and whispered scandal. Amid the moor's sweetness and the...786false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-7--70513275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513275Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Hon. Hubert Caradoc tends to an injured guest at Monkland Court, setting in motion a series of social manoeuvres coloured by curiosity and understated politeness among the Caradoc family and their circle. The narrative paints a vivid...1414false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-9--70513282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513282Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the delicate tensions of family and social reputation unfold around a whispered scandal, revealing the varying characters and moral perspectives of the women gathered in quiet disquiet. Meanwhile, youthful defiance and the interplay of...718false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-10--70513280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513280Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a man of austere principle finds his carefully guarded passion awakened by a woman whose every detail captivates him, compelling him to confront both his own convictions and the expectations of his society. As he journeys to London to declare...1218false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-12--70513277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513277Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a discreet yet probing conversation unfolds between Lady Casterley and Mrs. Noel, each sizing the other with cautious insight beneath the genteel veneer of garden chairs and passing acquaintances. The encounter, tinged with veiled suspicion...573false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-11--70513274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513274Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which early morning light and the softness of a summer garden set the stage for a delicate interplay of youth and age, where dreams of soaring flight mingle with a leisurely walk shadowed by the cautious presence of a bull. The conversation between...951false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-13--70513284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513284Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet vigour of nocturnal owls and the delicate flutterings of an errant woman weave through the folds of a warm May evening, while the stately household of Monkland Court awaits anxiety-laden news concerning a most delicate matter of the...846false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-14--70513279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513279Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the morning dawns over a moorland vista as vivid and stirring as the inner hopes of a man poised on the brink of life’s new ventures, while a woman, encased in the armour of her guarded appearance, confronts the burdens of memory and...936false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-16--70513278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513278Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lord Denis, engaged in the gentle art of fly-fishing, encounters his troubled great-nephew Miltoun, and amidst the whispers of scandal and the quiet woodland air, they share a rare moment of understanding and counsel. The episode delicately...848false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-15--70513285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513285Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a sudden and profound declaration of love breaks through the calm of a summer morning, imbuing two souls with a brief, radiant bliss that seems to suspend time itself. Yet amid the sweetness, the harsh realities of circumstance and unspoken...509false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-17--70513276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513276Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, stirred by a quiet moonlit discovery, confronts the delicate and unspoken tremors of human passion and suffering within her family and beyond, feeling new and restless emotions that unsettle her accustomed hardness. Through...883false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-18--70513301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513301Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lord Valleys returns to the family estate, encountering the innocent whims of little Ann and the subtle tensions that arise from a delicate social misunderstanding concerning Mrs. Noel. The narrative gently reveals the complexities of...651false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-19--70513283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513283Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the moor is cloaked in a melancholy rain, stirring a somber reflection between two brothers whose silent companionship contrasts with the inner turmoil one carries regarding a delicate matter of the heart. In a quiet cottage, an unspoken...449false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-20--70513290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513290Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the youthful and privileged Viscount Harbinger, full of restless energy and untested emotions, finds himself caught between the ease of his inherited world and the compelling presence of Lady Barbara, whose serene inscrutability both...1289false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-22--70513302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513302Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the town of Bucklandbury is alive with the vibrant, if somewhat bruising, rituals of an election day, where colours and convictions clash beneath the ever-watchful philosophic eye, which remains as detached as it is unwelcome. Amongst the...903false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-1-chapter-21--70513315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513315Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Courtier wrestles with a growing restlessness amid the insulated and ordered world of Monkland Court, feeling both pity and an uneasy fascination for its denizens, while the presence of Barbara kindles a rare yearning to break through their...582false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-2--70513295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513295Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, caught in the whirl of social functions and the uneasy attentions of Harbinger, drifts through a world both dazzling and faintly alien, her thoughts wandering far beyond the ballroom's glittering confines. Amid scenes of delicate...722false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-1--70513296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513296Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which little Ann Shropton explores the grand Valleys House, inadvertently entering a quiet room where her grandparents discuss a troubling decision regarding their ailing Cornish estate, revealing a tension between duty and compassion. Meanwhile,...828false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-4--70513298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513298Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the young Lord Miltoun endures the taxing yet surreal experience of making his first speech in the House of Commons, feeling both isolated and contemplative as he grapples with personal despair and the burdens of expectation. Meanwhile, his...775false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-3--70513294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513294Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tranquil and kindly Lord Dennis lives a quietly benign life by the sea, embodying an old-fashioned and reassuring gentility that both comforts and gently influences his small community. Into this serene existence comes his niece Barbara,...856false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-6--70513286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513286Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Courtier visits Audrey Noel by the riverside, contemplates the burdens of authority and liberty, and attends a stately political gathering where uneasy tensions and personal emotions intertwine. The evening reveals subtle disquiet and...640false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-5--70513306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513306Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tender complexities of love and conscience are quietly revealed beneath the tamarisk's shade and the twilight's fading gold, with a sister's warmth striving to soothe a restless spirit while another wrestles with the ardours of desire and...646false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-8--70513288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513288Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Audrey Noel, displaced from her familiar life and haunted by past sacrifices, seeks refuge in the familiar solemnity of the National Gallery yet finds herself adrift and solitary in London. Suddenly summoned by Barbara, she embraces a...454false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-7--70513293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513293Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, drawn by curious concern and quiet resolve, ventures into the heart of the Temple to seek out Miltoun, only to find his chambers steeped in a weary solitude and an unsettling atmosphere. There, amid the evidence of fevered toil and a...400false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-10--70513281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513281Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara quietly navigates the delicate news of her brother's illness and recovery, carefully balancing maternal concerns with the undercurrents of society’s expectations and discreet secrets. Against a softly lit backdrop of a summer evening...553false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-9--70513291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513291Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young man, beset by fever and exhaustion from his relentless work, sinks into a delirious and harrowing retreat from his own troubled mind, finding fragile solace in the gentle, watchful presence of a woman. The narrative delicately unfolds...389false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-12--70513292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513292Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Miltoun's convalescence is marked by a quiet absorption in the sea's timeless mystery, while Barbara wrestles with a peculiar unease about both him and Mrs Noel, whom she visits with growing curiosity. A charged encounter with Courtier...486false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-11--70513297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513297Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tender aftermath of Lord Miltoun's illness unfolds with quiet intimacies and unspoken understandings, as those who care for him balance hope and apprehension in a season marked by delicate transitions. The gentle rhythms of restoration...580false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-13--70513289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513289Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Miltoun and Audrey Noel reunite in a quiet, sunlit room, where their tender conversation and shared memories weave a delicate mood of happiness and reverie. Later, as night falls over London, Miltoun is drawn irresistibly back to her...437false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-14--70513307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513307Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a man, torn between passion and conscience, seeks refuge in the solemn stillness of a Sussex beech-grove to wrestle with the grave consequences of his newfound love and the demands of his public honour. The peaceful landscape around him...505false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-16--70513312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513312Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a tender and delicate affection confronts the stern resolve of a man bound by principle, revealing the quiet turmoil that lies beneath a shared but unspoken predicament. Their struggle is one of love tempered by an unyielding sense of duty...296false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-15--70513314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513314Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a gentle anxiety settles over a lady left waiting for a beloved who does not arrive, her thoughts tumbling between hope and dread as the daylight fades and the evening shadows grow long. The simple acts of music, reading, and dress become the...281false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-17--70513287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513287Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lord Valleys returns home in the bright spirit of an early autumn day only to find a serious and quietly tense family conversation unfolding, revealing a matter of great personal honour that threatens to disrupt familiar understandings. Lady...633false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-18--70513309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513309Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, caught between the ardent attentions of Harbinger and the complicated affairs of Miltoun, wrestles with the stirrings of her own heart and the weight of familial expectation. The shadow of Miltoun’s solemn resolve casts a solemn mood...588false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-19--70513300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513300Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lady Casterley receives unsettling news about her grandson Eustace, revealing the deep anxieties and complexities within their family, as the weight of his struggles quietly presses upon her resolute spirit. The quiet confidences shared with...354false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-20--70513308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513308Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Charles Courtier prepares for another of his frequent departures, revealing the quietly affectionate domestic orbit of Mrs. Benton and the delicate tenderness with which she cares for him. A meeting with Barbara at Gustard's confectionery...449false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-22--70513299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513299Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two men with deeply divergent views on authority, freedom, and morality engage in a fervent, often tense dialogue while wandering through London’s evening streets and squares. Their conversation, rich with philosophical debate and personal...1063false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-21--70513317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513317Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Miltoun, wrestling with the heavy burden of relinquished authority and the complexities of love, wanders through London’s stirring streets and reflects upon his uncertain future with a restless heart. He then seeks counsel from his uncle Lord...823false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-24--70513305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513305Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara wrestles with a restless and rebellious spirit amid the quiet solemnities of a London evening, her thoughts troubled by recent revelations and encounters that stir both indignation and defiance within her. The interplay of familial...884false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-23--70513313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513313Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Courtier sits contemplatively in Hyde Park beneath the soft autumn light, ruminating upon the curious and burdensome union of Miltoun and his mistress, and the opposing forces of love and power entwined within their fates. Observing couples...405false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-26--70513303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513303Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the early autumn setting mirrors Audrey Noel’s inner turmoil as she wrestles with the painful tension between love and duty, her heart heavy with the knowledge that her lover's ambitions may be their undoing. An unexpected visitor brings...892false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-25--70513318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513318Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lady Barbara, caught between defiance and a fragile hope, navigates a delicate dance of appearances and secret meetings that mask the tumult of her heart. A poignant letter and an unexpected absence culminate in a quiet, almost surreal moment...558false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-27--70513304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513304Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Barbara, summoned unexpectedly to Ravensham, encounters a tense and silent scene where a trivial incident with a hornet belies the heavy emotions beneath a fraught family gathering. Amidst veiled reproaches and unspoken fears, she finds...553false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-28--70513311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513311Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Miltoun and Barbara journey through the winding, rain-specked lanes of Richmond Park, enveloped in a heavy silence that speaks more profoundly than words, as Barbara wrestles with the sombre shadow settling over him. The night air and moonlit...598false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-29--70513316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513316Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the bridal dawn of a young lady brings with it a restless joy that mingles with the wild sweetness of moor and meadow, stirring a turbulent serenity in the quiet hours before marriage. Meanwhile, beneath the shadowed lime-tree of a lonely...908false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-patrician-part-2-chapter-30--70513310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513310Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Lady Casterley, newly recovered yet visibly shaken, reflects upon a letter that brings news of her family’s recent trials and triumphs, revealing the delicate balance between safety and peril in their lives. The quiet atmosphere of the glass...168false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-1--70513796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513796Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix Freeland, an author of refined tastes and critical mind, traverses a bustling Mayday Oxford Street, reflecting on the mediocrity he perceives around him and the social ills afflicting the nation. He proceeds to join his brothers John...587false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-preface--70513800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513800Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a solitary labourer, marked by a quiet melancholy, toils patiently in the early April fields of Worcestershire beneath the watching landscape of hills and elm-trees, his labour mingling with the cheerful song of birds that herald the year's...231false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-2--70513798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513798Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the elder Freeland brothers discuss the increasingly troublesome involvement of Tod’s wife in local disputes, revealing the uneasy tensions between their differing temperaments and views on social agitation. Felix, urged to intervene,...313false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-3--70513808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513808Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix Freeland reflects on the peculiarities and philosophy of his family, dwelling on the enduring charm of his wife Flora and the lively affection he shares with his young daughter Nedda amidst a spring evening's quiet splendour. Together...968false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-4--70513814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513814Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the noble estate of Becket, once the seat of the ancient Moreton family and now the prosperous domain of Stanley Freeland, stands as a polished emblem of wealth and modern industry amid rural Worcestershire. Here Frances Fleeming Freeland,...803false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-5--70513817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513817Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix Freeland accepts an invitation to visit his brother Stanley at Becket, bringing along his two children to experience the genteel comforts and peculiar social atmosphere of the Worcestershire country estate. As the family settles into...838false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-7--70513815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513815Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix pays a visit to the Freelands, encountering his brother Tod amidst the tranquil beauty of the orchard and meeting the remarkable Kirsteen and her two vigorous children, whose presence and convictions silently stir the calm....854false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-6--70513816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513816Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the genteel Mrs. Stanley Freeland recalls a singular visit to her sister-in-law's rustic cottage, a place marked by untamed nature and unconventional ways that sharply contrast with the refined world of Becket. Meanwhile, an earnest dialogue...1110false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-9--70513809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513809Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman reflects with tender eagerness on the awakening of her first love, marveling at the transformative power of affection and the stirring ideals that accompany it. Amidst the gentle English countryside and under a vast starry sky,...596false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-8--70513811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513811Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Freeland household opens its doors to a diverse assembly of political and social minds, each bearing distinct perspectives on the pressing question of land and its future. Amid the convivial distractions of a country weekend, Nedda finds...1545false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-11--70513823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513823Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the peculiar and gentle Tod, a man more at ease among bees, flowers, and the quiet creatures of his small farm than among his fellow men, reveals the singular blend of mildness and fierce protection that endears him to children and unsettles...742false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-10--70513834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513834Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a fervent young idealist grapples with the pangs of first love beneath the vast, awakening sky, wrestling also with the burdens of social injustice that weigh upon his rural community. As dawn breaks over the Malvern hills, he exchanges quiet...927false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-12--70513810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513810Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two young members of the Freeland family confront Lady Malloring with a plea to allow a contentious tenant to remain in her cottage, only to be met with an implacable refusal grounded in her staunch moral convictions and sense of estate...951false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-13--70513820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513820Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gerald Malloring visits Tod Freeland and finds himself perplexed by the latter’s laissez-faire attitude toward the social difficulties troubling their small village, contrasting sharply with his own sense of duty and order. Meanwhile, the...967false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-14--70513812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513812Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young maiden, newly acquainted with the tender stirrings of love, embarks upon a cautious quest for counsel amid the bustling streets and quiet retreats of London, encountering a gruff yet kind-hearted gentleman whose sympathy kindles hope...1158false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-15--70513833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513833Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Nedda confronts the complex emotions stirred by love’s arrival, seeking solace in nature and the tender past before facing the uneasy first meeting that reveals the awkwardness and depth of mutual feeling. In the hush and shadow of the old...924false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-16--70513827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513827Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a family gathering in Hampstead reveals the quietly simmering tensions and contrasting worldviews between the younger generation’s fiery unrest and the steady security of their elders, while the ever-practical Frances Freeland brings her...1416false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-17--70513819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513819Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which four young souls roam the restless streets of a vibrant London in spring, their hearts and minds caught between fervent admiration for the city's manifold life and the tender stirrings of first love amidst the darkened lanes and dawning...796false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-18--70513813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513813Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet dignity of rural life is disrupted by the harsh necessity of eviction, witnessed with a mixture of compassion and inevitability by those both inside and outside the troubled household. The persistent interplay of social roles and...633false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-19--70513828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513828Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Stanley, a man of steady mind and English phlegm, contemplates an arson on Sir Gerald Malloring’s estate and visits the family of Tod to understand the complexities beneath agrarian unrest, encountering a woman whose resolute principles...1047false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-21--70513818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513818Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Tod faces the unwelcome arrival of constables seeking Tryst, and a quiet, almost sacred moment ensues as he tends to the children, revealing the gentle pulse of life amidst tribulation. Meanwhile, family tensions rise within the kitchen...680false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-20--70513822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513822Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the uneasy tension of looming unrest settles over Becket, stirring anxieties and prompting urgent correspondence among the Freeland family, while social gatherings hum with discussions of labour and sustenance, and tender familial bonds...702false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-23--70513825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513825Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the household at Becket convenes to debate the pressing question of land reform, revealing divergent and often unyielding attitudes among the landed gentry and their guests, while the young Nedda confides tenderly in her Uncle John about her...1202false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-22--70513826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513826Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young man's troubled conscience and tender affection entwine beneath an ash-tree's fading blossoms, while thoughtful discussions of justice, hardship, and the relentless march of progress unfold quietly in a small English town. Meanwhile, a...1097false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-25--70513807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513807Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix meets his mother at the station and observes her quaint blend of practical resourcefulness and gentle optimism amidst the quiet routines of their estate life. Their conversation, punctuated by mundane yet tender details, leads Felix...1114false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-24--70513831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513831Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix, accompanied by Stanley, ventures into the local court to witness the preliminary justice meted out to a labourer implicated in a troublesome incident, observing with a sympathetic yet analytical eye the human faces and voices that...1364false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-27--70513821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513821Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Sir Gerald Malloring, upon receiving an unexpected and bold petition from his estate labourers refusing to obey notices to quit without their consent, confronts an unsettling challenge to the traditional order and wrestles with the...857false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-26--70513824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513824Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tender bonds of family and affection are carefully woven through discreet acts of kindness and the delicate unveiling of youthful engagements, set against the backdrop of pastoral estates and the inevitable tensions of hidden secrets. The...1275false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-28--70513830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513830Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Freeland family finds themselves entwined in the tense stirrings of a rural labour dispute, with generational and ideological divides laid bare amid showers and fiery resolves. Young Nedda, stirred by a burgeoning sense of justice and the...1509false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-29--70513832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513832Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Felix and Nedda find Derek grievously injured and are thrust into a tense vigil marked by tender care and anxious hope within the quietude of a rural cottage. With the world moving on unreconciled to their dread, Nedda confronts the fragile...759false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-31--70513797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513797Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the devoted Frances Freeland, with the fortitude of a seasoned matron, undertakes the tender nursing of dear Derek despite the travails and discomforts that surround his illness, marshaling her quiet courage and practical experience to foster...1003false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-30--70513829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513829Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet anguish of an early morning unfolds through Felix’s contemplations of conflict and love, as family anxieties entwine with the fragile hopes of peace in a restless world. The scented orchard and awakening land stand in tender...646false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-33--70513802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513802Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the fragile health of a young man is tended amidst the muted greys of an English seaside town, his thoughts heavy with the looming trial that intertwines the fates of those about him. At the court, the sterile formalities and impassive faces...800false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-32--70513799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513799Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Nedda bravely undertakes a visit to the prison to see Robert Tryst, wrestling with the grim realities of confinement and the profound human sorrow it entails. Her encounter reveals a tender and haunting glimpse into the endurance of those...978false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-35--70513805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513805Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a small party arrives at a provincial hostel, only to find a young man troubled by grief and a pressing sense of guilt that weighs heavily on his spirit, as those around him struggle to offer comfort and counsel. They confront the stark...627false336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-34--70513806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513806Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the claims of authority and the fierce instinct for independence mark the course of Sheila’s departure and Nedda’s troubled return, while Felix contemplates the profound question of human freedom stirred by a seemingly small but deeply...1103false335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-37--70513801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513801Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Nedda, haunted by troubled dreams and her cousin Derek's mysterious affliction, seeks solace and counsel among her family at Joyfields, encountering differing perspectives on rebellion, duty, and the burdens of conscience amid the serenity of...973false338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-36--70513804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513804Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a moonlit stroll along quiet lanes and riverbanks reveals the unquiet thoughts that haunt two souls bound closely together, their shared silences speaking as loudly as any words. The night enfolds them in its gentle shadows and whispered...626false337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-freelands-chapter-38--70513803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513803Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Derek, burdened by restless nights and the shadow of an unseen presence, seeks out the labourers and confronts their cold resentment, while his family resolves to support the young couple's hopeful plans to leave England. The chapter closes...735false339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-preface--70513921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513921Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the author reflects with a gentle irony on the enduring nature of family possessiveness and the unchanging impulses of human nature, set against the shifting backdrop of a waning Victorian era. This preface softly prepares the reader for a...505false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-i-at-home-at-old-jolyon-s--70513922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513922Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family assembles for a rare celebratory gathering of brisk formality and guarded curiosity, occasioned by the engagement of young June Forsyte to Philip Bosinney, a man of unestablished fortune whose presence unsettles the...2573false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-ii-old-jolyon-goes-to-the-opera--70513924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513924Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon Forsyte sits solitary in his sombre study, grappling with the strains of family discord and the changing values of his London world, while recollections of past pleasures mingle with present anxieties. A chance encounter with his...2201false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-iii-dinner-at-swithin-s--70513926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513926Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family assembles for a ceremonious dinner, their genteel ambitions and intricate social rituals laid bare amid discussions of wine, art, and property that reveal their preoccupations and subtle tensions. Observed keenly by Soames,...1830false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-v-a-forsyte-menage--70513925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513925Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the fashionable and precise Mr. Soames Forsyte inhabits a house reflecting the polished aspirations of the London upper-middle class, where an undercurrent of tension quietly struggles beneath the surface of domestic routine. Amidst elegant...966false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-iv-projection-of-the-house--70513923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513923Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte wrestles with his domestic discontents and contemplates the purchase and building of a country house as a means to reclaim control over his life and surroundings, guided by the cautious optimism of an architect named Bosinney....1216false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-vii-old-jolyon-s-peccadillo--70513946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513946Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon Forsyte, prompted by a growing sense of loneliness and estrangement, visits his son’s modest home in a quiet London neighbourhood, confronting the gentle yet painful realities of family life and difference. The scene unfolds with...941false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-vi-james-at-large--70513927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513927Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet stirrings of domestic plans and family concerns ripple through the Forsyte household, revealing the tender, sometimes tense, interplay of affection and duty amongst its members. Observing the intricate dance of relationships and...1345false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-viii-plans-of-the-house--70513932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513932Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which we are introduced to the architect Bosinney, a young man lacking the traditional Forsyte habitat yet possessed of a certain passionate idealism, as he presents Soames with bold and unconventional plans for a new house that challenge the...934false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-i-chapter-ix-death-of-aunt-ann--70513941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513941Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family gathers to mourn the passing of Aunt Ann, whose death brings a solemn pause and subtle reflections upon the enduring bonds and quiet strengths within their intertwined lives. The funeral proceedings reveal the family’s...1378false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-i-progress-of-the-house--70513940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513940Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, with the keen patience of a man of property, navigates the tantalising frustrations of his new house’s construction and the delicate complexities of his wife Irene’s affections, while the spring air stirs memories of love and longing....924false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-ii-june-s-treat--70513942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513942Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a dinner party unfolds with a carefully measured silence and restrained exchanges, while the subtle tensions beneath polite society reveal themselves in quiescent gestures and half-spoken thoughts. Afterwards, a private evening at the theatre...1255false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-iii-drive-with-swithin--70513935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513935Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the poised and imposing Swithin Forsyte, embodying the old Forsyte spirit of possession and propriety, takes Irene for a drive to view a new home, observing her with a mixture of admiration and tacit judgment, even as his imagination wanders...2014false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-iv-james-goes-to-see-for-himself--70513949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513949Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet machinery of Forsyte family gossip unwittingly stirs when a visit by Irene to a new house becomes the subject of whispered speculation and unease, highlighting the complex interplay of propriety, suspicion, and unspoken truths...1933false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-v-soames-and-bosinney-correspond--70513928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513928Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte, steadfast and methodical, grapples with the practicalities and tensions surrounding the completion of his house and the delicate matter of his architect’s demands, all against the backdrop of a weighty and contentious company...2096false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-vi-old-jolyon-at-the-zoo--70513943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513943Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon, grappling with his growing concern for June’s secretive melancholy, seeks solace amid the cheerful tumult of the Zoo, where the mingling of gentle family affections and the stately carriage-bound Forsytes conjures both warmth and...827false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-viii-dance-at-roger-s--70513930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513930Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the opulent setting of Roger’s ballroom becomes a theatre for the nuanced interplay of social graces, youthful ardours, and suppressed tensions among the Forsyte circle. Amid the swirl of dances and discreet glances, June’s quiet turmoil and...1032false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-vii-afternoon-at-timothy-s--70513936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513936Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family assembles under the old roof of The Bower, their conversations tinged with silent resentments, veiled suspicions, and the subtle shifting of long-held allegiances amidst a brewing scandal. As old Jolyon confronts the uneasy...1633false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-ix-evening-at-richmond--70513934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513934Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the inevitability of hidden passions beneath a polished surface is hinted at through furtive glances and whispered suspicions, as a summer of earthly extravagance unfurls among the Forsytes and their acquaintances. The evening’s social...1502false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-x-diagnosis-of-a-forsyte--70513951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513951Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which young Jolyon Forsyte, caught between the inheritance of his family’s unyielding sense of property and his own gentler, more uncertain nature, contemplates the complex ties that bind and divide those around him, particularly regarding love and...1294false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-xii-june-pays-some-calls--70513931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513931Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon grapples quietly with the intractable complexities of family and duty, carrying with him a weary sense of principled restraint amid the shifting tides of his son's uncertain world. Meanwhile, June, summoned by a resolute courage...1669false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-xi-bosinney-on-parole--70513937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513937Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames returns unexpectedly to find his wife Irene pale and restless, their strained conversation revealing unspoken tensions as they reluctantly venture out to the Park, where an encounter with Bosinney stirs complex emotions. The evening is...609false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-xiii-perfection-of-the-house--70513929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513929Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsytes lunch at a simple City eating-house leads to uneasy intimations about Irene’s reticence and estrangement, while the shadows of domestic tensions lengthen beneath the surface of a newly completed country house. The precision of...1397false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-ii-chapter-xiv-soames-sits-on-the-stairs--70513944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513944Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames finds himself locked out of his wife's room, faced with the chilling reality of her determined withdrawal, stirring a tempest of passion and suspicion in his mind. The haunting strains of a distant waltz weave through the air as Irene...781false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-ii-night-in-the-park--70513939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513939Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family grapples with an unspoken domestic complication that ripples silently through their ranks, casting a shadow over Soames and stirring worry in his relations—who find themselves caught between restraint and the fear of...676false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-i-mrs-macander-s-evidence--70513950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513950Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the deliberate and unyielding Mr. Soames grapples with the quiet turbulence of a marriage fractured not by violence but by an intangible estrangement, seeking solace in legal manoeuvres and the company of indifferent society. Amidst the...1384false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-iv-voyage-into-the-inferno--70513933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513933Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the foggy streets of London frame the troubled minds of Soames and his cousin George, as Soames wrestles with the uneasy aftermath of a deeply personal encounter, while George trails the disoriented Bosinney through the bleak night, pondering...1459false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-iii-meeting-at-the-botanical--70513947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513947Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which young Jolyon, an artist of modest means, wrestles with the practicalities of his vocation amid the scores of London’s Botanical Gardens, encountering moments of both aesthetic inspiration and poignant human observation. Meanwhile, his...1781false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-v-the-trial--70513938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513938Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the morning court draws a sharp portrait of legal formality and filial pride as Soames Forsyte faces his architect in a dispute over the limits of financial authority, with his taciturn demeanor and his father’s shrewd, if uneasy, observation...1244false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-vi-soames-breaks-the-news--70513948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513948Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, newly triumphant yet unsettled, seeks refuge and counsel at Timothy’s, only to face the painful reality of his wife’s unexpected departure, stirring a tempest of jealousy and despair within him. Amidst the restrained household and a...1337false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-vii-june-s-victory--70513953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513953Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which June, emboldened by resolve and love, confronts the stark realities of Bosinney’s predicament and an unexpected meeting with Irene, while old Jolyon wrestles with the changing tides of family and property, pondering a bold purchase that might...1322false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-viii-bosinney-s-departure--70513952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513952Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon, prompted by dear Jun’s urgency, confronts the practicalities and complications surrounding the purchase of a certain house linked to young Bosinney, while familial tensions simmer beneath polite discourse. The narrative then...1672false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-of-property-part-iii-chapter-ix-irene-s-return--70513945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70513945Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, burdened by the tragic news of Bosinney’s death, wanders London streets consumed by a tumult of grief and suspicion, only to find Irene returned to their home in a state of desolation that paralyses speech and action. The evening...925false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-indian-summer-of-a-forsyte-1--71935772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935772Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon Forsyte, finding solace and beauty in his country home at Robin Hill, unexpectedly encounters Irene, whose presence stirs a mixture of poignant memories and quiet companionship. Over dinner and music, their meeting reveals delicate...3145false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-indian-summer-of-a-forsyte-2--71935773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935773Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon, wrestling with gentle restlessness and the subtle pangs of memory, visits Irene at her modest Chelsea flat and finds solace in their measured companionship beneath the summer sun. They speak softly of love and loss, and as the...1178false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-indian-summer-of-a-forsyte-4--71935777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935777Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which old Jolyon Forsyte, stirred by a tender companionship that rekindles a longing for beauty amid the waning days of his life, grapples with the frailty of age and the delicate balance between pleasure and prudence. As he navigates the shifting...3307false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-indian-summer-of-a-forsyte-3--71935780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935780Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which an old man eagerly anticipates the arrival of a beloved niece, whose presence and music bring light and joy to his tranquil country life despite the burdens of past sorrows and unspoken regrets. Their shared afternoon of simple pleasures and...1477false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-1-at-timothy-s--71935774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935774Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family, emblematic of a shifting English society, navigates the slow but certain spread of possessiveness and personal liberty through generations marked by cautious reproduction, changed customs, and a lingering provincial...1323false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-2-exit-a-man-of-the-world--71935779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935779Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Montague Dartie, a man of the world buoyed by a hopeful stake in a racehorse, faces harsh disillusionment both on the turf and at home, leading to a desperate and sorrowful departure from the family house he has long inhabited. Meanwhile, his...1680false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-3-soames-prepares-to-take-steps--71935776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935776Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames visits his sister Winifred to find her embroiled in the domestic turmoil of her husband’s sudden departure, prompting him to contemplate the inevitable legal proceedings that cast a shadow over their family’s fortunes. Amidst these...782false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-4-soho--71935778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935778Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte revisits the lively and disorderly realm of Soho, reflecting on his past marriage and the contrasting simplicity of the French restaurant run by Madame Lamotte and her daughter Annette, whose presence stirs new desires and...957false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-5-james-sees-visitors--71935775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935775Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the ageing James Forsyte, beset by anxiety and visions of familial disintegration, struggles with the secrecy surrounding financial troubles and mourns the fading solidity of his world amidst changing times. The tender interplay between...856false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-6-no-longer-young-jolyon-at-home--71935800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935800Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the steadfast oak at Robin Hill stands as a silent witness to Jolyon’s reflections on time, family, and the artistic success that has quietly reshaped his life amidst the complexities of his relationships with his children and late wife. A...1246false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-8-jolyon-prosecutes-the-trusteeship--71935782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935782Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon Forsyte wrestles with the uneasy legacy of his father's concern, visiting Irene to find her untouched by time yet shadowed by solitude, while confronting the entangled loyalties within his family. His hesitant meeting with Soames,...934false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-7-the-colt-and-the-filly--71935785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935785Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young Forsyte scion, Val Dartie, encounters the shy and winning Holly, whose affinity for horses and wistful spirit inspire a budding companionship amid the somber grandeur of their family estate. Meanwhile, an elder Forsyte reflects on the...895false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-9-val-hears-the-news--71935784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935784Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which young Val Dartie, fresh from a spirited ride with his enchanting cousin, is abruptly drawn into the sombre realities of his family’s troubled affairs upon learning of his father’s departure and the looming divorce that threatens to disrupt...1125false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-10-soames-entertains-the-future--71935815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935815Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, with the delicate care of a man preparing for an important occasion, entertains Madame Lamotte and her daughter Annette at his riverside home, seeking to impress them with his possessions and station. Over a tranquil afternoon by the...791false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-12-on-forsyte-change--71935781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935781Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family gathers amid the rising tensions of the Boer War, their interactions coloured by political opinions, personal histories, and the age-old dynamics of their clan; here, Soames contemplates his own past and future while...1550false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-11-and-visits-the-past--71935788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935788Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, propelled by a restless mixture of nostalgia and duty, summons his courage to visit Irene in her modest flat, confronting a past delicately preserved yet touched by change and unspoken defiance. Their encounter, steeped in memories...789false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-13-jolyon-finds-out-where-he-is--71935797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935797Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon, wrestling with his conscience and the passage of time, encounters Irene once more and finds himself entangled in the uneasy realities of her marriage and the claims of the man who still holds her title. This meeting stirs in him a...727false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-1-chapter-14-soames-discovers-what-he-wants--71935808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935808Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, caught in an uneasy state of jealous contemplation and indecision, visits a Soho restaurant to observe and question the life of a young woman named Annette, finding himself torn between desire and a distant, lingering passion. He...455false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-2-soames-puts-it-to-the-touch--71935793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935793Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, burdened by years of estrangement, resolves to bridge the gulf between himself and Irene by offering both tangible tokens and earnest entreaties for a renewed union, only to encounter the quiet, resolute resistance of a woman shaped...1259false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-1-the-third-generation--71935796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935796Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two young Forsyte cousins, each finely attuned to their inherited distinctions and differences, meet and measure one another amid Oxford’s ancient spires and social currents that silently shape their characters and aspirations. Their family’s...1235false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-4-where-forsytes-fear-to-tread--71935798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935798Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte, wounded and suspicious, resolves to employ the discreet services of a detective agency to watch over Mrs. Irene Heron, concealing his personal turmoil beneath the veneer of professional propriety. Meanwhile, he accompanies his...1007false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-3-visit-to-irene--71935806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935806Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon visits June at her independent studio, where they discuss the restrictions of family wealth and the stirring frustrations of artistic ambition, before she persuades him to see Irene, whose fraught situation with Soames invites both...806false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-6-jolyon-in-two-minds--71935789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935789Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon, retreating from the vapid company of his kin abroad, finds in wintertime Paris a subtle brightness and a refreshing aloofness, embarking upon daily meetings with a solitary and enchanting acquaintance who offers a quiet solace in an...628false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-5-jolly-sits-in-judgement--71935786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935786Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the stirring debates and divided loyalties of a British family amid the South African War reveal themselves through youthful ardours and simmering tensions, as loyalties to country and kin are tested in both heated disputes and quiet moments...1122false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-8-the-challenge--71935809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935809Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young gentleman, animated by affection and the prospect of commitment, seeks reassurance and encounters the stern presence of a protective brother whose challenge stirs unexpected resolve and alters the course of their intimacy. The tension...931false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-7-dartie-versus-dartie--71935783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935783Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the proceedings of the suit for restitution of conjugal rights unfold with a mixture of legal formality and personal anguish, revealing the strained dynamics between Winifred, her absent husband, and their children. The narrative quietly...1414false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-10-death-of-the-dog-balthazar--71935791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935791Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon returns to the familiar grounds of Robin Hill, where the faithful old dog Balthasar meets a quiet and poignant end, stirring memories that weave through the fabric of past family life. Together with his son Jolly, Jolyon confronts the...781false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-9-dinner-at-james-s--71935811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935811Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a modest dinner party at James’ Park Lane house stirs memories of past grandeur and introduces a bold declaration of youthful enlistment, mingling pride with unease among the Forsyte family. The interplay of family loyalties and unspoken...1098false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-12-progress-of-the-chase--71935792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935792Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the careful pursuit of truths in matters of the heart is likened to the patient weaving of a spider’s web, as Soames receives intelligence on his wife’s movements in Paris and resolves to confront his cousin Jolyon with wary civility. Through...830false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-11-timothy-stays-the-rot--71935807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935807Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family congregates at Timothy’s to digest the stirring news of enlistments and war, where the reticent old man voices a curmudgeonly yet earnest perspective on the turmoil, revealing how the conflict and changing times unsettle...895false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-14-outlandish-night--71935794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935794Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, caught between impatience and restraint, wanders the streets of London during a jubilant and unruly public celebration that confounds his understanding of order and decorum, revealing a world far removed from his own genteel circles....399false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-2-chapter-13-here-we-are-again--71935799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935799Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Winifred prepares her daughter Imogen for society with careful attention to fashion, only to be unsettled by the unexpected and forlorn return of her husband Monty, whose presence stirs a complex mingling of jealousy and pity within her. The...1355false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-1-soames-in-paris--71935787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935787Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, a man of restraint and propriety, ventures to Paris with a determination rooted in personal turmoil and unresolved affections, finding himself both out of place and finely attuned to the city's elusive gaiety and shadows. Amid the...941false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-2-in-the-web--71935810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935810Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, navigating the vexations of a delicate legal manoeuvre, receives equivocal intelligence from a zealous detective yet remains sceptical of the fragile threads of evidence laid before him. Amidst the quiet clarity of a London evening,...655false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-4-over-the-river--71935802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935802Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a weary and fevered soul lies weakened by an unseen malady, his consciousness flickering between faint memories of home and the indifferent present around him, bent on grasping the comforting chime of a lost timepiece. The slow, quiet river...269false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-3-richmond-park--71935790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935790Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family faces the strains of war and illness, revealing differing responses to duty and affection amid the pastoral stillness of Richmond Park. Jolyon encounters his past and present entwined through a messenger from Irene, whose...1219false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-6-a-summer-day--71935795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935795Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon Forsyte contemplates the deep divisions within his heart as he navigates the uneasy thickets that bind him to both his son and Irene, while the shadow of legal strife darkens their intertwined lives. Soames Forsyte, stirred to a...986false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-5-soames-acts--71935801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935801Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, burdened by a family scandal, resolves to take decisive action by engaging discreet legal assistance, while wrestling with personal anguish and the yearning for a son to continue his lineage. His thoughts drift between the weight of...565false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-7-a-summer-night--71935803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935803Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a quiet summer evening in the garden provides a serene backdrop for Jolyon's reflections on love, possession, and the delicate beauty of human connection amid the soft glow of moonlight. Yet the serenity is pierced by the sudden arrival of a...514false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-8-james-in-waiting--71935814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935814Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the thoughtful Soames contemplates the burden of family honour and his father’s frailty, whilst witnessing the tender care exchanged between his parents in the quiet hours. Amidst gentle domestic rhythms, a grave yet unspoken resolution is...494false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-9-out-of-the-web--71935816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935816Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the air hangs heavy with the anticipated disgrace looming over the Forsyte name, as Soames Forsyte confronts the stark reality of his personal and familial upheaval with a dignified, if bitter, resolve to retreat into the solace of art and...1280false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-10-passing-of-an-era--71935817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935817Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames marries the beautiful and sensible Annette in a quiet Paris ceremony, contemplating this union through a practical rather than romantic lens amid the changing social landscape signalled by the death of Queen Victoria. As the new couple...1441false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-12-birth-of-a-forsyte--71935804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935804Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames is plunged into a harrowing moment of decision over the life of his wife and unborn child, wrestling with the cruel uncertainties and responsibilities thrust upon him. As the autumnal world outside holds its quiet splendour, he...1135false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-11-suspended-animation--71935812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935812Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the passage delicately captures a family ensnared in the quiet tensions and subdued hopes woven through the fabric of a distant war and personal affairs, as they navigate pressing uncertainties with a stoical air. The old aunts maintain their...944false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-13-james-is-told--71935805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935805Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a fragile old gentleman battles a cold that quickly turns grave, surrounded by tender family and devoted care in a warm but somber household. The arrival of his son marks a poignant moment of farewell amid the silent vigil of night, as life...905false545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-chancery-part-3-chapter-14-his--71935813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71935813Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames returns home weary yet relieved, confronting the quiet aftermath of illness and the new life that has entered his household, while musing on the stark contrast between the wild landscape of the past and the tamed, legalised natural...582false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-the-awakening--71936056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936056Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young boy named little Jon Forsyte inhabits a richly imagined childhood at Robin Hill, weaving adventures from books, nature, and the attentions of his devoted family. Through quiet moments and tender exchanges, the gentle contours of his...3529false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-1-encounter--71936028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936028Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte, a man of traditional mind and considerable means, wanders London amid reflections on family, art, and the changing society that unsettles his old-fashioned sensibilities, culminating in a chance meeting with his divorced wife...2288false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-2-fine-fleur-forsyte--71936029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936029Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a father and daughter, strolling through London, exchange delicate and guarded reflections upon distant family estrangements and the echoes of past scandal, lightly touching on the fractures beneath their genteel surfaces. Meanwhile, the...928false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-3-at-robin-hill--71936030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936030Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a quietly reflective father contemplates the narrowing horizon of his life while observing the hopeful yet uncertain aspirations of his son, set against the enduring rhythms of nature and family. Meanwhile, the young man experiences the...1193false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-4-the-mausoleum--71936034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936034Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames Forsyte revisits his uncle Timothy’s long-unchanged house, a preserved relic of mid-Victorian gentility, steeped in delicate memories and quiet steadfastness amidst a changing world. He observes the slow and solitary life his uncle...1327false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-5-the-native-heath--71936037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936037Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Val Dartie, recently returned from a sunlit life in South Africa, finds himself navigating the genteel and tangled social rhythms of Newmarket and Sussex, his thoughts turning to horses, family ties, and the subtle currents of modernity....1191false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-6-jon--71936036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936036Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Mrs. Val Dartie returns to England after twenty years abroad and eagerly embraces the charm of the South Downs, preparing to introduce her thoughtful young half-brother Jon to its delights. As Jon arrives shy yet amiable, their quiet talks...665false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-7-fleur--71936054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936054Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jon and Fleur, young relations newly introduced under the same roof, meet with a blend of awkwardness and silent fascination that hints at an acquaintance yet to be fully realised. Their tender and tentative exchanges, framed by moonlit walks...806false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-8-idyll-on-grass--71936053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936053Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two young Forsytes escape to the dew-bright Downs for a morning walk, discovering in the silent beauty of nature a rare communion that softly breaks the morning’s awkwardness. They share thoughts on life and liberty under the lark-song and...470false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-9-goya--71936058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936058Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames anxiously awaits the delayed return of his daughter Fleur, reflecting uneasily on family secrets, art collection, and the curious presence of various guests in his picture-gallery. The scene unfolds with gentle observation of character...1546false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-11-duet--71936061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936061Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jon and Fleur rendezvous for a fleeting journey on a crowded train, their tender affection tempered by imminent separation and the weight of unspoken concerns. Their parting walk by the river reveals youthful uncertainties and a clash of...821false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-10-trio--71936040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936040Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tender complexities of young Jon Forsyte's affections unfold amid a family weekend, where unspoken fears and secret plans weave silently around the delicate heart of burgeoning love. The quiet interplay of generations and the delicate...827false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-1-chapter-12-caprice--71936060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936060Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the spirited Fleur Forsyte navigates the gentle currents of a late afternoon encounter with the ebullient Michael Mont and the subdued tensions rippling through her family’s river-side home. The evening unfolds with quiet domestic strife and...1224false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-1-mother-and-son--71936059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936059Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young man accompanies his mother on a sun-drenched journey through Spain, discovering not only the charms of a foreign land but the delicate intricacies of a mother’s love and unspoken understanding. Amidst the warmth of the southern sun...963false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-3-meetings--71936027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936027Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jon returns from Spain and is struck anew by the passing of years as he seeks connection with Fleur amidst the quiet tensions of his family’s past and present. Their tentative reunion unfolds delicately over shared moments and cautious...1349false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-2-fathers-and-daughters--71936035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936035Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a widowed father’s solitude is gently stirred by the determined energies of his spirited daughter, who seeks to rouse him from his quiet despair by introducing him to the vibrant life and art of the town, while the complexities of family...2581false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-5-purely-forsyte-affairs--71936032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936032Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames, a careful steward of Forsyte trusts and estates, contemplates the uncertain state of the nation and the safety of his daughter's fortune amidst changing times and rising unrest. Meanwhile, his loyal old clerk Gradman continues his...953false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-4-in-green-street--71936033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936033Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the enigmatic Prosper Profond, whose very presence suggests a mood of profound disillusionment alien to English sensibilities, mingles in the understated elegance of Green Street society, stirring unease and curiosity alike. And in the quiet...838false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-6-soames-private-life--71936031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936031Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames encounters an anonymous letter alleging indiscretions involving his wife, precipitating a tense confrontation fraught with restraint and implied reproach; amid the gentle turmoil of a summer storm, he wrestles with his protective...1408false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-7-june-takes-a-hand--71936038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936038Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which June Forsyte, torn between lofty idealism and earthly practicalities, navigates the uneasy terrain of modern art and its peculiar temperaments within her Chiswick studio, engaging with the austere genius of Boris Strumolowski and the pressing...714false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-8-the-bit-between-the-teeth--71936042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936042Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman, resolute yet anxious, contemplates secret matrimony as a means to secure her love amid the vigilant opposition of family expectations, grappling with the practicalities and moral uncertainties of such defiance. Her encounter...854false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-9-the-fat-in-the-fire--71936050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936050Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Fleur returns to a household thick with unspoken tensions and encounters her father's quiet brooding over a past passion, while she grapples with the stirrings of her own desires amid the weight of family history. The summer heat presses upon...1087false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-10-decision--71936039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936039Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young man wrestles with the conflicting emotions stirred by a brief but poignant encounter, finding himself caught between family opinions and a personal longing that colors the green beauty of the Downs. As evening falls and solitude...560false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-2-chapter-11-timothy-prophesies--71936041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936041Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the stately ritual of Lord’s is laid out in all its resurgent splendour, reflecting a steadfast English pride and the enduring theatre of class and tradition amidst the shifting tides of modernity. Soames, with an uneasy heart and watchful...1607false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-2-confession--71936051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936051Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon wrestles with a tender and painful disclosure from his son Jon, whose passionate engagement to Fleur stirs old and complex affections, and the heavy shadows of a past not easily laid to rest. The serenity of the summer afternoon,...963false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-1-old-jolyon-walks--71936047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936047Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jolyon Forsyte, burdened by old memories and present anxieties, reflects on the passages of time and family tradition as he prepares to reveal painful truths to his son. The episode gently unfolds a delicate letter meant to illuminate the...1268false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-4-soames-cogitates--71936044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936044Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames reflects on the recent death of his cousin Jolyon, his thoughts turning to family fortunes and the changing tides of social connections, as he encounters youthful hope and admiration in the company of his daughter Fleur and a suitor...865false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-3-irene--71936045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936045Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jon receives a long letter from his father that reveals a painful and unsettling family secret, sending him into deep distress and contemplation. As Jon wrestles with these emotions, he is suddenly confronted with the profound stillness of...651false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-6-desperate--71936043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936043Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the sombre aftermath of a father’s death weaves a quiet tapestry of duty, remembrance, and tender conflict within a household shadowed by inheritance and unspoken grief. Amidst the soft stirrings of youth and doubt, a fraught meeting unfolds...1506false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-5-the-fixed-idea--71936057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936057Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the tender and restless heart of Fleur Forsyte is quietly ensnared by a fixed idea of love, her thoughts wandering far beyond the gaieties that surround her, while the social currents and generational conversations ripple gently around her...745false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-7-embassy--71936048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936048Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the elder Forsyte grapples with unease and paternal concern upon discovering his daughter's absence and her unexpected journey, all the while wrestling with his aversion to modernity and the complexities of familial ties. He undertakes a...1185false631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-8-the-dark-tune--71936055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936055Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Soames contemplates the bitter complexities of his family’s fractured affections beneath the moody light of a waning day, struggling with the silent turmoil of a daughter's despair and his own sense of failure. He watches over Fleur as she...775false632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-9-under-the-oak-tree--71936046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936046Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Jon grapples with the weight of family duty and unspoken sorrows beneath the vastness of an indifferent world, resolving to flee the confines of comfort and memory. He proposes a journey to Italy with his mother, whose quiet strength offers a...384false633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-10-fleur-s-wedding--71936049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936049Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the Forsyte family witnesses the marriage of Fleur Forsyte to Michael Mont, an event that quietly bridges class boundaries and sets the tone for many unspoken sentiments. Amidst the ceremonial decorum and social gathering, tender moments of...1466false634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-let-part-3-chapter-11-the-last-of-the-old-forsytes--71936052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936052Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the quiet passing of the last old Forsyte, Timothy, signals the dwindling of a once-venerable family line, marked by the melancholic dispersal of their belongings and the somber reading of a carefully wrought will that looks far into the...1681false635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-2--71936546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936546Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the steadfast and taciturn Winton, newly appointed guardian to the delicate and spirited Gyp, manoeuvres to secure her sole companionship amid the murmurs of the countryside, his quiet dominion brooding beneath the winter skies. The girl—a...1373false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-1--71936551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936551Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Major Charles Clare Winton, a man of refined manners and a past marked by deep passion and loss, finds himself solitary and burdened by memories as he navigates the complexities of family, honour, and unspoken history on a gloomy February...1372false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-3--71936547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936547Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman, grappling with newfound truths about her parentage, moves delicately through the awakening of her self-awareness amidst the well-ordered confines of society and familial affection. The narrative gently traces her blossoming...1539false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-4--71936548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936548Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young Englishwoman abroad finds herself both intrigued and amused by a gifted yet troubled violinist whose intense admiration and enigmatic charm stir in her a curious blend of attraction and scepticism. Surrounded by a cosmopolitan circle...984false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-6--71936544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936544Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gyp experiences the exhilarating freedom of the hunt, finding herself caught between the steadfast guidance of her father and the enigmatic charm of an admirer whose presence stirs both admiration and unease. The quiet domestic tensions...716false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-1-chapter-5--71936545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936545Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman finds herself entranced by the poignant passion of a gifted yet troubled violinist who follows her presence with eager devotion, stirring within her a complex web of emotions both delightful and disquieting. Returning to her...882false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-1--71936549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936549Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young bride contemplates the delicate particulars of her new life beside her husband, finding solace in small comforts amidst a bleak landscape and unfamiliar intimacy. The days unfold with a mingling of shared laughter and silent distance,...568false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-2--71936550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936550Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman wrestles inwardly with the tumult of her feelings for a passionate musician whose temper and mysterious depths both attract and repel her, as she contemplates the delicate balance between love and self-preservation. Meanwhile,...968false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-4--71936558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936558Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young wife attends her husband’s concert and perceives the contrast between the fervour of his artistry and the fading flame of their intimate connection, while navigating the ornate and somewhat shadowy company that surrounds them. She...1060false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-3--71936563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936563Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman, newly wed, navigates the delicate complexities of her relationships with her father and husband amid the fresh promise of spring and the distractions of preparing for her musical career. The subtle tensions and jealousies...974false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-6--71936552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936552Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman tenderly tends to her husband's intoxicated state, concealing his weakness with quiet care and a resolute veil of propriety, whilst wrestling with the strange mixture of pity and courage his condition evokes in her. Meanwhile,...1104false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-5--71936554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936554Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a delicate encounter with a young dancer named Daphne Wing stirs subtle tensions and reflections within a genteel London household, revealing the fragility and dissonances beneath social facades. Amidst tranquil garden scenes and whispered...1017false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-8--71936553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936553Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a father and daughter enjoy a rare evening out together, sharing reminiscences and strolling through the warmth and shadow of London’s parks, their conversation gently touching the past and the present with a quiet composure. Meanwhile, in...745false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-7--71936555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936555Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a troubled gentleman struggles with the complexities of his marriage and finances, discovering new and unsettling facets in his wife's resolve and spirit. The narrative gently unfolds the quiet tensions and tender moments amid the unspoken...847false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-10--71936559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936559Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a devoted father navigates the tender anxieties and quiet rituals surrounding his daughter's childbirth, finding solace in the familiar routines of an old doctor’s visits and the delicate presence of a steadfast nurse. The days unfold with a...807false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-9--71936572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936572Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gyp and Miss Daphne Wing share a delicate, moonlit rehearsal of a new dance, casting an ethereal glow over the garden and stirring quiet reflections on love and life’s tender complexities. As autumn deepens, Gyp retreats to her childhood...538false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-11--71936566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936566Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a new mother experiences the strange and tender complexities of her first days with her infant, wrestling quietly with her feelings for the child's father and the new reality that unfolds before her. Amidst the starkness of her surroundings...571false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-12--71936570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936570Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a pride-stricken woman wrestles silently with the turmoil of betrayal and maternal instinct within the familiar confines of her home, seeking solace in simple comforts amid the echoes of music and memory. She confronts the hollow ardour of a...577false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-14--71936556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936556Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the delicate tensions of spring and summer unfurl amidst the fragrant garden, as Gyp confronts unsettling news threatening her household’s security and faces a complicated entanglement with Rosek, whose passionate impulsiveness unsettles her...790false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-13--71936576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936576Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the delicate unraveling of a strained marriage is quietly observed through moments of bitter exchange and tentative forgiveness, while the heroine seeks solace in the refuge of her music and motherhood amidst growing financial and emotional...704false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-16--71936561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936561Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a daughter, buoyed by the steady support of her father, quietly orchestrates a delicate plan to reunite with her child amidst an atmosphere charged with subdued resolve and old-fashioned decorum. Meanwhile, the scene shifts to a contrasting...671false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-15--71936564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936564Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a delicate visit unfolds between Mrs Fiorsen and a troubled family man, fraught with awkwardness and veiled resentments, revealing the weight of unspoken sorrows within domestic confines. Later, amidst the tranquil beauty of Kensington...1211false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-18--71936557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936557Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a troubled violinist, drifting through the dimming streets, finds both fleeting connection and haunting solitude amidst the indifferent city's corners. Meanwhile, a young woman wrestles with the weight of duty and affection, as those around...1139false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-17--71936560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936560Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a musician wrestles with the complexities of personal relations and inner turmoil, finding his creative spirit both stirred and stifled amid the strains of jealousy and longing. The day unfolds with uneasy encounters and quiet despair, as he...614false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-19--71936590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936590Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gyp wrestles with the consequences of her past actions and endeavours to provide comfort and restitution to those affected by Fiorsen’s illness and troubles, all while navigating the uneasy presence of Mr. Wagge and the tenuous peace within...647false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-20--71936574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936574Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a morning call to the stable reveals the fate of a cherished horse and its new owner, while a somber visit to a sorrowful cottage unfolds the tragic circumstances surrounding a young woman’s loss and fragile recovery. Therein, the gentle...984false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-1--71936562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936562Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a journey to London becomes a tender stage for chance encounters and delicate reminiscences, revealing the quiet yearnings and restrained hopes of a woman recently returned to her father's care. Amidst fleeting confidences and the gentle...973false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-2-chapter-21--71936567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936567Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which Gyp returns to her home with a mixture of hope and apprehension, only to find her baby suffering and the atmosphere heavy with sorrow and unspoken tensions. The night unfolds with a silent struggle, leading to a quiet departure that carries...1554false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-3--71936565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936565Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a gentleman finds himself unexpectedly bewitched by a fleeting encounter with a lady, stirring reflections that lead him to wistful musings and a brief respite in his favourite library retreat. They later meet at the opera and art gallery,...535false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-2--71936569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936569Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman wrestles with the lingering shadows of past choices and the delicate stirrings of a newfound affection, set against the quiet charm of her familiar surroundings and treasured mementoes. Meanwhile, Bryan Summerhay, a barrister of...722false729fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-5--71936571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936571Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a tentative confession unsettles the gentle rhythms of a summer by the sea, stirring questions of love’s demands and the trepidations of yielding to its depths. As the stillness of the pine-clad coast enfolds a young mother and her silent...458false732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-4--71936581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936581Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a chance meeting at an art gallery ignites a subtle connection between two very different souls, their conversations gently weaving through art and personal confessions beneath the languid summer sun. The narrative quietly traces a...292false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-7--71936568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936568Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a troubled daughter faces the heartache of a secret passion and wrestles with the conscience of truth and loyalty, while a desperate husband returns seeking reconciliation with an intensity that unsettles all. The delicate interplay of love,...475false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-6--71936582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936582Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman experiences the tumultuous awakening of first love, caught between her tender emotions and the weight of familial duty, all set against the soft colours and quiet sounds of a late summer's day. She finds herself revealing the...1135false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-9--71936579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936579Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a chance meeting between two former intimates unfolds with delicate restraint, revealing the quiet transformations wrought by time and independence, as they navigate the complex terrain of past grievances and present selves. The dialogue is...1344false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-8--71936595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936595Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000John GalsworthyIn which two lovers, caught in the delicate turmoil of fidelity and past encounters, confront the painful nuances of possession and loss beneath the dappled shade of Green Park. Elsewhere, a man wrestles with bitter memories and fading passions amid...723false735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-11--71936583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936583Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which the young Bryan Summerhay confronts the stern realities of society’s expectations and the disquiet of familial disapproval, finding himself at odds with a world that has always seemed assuredly his own. Meanwhile, Gyp navigates the tender,...1085false738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-10--71936596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936596Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a delicate encounter unveils misunderstandings and social tensions that prick the fragile surface of acquaintance, while a young man confronts the stirring unease of newfound passion amid the rigours of familial expectation and societal...782false737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-13--71936577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936577Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a mother, gripped by dread and determination, sets out to reclaim her child from the grasp of a law that seems both hostile and inscrutable, all while navigating the tangled emotions of love and loss with steadfast resolve. Her quest leads...511false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-12--71936578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936578Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a young woman wrestles with the dark and unbidden passion of jealousy as she traverses the nocturnal streets of London, only to find solace and fleeting felicity in a pastoral idyll with her lover beside a gentle river. Yet beneath the beauty...703false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-3-chapter-14--71936575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936575Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a poignant meeting reveals the fragile complexities of love and loss, as two women navigate the delicate spaces between pride, despair, and hope. Amidst the shadows of past grievances and tender yearnings, a mother's anguish and a lover's...323false741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-4-chapter-1--71936587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936587Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which little Gyp, a lively and curious child much like her mother, delights in the simple beauties and creatures of the countryside around their home, while Gyp herself reflects on the quiet rhythms and subtle changes of life in their rural...834false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-4-chapter-2--71936573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936573Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which we are drawn into the quiet complexities of Gyp’s life and love, observing her serene acceptance of a position outside orthodox society alongside the tender devotion of those who care for her. The narrative gently unfolds her reflections on...1171false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-part-4-chapter-3--71936586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71936586Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000John GalsworthyIn which a delicate yet tense meeting unfolds between two women connected by a man named Bryan, revealing undercurrents of pride, jealousy, and social estrangement amidst their genteel surroundings. The narrative then drifts to the quiet intimacy and...617false744full