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By the steady glow of the lamp and the turning of each successive page, voices long silent speak again of hidden identities, perilous inheritances, devoted hearts, and crimes most cunningly contrived. Each tale unfolds as it was first told: deliberate in its suspense, exact in its detail, and resolute in its pursuit of the extraordinary concealed within the ordinary.

Attend closely, dear listener. The mystery is never far from the threshold, and the next chapter is already at hand.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7a812a82e8bb3b01d9132f1f5f48970.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wilkie-collins-library--6894107Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:20 +0000Wilkie CollinsJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comIn these modern days, when the ear may wander where once only the eye could travel, The Wilkie Collins Library invites you into chambers of secrecy, suspicion, and revelation. Here are presented, in their entirety, those narratives of shadow and...
By the steady glow of the lamp and the turning of each successive page, voices long silent speak again of hidden identities, perilous inheritances, devoted hearts, and crimes most cunningly contrived. Each tale unfolds as it was first told: deliberate in its suspense, exact in its detail, and resolute in its pursuit of the extraordinary concealed within the ordinary.

Attend closely, dear listener. The mystery is never far from the threshold, and the next chapter is already at hand.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-1-chapter-1--70365486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365486Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:30:23 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet gloom of a Cornish country-house frames the last hours of a lady whose health and spirit have long been in decline, attended only by a devoted but mysterious maid whose own past seems shadowed by secret sorrow. The heavy air of...2129false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-1-chapter-2--70365485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365485Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:30:24 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sarah Leeson wrestles with the heavy burden of a secret entrusted to her by her late mistress, her frail mind torn between duty and dread as she contemplates revealing the contents of a crucial letter. Her uneasy vigil leads her through...988false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-1-chapter-3--70365489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365489Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:30:24 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sarah Leeson, burdened by a solemn secret entrusted to her on a death-bed, resolves to conceal a mysterious letter within the neglected north rooms of Porthgenna Tower, weighed down by fear and guilt as she prepares to leave the household in...1553false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-2-chapter-2--70365487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365487Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the vicar recounts the intricate history and family quarrels surrounding the sale of a Cornish estate, interspersed with the amusing trials of teaching arithmetic and the whimsical afflictions of his dyspeptic friend, Mr. Phippen. This...2080false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-2-chapter-1--70365488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365488Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet village of Long Beckley conceals a secret marriage under the shroud of early morning mist, involving a blind groom whose affliction deeply touches the hearts of those around him. We are then introduced to the vicar and his...2376false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-2-chapter-3--70365491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365491Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newlywed Mr. and Mrs. Frankland take possession of furnished lodgings by the sea, where their affectionate and curious interactions are observed with amused and somewhat scandalised interest by their landlady's diligent daughter, Miss...2691false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-3--70365492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365492Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sudden birth of a child at an inn in Somersetshire interrupts the Franklands’ journey and sets the local town abuzz with speculation and concern, whilst the lady’s nurse falls ill, prompting an earnest search for a suitable replacement....1740false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-1--70365493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365493Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we are introduced to the singularly misanthropic Mr. Andrew Treverton, whose solitary existence at Bayswater is marked by a stern rejection of society and its conventions, aided only by his equally cantankerous servant, Shrowl. The news of...2292false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-2--70365495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365495Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the once lively halls of Porthgenna Tower fall silent following grievous news, and the household waits with growing anticipation and unease for the return of its absent master and mistress. The anticipation is mingled with whispered gossip...779false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-6--70365496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365496Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the good doctor Orridge makes swift inquiries into the curious conduct of Mrs. Jazeph, the housekeeper whose sudden departure and mysterious behaviour have raised many eyebrows. His diligent investigation reveals the tangled threads of...1100false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-4--70365500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365500Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a new nurse arrives at the Tiger’s Head to tend to the ailing Mrs. Frankland, whose restless habits and curious interest in an old Cornish house pique both the doctor’s and her own suspicions. As the evening darkens, the nurse’s peculiar...3601false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-3-chapter-5--70365494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365494Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Orridge confronts the sudden dismissal of a nurse from the Tiger’s Head under mysterious circumstances, leading to a peculiar warning whispered in the ear of Mrs. Frankland that piques the curiosity of all present. The episode concludes...1225false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-4-chapter-3--70365503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365503Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a curious pair of visitors are shown about the mysterious and somewhat dilapidated Porthgenna Tower under the watchful eyes of an uneasy housekeeper and a cantankerous steward, while whispered tales of ghosts and forbidden rooms stir a...2365false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-4-chapter-2--70365504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365504Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a determined niece sets forth on a journey to Porthgenna Tower, accompanied by her steadfast Uncle Joseph, whose cheerful simplicity contrasts with her serious purpose, while meanwhile within the house, the household is thrown into perplexity...2213false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-4-chapter-1--70365506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365506Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a troubled lady named Sarah Leeson returns to her Uncle Joseph's modest shop in Truro, confiding in him her fearful secret connected to a hidden letter left by her mistress, and her urgent need to remove it before new occupants unknowingly...2321false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-4-chapter-5--70365505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365505Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Uncle Joseph and his niece depart from the ominous Porthgenna Tower, their journey shadowed by suspicion and the watchful eye of a mysterious boy, compelling them to take cautious steps to evade lurking dangers. As they part ways, the...1967false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-1--70365490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365490Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the arrival of a mysterious lady and an old foreigner at Porthgenna Tower sets in motion a bewildering pursuit of a secret chamber known as the Myrtle Room, stirring varied conjectures and fruitless inquiries among the local servants and...1472false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-4-chapter-4--70365510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365510Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Uncle Joseph discovers his niece Sarah fainted mysteriously in the dismal northern part of the house, leading to a tense encounter with the domineering steward and housekeeper, who scrutinise their conduct with suspicion and demand...2530false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-2--70365502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365502Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we observe the curmudgeonly Mr. Treverton brusquely dismiss a letter from Doctor Chennery, while his servant Shrowl, intrigued and calculating, uncovers a rare volume concerning the venerable Porthgenna Tower and secretly copies one of its...1701false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-4--70365508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365508Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newlywed couple at Porthgenna encounters an intriguing letter that promises to unlock the mystery of the elusive Myrtle Room, leading them on a cautious yet hopeful quest through neglected halls and dusty passages. Amidst uncertain...1794false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-3--70365512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365512Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. and Mrs. Frankland arrive at a sombre Porthgenna Tower, greeted by servants and a village subdued by recent tragedy, and begin to explore the mysteries hinted at within the house’s north rooms and by the peculiar behaviour of enigmatic...2423false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-5--70365497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365497Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a curious couple explore the desolate Myrtle Room, meticulously inspecting its worn furnishings and neglected secrets, including a mysterious sealed box and a concealed letter. Their tender companionship amid dust and shadows reveals a...3091false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-1--70365501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365501Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the discovery of a long-hidden letter and the revelation of a mysterious Secret bind Leonard and Rosamond Frankland in solemn resolve to face burdens past and future, whilst a gentle-hearted stranger, Joseph Buschmann, arrives bearing news...2508false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-5-chapter-6--70365498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365498Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Rosamond and Leonard return from an anxious search through the Myrtle Room, the discovery of a folded letter stirring a solemn undercurrent beneath their affectionate dialogue and light-hearted imaginings; and Rosamond, struggling with the...2081false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-2--70365513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365513Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. and Mrs. Frankland, driven by a week of anxious suspense and faint news from Uncle Joseph, resolve to journey to London in search of vital truths concerning a mysterious letter and a secret that burdens ailing Mrs. Jazeph. They encounter...2335false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-3--70365499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365499Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the suspense of a long-expected truth's revelation is tenderly unfolded by an anxious family, as an aged confidant recounts events coloured by sorrow, sacrifice, and secrets carefully preserved. The narrative gently paints the trials of a...2727false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-4--70365511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365511Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tender and solemn reunion is depicted between Rosamond and her ailing mother, whose mind is shadowed by a strange hallucination that blurs the boundary between past sorrows and present hopes. The quiet chamber blooms with flowers and gentle...2967false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-5--70365507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365507Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the steadfast Rosamond shoulders the heavy burden of grief with a quiet dignity that nurtures those around her, even as an unexpected and blunt visitor confronts the couple with a bitter reality concerning a lost fortune. The curious mix of...1341false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-secret-book-6-chapter-6--70365509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70365509Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the solemn tranquility of a summer’s day at the churchyard belies the tender sorrow of those gathered around a newly laid grave, where memories are gently cherished and simple inscriptions speak more than words. Rosamond and her companions,...350false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379104Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which an introductory scene sets a thoughtful and contemplative tone, gently inviting the reader to consider the complexities that underlie human relationships. The prologue unfolds with an air of quiet anticipation, hinting at the intricate...1266false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379107Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a brief but telling glimpse is offered into the character and customs associated with Irish matrimonial practices, touched upon with a tone both knowing and subtly genial. The narrative presents these observations with a lightness that...2081false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379105Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the curtain lifts on twelve years’ quiet reckoning and sets us down, with ominous precision, at the spring of 1868—after a brilliant marriage has gilded one man’s public ascent, after a forsaken woman has faced misfortune with a dignity that...1473false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379106Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the young and earnest Mr. Brinkworth encounters the astringent wit of Sir Patrick Lundie, who, with a mixture of keen observation and social criticism, probes the character and connections of this heir to an estate. Amidst the backdrop of a...1340false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379109Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we are introduced to the lively assembly gathered at Windygates for a croquet party held in the newly reformed summer-house, where the sharp young Blanche Lundie commands attention amidst the undercurrents of social tension and subtle...1382false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379118Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two venerable white owls, long accustomed to the shelter and seclusion of a neglected summer-house on the ruined estate of Windygates, find their quiet domain disturbed by the unwelcome arrival of human renovators threatening their ancient...399false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379115Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young lady, Anne, devises a careful and daring plan to secure a private marriage with Geoffrey, overcoming his hesitations with a mixture of resolve and resourcefulness. As the prospect of discovery looms near amidst a social gathering, she...607false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379110Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Lundie expresses her suspicion and disdain for Miss Silvester, while Sir Patrick remains a whimsical and detached observer of the household’s minor dramas, and Arnold seeks Sir Patrick’s counsel on marriage with a blend of youthful...1578false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379117Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady governess confronts a nobleman’s son with the bitter reckoning of past promises and her precarious reputation, exposing the harsh realities beneath his charming exterior. Amidst the restrained tumult of a garden party, they navigate a...1197false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379112Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sombre cloud of uncertainty gathers over a country gathering at Windygates, prompting Lady Lundie to embark resolutely on a search for a missing person under her roof, while her guests discreetly retreat to a shooting-cottage upon the...1406false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379116Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a resolute young woman arrives alone at a remote Scottish inn whose stern landlady grudgingly offers her shelter only through a delicate deception involving a companion posing as her husband. Within the close and uneasy quarters of this...1933false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379119Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sudden summons to London for Geoffrey, on account of his father’s grave illness, brings to light a perplexing predicament involving a vanished governess and an arranged promise of marriage, thrusting his friend Arnold into a delicate role...951false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379114Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the ever-punctilious Sir Patrick arrives with tidings that ripple through the quiet inn, delivering curious messages that illuminate alliances and tensions far beyond its walls. Anne, caught between the cold formality of society’s judgments...657false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379123Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the curious and conscientious Mr. Bishopriggs attends to the domestic niceties and unwelcome formalities of a young married couple’s uneasy sojourn at an inn, where propriety clashes with underlying tensions. As the gathering storm outside...1201false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379124Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a night of tempest and secrecy confines two uneasy companions together, their conversation and diversions attempting to ward off the ghost of an awkward intimacy while a watchful and moralising waiter uncovers letters hinting at promises and...1544false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379129Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a stormy night brings unexpected visitors and urgent confidences to an inn where hidden truths and delicate loyalties intertwine amid whispered messages and veiled identities. Amid the rain and shadow, two women navigate the fragile bonds of...1580false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379132Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the patient Lord Holchester unexpectedly rallies, engaging in sharp political discourse with his son Julius and expressing a mysterious interest in a young woman named Anne Silvester, whilst issuing a stern ultimatum regarding the...802false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379167Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the unexpected arrival of two brothers at Lord Holchester’s residence stirs quiet anxiety amid hopeful news of his recovery, while one brother’s rough defiance unsettles the household. The other, wrestling with indecision and a restless mind,...656false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379108Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the indefatigable Julius, charged with the delicate task of securing his brother Geoffrey’s future, stumbles into a tumultuous world of sporting fame and national excitement centred on a great Foot-Race, culminating in a stirring rally among...1102false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379120Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two gentlemen, the last likely companions for a confidential discourse, debate the perplexities and prudence surrounding a delicate domestic matter within the venerable and richly appointed library of Windygates. Their conversation,...901false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379127Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the young and spirited Blanche seeks both diversion and solace in poetry amidst the stifling atmosphere of Windygates, while confiding anxieties concerning the curious circumstances surrounding Anne and her mysterious marriage. Meanwhile,...1794false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379122Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a spirited and somewhat unexpected debate unfolds in the library, as Sir Patrick Lundie delivers a solemn and provocative critique of the current English enthusiasm for athletic pursuits, questioning their influence on character and moral...2515false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379131Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lively dispute over gentlemanly health and bets unfolds amid a country house gathering, only to give way to a discreet and weighty consultation on the curious intricacies of Scottish marriage law. The legal nuances and social consequences...2607false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379128Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Geoffrey Delamayn, restless and impatient, wrestles with his conscience and the practical difficulties of delivering a decisive letter to Anne, grappling with the tangled consequences of his designs and his starkly unmoved nature. An...1198false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379126Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sudden fainting fit in the library prompts anxious efforts to aid the stricken lady, while discreet plans are laid to uncover her mysterious disappearance from the estate. The narrative unfolds with kindly motives and cautious strategy, as...2331false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379139Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a restless search unfolds under the watchful eyes of Sir Patrick and Blanche, as the mysterious disappearance of Anne Silvester prompts secretive plans and cautious inquiries, set against the backdrop of feudal excursions and strained social...2411false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379111Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the restless movements and half-revealed confidences of the household at Windygates unravel the delicate threads of friendship and suspicion amid clandestine meetings and whispered inquiries. The visit of a weary Anne, bearing the heavy marks...1810false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379113Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sir Patrick entrusts his niece Blanche with a delicate secret, revealing that a mysterious gentleman who passed Anne Silvester off as his wife at an inn is within their very midst, stirring a curious mixture of suspicion and intrigue in the...1179false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379147Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sir Patrick wrestles with a perplexing letter from Anne Silvester and the sombre state of Blanche’s health, while weighing the delicate responsibilities of guardianship and the practical necessities of hastening a marriage for Blanche’s...986false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379137Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household at Windygates is shadowed by a growing sorrow as Blanche faces the shattering news of Anne Silvester’s disappearance, while strained interactions reveal the barriers between truth and loyalty. Amidst late-night card games and...1202false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379121Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sir Patrick confronts the indomitable Lady Lundie over the mysterious illness and secret sorrows of young Blanche, navigating a labyrinth of duty, pride, and unspoken grievances within the household. Through a delicate and astute exchange, he...1753false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379125Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious lady named Mrs. Graham arrives at the Sheep’s Head Hotel in Glasgow, stirring a mix of curiosity and domestic friction among the Karnegies, and subsequently seeks legal counsel on a delicate question of marriage law that...859false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379142Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the steadfast nature of truth makes itself felt through subtle signs of unrest amid preparations for a marriage, while Sir Patrick navigates the delicate sensibilities of Blanche and contemplates the unexpected reappearance of a long-lost...908false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379130Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a weary and heart-stricken woman arrives at a provincial hotel, drawing forth unexpected compassion and prompting urgent medical care as her mysterious condition unfolds amidst an incomplete letter and untraceable identity. Meanwhile, distant...567false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379138Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the indomitable Geoffrey Delamayn asserts his resolute determination to adhere to his rigorous athletic training despite the alluring attempts of the capricious Mrs. Glenarm to divert him, revealing a peculiar clash between masculine will and...799false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379150Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the guests at Swanhaven Lodge gather for a garden-party that reveals the deep attachments and tensions woven among its visitors, from youthful friendships strained by national prejudice to quiet declarations of loyalty and affection. Among...1097false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379171Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the guests at Swanhaven Lodge are treated to a charming and unexpected garden fête amid a solemn lake and fir wood, where innocent surface gaiety masks curious absences and whispered intrigues. Meanwhile, a chance meeting with the wily Mr....1364false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379133Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the solemn eve of matrimony gathers a company at Sir Patrick’s unremarkable Kentish abode, where stifled spirits and social constraints conspire to dull the assembly’s atmosphere. Amid the quiet monotony, Sir Patrick confides in Arnold...974false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379157Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the astute Bishopriggs undertakes careful observation and cautious inquiry to untangle the curious connections surrounding a compromising correspondence and the enigmatic figures tied to it, whilst skilfully manoeuvring to safeguard his own...1086false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379148Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we observe the sprightly and fervent union of Blanche and Arnold, who, with a dash of youthful audacity, precede their solemn vows by heartfelt confidences and shared resolves in the quietude of a family estate. Their public marriage unfolds...475false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379136Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the post bears a mysterious and troubling letter to Sir Patrick, hinting at complications of marriage and legal entanglements that stir a sombre perplexity in his mind, while the reconciled newlyweds journey abroad wrapped in happiness, yet...1949false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379156Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newly married couple enjoy a serene morning stroll, during which Sir Patrick solemnly reveals the troubling legal uncertainties surrounding the husband’s previous entanglement and its potential consequences for his wife and future...1185false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379135Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the astute Bishopriggs, disguised as a devoted friend and head-waiter at the Harp of Scotland Inn, carefully manoeuvres through suspicions surrounding a lost letter, only to be confronted unexpectedly by Anne Silvester, whose determined...1019false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379140Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Julius Delamayn, returning weary from political duties, discovers an unexpected visitor bearing a name intertwined with his family’s past, leading to a measured and delicate conversation that stirs old associations and unspoken regrets. The...972false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379154Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the family at Ham Farm awaits news from Glasgow with a mixture of hope and apprehension, while the mystery surrounding Miss Silvester’s movements deepens through letters and a revealing newspaper report. Sir Patrick, Arnold, and Blanche...1383false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379134Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Lundie reclines in her elegantly appointed bedchamber, portrayed with a genteel propriety and a palpable mixture of illness and determination, amid whispered hints of family distrust and delicate domestic affairs. A visit from Mrs....1121false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379146Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Lundie, recovering from illness and moved by a curious combination of neighbourly concern and private motives, engages with Mrs. Inchbare regarding poultry and quietly pursues inquiries about a recent visitor whose movements pique her...1218false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379169Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tense and acrimonious interview unfolds between Anne and Mrs. Glenarm, fraught with veiled accusations and the painful unveiling of contested truths, before being interrupted by Julius Delamayn’s measured intervention. The episode closes on...1384false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379141Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Lundie confronts Blanche with grave revelations that shake the young wife’s faith and challenge her sense of reality, instigating a tense and uneasy alliance between them. Together they arrange a perilous test of truth, engaging in a...509false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379144Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miss Anne Silvester recounts her arduous journey to London and her strange, unsettling encounter with the peculiar Hester Dethridge, revealing much about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Geoffrey Delamayn and his precarious health....1491false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379158Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the gentleman Arnold Brinkworth finds himself in the midst of a troubling domestic mystery, stirred by the sudden disappearance of his wife and the discovery of a poignant letter that reveals her distress and mistrust. With the steadfast aid...1173false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379160Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sombre October afternoon sets the stage for a grave inquiry into a disputed marriage, gathering a cast of cautious and conflicted characters in the dim precincts of Lady Lundie’s town house, where appearances and duties intertwine amid a...1904false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379165Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a solitary foreigner encounters the curious spectacle of an English foot-race at Fulham, observing with puzzled eyes the fervent enthusiasm and social complexities surrounding this muscular national pastime. Meanwhile, the story follows the...2786false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379145Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a solemn inquiry unfolds amidst a delicate family circle, where the intricate tangle of promises and legalities casts a shadow over the fates of several earnest souls entangled in matrimonial uncertainty. With measured words and quiet...1853false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379159Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Geoffrey escorts his weary wife Anne back to their cottage under the firm condition of maintaining strict separation within the household, whilst he seeks legal counsel to pursue a divorce based on a contrived case. Meanwhile, Geoffrey...1258false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379163Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we are introduced to the solitary and somewhat austere Salt Patch, a cottage surrounded by high walls and memories, lately inherited by the estranged Hester Dethridge, who, despite her seclusion, resolves to take lodgers for companionship and...450false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379164Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the anxious Sir Patrick Lundie, determined to protect Anne Silvester’s interests, confronts Lady Holchester and the family executor with grave news about Geoffrey’s unexpected marriage and its perilous implications. The somber revelation...706false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379143Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a somber family gathering at a humble cottage reveals the strained relations and troubled spirits among the Holchesters, as Lady Holchester and her sons confront Geoffrey about his unhappy marriage and a disputed will. The evening concludes...852false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379161Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sober dawning brings Anne to a clear but dread-filled contemplation of her lonely plight, as she confronts the strange civility and sinister motives of her husband within the confines of a sealed garden that imprisons her body even as...967false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379162Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a restless illness in Mr. Delamayn draws Anne and Julius into a tense and watchful night at the cottage, marked by spectral fears and the weight of silent, unseen dread. The dumb landlady, Hester Dethridge, reveals a hidden torment as she...1146false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379151Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the speaker, a woman bound by the merciless ties of marriage, recounts the sorrowful tale of her union with a man undone by drink, her steadfast struggles against cruel law and cold kin, and the mounting despair wrought by love betrayed. With...1750false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379166Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the weary Anne and the vigilant Julius confront the escalating tensions within the gloomy cottage, marked by a silent yet ominous notice to quit and the mysterious absences of their landlady, while Geoffrey, consumed by dark purpose, finds...1186false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379170Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the melancholy narrative unfolds a woman’s solitary struggle under the shadow of a cruel husband, her thoughts and actions haunted by the grim prospect of a final, dreadful resolve. Through poignant reflections and a haunting vision, she lays...1870false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379152Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a new day reveals the strained and silent understanding between Geoffrey and Hester, as they arrange a secretive task involving a certain wall, bound by a grim bargain concerning a mysterious Confession. Their uneasy communication and...400false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379155Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the delicate web of domestic distrust is woven tighter around Anne, as mysterious alterations in her lodgings and evasions by those about her set her mind whirring with uneasy suspicions and unspoken tensions. A sudden conflagration within...1395false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379168Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household is stirred by mysterious nocturnal activities and unexplained domestic alterations, while Anne receives an anxious letter from a loyal friend revealing an imminent, determined visit from influential allies. The visit unfolds...943false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379149Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a dark and desperate scene unfolds under the cover of night, revealing the torment that consumes Geoffrey Delamayn and the fierce intervention of Hester Dethridge, culminating in a desperate cry for help and its urgent response. In the bright...692false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-and-wife--70379153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70379153Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet cottage becomes a scene of careful preparation and silent signals, as Geoffrey and Hester Dethridge reveal a secret hollow in the wall adjoining Anne’s chamber, while she, wearied from sleepless vigilance, wrestles with her doubts...1991false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-prologue--70395168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395168Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator, writing from India, recounts a family dispute rooted in the grim and turbulent capture of Seringapatam during the British campaign, entwining this with the mysterious legend of a cursed yellow diamond known as the Moonstone....866false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-ii--70395175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395175Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a faithful servant recounts his long and varied service to a noble family, offering quaint reflections on his life, marriage, and changing duties amid the rhythms of country estate life. Though his narrative wanders delightfully from the tale...667false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-i--70395172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395172Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the worthy Betteredge is enlisted by young Franklin Blake to commence a truthful record of the curious tale surrounding the loss of the Indian Diamond, a family heirloom of some renown and mystery. Though modestly hesitant, Betteredge...385false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-v--70395171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395171Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the observant Betteredge encounters Mr. Franklin Blake, who returns promptly with grave news concerning the famed diamond left by his mysterious uncle, prompting an exchange of family history and hidden dangers linked to the jewel. Together,...1099false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-iv--70395202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395202Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the steady and kindly Mr Betteredge relates the gentle yet troubled story of Rosanna Spearman, the reformed housemaid whose solitary habits and hauntings of a sinister stretch of quicksand by the sea draw him out on a curious errand. The...1258false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-iii--70395167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395167Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the long-absent Mr. Franklin Blake is announced as a forthcoming visitor to the household, stirring varied recollections and expectations among the servants and family alike. Meanwhile, an odd episode involving mysterious Indian jugglers and...998false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-viii--70395181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395181Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet days leading to Miss Rachel’s birthday unfold gently, marked by the playful—if somewhat messy—decorative painting of a door by Mr. Franklin and Miss Rachel, and the household speculates on the young lady’s matrimonial prospects amid...1665false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-vi--70395170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395170Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the careful narration of Mr. Franklin’s investigations reveals a curious history of the Moonstone’s guardianship, entwined with family discord, mysterious instructions, and the shadow of an old conspiracy rooted in the East. As secrets unfold...1515false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-vii--70395191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395191Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household experiences a curious mixture of mystery and emotion, as the arrival and departure of a certain gentleman stirs unexpected reactions among the servants and family alike, while the narrator navigates the delicate art of evasion...596false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-x--70395180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395180Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a grand birthday dinner unfolds at Lady Verinder’s house, marked uneasily by the presence of the famed Moonstone jewel and the uneasy company it draws, including a sharp-tongued doctor and a solemn Indian traveller whose warnings cast a...1625false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-ix--70395208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395208Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household celebrates a birthday with customary ceremonies and a significant discussion concerning the rightful bearer of a precious heirloom ensues, revealing quietly the tensions and contradictions within the family. Among the decorative...931false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xi--70395186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395186Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the unexpected disappearance of a precious heirloom plunges the household into perplexity and unease, prompting an inquiry rife with tensions and suspicions among its inhabitants. The enterprising gentlemen and the conscientious servants...3209false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xiii--70395169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395169Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which my lady, beset by an undefined unease toward Sergeant Cuff, reluctantly consents to his proposal to search the wardrobes of all house inmates in pursuit of a dress stained with a mysterious smear, despite the servants’ sensitivities and one...1015false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xiv--70395204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395204Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the ever-persistent Sergeant Cuff sets his keen eyes upon the servants of the household, especially the enigmatic Rosanna Spearman, as he quietly probes the undercurrents of suspicion and secret sorrows among them. Amidst whispered...1107false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xii--70395192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395192Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious smear on a freshly painted door becomes the focal point of an astute new police-sergeant’s inquiry, prompting a subtle yet thorough examination of the household’s movements and alibis amid rising tensions. The celebrated Sergeant...1722false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xv--70395187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395187Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the diligent Sergeant Cuff, aided by Mr. Betteredge, pursues the elusive traces of Rosanna Spearman along the Shivering Sands, uncovering clues that deepen the mystery yet reveal her unspoken intentions to depart. Amidst the quietude of the...1767false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xvi--70395188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395188Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household is fraught with tension as Miss Verinder plans a sudden departure and Sergeant Cuff reveals his quiet suspicions about the Moonstone, prompting a strained dialogue filled with melancholy reflections and covert observations. The...1139false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xvii--70395212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395212Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the subtle tensions among the household deepen, as Sergeant Cuff’s circumspect inquiries meet with evasions, and the delicate position of Rosanna Spearman becomes painfully apparent to those around her. Meanwhile, the household stirs uneasily...851false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xix--70395173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395173Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a disturbing discovery on the shore propels a search led by the ever-observant Sergeant Cuff, whose sombre reflections cast a pall over those who accompany him through storm and sand. The poignant farewell left behind by a troubled soul...625false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xviii--70395195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395195Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sergeant Cuff reveals his suspicions about the involvement of certain parties in the mysterious disappearance of the Moonstone, prompting a careful surveillance of Miss Rachel and the elusive Rosanna. The narrative proceeds with a quietly...865false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xx--70395185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395185Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household is thrown into turmoil following a most distressing event, and Sergeant Cuff arrives to inquire with calm resolve into the troubling circumstances surrounding a departed servant. Amidst the quiet sorrow and steadfast loyalty of...528false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xxii--70395190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395190Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sagacious yet enigmatic Sergeant Cuff resigns from his inquiry, leaving the baffled household to grapple with unanswered questions and restless suspicions, while the ever-persistent gardener disputes with him in a spirited contest over...1367false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xxi--70395201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395201Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a somber conference unfolds between my lady and Sergeant Cuff, as suspicions regarding the disappearance of the Moonstone lead to a grave discussion of character and motive within the household. My lady, firm in her maternal conviction,...1664false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-first-period-chapter-xxiii--70395199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395199Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household is rent by sorrow and suspicion, as Mr. Franklin departs under a cloud of misunderstanding, while the concerned Betteredge attempts to unravel the tangled threads of loss and accusation left behind by Rosanna’s tragic fate. The...1806false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-i--70395178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395178Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a pious and methodical gentlewoman recounts her return to London and the bewildering misadventures of two gentlemen, involving mysterious assaults linked to an ornate Oriental manuscript, as she prepares to reveal personal observations at her...1939false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-ii--70395200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395200Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a genteel company gathers in a London drawing-room to discuss recent unsettling events involving mysterious men and a missing gem, with Miss Verinder in particular displaying a fiery urgency to uncover the truth behind the scandal surrounding...1667false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-iii--70395211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395211Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the devoted Drusilla learns with tender gravity of Lady Verinder’s concealed and advancing illness, setting herself resolutely to offer comfort through faith and scripture while navigating the delicate complexities of the family’s affairs and...1583false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-v--70395179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395179Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a quiet witness observes a tender and tumultuous dialogue between two troubled hearts, fraught with confessions of love, sorrow, and painful secrets, while the shadow of illness hangs heavily over their household. The scene closes with a...1324false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-vi-vii--70395194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395194Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the earnest and indefatigable Miss Clack takes it upon herself to surround the bereaved Rachel Verinder with pious influences at Brighton, aiming to shepherd her towards a more virtuous path despite the somber clouds resting on Rachel’s...1823false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-iv--70395214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395214Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the indefatigable Miss Clack, undeterred by medical opposition, embarks upon a fervent campaign of spiritual ministrations to her ailing aunt, ingeniously placing her cherished books and heartfelt letters throughout the household to impart...1319false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-second-narrative-ii-iii--70395176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395176Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the curious lawyer Mr. Bruff recounts an extraordinary visit from an enigmatic Indian gentleman entwined with the fate of the Moonstone, followed by an intriguing exposition from the intrepid Mr. Murthwaite on the Indian conspiracy’s...2072false333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-second-narrative-i--70395177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395177Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a family lawyer recounts his involvement in the delicate matter surrounding the broken engagement of a young lady whose inheritance is securely protected by careful wills, leading him to uncover the mercenary reasons behind the proposed...1571false332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-first-narrative-viii--70395193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395193Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Godfrey Ablewhite relinquishes his engagement to Rachel Verinder, leading to a fraught visit by his family and the unsettling arrival of Mr. Bruff, whose domineering presence soon casts a shadow over the household. Miss Clack, ever the...2095false331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-i-ii--70395203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395203Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a gentleman returns from foreign travels to inherit a great fortune and finds himself barred from the presence of a once cherished acquaintance, prompting him to renew a long-discontinued inquiry into a mysterious theft that cast a shadow...1693false334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-iii--70395210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395210Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Franklin Blake, urged by an enigmatic letter and a cryptic memorandum, ventures alone to the treacherous Shivering Sand to uncover a hidden secret connected to the lost Moonstone. Despite the eerie surroundings and a spectral encounter,...1230false335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-iv--70395213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395213Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator, grappling with a bewildering and distressing mystery, finds unexpected comfort and companionship in the steadfast presence of an old servant, as they together sift through a revealing and heartfelt confession that complicates...2086false336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-vi--70395183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395183Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Franklin Blake journeys to London to consult the astute Mr. Bruff regarding the perplexing circumstances surrounding the Moonstone, leading to a cautiously arranged meeting with Rachel to unravel her silent distrust. The narrative...1338false338fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-vii--70395196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395196Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a fateful confrontation unfolds between two aggrieved souls, casting long shadows of accusation, sorrow, and a desperate yearning for truth within the quiet confines of a dimly-lit room. The intricate dance of memory and mistrust reveals the...1949false339fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-v--70395206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395206Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the unfortunate Rosanna Spearman pours out a desperate and heart-rending letter to Mr. Franklin, revealing her secret struggles and unspoken affections amid the shadow of the Diamond’s loss and the police investigation. Meanwhile,...1303false337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-ix--70395189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395189Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a peculiar and enigmatic medical assistant named Ezra Jennings reveals the grave illness and fragmented memory of his employer, Mr. Candy, sharing his daring efforts to restore the man’s health and his reflections on delirium and the...2187false341fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-viii--70395207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395207Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator, grappling with a tangled mystery involving the missing Moonstone, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth by revisiting the past events of a significant birthday dinner, enlisting old acquaintances and contending with the limits...1901false340fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-third-narrative-x--70395182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395182Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Ezra Jennings reveals to Mr. Blake a startling theory about his mysterious actions on the night of Miss Verinder’s birthday, proposing an unusual experiment involving the recreation of past conditions to prove his innocence in a delicate...2111false342fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-fourth-narrative-part-2--70395209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395209Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a most conscientious servant consults the timeworn pages of Robinson Crusoe to grapple with the perplexities of a delicate medical experiment involving laudanum, all the while surrounded by the curious attentions and concealed alliances of...2177false344fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-fourth-narrative-part-3--70395198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395198Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a careful experiment is undertaken to observe the effects of laudanum on Mr. Franklin Blake, with attentive witnesses watching the replication of events connected to the mysterious Diamond; as the opium’s influence gradually takes hold, the...2307false345fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-fourth-narrative-part-1--70395205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395205Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the journal of Ezra Jennings reveals a delicate medical experiment undertaken with Mr. Franklin Blake, accompanied by the meticulous preparation and restoration of Miss Verinder’s house to its former state, all set against the backdrop of...1866false343fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-fifth-narrative--70395174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395174Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a combination of astute observations and unexpected visitors propels the narrative from an encounter with an enigmatic opium experiment to the tense pursuit of a suspicious character through London’s streets, culminating in the startling...2562false346fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-sixth-narrative--70395184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395184Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Sergeant Cuff delivers a meticulous report on the mysterious death of Mr. Godfrey Ablewhite, detailing the evidence pointing to foul play by three Indians seeking the coveted diamond, the Moonstone, and unravelling the financial and personal...1649false347fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moonstone-second-period-seventh-and-eighth-narratives-epilogue--70395197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70395197Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the gentle narration closes upon the passing of a mysterious and troubled friend, his wishes for anonymity and peace honoured by those who loved him, whilst the faithful chronicler reflects on the marriage that has brought solace and...1561false348fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-one--70396057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396057Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the eminent Doctor Wybrow, renowned for his discerning medical eye, is unexpectedly detained by a mysterious and pale lady whose appearance and composure stir a profound professional curiosity. She confesses to a haunting fear of madness...767false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-three--70396059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396059Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the ever-curious Doctor Wybrow acquaints himself with the scandalous reputation of the Countess Narona and observes the whispered intrigues of high society as her forthcoming marriage to Lord Montbarry divides opinion and family alike. With...992false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-two--70396060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396060Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a widow, poised on the brink of a second marriage under scandalous circumstances, confides in Doctor Wybrow a haunting apprehension inspired by a calm yet unsettling stranger whom she had supplanted in love. Struggling with an uneasy mixture...955false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-four--70396058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396058Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Agnes Lockwood, with a gentle and quiet dignity, burns the last letters of a lost love and contemplates the finality of a broken past, while unexpected visitors bring reminders of old ties and new entanglements. The evening closes with a...1172false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-five--70396061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396061Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we observe the quiet suffering of Miss Lockwood as she grapples with the unsettling news of the mysterious disappearance of a courier connected to the Montbarry household, leading her into the shadowy complexities of a Venetian palace and its...1145false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-six--70396063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396063Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Troy, a seasoned and somewhat cynical lawyer, visits Mrs. Ferrari and Agnes Lockwood to examine the puzzling circumstances surrounding Mr. Ferrari’s disappearance and the mysterious letter with a sum of money sent to Mrs. Ferrari. The...999false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-seven--70396064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396064Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the formal announcement of Lord Montbarry’s death sets in motion an inquiry by insurance offices interested in the peculiar circumstances surrounding his demise, while Mrs. Ferrari and Agnes navigate the delicate tensions of mystery, grief,...406false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-nine--70396065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396065Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Ferrari reveals to Mr. Troy the startling news that a mysterious letter containing a thousand-pound note was sent to her by Lord Montbarry himself, suggesting his hidden kindness amidst troubling circumstances. With resolute...371false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-eight--70396062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396062Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a solemn report unfolds, detailing a thorough investigation into the private chambers and circumstances surrounding Lord Montbarry’s final illness and death at a secluded Venetian palace, with particular attention paid to the peculiar absence...1326false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-ten--70396066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396066Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Ferrari boldly seeks out Lady Montbarry to confront her regarding troubling matters connected to her late husband, only to meet with cold suspicion and unexpected hostility in the dimly lit room of the widow’s gloom-stricken apartment....739false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-eleven--70396072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396072Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Montbarry unexpectedly visits Miss Lockwood, seeking answers about a courier's employment entangled with past sorrows and present mysteries. Their tense exchange, observed by Henry Westwick, unfolds amid an atmosphere thick with hidden...842false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twelve--70396073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396073Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Agnes confides in Henry her intention to abandon her solitary London life by accepting a governess position with her relatives in Ireland, revealing the warm letter from her niece that inspired this resolve. Meanwhile, Henry discusses the...1159false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-fifteen--70396067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396067Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miss Agnes Lockwood recounts the charming wedding of Mr. Arthur Barville and Miss Haldane, followed by a spirited proposal for a reunion in Venice during the honeymoon, much to the amusement of the household and guests. Subsequently, Agnes...586false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-thirteen--70396071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396071Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Agnes finds herself once more confronting the shadow of the formidable Countess through an encounter with Mrs. Rolland, the stern and unyielding former servant whose revelations offer little comfort regarding the mysterious disappearance of...869false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-fourteen--70396074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396074Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we witness the grand metamorphosis of a venerable Venetian palace into a splendid modern hotel, preserving its stately exterior whilst lovingly refurbishing its interior to suit the tastes and comforts of contemporary travellers. Meanwhile,...578false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-eighteen--70396076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396076Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the manager, contemplating a curious request to reserve a famously ominous room for a member of the Westwick family, encounters the theatrical Mr. Francis Westwick upon his arrival at the hotel, who, intrigued by family tales, resolves to...582false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-seventeen--70396068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396068Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newly opened Palace Hotel in Venice presents a spectacle of grandeur and modern luxury, though two members of the Montbarry family find themselves troubled by the ominous atmosphere and mysterious sleeplessness associated with the...1116false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-sixteen--70396075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396075Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the lively city of Paris serves as the setting for a peculiar interplay of family plans, theatrical aspirations, and restrained emotions, as Agnes and various relatives prepare for a significant gathering in Italy. Against the backdrop of...374false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-one--70396069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396069Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lord and Lady Montbarry, accompanied by Agnes, arrive at a Venetian hotel and face the delicate challenge of room assignments amidst a charming and mysterious atmosphere. The episode gently unfolds with whispered kindness, curious strangers,...890false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty--70396079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396079Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady of enigmatic bearing resolves to inhabit the ill-famed chamber in the Venetian hotel despite the disquiet it inspires, bringing her into an uneasy alliance with Francis, who recounts the eerie tales that haunt the place in hope of...1131false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-nineteen--70396077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396077Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Francis Westwick encounters the enigmatic Countess Narona by moonlight in Venice, where she divulges her troubled circumstances and an unusual proposal connected to his theatre. Their curious exchange, tempered by the peculiar brew of...1121false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-four--70396078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396078Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Henry Westwick and Agnes confront the eerie mantle-piece of the haunted hotel, unveiling a hidden cavity containing a ghastly human head that stirs dreadful questions and suspicions. Their grim discovery compels Henry to seek out light and...918false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-two--70396080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396080Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Agnes Montbarry, newly arrived in Venice, experiences a restless night haunted by her own thoughts and an unsettling silence, only to be confronted with the unexpected and eerie presence of the Countess Montbarry in her room. This spectral...1010false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-three--70396081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396081Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a night of distress and unquiet revelations leaves Agnes restless and determined to confront the enigmatic Countess, whose mind wanders between past intrigues and present frailties. Together with Henry, Agnes descends into a chamber where...976false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-seven--70396082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396082Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Henry, wrested from his first resolution to abandon the manuscript, discovers a sinister conspiracy unfolding through a series of secretive and carefully negotiated arrangements with a desperate courier, revealing the chilling depths of human...538false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-five--70396070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396070Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the evening draws a pensive veil over Agnes and Henry, as they wrestle with haunting uncertainties and a spectral visitation that defies all rational explanation, while the vexing Countess, plagued by disturbed faculties, seeks reluctant...893false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-six--70396084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396084Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a manuscript detailing a dramatic play eerily mirrors past misfortunes, and the protagonist grapples with unsettling suspicions as he reads of a mercenary marriage and dark designs unfolding within a Venetian palace. The narrative draws to a...1673false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-chapter-twenty-eight--70396083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396083Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Henry and Lord Montbarry scrutinise the Countess’s troubling manuscript, revealing a chaotic and harrowing narrative penned in the feverish twilight of a sick mind. As they wrestle with the grim intimations within its pages, the brothers are...716false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunted-hotel-postscript--70396085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396085Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the stubborn fragments of a spectral mystery are consigned to the flames, and the rational mind, though shaken, refuses to countenance the supernatural whispers of the haunted palace. Meanwhile, tender confidences and guarded secrets are...337false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-preface--70396158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396158Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the author introduces a tale centred upon the perpetual conflict within a human soul, embodied by the character of Magdalen, whose nature is explored with a fidelity to the truths of life and character. This preface also reveals the novel’s...227false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-1--70396154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396154Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the peaceful household at Combe-Raven awakens to the echoes of a lively concert and the varied characters of the Vanstone family come to life with their morning routines, revealing a tapestry of spirits ranging from the quiet governess to the...2158false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-2--70396157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396157Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the Vanstone family departs for London on a mysterious errand, leaving the sisters Norah and Magdalen to grapple with their sudden exclusion and the unexpected supervision of the steadfast Miss Garth, who insists on maintaining their usual...821false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-4--70396153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396153Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the everyday tranquillity of Combe-Raven is quietly disturbed by the unexpected visit of Mr. Francis Clare, a son recently returned home after years of unsuccessful endeavour in engineering, whose arrival stirs the household into renewed...1765false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-5--70396159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396159Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a theatrical celebration planned by a young mistress to mark her seventeenth birthday descends into a comedy of dramatic misfortunes, as reluctant friends falter and family patience is sorely tested in the mounting preparations. Meanwhile,...1323false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-3--70396163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396163Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miss Garth, upon receiving a letter from Mrs. Vanstone, uncovers a series of explanations that reveal both the troublesome nature of a certain Captain Wragge and a delicate secret regarding Mrs. Vanstone’s health, all set against the backdrop...741false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-7--70396155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396155Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two sisters, differing greatly in temperament, meet in the garden and engage in a tense and heartfelt exchange about a certain acquaintance, revealing undercurrents of familial loyalty and unspoken grievances. Their conversation closes with...658false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-6--70396156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396156Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we witness the earnest yet stumbling beginnings of a private theatrical performance, wherein Magdalen Vanstone, a novice actress, surprises all with the natural flair and determination she brings to her double role, captivating the audience...1475false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-8--70396166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396166Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Vanstone receives from Mr. Clare an intriguing letter that promises fresh opportunity to Frank, despite his father’s cynical prediction that society favours fools like him, and the family grapples silently with the undercurrents of...1104false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-9--70396161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396161Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we observe the slow passing of a summer marked by subdued spirits and uneasy changes within a family household, while young Frank returns bearing an unexpected professional proposal that alarms and reshapes the hopes of those around him....1874false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-11--70396172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396172Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sombre veil of fate descends upon a once cheerful household, as the sudden death of the master casts a heavy shadow over those he leaves behind, while the steadfast governess endeavours to sustain the shattered family amid their dire...1408false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-10--70396178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396178Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the Vanstone family navigates a mixture of uneasy reconciliations, anxious expectations, and everyday domestic interactions, all underpinned by the gentle rhythms of a summer day. Their quiet lives are abruptly shadowed by shocking news from...1714false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-14--70396160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396160Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miss Garth wrestles with the heavy secret of the orphan sisters’ true parentage and the ruinous consequences it portends, while the steady resolve of the younger sister, Magdalen, reveals a courage both unexpected and profound. As doubts and...1307false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-13--70396162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396162Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the somber narrative of the Vanstone family unfolds through the eyes of their solicitor, revealing bitter estrangements, a secret marriage, and the grievous consequences of legal and social strictures on the innocent offspring. The sad lament...2482false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-12--70396164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396164Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Pendril, burdened by a sombre and solemn duty, seeks an interview with Miss Garth to reveal grave and unsettling truths concerning the late Mr. Vanstone’s will and family affairs. Within the quiet melancholy of the study, the unvarnished...1339false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-2nd-scene-chapter-1--70396165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396165Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the faded yet undaunted Captain Wragge discovers a tantalizing handbill announcing a missing young lady in York, and, with his customary blend of shrewdness and roguish charm, sets about seeking her out amid the city’s ancient walls and quiet...2344false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-1st-and-2nd--70396169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396169Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we witness a young lady's resolute farewell to the prospects once held dear, and the mournful preparations for a departure that echoes with the weight of lost fortune and broken hopes. Accompanying her faithful sister's poignant letters...2303false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-1st-scene-chapter-15--70396170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396170Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the long-anticipated news from a distant relative arrives under a wet and sombre sky, bringing with it a crushing decision that leaves three women dispossessed and cast into an uncertain future, their spirits tested by the cold mercies of...3170false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-2nd-scene-chapter-3--70396167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396167Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen awakens in the humble lodgings of Rosemary Lane, weighed down by the bleak realities of her lost inheritance and the uncertain path before her, yet resolves to engage Captain Wragge’s dubious aid in secret inquiries and a tentative...2386false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-2nd-scene-chapter-2--70396171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396171Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen Vanstone arrives at the modest lodgings of her eccentric relatives, Captain and Mrs. Wragge, and navigates their strange domestic arrangement topped with the captain's candid and unusual self-portrait as a "moral agriculturist" in...2585false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-2nd-and-3rd-part-1--70396173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396173Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Wragge assumes the role of financier and manager for Miss Vanstone’s nascent theatrical venture, overseeing her transformation into a compelling impersonator amid the practical difficulties of securing funds and confronting the...1690false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-3rd-scene-chapter-1--70396168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396168Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sombre streets and faded splendour of Vauxhall Walk set the scene for a restless vigil, as Magdalen, newly installed with a companion, watches anxiously for signs of those whose presence holds deep significance for her purpose. Her keen...1189false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-2nd-and-3rd-part-2--70396177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396177Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the eager young lady’s dramatic entertainments continue to win crowds across the provinces, while her mysterious inquiries into the fortunes of the Vanstone family take a more serious and secretive turn, leaving her once-trusted confidant,...1733false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-3rd-scene-chapter-2--70396182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396182Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen, adopting the careful disguise and manner of Miss Garth, undertakes a delicate and secretive visit to Mrs. Lecount’s house with the hope of advancing the cause of the orphaned Misses Vanstone, all the while wrestling with the painful...2207false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-3rd-and-4th--70396176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396176Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the correspondence between various characters reveals the complicated social entanglements and personal struggles that follow departures from familiar homes, set against the somber backdrop of quiet coastal life and under the watchful eyes of...2304false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-3rd-scene-chapter-3--70396180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396180Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a modest parlour conceals the rencontre between Magdalen Garth and the fastidious Mr. Noel Vanstone, whose delicate appearance belies a heart less tender than one might wish, and the visit unfolds into a tense exchange concerning the fortunes...2229false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-3rd-scene-chapter-4--70396181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396181Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Lecount’s sharp observation and prudent counsel guide Noel Vanstone through the troubling receipt of an anonymous letter threatening loss and conspiracy, while Magdalen, carefully shedding her disguise, contends with the unsettled nerves...1955false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-3--70396179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396179Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a bright morning at Aldborough brings renewed resolve to Captain Wragge, as he prepares with Magdalen to confront the domestic complications posed by his eccentric wife, and they decide to engage with the watchful Mrs. Lecount, the...1430false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-2--70396185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396185Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Kirke, a weather-beaten seaman, arrives at the Aldborough Hotel in search of a certain Mr. Vanstone, and becomes unexpectedly preoccupied by a young lady connected to another family in the neighbourhood. Haunted by his thoughts and...1037false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-1--70396194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396194Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we are introduced to the battered coastal town of Aldborough, where Magdalen arrives with a new resolve and a heavy heart, her demeanor markedly altered by recent trials. Amidst the bleak landscapes and watching neighbours, she confides in...2922false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-5--70396174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396174Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen maintains a composed exterior while Captain Wragge and Mrs. Lecount engage in subtle manoeuvrings and sharp suspicions regarding the enigmatic family relations and concealed identities at Sea-view Cottage. The day culminates in a...2510false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-4--70396175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396175Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Wragge and Magdalen engage Mrs. Lecount and her master in a carefully orchestrated encounter that blends cordiality with scientific discourse, paving the way for a polite invitation to Sea-view Cottage. The captain’s wily stratagems...2050false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-6--70396186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396186Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Wragge, baffled by Mrs. Lecount’s intrigues, contrives a stratagem to shield Magdalen from unwelcome encounters, while the astute housekeeper correspondingly plots to unmask her identity through a carefully crafted letter and legal...2402false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-7--70396183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396183Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the captain and Magdalen engage in a delicate stratagem to outwit the sly and mysterious Mrs. Lecount, employing a painted disguise to frustrate a peculiar accusation involving a distinctive mark on Magdalen’s neck. Amidst cautious walks and...2347false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-8--70396187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396187Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Wragge navigates the delicate and troublesome matter of Mr. Vanstone’s suit for his niece Magdalen, confronting the formidable opposition of the household’s vigilant housekeeper, Mrs. Lecount, with a scheme of stratagem and subterfuge...2158false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-9--70396188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396188Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Lecount plots with resolute cunning to unravel mysteries at North Shingles, while Captain Wragge contrives a scheme involving secret letters and careful deceptions to shield Magdalen and secure an escape from the watchful eyes of their...2256false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-10--70396192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396192Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the vigilant housekeeper, Mrs. Lecount, pursues her subtle inquiries into the suspicious activities surrounding North Shingles with unremitting watchfulness and delicate stratagem; and, despite moments of uncertainty and near-discovery, she...2172false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-11--70396199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396199Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Lecount receives a summons to Zurich that compels her swift departure and prompts a carefully worded letter of warning to her master, setting in motion a tense struggle of secrets and suspicion. Meanwhile, Captain Wragge grapples with...1445false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-12--70396198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396198Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Wragge undertakes a swift journey to summon Noel Vanstone from a remote Essex estate, hurrying him towards an imminent wedding attended by a few unexpected domestic trials. Their subsequent return to London reveals not only the...669false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-4th-and-5th--70396184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396184Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tide of anxious letters and cautious inquiries unfolds the mysterious disappearance and precarious situation of a young lady linked by blood and circumstance to the Vanstone family, while devoted friends and servants rally to her aid with...2701false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-13--70396190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396190Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the young lady wrestles with the sombre prospect of an impending union so dreadful that it clouds her every thought and threatens her peace of mind. Amidst solitary walks and restless nights, she confronts despair in silent dialogue with the...2911false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-4th-scene-chapter-14--70396196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396196Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the morning of a most extraordinary marriage sees Mrs. Wragge overwhelmed with astonishment and Magdalen quietly preparing to embrace a new life under singular and sombre circumstances, whilst the ever-evasive Captain Wragge imparts grave...2033false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-5th-scene-chapter-3--70396191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396191Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a cautious and astute Mrs. Lecount aids Mr. Noel Vanstone in reshaping his will with intricate stratagems designed to thwart the calculating designs of his wife and safeguard his fortune’s eventual inheritance. Together they navigate the...2323false545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-5th-scene-chapter-2--70396200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396200Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the fragile Mr. Noel Vanstone is administered a stimulant by Mrs. Lecount and, through a startling discovery of poison hidden in the house, finds his mind burdened with grave suspicions concerning his absent wife’s intentions and his own...2451false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-5th-scene-chapter-1--70396197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396197Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the delicate balance of a solitary breakfast at Baliol Cottage is disturbed by the unexpected appearance of Mrs. Lecount, whose presence and revelations cast a shadow of doubt and urgency over Mr. Noel Vanstone’s quiet existence. As truths...1759false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-5th-and-6th--70396189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396189Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sombre quiet of a bedside vigil gives way to sudden and irrevocable change, as a frail man’s restless spirit departs in the gloom of night, leaving behind tangled threads of suspicion and whispered correspondences. Through letters bearing...1759false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-6th-scene-chapter-1--70396193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396193Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which, on a damp December afternoon, Magdalen sits alone in her modest lodgings, burdened by remorse and despair following the ruinous consequences of her past choices, while resolved to confront her uncertain future with grim determination. She...1195false547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-6th-scene-chapter-2--70396203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396203Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen confides a remarkable scheme to her devoted maid Louisa, revealing a strange and pressing desire to infiltrate the household of Admiral Bartram under the guise of a servant. With a mixture of resolve and careful cunning, she seeks to...1153false548fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-7th-scene-chapter-1--70396195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396195Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young woman, assuming the role of a parlor-maid at the venerable house of St. Crux, undertakes her first uneasy encounters with its curious inhabitants and labyrinthine quarters, guided by a faithful old seaman’s nautical wisdom. Amidst the...2391false550fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-7th-scene-chapter-2--70396202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396202Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen settles cautiously into her role at St. Crux, enduring the watchful suspicion of the household while carefully observing the curious habits of the admiral and his peculiar domestic routine. Her patient vigilance is marked by small...1232false551fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-6th-and-7th--70396204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396204Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen proposes a bold plan to Louisa, offering her passage-money and a chance at a new life that stirs a flicker of courage and hope amidst their shared despair. Meanwhile, letters exchanged between concerned acquaintances reveal the...470false549fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-7th-scene-chapter-4-part-2--70396207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396207Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen discovers a secret letter hidden by her somnambulist uncle, Admiral Bartram, setting her on a desperate quest to unveil a vital trust, only to be caught and confronted by the drunken old servant Mazey. She is faced with the bitter...1726false554fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-7th-scene-chapter-3--70396209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396209Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the arrival of Mr. Bartram, bearing a striking resemblance to Magdalen’s father, stirs hopes of change within the household, only to reveal a tense negotiation concerning a conditional inheritance and a disputed choice of bride. As uncle and...1452false552fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-7th-scene-chapter-4-part-1--70396205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396205Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen, overcome by physical weakness and watchful suspicion, secretly searches the desolate chambers of St. Crux with a handful of rusty keys, striving to uncover a hidden trust amidst the shadows of antiquated locks. Her ventures are...2405false553fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-last-scene-chapter-1--70396201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396201Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Captain Kirke, upon returning to London, encounters a haunting vision of a once-beautiful woman now stricken by grievous illness and poverty, setting him upon a solemn duty of guardianship and care within the squalid confines of Aaron’s...1716false556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-between-the-scenes-7th-and-last--70396206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396206Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. George Bartram confronts a distressing refusal steeped in family complications and pride, while the shadow of a secret trust and legal intrigue casts uncertainty over an inheritance left by Admiral Bartram. Letters from concerned parties...2184false555fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-last-scene-chapter-2--70396211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396211Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young lady, slowly regaining her strength after a prolonged illness, is visited by old friends and a curious attendant whose business success is comically entwined with a miraculous Pill; meanwhile, she tentatively explores the past and...2520false557fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-last-scene-chapter-3--70396208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396208Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Magdalen receives letters that reveal both joyous news of her sister's marriage and distressing tidings concerning her estranged brother, prompting her to grapple with conflicting emotions and the necessity of confiding her past to her...1318false558fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-name-last-scene-chapter-4--70396210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396210Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the meeting between two sisters leads to the discovery of a long-lost letter that alters their fortunes and awakens new hopes, yet one sister chooses to relinquish claims to her inheritance, embracing a nobler path. In the quiet moments that...1251false559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-1-the-two-women--71963365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963365Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which, on a stormy night amid the turmoil of war, two women—a graceful nurse and a distressed English traveller—find refuge together in a modest French cottage, their conversation unfolding against the sombre backdrop of uncertainty and vigilance....979false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-2-magdalen-in-modern-times--71963380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963380Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a nurse of somber past confides in a young lady the harsh trials and relentless stigma she has endured as a reclaimed woman striving for redemption amidst society’s unforgiving shadow. Their encounter unfolds with gentle truths and silent...981false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-3-the-german-shell--71963374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963374Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lone cottage becomes the scene of retreat and ruin as French soldiers yield ground to the advancing Germans, leaving wounded men, a brave nurse, and a terrified Englishwoman in its somber embrace. The sudden eruption of violence brings...840false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-6-lady-janet-s-companion--71963367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963367Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we are introduced to the elegant and charming Lady Janet Roy and her beautiful, melancholy companion, Grace Roseberry, whose secret remorse casts a subtle shadow over the luxurious surroundings of Mablethorpe House. Meanwhile, the young guest...1232false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-4-the-temptation--71963370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963370Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mercy Merrick, a gentle and unfortunate lady, discovers treasured letters and a journal that reveal the hopes once held for the deceased Miss Roseberry, and is stirred by a daring thought to assume the dead woman’s identity in pursuit of a...874false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-5-the-german-surgeon--71963391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963391Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a chance encounter amidst the turmoil of war brings Mercy Merrick into the uneasy presence of a German surgeon, whose brusque manner and examination cast a grim shadow over the cottage where a woman lies apparently dead. An English war...1245false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-9-news-from-mannheim--71963382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963382Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the secret of a mysterious Englishwoman, believed dead yet found alive and injured in a German hospital, is revealed through a letter from the English consul at Mannheim, unfolding a strange tale involving familiar names and unexpected...1212false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-7-the-man-is-coming--71963372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963372Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the gentle Mercy, under the kindly watch of Lady Janet, wrestles with tender anxieties and unwelcome truths concealed beneath an assumed name, while the arrival of an unexpected letter and the prospect of a certain clergyman's visit cast a...1896false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-8-the-man-appears--71963377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963377Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious visitor, Julian Gray, unexpectedly enters the quiet domestic scene, revealing himself as a fervent and unconventional clergyman whose passionate views on social injustice captivate and perplex Mercy. The introduction of his...1048false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-11-the-dead-alive--71963366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963366Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious woman claiming to be Grace Roseberry appears unexpectedly at Mablethorpe House, challenging the identity of the adopted daughter who has long held her place. A tense confrontation ensues, marked by suspicion and accusations,...1543false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-10-a-council-of-three--71963381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963381Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a letter brings news of a mysterious visitor claiming acquaintance with Lady Janet, provoking a tense and discordant council among three concerned parties debating whether to admit her presence. Their differing opinions on charity and caution...672false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-12-exit-julian--71963394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963394Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sudden crisis reveals delicate tensions between friends and awakens complex feelings in a young clergyman who must navigate the presence of two women whose identities and claims disturb the household. The ensuing uncertainties prompt firm...1410false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-15-a-woman-s-remorse--71963384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963384Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the delicate and troubled Grace Roseberry returns to the household, her once radiant spirit visibly diminished under a heavy burden, as Horace Holmcroft endeavours to comfort her and affirm his affection amidst the pressing shadows of family...1466false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-13-enter-julian--71963369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963369Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Julian Gray returns unexpectedly to Mablethorpe House, bearing a troubled air and the weight of unspoken reasons for his absence, much to the inquisitive consternation of his indomitable aunt, Lady Janet. Their conversation, punctuated by the...1092false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-14-coming-events-cast-their-shadows-before--71963393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963393Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Julian reports his fruitless inquiries in Germany and discusses with Lady Janet the baffling delusions of a troubled lady whose identity intertwines curiously with that of Miss Roseberry, while they devise cautious measures to ensure her...877false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-16-they-meet-again--71963371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963371Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mercy, burdened by a secret and trembling at the thought of confession, contemplates a delicate plan to atone for her deception without shattering the affections she has won, all amidst a tense and silent meeting with Julian Gray that brims...871false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-18-the-search-in-the-grounds--71963373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963373Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household at Mablethorpe House is unsettled by the unexpected return of a mysterious woman whose presence ignites concern and suspicion among its occupants, leading to a careful and deliberate search of the grounds. Amidst tense...1278false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-17-the-guardian-angel--71963383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963383Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mercy Roseberry confides in Julian Gray, revealing her inner turmoil and the heavy burden of a secret involving another woman, while he offers compassionate wisdom on repentance and hope. Their conversation deepens into a moment of perilous...1146false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-21-the-footstep-in-the-corridor--71963388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963388Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young woman wrestles with the bittersweet task of confessing a painful secret through a letter, only to find herself unexpectedly confronted by the man to whom she is betrothed, whose claim to her confidence she cannot deny. The solemnity...1340false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-19-the-evil-genius--71963390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963390Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we witness a tense encounter between two women, one standing dignified yet patient, the other sharp-tongued and vindictive, each laying claim to a contested identity within the household. The scene unfolds with a storm of bitter words and...935false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-20-the-policeman-in-plain-clothes--71963392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963392Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a stormy encounter unfolds at Mablethorpe House, marked by Lady Janet’s imperious dismissal of Grace Roseberry and the tense endurance of Mercy, whose dignity is both assailed and fiercely maintained amidst accusations and gifts of pearls....2197false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-22-the-man-in-the-dining-room--71963375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963375Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mercy, torn by dread and hesitation, is left alone in the library by Horace, only to find Julian Gray there—bearing grave news and solemn counsel as the shadow of Lady Janet’s secret looms heavily over them all. Together they await Horace’s...1443false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-23-lady-janet-at-bay--71963379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963379Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Lady Janet confronts Grace Roseberry with an imperious blend of restraint and strategic generosity, seeking to curtail Grace’s disruptive claims with a pecuniary offer while steadfastly preserving the honour of her household and the memory of...1874false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-24-lady-janet-s-letter--71963389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963389Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a letter from Lady Janet arrives with a mysterious and urgent injunction, stirring suspicions and setting the stage for a tense confrontation involving secrets and strained loyalties. Julian and Mercy, bound by resolve and compassion, brace...1003false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-26-great-heart-and-little-heart--71963368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963368Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a profound silence gives way to trembling confession and the unveiling of fragile truths, as Mercy Merrick resigns herself to the judgment of those around her with a mixture of sorrow and steadfastness. The tender intercession of friendship...1135false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-25-the-confession--71963376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963376Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tense confrontation unfolds between Mercy, Horace, and Julian, during which suspicions and accusations cloud the air, revealing the delicate and strained relations among them. A telegram’s message and Mercy’s unexpected confession bring a...1336false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-27-magdalen-s-apprenticeship--71963385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963385Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young woman recounts the humble and harrowing beginnings of her life, from the hardships of her birth and early years among strolling players to the cruel misfortunes and misunderstandings that shaped her path. Her narrative reveals the...2216false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-29-the-last-trial--71963378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963378Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the noble and self-sacrificing Mercy Merrick confronts the tender, yet troubled advances of the earnest Julian Gray, whose love and honour place them both in dire conflict with society’s harsh judgment. Through a series of heartfelt letters...762false629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-chapter-28-sentence-is-pronounced-on-her--71963386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963386Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the poor and repentant Grace Roseberry faces the silent condemnation of Horace, and the tender-hearted Julian strives to comfort her amid the gathering shadows of her fate. Meanwhile, Lady Janet’s proud reserve trembles in Mercy’s presence,...1881false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-magdalen-epilogue--71963387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963387Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the last evidence in Mercy Merrick’s history is produced by hostile letters and a husband’s private diary, showing how malice, class-pride, and respectable cruelty pursue her even after love and repentance have made her Julian Gray’s wife.2621false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-3-ramsgate-sands--71981003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981003Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newlyweds seek solitude at Ramsgate Sands, where the lady experiences a curious restlessness that leads her to discover a secret compartment in her husband’s dressing-case containing a photograph of his forbidding mother; a chance...865false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-2-the-bride-s-thoughts--71981005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981005Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a newly wedded lady recounts the tender beginnings of her love and marriage during a silent carriage journey, reflecting gracefully on the inexplicable influence of passion that dwells in thoughts as well as words. Amidst the serene memories...1029false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-1-the-bride-s-mistake--71981014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981014Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young bride recounts the humble and somewhat melancholy circumstances of her wedding day, marked by the quiet presence of a few devoted friends and the poignant signing of her name with unintended impropriety. She reflects with tender...715false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-5-the-landlady-s-discovery--71981011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981011Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the weary and troubled heroine is roused from a restless slumber by the unexpected visit of her landlady, whose officious and somewhat impertinent revelations stir doubts and compel her to seek the truth about her mother-in-law’s true...535false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-4-on-the-way-home--71981017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981017Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious encounter with her husband’s mother leaves Valeria deeply unsettled and eager to uncover hidden truths, only to be met with evasive laughter and troubling explanations from Eustace that widen the gulf between them. As they walk...830false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-6-my-own-discovery--71981020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981020Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the lady confronts her mother-in-law with a delicate inquiry about her husband’s true name and finds herself compelled to seek legal advice in London, uncovering a reassuring but puzzling confirmation of her marital status. With the steadfast...836false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-7-on-the-way-to-the-major--71981010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981010Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which our heroine wrestles with uneasy suspicions about her husband’s secret visit, seeking counsel from an old friend while wrestling with her own restless heart and a growing determination to uncover concealed truths. Amidst these turbulent...968false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-9-the-defeat-of-the-major--71981013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981013Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the indefatigable Mrs. Woodville negotiates with the ever-polite Major Fitz-David to obtain guarded disclosures concerning her husband’s mysterious past, while navigating interruptions from a peculiar young singer and a noble lady’s floral...1530false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-8-the-friend-of-the-women--71981018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981018Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the spirited lady, wrapped in the mantle of a borrowed name, seeks out Major Fitz-David—an old and gallant friend of her husband—in the hope of unravelling the shadows that hang over her marriage. In this quiet and courteous meeting, where...739false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-10-the-search--71981026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981026Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady, left alone in a certain gentleman’s study, embarks on a careful and methodical search of the room’s contents—drawers, cabinets, cupboards, and bookcases alike—in the hope of uncovering some clue connected to a troubling mystery that...2140false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-11-the-return-to-life--71981028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981028Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator awakens from a fainting fit to find herself surrounded by concerned acquaintances and learns of the mysterious circumstances that have driven a wedge between her and her husband. As she grapples with the strange refusal of her...935false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-12-the-scotch-verdict--71981031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981031Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the newly married Valeria confronts her husband Eustace in a sombre, intimate room, only to find him distant and resigned, burdened by the shadow cast upon his character by a past trial. Despite her impassioned resolve to seek justice and...792false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-15-the-story-of-the-trial-the-preliminaries--71981032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981032Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator takes a solemn and measured approach to the official report of a grave judicial trial concerning her husband, scrutinising the formalities and participants with a discerning eye. The narrative sets forth the weighty accusations...304false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-14-the-woman-s-answer--71981040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981040Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady, torn by her husband’s mysterious absence and compelled by a resolute sense of love and justice, resolves to vindicate his innocence against all odds, setting forth with unyielding courage and singular purpose. She confronts the doubts...1294false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-13-the-man-s-decision--71981027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981027Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the restless heart of a devoted wife struggles with the cruel weight of waiting and doubt, urged by friends to temper her haste, she bravely confronts the grim testament left by her absent husband. The shadows of suspicion and honour...591false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-16-first-question-did-the-woman-die-poisoned--71981034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981034Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a sombre courtroom drama unfolds as witnesses recount the final days of a troubled lady’s illness, revealing the complexities of her character and the uneasy household in which she lived. The weight of medical testimony convinces all present...1781false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-18-third-question-what-was-his-motive--71981035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981035Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sombre testimony of intimate friends and the painful disclosure of private letters and diaries reveal the troubled nature of a marriage clouded by unrequited affection and social constraint. The trial unfolds with a heart-wrenching...1744false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-17-second-question-who-poisoned-her--71981044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981044Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the solemn proceedings of the trial unfold with the testimony of officials and servants detailing the discovery of arsenic at Gleninch and the purchase of poison by Mr. Macallan, setting a grim stage for the inquest into Mrs. Macallan’s...1284false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-21-i-see-my-way--71981029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981029Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a determined lady, newly awakened to her purpose, contemplates the tangled mysteries surrounding her husband’s trial and resolves to seek the counsel of the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter. With a clear mind and hopeful heart, she plans her bold...778false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-20-the-end-of-the-trial--71981048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981048Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the courtroom audience is introduced to a singular witness whose striking appearance and candid testimony shed light on the deceased lady's character and the accused gentleman’s true nature, casting doubt upon the charge brought against him....1187false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-19-the-evidence-for-the-defense--71981050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981050Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the trial proceeds with heartfelt testimony from the prisoner’s mother and acquaintances, revealing delicate domestic details and casting gentle doubt upon prior character judgments. A subtle tension arises as the evidence edges closer to...587false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-22-the-major-makes-difficulties--71981038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981038Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we find the ever-fluent Major Fitz-David delivering unexpected news and expressing lively, if somewhat doubtful, concern over an unusual acquaintance whom a determined lady insists on meeting. The episode closes with the arrival of a...723false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-24-miserrimus-dexter-first-view--71981004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981004Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator and Mrs. Macallan journey through the grim outskirts of London to visit the eccentric Prince Dexter in his dilapidated ancestral home, encountering his formidable and unsettling cousin who guards the entrance. They witness the...839false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-23-my-mother-in-law-surprises-me--71981036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981036Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Macallan, the formidable mother-in-law, unexpectedly visits to express her mixed feelings about her son and to challenge Valeria’s determined plan for justice. Together, they resolve to seek an audience with the eccentric Miserrimus...729false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-26-more-of-my-obstinacy--71981008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981008Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the resolute Valeria contemplates her unconventional visit to the eccentric Miserrimus Dexter and grapples with her mother-in-law’s stern warnings and a poignant letter from her estranged husband, revealing the complexity of her heartfelt...720false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-27-mr-dexter-at-home--71981006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981006Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Ariel, the singular driver of a fidgety pony-chaise, escorts the narrator to the curious and somewhat grim abode of Miserrimus Dexter, where the eccentric master’s artistic efforts and peculiar temperaments are unveiled in broad daylight....1217false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-25-miserrimus-dexter-second-view--71981016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981016Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the curious visitor overcomes her initial dread to witness the singular character of Miserrimus Dexter in his sombre dwelling, where she observes the peculiar bond between him and his silent cousin, Ariel, and glimpses the haunted reverie...1455false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-29-in-the-light--71981009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981009Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the singular hospitality of Miserrimus Dexter reveals itself in a most unexpected form—as he dons the attire of a cook and presides over a curious repast of truffles and Burgundy, whilst the walls around bear sombre reminders of madness and...963false729fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-30-the-indictment-of-mrs-beauly--71981019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981019Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miserrimus Dexter reveals his unwavering conviction that Mrs. Beauly is the poisoner, recounting with dramatic flair his secret nocturnal vigil that uncovered her suspicious movements at Gleninch. Together, he and the narrator plot a cunning...1340false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-28-in-the-dark--71981024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981024Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a determined lady confronts the enigmatic Miserrimus Dexter to unveil the truth behind her estranged husband’s tarnished reputation, despite the risks it entails. Their conversation unveils a mixture of sharp intellect, tender passion, and an...724false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-32-a-specimen-of-my-wisdom--71981007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981007Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator, having reflected soberly on recent disappointments and misguided judgments, resolves to seek counsel from a reliable legal friend connected to her late husband’s defense, and courageously journeys to Edinburgh with a faithful...316false732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-31-the-defense-of-mrs-beauly--71981023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981023Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator recovers from a disturbing encounter in the calm company of a loyal friend before attending a lively dinner-party, where the genteel yet inscrutable Lady Clarinda reveals a curious tale about Mrs. Beauly’s daring escapades. The...885false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-33-a-specimen-of-my-folly--71981022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981022Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a visit to a cordial Edinburgh lawyer unravels new perspectives on a mysterious poisoning, revealing the complexities of human character and the challenges posed by a fragile mind. The conversation delicately balances hope and caution, as...1490false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-36-ariel--71981012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981012Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator endures a restless night troubled by recent affronts and receives a penitential letter delivered by the devoted yet simple Ariel, whose heartfelt loyalty stirs a strange mixture of pity and wonder. As she puzzles over a vital...663false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-34-gleninch--71981015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981015Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the intrepid narrator journeys to the sombre Gleninch, the scene of a tragic poisoning, where the oppressive atmosphere of the deserted house and grounds weighs heavily upon her spirits. Amidst reflections on obstinacy and cautious counsel...743false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-35-mr-playmore-s-prophecy--71981025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981025Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the story returns to Benjamin’s quiet London villa, where an unexpected and unsettling visitor takes refuge in the library, stirring a complex interplay of suspicion, compassion, and revelations. Amid this tense encounter, the protagonist...1048false735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-39-on-the-way-to-dexter--71981021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981021Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the spirited Miss Eustace prepares for a delicate visit to the curious dwelling of Miserrimus Dexter, persuading her reticent companion Benjamin to accompany her despite his earnest—and somewhat humorous—protestations against the “new ideas”...744false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-37-at-the-bedside--71981033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981033Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a telegram bearing grave tidings summons the heroine and her mother-in-law on a harrowing journey to a remote Spanish village where a beloved husband lies wounded and delirious, his mind a tragic theatre of doubt and memory. As the vigil at...1426false737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-38-on-the-journey-back--71981043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981043Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady, torn between duty and courage, embarks on a mournful journey away from her husband, grappling with the heavy burden of her choice and seeking solace in distant reflections and heartfelt letters. Ensnared by uncertainty yet resolute,...291false738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-40-nemesis-at-last--71981030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981030Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Valeria returns to confront the ailing and erratic Miserrimus Dexter, whose once formidable mind falters as he attempts to recount a dramatic tale meant to mislead and mask deeper truths. Amidst the eerie interplay of delirium and dark...3045false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-42-more-surprises--71981037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981037Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the correspondent, tasked with delicate inquiries across the Atlantic, encounters both the sobering realities of human suffering and the intricate complications of loyalty and love, while our heroine finds herself torn between duty and...764false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-41-mr-playmore-in-a-new-character--71981045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981045Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a most troubling state of mind renders poor Miserrimus Dexter incapable of coherent speech, and a faithful companion’s devoted presence offers the faintest solace amid his pitiable condition. In the midst of despondency, a lawyer’s arrival...1097false741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-44-our-new-honeymoon--71981042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981042Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the heroine, grappling with a heavy heart, journeys to London to surrender her cherished pursuit, finding unexpected solace in the devoted companionship of her old friend Benjamin, who secretly embarks on a curious experiment with torn...709false744fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-45-the-dust-heap-disturbed--71981039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981039Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a painstaking investigation uncovers the hidden remnants of a letter among the refuse of a neglected dust-heap at Gleninch, setting in motion a delicate and meticulous process of reconstruction by a determined trio. The discoveries so far are...877false745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-43-at-last--71981047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981047Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the heroine receives a grave letter from her legal adviser that dampens her hopes of recovering important evidence buried beneath years of household refuse, yet she draws brave encouragement from her memories of ancient relics preserved by...444false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-46-the-crisis-deferred--71981046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981046Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Valeria faces the heavy burden of mysterious and troubling news from Gleninch, prompting a delicate and heartfelt exchange of trust with her husband amid the shadows of past sorrows and hidden truths. Meanwhile, the painstaking reconstruction...516false746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-47-the-wife-s-confession--71981049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981049Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a wife, struggling with her insecurities and her husband’s coldness, pens a heart-rending confession that intertwines love, jealousy, and despair, revealing a secret correspondence with a man who claims to hold proofs of her husband’s hidden...1004false747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-48-what-else-could-i-do--71981052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981052Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator grapples with the dreadful impact of a revealing letter, choosing secrecy and delicate persuasion to shield her husband Eustace from its tormenting truths. The episode unfolds with a tender mixture of anxiety and resolve, as she...491false748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-50-the-last-of-the-story--71981051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981051Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sorrowful fates of Miserrimus Dexter and his devoted Ariel reach their final repose, while the tale turns to the curious transformation of Major Fitz-David under matrimonial bonds and the quiet domestic happiness that follows. At length,...793false750fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-and-the-lady-chapter-49-past-and-future--71981041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71981041Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a visit from Benjamin brings a careful unraveling of questions that have lingered over past mysteries, revealing the complexities of motives and memories with a lawyer’s prudent clarifications; meanwhile, quiet reflections on trust, loyalty,...849false749fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-viii-ix-walter-hartright--71982553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982553Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tranquil luncheon introduces the quietly comical Mrs. Vesey and the elusive Miss Fairlie, whose gentle presence and mysterious resemblance to a forlorn figure clad in white spark both curiosity and unease in the astute narrator and his...3041false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-v-vii-walter-hartright--71982561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982561Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which I journey to the remote Limmeridge House to take up a new position as an art tutor, and am at once drawn into the peculiar atmosphere of the household, marked by the striking contrast between the lively, candid Miss Marian Halcombe and the...2397false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-the-story-begun-by-walter-hartright-introduction-iv-walter-hartright--71982586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982586Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Walter Hartright, a modest drawing-master, is unexpectedly offered a country position through the enthusiastic intercession of his small but devoted friend, Professor Pesca, and soon after, on a late and sultry night in London, he encounters...3108false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-x-xii-walter-hartright-anne-catherick--71982550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982550Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Hartright’s quiet morning at Limmeridge House is unsettled by Miss Halcombe’s candid counsel regarding his delicate attachment to her sister, Laura Fairlie, and the revelation of her impending marriage to Sir Percival Glyde casts a shadow...3520false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-xiii-walter-hartright--71982552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982552Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a cautious watch in the churchyard leads to a fraught encounter with a pale-cloaked woman scrupulously tending a grave, whose fearful demeanour slowly yields to wary trust as memories and mysteries are delicately probed beneath the declining...2049false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-xiv-xv-walter-hartright--71982581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982581Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the efforts to uncover the mystery surrounding Anne Catherick take a sudden turn when she mysteriously disappears from the farmhouse, leaving behind only uneasy suspicions about Sir Percival Glyde’s involvement. The last hours at Limmeridge...2571false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-the-story-continued-by-vincent-gilmore-i-ii-vincent-gilmore--71982570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982570Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Gilmore arrives at Limmeridge House to attend to the formalities surrounding Miss Fairlie’s impending marriage to Sir Percival Glyde and finds himself drawn into the delicate domestic concerns and unresolved tensions that cloud the...3227false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-the-story-continued-by-marian-halcombe-i-marian-halcombe--71982574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982574Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the gentle domestic peace at Limmeridge is shadowed by Laura’s resolute determination to speak a difficult truth to Sir Percival, ushering in a day fraught with solemn confessions and delicate emotions that unsettle all who witness it....2221false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-iii-iv-vincent-gilmore--71982583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982583Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we witness the uneasy negotiations surrounding Miss Fairlie’s marriage settlement, revealing not only the complexities of her inheritance but also the mercenary interests at play between her family and Sir Percival Glyde’s advisers. The...2478false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-i-marian-halcombe--71982567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982567Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Marian Halcombe arrives at the sombre and sprawling Blackwater Park, a place of ancient walls and thick woods, and reflects on the quiet six months since Laura's marriage abroad, pondering both absent friends and mysterious silences in...2113false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-first-epoch-ii-marian-halcombe--71982555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982555Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet days before a much-anticipated marriage are filled with anxious preparations, heartfelt confidences, and unspoken sorrows that weigh heavily on the minds and hearts of those involved. The inexorable approach of the wedding day...2288false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-ii-marian-halcombe--71982556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982556Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we find the household at Blackwater Park adjusting to new rhythms, and the keen observer notes the subtle but unmistakable changes wrought by marriage upon Laura and those who surround her, including the intriguing Count Fosco, whose...2615false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-iv-marian-halcombe--71982563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982563Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a delicate negotiation unfolds over an enigmatic document that Lady Glyde hesitates to sign without understanding, amidst tensions between her, her husband Sir Percival, and the inscrutable Count Fosco. The scene closes with Lady Glyde and...2043false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-iii-marian-halcombe--71982573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982573Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a whispered conversation reveals troubling financial entanglements linked to Lady Glyde, setting a tone of unease that colors the interactions at Blackwater Park; and in a sombre lakeside gathering, the Count’s cynical musings on crime and...2593false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-v-marian-halcombe--71982585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982585Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the evening at Blackwater Park brings an air of uneasy mystery as Marian and Laura share a somber walk by the misty lake, revealing Laura’s poignant confidences about her unhappy marriage and the shadow that lingers over her heart. Their...1759false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-vi-marian-halcombe--71982551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982551Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Marian Halcombe endures a day fraught with anxious intrigue and mysterious encounters at Blackwater Park, culminating in Laura’s startling meeting with the enigmatic Anne Catherick and revelations that deepen the shadow surrounding their...3668false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-viii-marian-halcombe--71982560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982560Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the careful Miss Halcombe navigates an atmosphere thick with suspicion and secret machinations at Blackwater Park, striving to shield her niece Laura from the watchful eyes and veiled hostility of the Foscos, whilst enlisting the aid of...2043false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-vii-marian-halcombe--71982562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982562Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Marian Halcombe devises a cautious plan to uncover the truth behind mysterious events involving her sister Laura and Anne Catherick, amid the oppressive watchfulness and secretive manoeuvres of Sir Percival and his guests at Blackwater Park....2359false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-ix-marian-halcombe--71982564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982564Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the vigilant Miss Halcombe, guided by keen intuition and steadfast resolve, clandestinely overhears a secretive and weighty conversation between Sir Percival and the enigmatic Count Fosco beneath her window on a stormy night at Blackwater...2889false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-x-marian-halcombe-count-fosco-narrator--71982572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982572Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator, worn and restless, painstakingly commits to paper the vivid recollections of a harrowing night and the urgent resolve it inspired, all amid the fraught silence of early morning. Following this, a striking postscript by a...624false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-the-story-continued-by-frederick-fairlie-esq-of-limmeridge-house-frederick-fairlie--71982575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982575Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the anxious and nervously delicate Mr. Fairlie reluctantly recounts the unwelcome visit of Lady Glyde’s maid, Fanny, who delivers a troubling letter from Miss Halcombe, and the subsequent arrival of the imposing and ever-so-persistent Count...4196false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-the-story-continued-in-several-narratives--71982565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982565Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the humble servant Hester Pinhorn solemnly recounts the sudden and mysterious illness and death of Lady Glyde at the Forest Road house, witnessed by herself and the attending doctor, amidst a backdrop of quiet household care and constrained...1774false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-ii-eliza-michelson--71982580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982580Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the household undergoes a strange upheaval as Miss Halcombe’s departure is mysterious and Lady Glyde is forced to journey alone under distressing circumstances, amid the departure of the Foscos and the unsettling behaviour of Sir Percival....2968false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-second-epoch-the-story-continued-by-eliza-michelson-i-eliza-michelson--71982582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982582Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mrs. Michelson chronicles the grave illness of Miss Halcombe, the anxious efforts of her attendants, and the troubled domestic atmosphere at Blackwater Park, marked by disputes among doctor, nobleman, and master of the house. Through tender...2449false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-v-vi-walter-hartright--71982578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982578Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrator undertakes a meticulous and often frustrating investigation into the movements and connections surrounding Sir Percival Glyde and the elusive woman in white, encountering evasions and obstructions that deepen the mystery. Through...1970false827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-the-story-continued-by-walter-hartwright-i-ii-walter-hartright--71982579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982579Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the sombre veil of presumed death conceals a dire and delicate deception, as Walter Hartright assumes a humble disguise in London to shield two women hidden from a world that believes one of them dead. Meanwhile, Marian Halcombe undertakes a...2722false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-iii-iv-walter-hartright--71982576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982576Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the somber realities of a dark conspiracy compel careful concealment and measured resolve, as Walter Hartright and Marian Halcombe establish a quiet refuge to nurture hope and gather evidence against powerful foes. Amid whispered confidences...2859false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-ix-walter-hartright--71982554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982554Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which I pursue the tangled clues unearthed from a mysterious interview and a secretive church vestry, tracing the steps of a certain Sir Percival’s lineage through dusty registers and whispered condemnations. As I navigate a landscape shadowed by...1705false830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-viii-walter-hartright--71982558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982558Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrative gently reveals Laura’s fragile spirit brightening with the rekindling of her artistic aspirations, while Walter undertakes a determined journey to Welmingham to confront the elusive mysteries surrounding Mrs. Catherick and her...2013false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-vii-walter-hartright--71982571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982571Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the narrative unfolds through the patient questioning of Mrs. Clements, revealing the tangled histories and disgrace surrounding Mrs. Catherick, her troubled marriage, and her mysterious connexions with Sir Percival Glyde, amidst whispered...1826false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-x-walter-hartright--71982549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982549Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which our narrator is ensnared in a crafty legal trap that momentarily curtails his endeavours, yet through the timely aid of a trusted acquaintance, he regains his freedom and uncovers a most startling omission within the parish registers, hinting...2408false831fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-the-story-continued-by-walter-hartright-i-ii--71982568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982568Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the steadfast Walter Hartright wrestles with troubling letters and the ominous machinations of Count Fosco, while seeking solace and renewed purpose alongside Marian and Laura in their new refuge. Amidst reflections on past sorrows and veiled...2230false833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-xi-walter-hartright-mrs-catherick--71982569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982569Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the somber inquiries into a tragic fire and mysterious death unfold before a restrained inquest, revealing tangled secrets and suspicious acts around forged documents and lost keys, while the narrator contemplates the heavy price of truth...2905false832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-v-vi-walter-hartright--71982557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982557Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the theatre becomes a stage not only for music but for the unveiling of hidden enmities and clandestine fears, as Walter Hartright and Pesca observe the enigmatic Count Fosco, whose sudden flight from the scene suggests a dark past...2352false835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-vii-walter-hartright--71982566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982566Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tense and measured confrontation unfolds between Mr. Hartright and the formidable Count Fosco, marked by threats, conditions, and a remarkable confession drawn out by the Count’s theatrical penmanship. The morning brings the Count’s...1931false836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-iii-iv-walter-hartright--71982584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982584Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the tender recovery of Laura and the deepening affection between her and Walter are delicately portrayed amidst their plans to confront the shadowy Count Fosco, whose mysterious character increasingly intrigues and threatens them. Our...1859false834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-the-story-continued-by-isidore-ottavio-baldassare-fosco-count-fosco--71982559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982559Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a certain Count Fosco, a man of resourceful intellect and peculiar philosophy, undertakes a clandestine struggle to preserve the fortunes of his friend Sir Percival Glyde, involving the custody and concealment of two women whose fates are...2366false837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-white-the-third-epoch-the-story-concluded-by-walter-hartright-i-iii-walter-hartright--71982577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71982577Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Walter Hartright, armed with irrefutable evidence and steadfast resolve, confronts the web of deception that has long shadowed his wife’s identity and rights, culminating in a public vindication charged with emotional intensity and communal...1975false838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-prologue-chapter-iii-pt-1--71994982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994982Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a somber scene unfolds in the richly adorned room of a dying man, where legal and personal complexities converge around a letter he wishes to have written and sealed in his presence, drawing in a stern Scottish solicitor and a beautifully...1362false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-prologue-chapter-i--71995027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995027Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the quiet German town of Wildbad prepares to welcome the first visitors of the 1832 season, notably two English gentlemen arriving under shadowed health circumstances, drawing the attention of the local dignitaries and townsfolk alike....943false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-prologue-chapter-ii--71995044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995044Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a punctual Scottish gentleman named Mr. Neal waits for a doctor whose tardiness he finds unusual, only to be drawn into a grave and mysterious affair concerning the dire condition of a man named Armadale, whose secret wishes and a...1145false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-prologue-chapter-iii-pt-2--71995017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995017Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a tale unfolds of a man who, guided by a portrait and a sense of destiny, voyages to a distant island in pursuit of love and truth, only to encounter deception, illness, and bitter betrayal. As the narrative reaches its poignant conclusion, a...2845false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-prologue-chapter-iii-pt-3--71995002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995002Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a dying man, shrouded in mystery and burdened with a dark confession, dictates a letter that must remain sealed until certain truths can be revealed to his son, all under the grave and watchful presence of two strangers bound to his solemn...1580false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-i-pt-1--71995018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995018Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a conscientious clergyman, Mr. Brock, reflects upon his long acquaintance with Mrs. Armadale and her son Allan, whose unworldly character and love of the sea have marked their secluded life on the Somersetshire coast. The peaceful routine is...1800false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-i-pt-3--71995035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995035Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale’s fortunes take a sudden turn through a tragic sequence of family deaths, leading to an unexpected inheritance and a peculiar alliance with the enigmatic Ozias Midwinter, whose mysterious past and present intentions cast a...2152false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-i-pt-2--71995045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995045Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious young man named Ozias Midwinter, burdened by a troubled past and wary nature, enters Allan Armadale's life, prompting concern from Allan's tutor, Mr. Brock, and a conflicted response from Allan’s mother, Mrs. Armadale. As...2037false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-ii-pt-1--71995011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995011Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the mysterious visitor reveals to Mr. Brock the sombre and wanderlust-strewn story of his parentage and youth, marked by hardship, neglect, and the equally harsh kindness of a gypsy protector. Through this candid narrative, the veil lifts...1934false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-iii--71994984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994984Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the account follows two young men, Allan and Midwinter, as they navigate the tranquil yet dull surroundings of the Isle of Man, and engage in decisions concerning a cottage tenancy, all against the backdrop of friendly new encounters and...2502false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-iv-pt-1--71995034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995034Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two friends find themselves stranded on the wreck of a timber-ship under the pale light of the moon, where the shadow of a dreadful past seems to haunt them as they confront the eerie silence of the night and the unsettling cabin door. Amid...1422false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-ii-pt-2--71994986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994986Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a somber confession reveals a young man’s troubled past and the weighty secret that binds him to another, as he grapples with a family curse and a haunting warning from beyond the grave. Amidst delicate confidences and the tender hopes of...1674false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-iv-pt-2--71994983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994983Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two friends marooned upon a wrecked ship grapple with haunting fears, secret histories, and the shadowy weight of dreams as dawn breaks around them. The fragile bond between them is tested and tenderly renewed amid the rising sun’s hopeful...1341false913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-first-chapter-v--71994987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994987Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a dream experienced by Mr. Armadale is candidly examined by his companions, including a pragmatic doctor and his enigmatic friend, Mr. Midwinter, with each proposing differing interpretations that reveal as much about their own dispositions...2151false914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-i--71995006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995006Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the correspondence between old acquaintances reveals the sudden arrival of a young squire at Thorpe Ambrose, marked by the departure of former residents and curious domestic upheavals; while, in another quarter, the intriguing Lydia Gwilt...2071false915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-iii--71995015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995015Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Midwinter, upon waking to the splendour of Thorpe Ambrose, uncovers a small, solitary room steeped in poignant family memories that stir unease in his contemplative heart. Meanwhile, Allan Armadale, newly arrived and greeted with...3011false917fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-iv--71995020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995020Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Midwinter grapples with the bewildering responsibilities of estate stewardship while Allan attempts, with ill success and good humour, to ingratiate himself with the local gentry and neighbours. The curious domestic troubles of the Major’s...3312false918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-ii--71995026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995026Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale awakes to the bewildering reality of inheriting Thorpe Ambrose, where he amicably surveys his new estate and social circle, including the spirited Miss Milroy and her father, Major Milroy. Their acquaintance blossoms into a...2818false916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-v--71995036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995036Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two astute ladies, bound by a cautious alliance, devise an elaborate stratagem to elude the unwelcome scrutiny of a vigilant clergyman whose intentions are as mysterious as they are menacing. Their correspondence reveals a delicate interplay...1563false919fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-vii--71995038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995038Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale secures Miss Milroy’s favour anew by inviting her to a carefully arranged picnic, and Midwinter takes on the role of his steward’s tutor, uncovering the melancholy history of their timid new acquaintance, Mr. Bashwood....2536false921fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-vi--71995046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995046Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the curious transformation of Midwinter from a reserved to a boisterous companion puzzles and unsettles those around him, culminating in a humorous yet disconcerting exhibition of Major Milroy’s intricate clock that only serves to reveal...1146false920fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-viii--71995000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995000Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a somewhat formal and ill-assorted party sets off from Major Milroy’s cottage for a picnic on the Norfolk Broads, their social awkwardness softened by the charming attentions of the ever-resourceful Pedgift Junior and the unfolding beauty of...2402false922fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-x--71995021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995021Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Midwinter wrestles throughout a solitary night with a painful resolution concerning his dear friend Allan, while curious whispers from servants hint at dark tensions surrounding the new governess at the cottage. Drawn by a letter from Mr....2436false924fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-ix--71995025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995025Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale and his companions explore the eerie solitude of the Broads, encountering a mysterious cottage and enduring a somewhat uneasy picnic interrupted by the absent arrival of a friend. Alone at the water's edge, Allan confronts...1885false923fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-xi--71994985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994985Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the intriguing Miss Gwilt navigates the precarious social waters of Thorpe Ambrose, deftly manipulating those around her while contending with jealous rivals and a mysterious young man named Midwinter, whose intentions remain unclear. Letters...1718false925fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-xiii--71994992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994992Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a morning painted grey by rain finds Midwinter confessing a weariness that prompts a sudden resolve to seek health and clarity through a solitary journey, leaving Allan to wrestle with the delicate mysteries of the woman he loves and the...1712false927fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-second-chapter-xii--71995042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995042Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a quiet evening spent in a once-forbidden chamber at Thorpe Ambrose reveals the comforting restoration of friendship and trust amidst the remnants of a mother’s memory, even as subtle changes in the household stir new hopes. Allan confides to...869false926fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-i--71994994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994994Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which we find Mrs. Milroy, a once-beautiful woman worn to a shadow by long illness and tormenting jealousy, plotting in her sick-bed against the new, inscrutable governess who has entered her household under a cloud of suspicion. As her suspicious...1752false928fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-ii--71994997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994997Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a young lady, distressed by the presence of a certain governess Miss Gwilt, confides her sorrows and secret suspicions to her ailing mother, only to find her confidence met with coldness and veiled intrigue. Meanwhile, Mrs. Milroy, stirred by...1246false929fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-iii--71995043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995043Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale receives a curious letter from Mrs. Milroy inviting him to become the bearer of confidential letters relating to Miss Gwilt’s family, leading him to set off for London with his solicitor, Pedgift Junior, to pursue this delicate...2468false930fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-vi--71994996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994996Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the ever-cautious Mr. Pedgift presents Allan Armadale with a delicate yet serious request to safeguard Miss Milroy from the machinations of Miss Gwilt, revealing the tangled tensions and whispered suspicions that hover about their...949false933fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-v--71994999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994999Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Pedgift the elder conducts a shrewd and circumspect interview with Allan Armadale regarding the troublesome rumours and letters connected to Miss Gwilt, offering both seasoned legal counsel and pointed warnings. Their discourse unfolds...2070false932fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-iv--71995041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995041Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan Armadale confronts unwelcome revelations about Miss Gwilt and becomes ensnared in a delicate correspondence that threatens his standing with the Milroy family and the local community. Amidst this turmoil, he resolves to protect the...2437false931fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-viii--71995014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995014Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Allan’s habitual irregularity is punctuated by the surprising return of Midwinter, whose presence soon stirs a tension between the friends, complicated by the inscrutable influence of Miss Gwilt and a web of suspicions that neither finds easy...1462false935fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-ix-pt-1--71995007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995007Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a devoted steward undertakes a perilous vigil in inclement weather to eavesdrop on a secret meeting at Thorpe Ambrose, revealing delicate tensions and unspoken pleadings between Mr. Armadale and Miss Milroy. Meanwhile, a correspondence...1997false936fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-vii--71995022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995022Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Bashwood encounters the formidable Miss Gwilt in the neglected outskirts of Thorpe Ambrose, where she deftly manipulates circumstances surrounding her dismissal and the suspicions cast upon her. Later, Miss Gwilt confides in Midwinter...2791false934fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-x-pt-1--71994991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994991Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Miss Gwilt, in a restless and reflective mood, commits her tangled thoughts to her diary, revealing her sharp awareness of the uncanny coincidences binding two men of the same name and the intricate deceptions she has long maintained. As she...1572false938fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-ix-pt-2--71994995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994995Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a mysterious letter sparks a secretive and emotionally charged meeting on the outskirts of town, revealing hidden fears and confessions between two troubled souls. The narrative unfolds with a delicate balance of curiosity and caution, as...2273false937fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-x-pt-2--71995005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995005Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a lady, caught in the tangled web of local gossip and unsteady alliances, vigilantly watches a delicate affair unfold beneath the shadowed boughs of a quiet park, all the while wrestling with her own tempestuous feelings and precarious...1528false939fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-xi--71994993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994993Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which two young lovers, stirred by tender hope and legal curiosity, embark on a painstaking examination of the law governing their intended marriage, only to find its stipulations forbiddingly exacting and fraught with parental consent. Amid...1620false941fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-x-pt-3--71995003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995003Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which a restless lady contemplates a daring course of action prompted by a letter long neglected, weighing her hopes and fears with a mind increasingly troubled by circumstance and temptation. Throughout a summer day marked by anxious reflection...2080false940fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-xii--71995009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995009Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the ever-resourceful Miss Gwilt abruptly leaves her lodgings under a cloud of mystery and contrives a cryptic letter to Major Milroy before unexpectedly encountering Allan Armadale at the station, compelling a journey together to London that...1513false942fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-xiii-pt-2--71994988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994988Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the anxious and long-suffering Mr. Bashwood, wearied by the burdens of past family disappointments, takes a determined step to enlist the aid of his estranged son in uncovering the true character and whereabouts of a mysterious lady. Amidst...1473false944fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-xiii-pt-1--71995004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995004Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which Mr. Bashwood, a nervous and troubled old man, seeks an urgent audience with Mr. Pedgift to confess his troubling curiosity and suspicions about the past of one Miss Gwilt, stirring a mixture of bewilderment and sympathy in the seasoned...1300false943fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/armadale-book-the-third-chapter-xiv-pt-1--71995030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71995030Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Wilkie CollinsIn which the intrigued reader is admitted to the intimate and tumultuous thoughts of Miss Gwilt, whose strategic movements in London weave a complicated web of reconciliation and deception, touched with the pangs of unexpected affection and the...1631false945full