https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rider-haggard-library--6899534
The Rider Haggard Library invites you into realms of lost kingdoms and deathless queens, of perilous quests beneath African suns and ancient cities long swallowed by the sands of Time. Here burn the undying flames of romance and destiny; here brave hearts wager life and soul against treasure, prophecy, and the dark mysteries of forgotten ages. In these readings, the great tales are restored to living voice, not as relics upon a dusty shelf, but as living adventures, wherein courage is tested, empires tremble, and Fate walks close beside the traveller.

Come, then. The map is drawn. The flame yet burns. And the road into the unknown lies open before you.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebd4a89b1d7a769dfbc52304c66c017a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rider-haggard-library--6899534Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:42 +0000Henry Rider HaggardJonathan Magnussonfeeds@spreaker.comStep with us beyond the edge of the known world. The Rider Haggard Library invites you into realms of lost kingdoms and deathless queens, of perilous quests beneath African suns and ancient cities long swallowed by the sands of Time. Here burn the...
The Rider Haggard Library invites you into realms of lost kingdoms and deathless queens, of perilous quests beneath African suns and ancient cities long swallowed by the sands of Time. Here burn the undying flames of romance and destiny; here brave hearts wager life and soul against treasure, prophecy, and the dark mysteries of forgotten ages. In these readings, the great tales are restored to living voice, not as relics upon a dusty shelf, but as living adventures, wherein courage is tested, empires tremble, and Fate walks close beside the traveller.

Come, then. The map is drawn. The flame yet burns. And the road into the unknown lies open before you.]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-notes-and-dedications--70452475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452475Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:51:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the author dedicates his work to a dear friend and share some notes on the Aztec language277false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-1-why-thomas-wingfield-tells-his-tale--70452483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452483Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:51:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the venerable Thomas Wingfield, stirred by news of England’s great victory over Spain, resolves to set down the strange and wondrous tale of his youth among the Indians of Anahuac, recalling both the grandeur and the sorrow that marked his...1412false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-2-of-the-parentage-of-thomas-wingfield--70452477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452477Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:51:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator acquaints us with his ancestral home in Norfolk and the complex lineage of the Wingfield family, marked by a stern grandfather’s plans for a clerical life that his father vehemently resisted, leading to exile and harrowing...1472false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-5-thomas-swears-an-oath--70452479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452479Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator discovers the dreadful truth behind his mother’s murder and resolves with solemn oath to pursue her Spanish killer to the ends of the earth, his heart heavy with grief and duty. We are given a moving account of past sorrows and...1950false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-4-thomas-tells-his-love--70452494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452494Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Thomas recounts a daring encounter with a menacing Spaniard and finds solace and tender affection in the company of Lily, whose bold declaration of love kindles a promise amid the shadow of parental disapproval. Yet as their parting...1449false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-3-the-coming-of-the-spaniard--70452495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452495Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which young Thomas Wingfield, a promising medical student of half-Spanish blood, finds his affections entwined with Lily Bozard amidst the cautious watch of her father and a lurking rivalry with his elder brother. Upon an urgent errand, he...1473false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-6-good-bye-sweetheart--70452493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452493Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Thomas Wingfield prepares to leave his English home and embark on a perilous journey to Spain in pursuit of the man who murdered his mother, bidding a poignant farewell to his beloved Lily despite her father’s disapproval. His...1280false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-8-the-second-meeting--70452499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452499Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Thomas Wingfield pursues the elusive and villainous Juan de Garcia through the shadowed streets of Seville, only to be thwarted by treachery and circumstance despite a fierce duel under the moonlight. He confides in the sagacious...1818false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-7-andres-de-fonseca--70452513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452513Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young Englishman, adopting the name Diego d’Aila, seeks to continue his medical studies discreetly in the ancient and lively city of Seville, where he encounters the cunning and enigmatic physician Andres de Fonseca. This meeting leads to...1785false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-10-the-passing-of-isabella-de-siguenza--70452492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452492Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre and solemn ceremony that seals a woman’s tragic fate under the harsh dominion of the priests is recounted with keen observation and tender sorrow, setting the stage for the narrator’s resolve to seek vengeance upon the man who...2226false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-11-the-loss-of-the-carak--70452500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452500Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, disguised and resolute, embarks on a perilous voyage aboard a Spanish carak bound for Hispaniola, only to suffer a dreadful shipwreck that leaves him adrift with a handful of survivors before being cruelly captured and confined...1340false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-9-thomas-becomes-rich--70452502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452502Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young protagonist inherits a modest fortune from his dying master, Andres de Fonseca, and encounters a distraught abbess who implores his assistance in a grim act of mercy involving a condemned woman and her child. Clad in the robe of a...1731false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-14-the-saving-of-guatemoc--70452505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452505Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our English narrator, having been taken captive by the Tobascans and spared from sacrifice, dwells in their land learning their languages and customs, and is eventually brought before the noble Prince Guatemoc, with whom he forms a growing...1407false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-12-thomas-comes-to-shore--70452497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452497Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the captive Englishman endures the horrors of a slave ship ravaged by plague, witnessing death and cruelty aboard before making a desperate, harrowing escape into the sea. Upon clinging to a floating barrel amid shark-infested waters, he is...1888false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-13-the-stone-of-sacrifice--70452503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452503Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, grievously tormented by insects and near despair, is rescued by a strange party of river fishermen who nourish and shelter him, leading him to a mysterious city where custom and faith intermingle in unsettling rites. It is here,...1563false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-17-the-arising-of-papantzin--70452504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452504Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the newly deified narrator grapples with the harsh demands of godhood amid omens and rising fears that darken the Aztec empire, as Montezuma confronts portents, counsel, and spectral warnings foretelling doom. The tale unveils a monarch’s...1658false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-15-the-court-of-montezuma--70452506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452506Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, grievously wounded yet spirited, journeys through a harsh and varied land to the mighty city of Tenoctitlan, beholding its wondrous temples, gardens, and bustling waterside life before being presented at the imperial court of...1731false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-16-thomas-becomes-a-god--70452507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452507Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the humble Thomas Wingfield finds himself unexpectedly exalted as a god incarnate, receiving honours and obeisance from Montezuma’s court whilst grappling with a foreboding destiny whispered by the princess Otomie. As ominous celestial...1654false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-18-the-naming-of-the-brides--70452476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452476Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sacred city of Mexico trembles under the impending advance of the Spaniards, while Montezuma, caught in the grip of despair and indecision, sends costly gifts and prays for retreat as chaos and dark portents surround the land. Amidst this...1496false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-20-otomie-s-counsel--70452481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452481Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the city of Tenoctitlan braces itself for a ferocious siege, as hordes of Aztec warriors muster with grim resolve against the encroaching Spaniards, their valor and ferocity illuminated by the burning fires and clangour of battle. Amidst the...1736false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-19-the-four-goddesses--70452508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452508Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre city of Tenochtitlan bears silent witness to the arrival of Cortes and his small band of conquering Spaniards, whose presence casts a long shadow over the once-proud Montezuma. As the tale unfolds through solemn ceremonies and...1721false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-23-thomas-is-married--70452474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452474Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the captive Englishman, caught in the throes of war and loyalty, is brought before the Aztec council to face death or acceptance, with his fate intertwined by Otomie's courageous pledge of love and alliance. The solemn and binding ceremonies...2216false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-21-the-kiss-of-love--70452478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452478Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator is adorned in elaborate, symbolic attire and led in a solemn, ritualistic procession to the summit of a sacred pyramid, where a fierce battle rages below between Spaniards and Aztecs. Amidst the encircling violence and solemn...1556false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-22-the-triumph-of-the-cross--70452485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452485Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the tension of a desperate battle atop the teocalli crescendos, bringing the narrator perilously close to a sacrificial death that is thwarted by a sudden and fierce intervention amidst the chaos. As life is momentarily spared, a poignant...1514false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-25-the-burying-of-montezuma-s-treasure--70452482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452482Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our narrator, recovering from grievous wounds, is entrusted by Guatemoc with the solemn task of concealing the reclaimed treasure of Montezuma in a secret subterranean vault, guarded by a fearful curse and marked by the sacrifice of a...2369false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-26-the-crowning-of-guatemoc--70452484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452484Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the shadow of pestilence darkens the proud city of Tenoctitlan, claiming its emperor and stirring the hearts of its people towards desperate defence and solemn ceremonies of succession. Amidst the cruel trials, loyalty and love are tested as...1420false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-24-the-night-of-fear--70452488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452488Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the city girds itself for war as the bridges are broken and a parley with Cortes unfolds, revealing tensions and grim fates amid the fall of Montezuma; in the ensuing chaos, an inexperienced yet resolute Englishman rises amidst the Aztecs,...1276false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-27-the-fall-of-tenoctitlan--70452480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452480Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the siege of Tenoctitlan unfolds with relentless ferocity, the valiant defenders enduring famine, plague, and despair as their proud city falls to Cortes and his forces amidst bitter betrayals and cruel stratagems. The narrator bears witness...1742false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-29-de-garcia-speaks-his-mind--70452509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452509Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast Teule endures unspeakable tortures alongside the noble Guatemoc and others, held captive by the Spaniards seeking hidden treasure, while the cruel de Garcia plots further cruelty against those he holds dear. Amidst despair,...1768false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-28-thomas-is-doomed--70452486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452486Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the prisoner faces the grim knowledge of impending torture at the hands of de Garcia, a foe marked by both charm and cruelty, while Cortes wrestles with the bitter necessity of extracting the secret of hidden Aztec gold. Amidst the soldiers’...1606false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-30-the-escape--70452510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452510Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the noble Otomie confronts Marina with bitter reproach, revealing wounds both of body and of spirit, even as they unite in a desperate attempt to escape their captive fate under the cruel shadow of conquest. Providential aid and fierce...1503false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-31-otomie-pleads-with-her-people--70452487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452487Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which, after a perilous flight and concealment in a mountain cave, the wounded hero is brought to the City of Pines where Otomie pleads passionately before her people to choose between slavery under the conquerors and honourable resistance. Her...2043false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-32-the-end-of-guatemoc--70452489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452489Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a tense and cunning defence is made against the invading Spaniards and their allies in the narrow Pass of Pines, leading to a hard-won victory that secures a period of uneasy peace for the Otomie. The narrative then follows a perilous journey...1311false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-34-the-siege-of-the-city-of-pines--70452490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452490Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the beleaguered defenders of the City of Pines make a desperate stand against overwhelming Spanish forces, rallying their courage to hold a narrow pass and later fortify the city’s battered gates with the help of resolute women determined to...1610false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-33-isabella-de-siguenza-is-avenged--70452491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452491Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recounts years of fragile peace and love amid a shrinking domain, torn by the persistent memory of a distant betrothed and marked by the haunting curse of a vengeful death. As enemies gather and old stratagems fail against...1396false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-35-the-last-sacrifice-of-the-women-of-the-otomie--70452512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452512Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the beleaguered defenders of the teocalli take desperate measures to endure siege and desperation leads to a terrifying revival of ancient and dreadful rites upon the temple’s summit. The narrator confronts the harrowing spectacle of faith...2059false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-38-otomie-s-farewell--70452496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452496Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator reflects upon the heavy price of vengeance and the profound sorrows that have marked his latter days, including the death of his children and the bittersweet farewell of his devoted wife Otomie. He then journeys to Mexico, where...2025false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-37-vengeance--70452498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452498Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a long-sought vengeance reaches its fiery climax upon the haunted heights of a sacred mountain, where past sins and prophecies cast their shadow upon two desperate souls. The narrator, cold and resolute, confronts the villain of his torment,...1699false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-36-the-surrender--70452514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452514Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the siege of the teocalli unfolds with grim ceremonies and desperate endurance, culminating in a harrowing ritual that seals the fate of the Otomie women and signals the waning power of their ancient gods. The survivors face bitter reckonings...1670false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-39-thomas-comes-back-from-the-dead--70452501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452501Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary traveller, having voyaged from the tumultuous lands of the Indies back to his native England, returns to find the world he once knew altered by time’s relentless hand and battles anew with doubt and sorrow. Amidst shadows and...1879false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montezuma-s-daughter-chapter-40-amen--70452511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70452511Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Thomas Wingfield is reunited with his family after many years, recounting to them the extraordinary tale of his adventures and losses, while reconciling with the sorrows and joys that have shaped his life. The narrative closes on a note of...1111false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-3-after-seven-years--70579818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579818Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary and fever-stricken Thomas Outram lies dying in a remote mountain hut, imparting solemn vows and a final charge to his brother Leonard against the backdrop of a fierce storm. Amidst bitter memories and haunting omens, Leonard...953false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-1-the-sins-of-the-fathers-are-visited-on-the-children--70579816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579816Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young gentleman named Leonard Outram stands before the ancestral home recently lost to misfortune, grappling with the heavy weight of familial disgrace and the shattering auction of his inheritance. He seeks to secure his future through the...1427false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-2-the-swearing-of-the-oath--70579820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579820Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram, cast out from the home of his love by a cruel family slight and burdened by his father's disgrace, takes a heart-wrenching farewell beneath the snow-laden moonlight, receiving from Jane a token of remembrance that foreshadows...1325false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-4-the-last-vigil--70579821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579821Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram sits vigil beside the body of his brother Thomas, reflecting on their arduous quest for gold and grappling with the bitter solitude that afflicts him amidst the harsh African wilderness. As Leonard tends to the burial and tends...1444false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-5-otter-gives-counsel--70579824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579824Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram, mourning his brother and weakened by fever, confides in the dwarf Otter about their lost heritage and a solemn oath to seek fortune in a strange land, whilst they ponder dreams and destiny amid the wilds. Their solitude is...1106false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-6-the-tale-of-soa--70579825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579825Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Soa recounts the tragic tale of her mistress Juanna, known as the Shepherdess of Heaven, who is captured by the dreaded slave-trader Pereira, and beseeches Leonard for aid in her rescue, revealing the promise of great reward. Leonard, despite...1128false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-9-the-yellow-devil-s-nest--70579819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579819Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers, hidden under the cover of night, overhear the drunken plans of slave-dealers and skillfully sabotage their boats, leaving the villains stranded and facing a grim fate upon an isolated island. They then don the stolen finery of...1331false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-7-leonard-swears-on-the-blood-of-aca--70579830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579830Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard, recovering from fever through the ministrations of the mysterious Soa, learns of her extraordinary heritage among the People of the Mist and the fearful god Jâl, and contemplates the possible treasures hidden within their mist-bound...1168false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-8-the-start--70579831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579831Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram, accompanied by his faithful companions, carefully prepares for a perilous journey through wild mountains, foreboding swamps, and treacherous waterways, bearing not only their scant provisions but also the weight of hope and...1386false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-12-a-choice-lot--70579822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579822Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a stranger boldly confronts a band of ruffians at their dreadful gathering, seeking passage and finding his mettle tested by suspicion and threats until uneasy acceptance is won; meanwhile, the grim business of a white girl’s fate is...1513false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-11-the-hero-otter--70579827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579827Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and his stalwart companion, the dwarf Otter, accomplish a daring and silent conquest of the slave-camp’s drawbridge by a feat of swift and desperate courage, enabling a secretive rescue of captive comrades. Thereupon, they prepare to...1407false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-10-leonard-makes-a-plan--70579828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579828Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and his steadfast companions, cloaked in disguise and fortified by courage, come to survey the formidable slave camp known as the Nest, devising a bold and perilous stratagem to infiltrate and liberate a captive amidst the shadows of...1285false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-14-vengence--70579823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579823Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the besieged survivors mount a desperate and fiery defence against their enemies, turning the tide with resolute courage and the skillful use of their lone cannon amidst a conflagration that sweeps the camp. The grim reckoning unfolds as...1375false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-13-a-midnight-marriage--70579826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579826Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a hasty and unnatural marriage is compelled amidst a throng of unsavoury characters, while a young priest struggles between his duty and conscience. The scene culminates in a desperate and fierce struggle that sparks a bid for freedom as fire...1642false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-15-disillusion--70579829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579829Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers, having released their slaves, prepare to pursue the elusive treasure of the People of the Mist, while a complex web of emotions and misunderstandings unfolds between Leonard Outram and Juanna Rodd, newly bound by a...1840false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-17-the-death-of-mavoom--70579832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579832Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the party returns to a ravaged settlement where the long-absent Juanna is joyfully greeted and learns of her father's grievous condition and imminent death, placing her under the protective charge of Leonard amidst stirring local acclaim....1623false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-16-misunderstandings--70579835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579835Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and Juanna navigate a delicate tension between them, their journey marked by candid revelations and the unspoken pain of past affections. As the river winds onward beneath a mysterious mist, both find themselves changed, their hearts...1479false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-18-soa-shows-her-teeth--70579837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579837Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and his small company, guided by the formidable Soa, near the fabled land of the People of the Mist, confronting chilling warnings and mounting dread as they prepare to cross a daunting natural barrier. The weary travellers wrestle...1589false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-20-the-coming-of-aca--70579839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579839Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the brave Juanna, adorned with a gleaming ruby and robed as a goddess, bravely assumes the guise of a deity to parley with the imposing and solemn warriors of the People of the Mist. With a haunting song in their ancient tongue, she...1210false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-19-the-end-of-the-journey--70579840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579840Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a perilous ascent leads the travellers into a mist-enshrouded plain where strange giants dwell and a solitary stone house offers scant shelter amid relentless cold and rain. At journey’s end, the fabled city emerges beyond a winding river and...1414false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-21-the-folly-of-otter--70579850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579850Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Juanna and Otter, having been accepted as divine figures by a superstitious people, enter their strange city to begin the delicate task of maintaining their godly imposture amidst watchful priests and curious onlookers. The dignity of their...1868false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-22-the-temple-of-jal--70579834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579834Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and his companions are drawn into the sombre and mysterious depths of the temple of Jâl, where ancient rites and foreboding ceremonies invoke a heavy atmosphere of dread and solemnity. Amidst chilling darkness and the distant whispers...1609false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-23-how-juanna-conquered-nam--70579838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579838Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the solemn rites of the People of the Mist unfold beneath the moon’s clear gaze, as Juanna presides over a momentous ceremony that unveils new decrees and challenges ancient customs. Amidst the awe and dread inspired by strange idols and...1459false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-24-olfan-tells-of-the-rubies--70579855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579855Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard and his companions emerge from the perilous temple passage, finding unexpected allies and witnessing the complex power struggles of the People of the Mist, while the priests’ dark customs and mysterious rituals come to light through...1676false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-25-the-sacrifice-after-the-new-order--70579843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579843Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sacred feast of Jâl is transformed under the command of Juanna and Otter, inciting fierce unrest among the People of the Mist as they resist the abandonment of their ancient rites. During a bleak and bitterly cold spring, the adventurers...1391false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-26-the-last-of-the-settlement-men--70579844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579844Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the grim fate of the Settlement men unfolds with creeping dread, as mysterious forces strip them away under cover of darkness, and suspicion falls upon Soa, whose bitter resentment and veiled threats deepen the peril of their plight. Amidst...1311false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-27-father-and-daughter--70579847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579847Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the aged priest Nam wrestles with doubts and duties regarding the strange newcomers hailed as gods, whilst a secret reunion unfolds between father and daughter amid shifting loyalties and perilous schemes. Meanwhile, the captives in the...1586false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-28-juanna-prevaricates--70579833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579833Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the gloomy day gives way to a night of ominous preparations as Juanna faces a trial that threatens dire consequences, compelling her to reveal truths shrouded in painful deceit to Olfan, the solemn king. Amidst heavy words and fragile...1393false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-30-francisco-s-expiation--70579848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579848Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the companions face the grim prospect of sacrifice and share tender confessions beneath the shadow of impending doom, revealing hearts laid bare in the quiet moments before the trial of death. Then a desperate, cunning plan is wrought...1495false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-29-the-trial-of-the-gods--70579854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579854Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a solemn tribunal is convened in the temple of the People of the Mist to weigh grave accusations against the celestial visitors who have altered ancient customs, and a startling witness emerges, casting shadowy doubts and igniting fierce...1388false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-31-the-white-dawn--70579842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579842Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the faithful enact a sombre rite upon a towering idol as dawn breaks over a snow-clad mountain, and a captive dwarf confronts both perilous heights and the cold, swirling waters below. Amidst shifting omens and a restless assembly, the...1457false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-33-trapped--70579841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579841Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the captive Leonard, bearing the unconscious Juanna, is confined in a secret temple cell under watchful eyes, and learns with heavy heart of the sacrifices made on their behalf amidst ominous omens. Despite dark sorrows and bitter words, hope...1430false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-32-how-otter-fought-the-water-dweller--70579851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579851Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the brave Otter ventures into a dark and dreadful cave to confront the monstrous Water Dweller, a hideous and ancient creature of the depths, and through daring and skillful combat succeeds in slaying the terror that has long haunted the...1379false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-35-be-nobel-or-be-base--70579836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579836Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the noble King Olfan, bearing the dignity of his savage race, proposes marriage to the captive Juanna as a means of protection amid perilous scheming, while she must feign acceptance to save her beloved from death. Amid solemn oaths and tense...1580false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-34-nam-s-last-argument--70579849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579849Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Juanna is confronted with a dire ultimatum devised by Nam and his daughter Soa, compelling her to choose between a forced marriage to the savage king Olfan or the death of her beloved Leonard, who is cruelly held captive and threatened with a...1377false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-36-how-otter-came-back--70579857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579857Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Otter, having escaped into the mountains, discovers a treacherous glacier bridge and returns to a shadowed cave where he aids his captive master by daringly climbing to his side via a hole in the roof. Together they seize their captors by...1310false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-38-the-triumph-of-nam--70579845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579845Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard, Juanna, and Otter confront the perilous crossing of a treacherous ice-bridge, whilst Juanna mourns the loss of a dazzling treasure that had momentarily transported her from present fears. Bound together and steeled by resolve, they...1318false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-39-the-passing-of-the-bridge--70579852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579852Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard, Juanna, and Otter undertake a perilous passage astride a swift-moving stone across a treacherous ice bridge, their lives hanging by the slenderest of chances and a spear fixed by providence in the icy crevice. Their harrowing descent...1546false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-37-i-am-repaid-queen--70579853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579853Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the perilous plight of Leonard, Juanna, Olfan, and their loyal captains is laid bare as they seek to escape the wrathful priests by a secret mountain passage, facing both physical and spiritual trials with grim resolve. Amidst bitter cold and...1362false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-envoi-the-end-of-the-adventure--70579846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579846Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram returns from distant wanderings to London with his companions, only to discover that strange turns of fate and the long-buried designs of the past have set before him an unexpected inheritance and the shadow of a love that time...1587false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-of-the-mist-chapter-40-otter-s-farewell--70579856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70579856Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Leonard Outram and Juanna Rodd find unexpected rescue and respite from their perilous journey in the African wilderness through the kindness of a fellow English traveller named Sydney Wallace. After a period of renewal and reflection, they...1759false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-1-the-wolf-and-the-badger--70599968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599968Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the merry ice carnival in wintery Leyden becomes the stage for vivid encounters and stirring contests, as Lysbeth van Hout navigates the attentions of suitors and the shadows cast by the cruel religious strife of her age. Amidst the thrilling...2355false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-3-montalvo-wins-a-trick--70599978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599978Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the gallant Count Juan de Montalvo secures a welcome refuge at Lysbeth’s home despite awkward circumstances, winning over guests at a splendid supper while navigating the delicate politics of Leyden society. Amid lively discourse and subtle...1592false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-2-she-who-buys-pays--70599977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599977Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fair Lysbeth finds herself compelled to accompany the Spanish Count Montalvo on a chilling excursion that intertwines mercy with peril, as she faces the dreadful prospect of attesting to a stranger’s fate beneath the ice. Amidst moonlit...1685false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-6-the-betrothal-of-lysbeth--70599982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599982Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the crafty Black Meg uncovers secret evidence that fuels Captain Montalvo’s designs upon Lysbeth, setting in motion a tense and painful conflict of faith, love, and power. Against a sombre backdrop of religious persecution and constrained...2150false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-4-three-wakings--70599974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599974Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which three distinct awakenings reveal the thoughts and schemes of Dirk van Goorl, Lysbeth van Hout, and the enigmatic Captain Montalvo, each burdened and inclined by their own hopes, doubts, and ambitions amidst the turbulent religious and social...2312false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-5-the-dream-of-dirk--70599979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599979Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Dirk contends with vexing misunderstandings and the troublesome presence of Captain Montalvo whilst preparing a dinner that unwittingly kindles friendships and cautious confidences steeped in clandestine faith. Amid the flickering candlelight...2132false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-7-hendirk-brant-has-a-visitor--70599984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599984Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary months reveal Lysbeth’s bitter plight as Countess Juan de Montalvo, entangled in a loveless marriage shadowed by suspicion and the slow erosion of her fortune. Meanwhile, Hendrik Brant receives a cryptic visitor bearing startling...1287false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-9-adrian-foy-and-martin-the-red--70599983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599983Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre shadows of tyrannical wrath cast a bleak pall over the Netherlands, while steadfast souls gather in secret to find solace and strength amidst cruel martyrdom, and the intertwined lives of Dirk, his sons, and their stalwart servant...2359false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-1-chapter-8-the-mare-s-stable--70599993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599993Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Lysbeth, newly freed from the shadow of a cruel and dishonourable marriage, finds refuge on a lonely island with the fierce and enigmatic Martha the Mare, whose grim vengeance against Spaniards masks a strange kindness and unexpected...1699false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-12-the-summons--70599980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599980Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the household reeling from a violent altercation tend to the injured Adrian and decipher a mysterious and weighty ciphered letter from a distant kinsman, revealing perilous trusts and hidden treasures amidst the shadow of an oppressive...1905false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-11-adrian-resuces-beauty-in-distress--70599990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599990Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which young Adrian’s solitude is broken by a daring rescue in the wooded causeways near Leyden, leading him to encounter Elsa Brant, a fair and spirited maiden shadowed by mistrust and perilous times. Returned to the van Goorl household amidst...2396false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-10-adrain-goes-out-hawking--70599995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599995Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which we are introduced to the unscrupulous yet cunning pair, Black Meg and the Butcher, as they prepare for a secretive mission arranged by a mysterious Spanish agent, while young Adrian van Goorl, a spirited and passionate dreamer with...1902false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-13-mother-s-gifts-are-good-gifts--70599989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599989Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Foy van Goorl and his servant Martin navigate the perilous streets of The Hague under watchful eyes, meeting with the hunted but determined Hendrik Brant to embark upon a daring endeavour involving secret treasure and swift escape. The...2030false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-14-sword-silence-receives-the-secret--70599991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599991Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid voyagers, pursued by foes on a moonless night, make a desperate bid for safety upon treacherous inland waters, aided by a grim and mysterious guide known as Mother Martha, the Lake-witch. With courage and cunning, they hide their...2209false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-15-senor-ramiro--70599988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599988Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the once noble Count Juan de Montalvo, now Señor Ramiro, emerges from years of hardship and cunning to weave a treacherous plot for a vast treasure, setting the stage for a contest of wills with the formidable Lysbeth van Goorl and her kin....2382false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-17-betrothed--70599985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599985Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Adrian seeks aid at a mystic’s chamber and procures a love philtre to win the heart of Elsa, while shadows of the Inquisition cast a gloomy pall over Leyden; Lysbeth and Elsa confront harrowing memories and threats as a dark figure...1954false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-16-the-master--70599986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599986Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the household wrestles with the perilous secret of a lost treasure amid threats both political and personal, while young Adrian, smitten yet thwarted, seeks counsel with a mysterious master to win the indifferent Elsa. The shadow of danger...2120false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-18-foy-sees-a-vision--70599996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599996Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Lysbeth and her household grapple with the heavy burden of a secret trust and the looming threat of a powerful enemy, resolved to keep faith at any cost while preparing for flight. Meanwhile, Adrian confronts the painful rebuff of unrequited...1942false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-20-in-the-gevangenhuis--70599987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599987Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the gallant Foy and Martin are captured and confined within the grim walls of the Gevangenhuis, enduring the shadow of death and the cruelty of the Inquisition's grasp, while a mysterious fellow prisoner offers a fleeting moment of kindness...1935false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-21-how-martin-turned-coward--70599992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599992Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the grim surroundings of a medieval prison set the stage for a fierce contest of wills, courage, and desperation, as two prisoners face their captors and a daring escape unfolds against the shadow of impending doom. Meanwhile, a mother’s...1548false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-19-the-fray-in-the-shot-tower--70599994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599994Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Adrian finds himself ensnared in the sinister machinations of Black Meg and the Master, and under cruel duress, is compelled to betray kin with a grim signature that darkens his soul. Meanwhile, the bold Foy and Martin make a gallant stand...2231false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-2-chapter-22-a-meeting-and-a-parting--70599966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599966Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Lysbeth, stricken by the plague, bravely ventures into the heart of her husband's imprisonment to confront the man who holds his fate and wrestles with dark betrayals within her own family. Against a backdrop of anguish and bitter resolve,...2147false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-23-father-and-son--70599971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599971Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a hunted and dishonoured young man seeks refuge among doubtful hosts and confronts the bitter shadows of his past, culminating in a fateful meeting with a man who claims a most unexpected bond. Amidst whispered schemes and ancestral pride,...2361false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-24-martha-preaches-a-sermon-and-tells-a-secret--70599976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599976Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Adrian undergoes a solemn rite to join the Catholic Church, only to find himself and his companions besieged within a sacred church by an enraged mob whose fury is quelled by a fierce and vengeful woman’s fiery oratory. Meanwhile, secrets of...1878false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-27-what-elsa-saw-in-the-moonlight--70599970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599970Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a desperate search unfolds beneath the shadow of war, revealing a harrowing ordeal amidst a flooded windmill and a forced marriage fraught with anguish and uncertainty. The survivors, bound by faith and loyalty, prepare to face the encircling...1763false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-25-the-red-mill--70599972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599972Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary Adrian and his scheming father find refuge in the bleak and desolate Red Mill, where a fatal game of cards and harrowing guests bring to light dark designs and uneasy destinies. As the wintry sea roars beyond the dunes, the shadows...2049false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-26-the-bridegroom-and-the-bride--70599981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599981Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the wintry landscape mirrors the bleak and coercive confinement of a young lady ensnared in a sinister familial plot, as a stern father and his conflicted son scheme to secure her hand and fortune by means most harsh and unyielding. Through...2482false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-30-two-scenes--70599969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599969Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the noble William of Orange, beset by dire scarcity yet undaunted, receives a secret treasure brought in a humble cart by brave men who have defied the Spanish yoke to uphold their country’s freedom; and thereafter the weary but hopeful souls...1409false330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-29-adrian-comes-home-again--70599973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599973Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a perilous encounter on a small islet leads to a fierce struggle between a few resolute souls and their pursuers, culminating in a desperate flight laden with both treasure and captives. Amidst the shadows of Leyden, justice is wrought by...2696false329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysbeth-book-3-chapter-28-atonement--70599975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70599975Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary survivors of Haarlem’s grim siege confront the cruel aftermath of surrender and the fragile hope of escape, bound together by perilous loyalties and haunting secrets. As they flee under moonlight towards a treasure’s hidden resting...2251false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-introduction--70600145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600145Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which an editor recounts his initial encounter with two peculiar gentlemen of contrasting appearances and personalities, whose acquaintance would eventually lead him to a most extraordinary manuscript. Through a letter and accompanying documents,...792false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-1-my-visitor--70600146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600146Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ludwig Horace Holly, a solitary and ungainly scholar at Cambridge, is unexpectedly entrusted with the guardianship of a stranger's young son and an iron chest containing mysterious contents. This somber visitation sets the stage for an...1191false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-2-the-years-roll-by--70600149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600149Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the gentle passage of years unfolds as a devoted guardian undertakes the care and education of a remarkable boy, whose golden curls and winning nature charm all within their collegiate sphere. Therein, the quiet growth from childhood to...836false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-5-the-head-of-the-ethiopian--70600148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600148Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the rising sun reveals a colossal rock carved like a negro’s head, suggesting the handiwork of some forgotten civilisation as our party, cast upon a strip of dry land amid vast marshes, discovers ancient stone wharf remnants and begins...1479false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-4-the-squall--70600150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600150Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a tranquil African night on the dhow gives way to a fierce and harrowing squall that tests the mettle and endurance of our small crew as they struggle for survival amidst towering waves and treacherous breakers. The dawn finds the survivors...1286false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-3-the-sherd-of-amenartas--70600151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600151Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which an ancient Egyptian potsherd, preserved through generations and accompanied by cryptic parchments and a heartfelt letter from a troubled father, unfolds a mysterious family legacy entwined with legends of immortality and magic in a remote...2426false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-8-the-feast-and-after--70600147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600147Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a feast of silent and sombre rites is held in the cave, attended by a grim assembly whose inscrutable customs cast a shadow of foreboding over the company. As dreadful ceremonies unfold and violent struggle erupts, the bonds of friendship and...1307false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-7-ustane-sings--70600153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600153Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers find themselves in a vast, man-carved cave among the austere and secretive Amahagger people, whose rigid customs and mysterious, rarely seen Queen inspire a mixture of awe and apprehension. Amidst this strange and forbidding...1602false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-6-an-early-christian-ceremony--70600154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600154Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary travellers, beset by mosquitoes and arduous labour, are taken captive by a mysterious and formidable people who bear them in litters through a vast and verdant crater land. Herein they encounter strange customs of free affection and...1893false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-10-speculations--70600155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600155Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our party sets forth across a forbidding marshland fraught with dangers both natural and manmade, while contending with the relentless onslaught of fever and despair. Amid the mire and mosquito throng, bonds of friendship and survival are...1567false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-11-the-plain-of-kor--70600162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600162Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers emerge from treacherous marshland onto a vast and fertile plain dominated by a magnificent volcanic mountain, revealing both the grandeur of a lost civilisation and the solemnity of its ancient works. Blindfolded and led...1476false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-9-a-little-foot--70600167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600167Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary narrator and his companions recover from a harrowing night of violence, tended by the faithful Ustane and guided by the enigmatic Billali, who reveals the melancholic tale of a preserved foot from a long-dead beauty. Amidst...1040false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-12-she--70600163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600163Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator and his companions recover and explore the ancient catacombs that shelter them, partaking in a humble repast while marveling at wondrous carvings that recount forgotten rites; and thereafter, he is summoned into the presence of...1440false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-13-ayesha-unveils--70600165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600165Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the mysterious and imperious Ayesha reveals her ancient wisdom and supernatural power, sharing her tragic history and the secret of her undying life with Holly, who is drawn irresistibly to her beauty and enigma. Through a magical water font...1622false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-14-a-soul-in-hell--70600166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600166Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator wrestles with the bewildering certainty of having encountered a woman whose existence defies the bounds of time and nature, and, drawn by a restless impulse, discovers a hidden passage leading to a chamber where torment and...1180false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-16-the-tombs-of-kor--70600152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600152Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator is led by the enigmatic Ayesha through ancient subterranean caverns, uncovering the solemn remnants and inscriptions of a long-forgotten civilisation whose grandeur and tragedy are frozen in time. They behold haunting scenes of...1409false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-15-ayesha-gives-judgement--70600164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600164Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator awakens to a world weighed down by illness and foreboding, as Job’s uneasy reflections cast a sombre light upon their captors and the dire prospects that surround them. He is soon summoned to witness the formidable Queen’s...1181false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-17-the-balance-turns--70600171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600171Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Queen reveals a rare warmth and yearning for companionship, captivating Holly with her mesmerising beauty and ancient wisdom as they converse upon philosophy and faith. And then, in a moment of dire urgency, she confronts the brink of...1701false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-18-go-woman--70600157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600157Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the complex passions and jealousies of immortality reveal themselves through Ayesha’s stern decree upon a rival and the fragile supplications of mortal love, whilst strange dreams and uneasy warnings haunt the watcher’s rest. The waking of...1464false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-19-give-me-a-black-goat--70600172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600172Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the melancholy Amahagger disclose their sepulchral abodes and a grim spectacle unfolds: a dance illuminated by flaming human mummies, a macabre tribute to forgotten nobility and savage rites. Amidst this eerie bacchanal, a startling encounter...1383false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-20-triumph--70600161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600161Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our party endures the chilling aftermath of a tragic defiance, marked by Ayesha’s ruthless justice and the daunting display of her timeless power, drawing us ever deeper into her enigmatic domain. We follow her through ancient, worn...2017false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-21-the-dead-and-living-meet--70600156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600156Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the mysterious Ayesha reveals her long-sleeping consort’s preserved form, uniting past and present in an eerie testament to identity transcending time, before dissolving the ancient corpse to symbolise rebirth. The narrator and Leo wrestle...1336false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-23-the-temple-of-truth--70600169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600169Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our small company embarks from the shadowy caves into the vast expanse of the ancient city of Kôr, tracing the outlines of its majestic ruins under the silver gaze of the full moon. Amongst those solemn remnants we encounter the veiled statue...1310false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-22-job-has-a-presentiment--70600173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600173Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Job, burdened by a dark premonition and troubled by dreams of death, confides his fears to his master amidst the strange and perilous surroundings of Kôr, while the radiant and commanding Ayesha reveals to Leo and Holly her intentions for a...1781false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-25-the-spirit-of-life--70600170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600170Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the intrepid travellers are led by the inscrutable Ayesha through a perilous descent to an ancient subterranean chamber where the wondrous Spirit of Life—the fiery fountain of all vitality—reveals itself in majestic and terrifying splendour....1944false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-26-what-we-saw--70600158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600158Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the glorious and immortal Ayesha confronts the mystic flame of Life, revealing both her divine beauty and a harrowing transformation that shakes her companions to their core. The silent aftermath leaves a haunting memory of love and loss, as...1372false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-24-walking-the-plank--70600160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600160Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our company sets forth at dawn from the ancient and solemn city of Kôr, braving a treacherous ascent along a narrow, rock-laden path above a yawning chasm, guided by the resolute and enigmatic Ayesha. They confront the terror of crossing a...1506false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-28-over-the-mountain--70600159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600159Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary travellers awaken to the steadfast presence of old Billali, who vows to aid their perilous escape from the hostile lands of the Amahagger by guiding them across forbidding mountains and treacherous marshes. Their journey is marked...1043false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-chapter-27-we-leap--70600168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600168Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid travellers struggle through the dark, treacherous caverns and face a perilous leap across a yawning abyss under a storm’s fierce blow, clinging to hope against despair with a poignant farewell between comrades. After a harrowing...1191false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-2-the-lamasery--70600436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600436Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two weary and long-suffering travellers, after years roaming distant lands, at last discover a remote mountain monastery inhabited by aged Lamas whose ancient history intertwines with enigmatic tales of distant peoples and a mysterious...2807false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-dedication-author-s-note-and-introduction--70600438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600438Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the foundations of a grand and ancient tale are thoughtfully laid bare, inviting the reader into a world replete with mystery and anticipation. The narrative unfolds with measured grace, setting the stage for the remarkable adventures and...1065false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-1-the-double-sign--70600439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600439Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Horace Holly recounts the long years of hardship following a fateful vision and the mysterious passing of Ayesha, whose promise of return haunts him and his companion Leo Vincey. Driven by desperate hope and a haunting dream that reveals a...1472false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-3-the-beacon-light--70600440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600440Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two travellers brave the bitter cold and perilous heights of a forbidding mountain to seek a mysterious light seen in a dream, enduring hardship and receiving solemn counsel from an aged abbot about love, fate, and the agonies entwined with...1569false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-4-the-avalanche--70600447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600447Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers, having followed the mysterious guiding light across a vast and forbidding wilderness, endure the harsh trials of mountain climbing and bitter cold before discovering the vast Promised Land lying beyond. But their hopes are...1481false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-5-the-glacier--70600442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600442Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two intrepid travellers, caught in the grip of perilous winter forces, wrestle with exhaustion and despair as they confront the sheer immensity of a glacier and the unyielding dangers that surround it. Their desperate courage is tested to the...1407false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-6-in-the-gate--70600441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600441Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary travellers, after a perilous plunge through ice and water, are rescued by mysterious figures known as the Guardian of the Gate and the Khania of Kaloon, who tend to their grievous wounds in a hidden sanctuary beyond a mighty gate....1931false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-7-the-first-ordeal--70600437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600437Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a recovered Holly learns from the shaman Simbri of the ancient and mysterious customs, powers, and rivalries that govern the land of Kaloon and encounters the striking and troubled Khania Atene, whose passions and secrets add intrigue to...1546false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-8-the-death-hounds--70600448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600448Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator and his foster-son, reunited after trials and tended by the mysterious Khania, journey through the peaceful and bountiful country of Kaloon toward a city beneath a foreboding volcanic mountain, while musing on ancient legacies...1710false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-9-the-court-of-kaloon--70600443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600443Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary travellers arrive at the grim and decaying court of Kaloon, where they are received amidst a dissolute and troubled nobility under the shadow of a jealous, mad Khan and his noble but sorrowful wife, the Khania Atene. Their days pass...1521false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-11-the-hunt-and-the-kill--70600444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600444Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fugitives make their daring escape from the palace under the cloak of night, pursued fiercely by the Khan’s relentless pack of death-hounds across the arid plains towards the distant Mountain. Their desperate flight culminates in a fierce...2101false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-10-in-the-shaman-s-chamber--70600445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600445Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the intrepid visitors find themselves in the highest tower of a forbidding palace, where grave revelations unfold concerning the tangled fates of the Khania Atene, the mad Khan Rassen, and the stranger lord Leo Vincey; amid whispered...1526false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-12-the-messenger--70600446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600446Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two weary travellers, wounded and haunted by savage foes, seek refuge and guidance from a mysterious veiled figure who leads them through eerie mountain passes and a valley of bones to a strange and foreboding gathering of fierce devotees....2649false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-14-in-the-court-of-death--70600451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600451Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two weary travellers, Leo Vincey and Horace Holly, arrive at a mysterious mountain sanctuary where the veiled Priestess Hes, the Oracle of the shrine, listens intently to their solemn tale and confronts those who would obstruct their quest....2016false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-13-beneath-the-shadowing-wings--70600452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600452Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers, guided by the mysterious priest Oros, find shelter and healing upon the mountain of the fire-worshipping cult, and are led through a vast and awe-inspiring temple where the ancient rites and symbolisms of the Mother are...2361false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-17-the-betrothal--70600450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600450Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two weary travellers are led through labyrinthine halls to witness the high-priestess Ayesha in all her radiant and regal splendour, amidst the solemn and majestic ceremonies of an ancient sanctuary. The scene unfolds with prayers and...1221false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-16-the-change--70600460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600460Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the solemn vigil over Ayesha unveils a profound transformation marked by an awe-inspiring melody and a resurrection that befits a queen divine; amidst the shadows of destiny and rivalries, her spirit shines forth with an ethereal splendour...1381false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-15-the-second-ordeal--70600449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600449Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the solemn ritual of judging a dead man’s soul unfolds through ancient rites and striking revelations of past lives, entwining fate, love, and retribution beneath the watchful eye of the Hesea and her ministers. Amid visions cast upon a fiery...3025false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-18-the-third-ordeal--70600456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600456Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast loyalty of Leo is tested through shadowy visions and solemn revelations within the mysterious Sanctuary, laying bare the complex soul of Ayesha and the heavy burden she bears. Amidst discourses of faith and fate, love and...1911false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-20-ayesha-s-alchemy--70600458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600458Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the formidable Ayesha reveals her grand designs for dominion over the world, contemplating the unification of peoples under her reign and exhibiting her astonishing alchemical powers to transmute iron into gold. Amidst these awe-inspiring...2425false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-19-leo-and-the-leopard--70600459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600459Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator contemplates the extraordinary and enigmatic existence of Ayesha, a woman of supernatural power and eternal youth, whose love for Leo is both a source of sublime passion and profound torment. Amidst her divine beauty and mystical...1888false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-22-the-loosing-of-the-powers--70600453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600453Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator awakens to find Ayesha determined to rescue her captured lord and rally her fierce followers for a daring assault against the city of Kaloon, where she prepares to unleash mysterious and terrible powers upon their enemies....2232false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-21-the-prophecy-of-atene--70600454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600454Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha reveals ancient memories and secrets of her long and varied past, while leading her followers with a mixture of foreboding and unshaken resolve toward a looming battle. Amidst shifting moods and mysterious powers, the night brings a...1801false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-23-the-yielding-of-ayesha--70600457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600457Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast Leo wrestles with the overwhelming spiritual grandeur of Ayesha, whose pride and power are illuminated even as she yields to the tender vulnerability of love, transforming from a commanding goddess to a radiant and human bride....1881false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayesha-chapter-24-the-passing-of-ayesha--70600455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70600455Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrative unfolds with Ayesha confronting the passing of Leo, her grief and acceptance unveiling a profound transformation of spirit amid rites and mysterious omens. The tale closes on a note of solemn departure and quiet reflection, as...2006false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-introductory--70614089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614089Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Editor recounts the strange arrival of two weather-worn notebooks once owned by the late Horace Holly, their cryptic writing long resisting all understanding until at last an erudite scholar discovers the hidden key to their ancient...306false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-2-noot-the-prophet-comes-to-ozal--70614102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614102Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha, a maiden of noble Arabian birth and great destiny, receives the visit of Noot the Prophet, an ancient and learned magician fleeing the wrath of Pharaoh after revealing dread prophecies about Egypt’s fate. Under his tutelage, she...1323false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-1-the-halls-of-heaven--70614096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614096Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha, the immortal daughter of an ancient line and priestess of Isis, contemplates her fate and the shifting powers of gods long worshipped and now fading, while resolved to record her truths in secret script. Within a vision, the eternal...1085false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-5-the-summons--70614090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614090Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator confides a grievous secret to her master Noot, who offers solace with reflections on the inner battles between good and evil and the nature of fate, before she travels abroad to study various peoples and their faiths, growing in...1270false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-4-the-kiss-of-fate--70614098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614098Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a mysterious Grecian warrior, laden with the weight of fratricide and remorse, seeks refuge and redemption in the sacred service of the goddess Isis, undergoing solemn rituals that bind him to her eternal cause. Amidst the grandeur and...1296false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-3-the-battle-and-the-flight--70614099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614099Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the heroine, famed for her extraordinary beauty and wisdom, contends with threats from powerful kings and warriors, leading to fierce battle and the loss of her father, after which she assumes leadership of her tribe. Seeking refuge and...1147false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-6-the-divination--70614088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614088Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the prophetess Ayesha, attended by priests of Isis, is brought veiled before Pharaoh and his court to divine the fate of Egypt in its war against Persia, revealing hostile omens that incite suspicion and challenge among the assembled rulers....2041false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-7-the-quelling-of-the-storm--70614091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614091Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha, high-priestess of Isis, is borne away from Egypt as a captive aboard a ship bound for Sidon, where she cunningly negotiates a perilous alliance with King Tenes amidst swirling tempests and brewing mutiny. Amidst storm and treachery,...1529false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-8-the-king-of-sidon--70614101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614101Sat, 02 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Lady Ayesha, cast into a perilous world of gods and kings, navigates the treacherous court of Sidon, where faith and power intertwine beneath the gaze of cruel deities. Amidst splendour and shadow, she contemplates her divine mission and...1827false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-10-the-vengeance-of-beltis--70614093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614093Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the realm of Sidon stands on the brink of ruin as intrigue, treachery, and the bitter vengeance of two queens entwine, sealing its fate beneath the shadow of a vast invading force. Amidst the burning ships and desperate councils, the fates of...2676false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-9-dagon-takes-his-sacrifice--70614100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614100Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the daughter of Isis witnesses the dreadful sacrificial rites of Sidon, where the king offers his own child to the fiery god Dagon amidst a frenzied multitude, stirring within her a fierce resolve against such cruelty. She then encounters...1662false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-11-the-escape-from-sidon--70614108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614108Sun, 03 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the flames of Sidon illuminate the solemn escape of Ayesha and Queen Beltis, as they evade the fiery ruin and hostile pursuers with wary skill and divine assurance. Amidst the shadow of destruction, Ayesha finds herself reunited with the...1992false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-12-the-sea-battle--70614094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614094Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a fierce sea battle unfolds between Egyptian and Persian ships, showcasing the courage and skill of commanders and warriors alike amidst brutal combat and perilous moments upon the waves. Meanwhile, solemn counsel and wary prophecies mingle...2148false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-14-the-beguiling-of-bagoas--70614107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614107Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the resolute Ayesha faces the dire calamity befalling Egypt with steadfast courage and austere faith, engaging in a subtle and perilous parley with the Persian King Ochus and his enigmatic councillor, Bagoas. Within the sacred precincts of...2135false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-13-the-shame-of-pharaoh--70614111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614111Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the trials of Egypt’s last Pharaoh unfold amidst the fall of cities and the desperate seeking of sanctuary beneath the sacred veil of Isis, where oaths are sworn and hidden passions stir beneath holy robes. Amidst the turmoil, the...2562false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-15-the-plot-and-the-voice--70614095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614095Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the haughty Ayesha endures long years of solitude within the temple of Isis, brooding over her lost ambitions and a love that fate denied her, whilst the Persian king Ochus threatens desecration and mockery upon her sacred sanctuary. With...1634false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-17-the-flight-and-the-summons--70614105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614105Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha and her companions escape the wrath of Persia, fleeing Egypt by secret waterways and divine guidance, as she reflects on the fall of old gods and the shifting powers that shape their world. Called forth by a mysterious summons, she...1958false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-16-the-feast-of-the-king-of-kings--70614112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614112Tue, 05 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Queen of Heaven, adorned in the splendid emblems of Isis, confronts the King of kings during his grand feast held amidst the desecrated relics of ancient kings, embodying the clash of mortal pride and divine power. As the night unfolds in...1561false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-20-the-coming-of-kallikrates--70614092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614092Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Ayesha is led by the prophet Noot into mysterious, cavernous halls where she beholds a terrifying and beautiful god of fire, a vision that binds her fate with a fiery destiny she must carefully guard against. Afterwards, she receives...2193false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-19-the-hermitage-of-noot--70614097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614097Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which I am summoned from Egypt to the ancient city of Kôr by Noot, a prophet and hermit who imparts to me a fearful secret of a fiery essence that grants long life and dreadful powers, yet warns of its deadly cost and the solitary burden of...1839false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-18-the-tale-of-philo--70614106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614106Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Child of Isis embarks upon a strange and perilous journey guided by Philo, entering a land of ancient ruins and spectral guardianship, where the echoes of forgotten kings and secrets long buried stir beneath the moonlit skies. Here she...1536false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-22-beware--70614103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614103Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Princess Amenartas recovers and accompanies Kallikrates and Ayesha on a perilous journey to seek the counsel of the dying priest Noot, whose passing leaves a heavy mantle upon Ayesha. Together they face ominous warnings and daunting...1412false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-21-the-truth-and-the-temptation--70614104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614104Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Kallikrates, bearing the weight of love, sorrow, and broken oaths, seeks counsel and solace with the prophetess, revealing the tangled passions and sacrifices that bind his fate to Amenartas, a woman both bold and beguiling. Meanwhile, the...1831false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-23-the-doom-of-the-fire--70614109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614109Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Daughter of Wisdom confronts the fiery spirit that promises immortal power and majestic dominion, yet warns of dreadful consequences, as she wrestles with her fate amid visions of glory and despair. Bound by an unyielding will, she...1519false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-25-in-undying-loneliness--70614110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614110Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the immortal Ayesha recounts her long residence in the sepulchres of Kôr, enduring loneliness and the passage of countless years while observing the rise and fall of peoples around her. She reveals the weight of her undying love for...1627false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-s-daughter-chapter-24-the-counsel-of-philo--70614113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614113Fri, 08 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast and radiant Ayesha confronts the grim consequences of love and power within the shadowed halls of Kôr, bearing the weight of death and betrayal while commanding rites to preserve a noble corpse. Amid shifting loyalties and...1973false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-2-bastin-and-bickley--70614464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614464Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a wealthy yet restless gentleman takes ownership of a country estate and navigates the blandness of rural life by rekindling acquaintance with two old and contrasting friends—Bastin, the devout clergyman with his peculiar wife, and Bickley,...1289false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-3-natalie--70614466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614466Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator reflects upon his solitary nature, his disillusionment with conventional paths, and a fateful encounter in Rome introduces him to Natalie, whose presence stirs a profound and unexpected affection. Amidst lively discourse and...1219false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-1-arbuthnot-describes-himself--70614468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614468Sat, 09 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Humphrey Arbuthnot recounts his Devonshire upbringing beneath the gentle shadows of an ancient Priory and reflects on the scholarly yet restrained nature of his revered father, alongside his own complex character marked by talent and a...1706false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-4-death-and-departure--70614472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614472Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recounts the profound sorrow of losing his beloved wife and child, reflecting on their last moments and the differing views of faith and reason among his companions. Moved by a dream and a longing for solace, he resolves to...1321false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-5-the-cyclone--70614481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614481Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the voyagers encounter a series of mysterious happenings aboard the Star of the South, including supernatural manifestations and unsettling omens, as they journey through beautiful yet treacherous island realms. Their voyage grows perilous...1716false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-6-land--70614486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614486Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our three weary survivors, battered by tempest and tidal wave, find themselves marooned upon a strange and untamed shore, where they cautiously meet a curious and uncivilised people whose simple customs and fears both intrigue and perplex...1392false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-7-the-orofenans--70614465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614465Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a small company of castaways encounter the inhabitants of a mysterious island called Orofena, where they navigate cautious diplomacy and perform a remarkable healing that wins them a precarious place among the natives. Amid medicinal duties...1601false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-9-the-island-in-the-lake--70614469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614469Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our explorers land upon a rocky peninsula within a lake and uncover deep grooves worn into the stone, suggesting ancient and mysterious activity involving flying machines; within a vast cave adorned with weathered sculptures and vast relics,...1724false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-8-bastin-attempts-the-martyr-s-crown--70614471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614471Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator’s curiosity about mysterious ancient ruins on a sacred island leads to a perilous encounter with the local priests and an audacious act by the zealous missionary Bastin, culminating in a tense flight to sanctuary amid the...1846false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-10-the-dwellers-in-the-tomb--70614467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614467Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the strangers from the sea encounter the fearful deities and customs of the Orofenans upon the lake shore, negotiating uneasy truces and unveiling a hidden sepulchre beneath a vast statue that reveals astonishingly preserved figures of...1581false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-12-two-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-years--70614475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614475Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers grapple with the astonishing reality of ancient sleepers who have endured a stupendous slumber spanning two hundred and fifty thousand years, their scepticism wavering before undeniable proofs wrought by star charts and uncanny...1861false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-11-resurrection--70614484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614484Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two men awaken ancient sleepers from crystal coffins within a sepulchre, observing miraculous signs of life and warmth maintained by mysterious radiant crystals. As the revived pair adjust to the sunlit world and exchange words in an...1732false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-15-oro-in-his-house--70614477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614477Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers learn from the ancient Oro the sombre fate of the subterranean city’s vanished people and the mysteries of their enduring solitude, while a clash of scepticism and faith quietly simmers among them. They are then led into a...1181false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-13-oro-speaks-and-bastin-argues--70614478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614478Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the strangers engage in deep discourse with the ancient lord Oro and his daughter, exploring the mysteries of faith, time, and the vastness of the past, while grappling with the profound strangeness of their hosts’ knowledge and the...1530false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-14-the-under-world--70614485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614485Wed, 13 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the visitors, guided by the enigmatic Glittering Lady, descend swiftly into a vast, luminously eerie Under-world city that stands deserted yet preserved as though time itself has paused; there they encounter the venerable Lord Oro amid...1612false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-16-visions-of-the-past--70614476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614476Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which we are granted a haunting glimpse of a vanished civilisation’s grandeur and strife, witnessed through living visions that unfold like a vast and sorrowful pageant in the shadowed halls beneath the earth. These spectral scenes reveal the...1838false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-18-the-accident--70614487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614487Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recovers from a grave injury with the devoted care of the Lady Yva and her companions, amidst haunting dreams that weave past and present into a tapestry of love and mystery. As they grapple with strange beliefs and an...2282false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-17-yva-explains--70614489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614489Thu, 14 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers settle into a shelter by the rock and encounter the enigmatic Lady Yva, who reveals the ancient wisdom and powers of her father, Lord Oro, and imparts a knowledge of a vanished civilisation whose mastery of nature and spirit...2121false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-21-love-s-eternal-altar--70614474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614474Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator confides in Yva about his strange visions and uncovers her profound history and mystical powers, while the ancient and wise Oro contemplates the fleeting nature of life and cosmic fate. Their quiet companionship deepens into a...1549false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-19-the-proposals-of-bastin-and-bickley--70614479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614479Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recovers from illness while experiencing a curious detachment of mind, and the enigmatic Oro visits him with grandiose designs and subtle temptations concerning the mysterious Yva. Meanwhile, Bastin and Bickley reveal their...1567false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-20-oro-and-arbuthnot-travel-by-night--70614482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614482Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Oro visits the narrator nightly, thirsting for knowledge of the modern world and ultimately takes him on ethereal journeys through war-torn Europe, bustling London, and distant lands, revealing scenes both grand and grim. Together they...2270false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-23-in-the-temple-of-fate--70614473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614473Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the company is summoned before the formidable Lord Oro, who reveals his immense power and unsettling designs upon the world, while Yva shares haunting intimations of love, destiny, and the eternal struggle against Time and Fate. As the night...2278false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-24-the-chariot-of-the-pit--70614490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614490Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the venerable Oro approaches the temple of Fate, his mighty presence belied by a silent and futile prayer that foretells the waning power of ancient gods, whilst Yva leads the company on a perilous descent into the mysterious, fiery depths of...2227false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-22-the-command--70614491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614491Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the bonds of love and allegiance are tested amid uneasy alliances and portentous warnings from the mysterious Oro, who demands obedience under threat of death. Our small company, uncertain yet resolved, prepare to meet their destiny deep...1674false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-27-bastin-discovers-a-resemblance--70614470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614470Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the aftermath of extraordinary adventures draws our companions into solemn reflections on faith, science, and the enduring mysteries of existence, amid poignant departures and unexpected inheritances. Their discourse lingers thoughtfully on...830false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-25-sacrifice--70614483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614483Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fateful assembly confronts the eerie, eldritch mechanisms deep within the earth, where the ancient and formidable Oro reveals his dreadful design to alter the very balance of the world, met with courage and entreaty by those who oppose...1645false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-chapter-26-tommy--70614488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614488Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator and his companions emerge from a terrifying underworld, marked by tragic loss and a haunting confrontation with the malevolent Oro, before enduring a strenuous ascent to the surface guided by their faithful hound, Tommy. Upon...1664false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-world-shook-note-by-j-r-bickley-m-r-c-s--70614480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70614480Mon, 18 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the physician J. R. Bickley records the sudden passing of his friend Humphrey Arbuthnot after their perilous wanderings, together with the strange fragment of writing left upon the dead man’s desk that hints at a vision glimpsed in his final...218false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-2-the-voice-of-a-god--72025372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025372Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a diverse band of Christian captives, led by a venerable bishop, face their grim fate with solemn faith amid the roaring crowds of the Roman games; their courage and hymns momentarily pierce the oppressive gloom of the amphitheatre, stirring...1442false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-1-the-prison-at-caesarea--72025378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025378Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the city of Cæsarea, under the reign of King Agrippa, buzzes with anticipation for the cruel spectacle of Christians doomed to face ravenous lions, while among the captives are Rachel, a noble young woman burdened with the hope of an unborn...1606false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-3-the-grain-store--72025381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025381Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Nehushta conceals her mistress Rachel in an ancient grain store within the city of Cæsarea, evading pursuit after a daring escape from captivity amidst a turbulent populace. There, an unlikely alliance is formed with the merchant Amram, whose...1564false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-5-miriam-is-enthroned--72025370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025370Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Nehushta, having fled the horrors wrought by Roman soldiers, entrusts a newborn child to the care of a humble Syrian family and journeys with them to the Essene village by the Jordan, seeking sanctuary for the infant. There, faced with the...1513false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-4-the-birth-of-miriam--72025394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025394Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a desperate escape by sea thrusts Rachel and her faithful companion Nehushta into a fierce tempest off the Syrian coast, culminating in harrowing loss and a solitary survival on a barren shore. Against this sombre backdrop, Rachel gives birth...1416false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-6-caleb--72025371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025371Wed, 20 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the gentle and solemn life of young Miriam unfolds amid the austere community of the Essenes, her days enriched by devoted tutors and the pure, if sometimes restless, affections of those around her. It is in this quiet world, shadowed by...2079false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-7-marcus--72025369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025369Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a Roman officer named Marcus arrives at the Essene village to investigate a grave accusation against them, and soon encounters the gentle and talented Miriam, a young Christian maiden raised by the Essenes. The unexpected meeting kindles a...1778false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-8-marcus-and-caleb--72025375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025375Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young and gifted Miriam undertakes the sculpting of a Roman centurion’s likeness amidst the watchful eyes of the Essene elders, forging a fragile acquaintance that kindles unforeseen emotions and rivalry. Meanwhile, the sombre shadow of...2115false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-9-the-justice-of-florus--72025385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025385Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a sudden departure from the peaceful Essene community leads to a poignant farewell between Miriam and the Roman Marcus, as their deep but divided affections are laid bare under the quiet watching of the desert moon, revealing a gulf of faith...1561false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-preface-dedication-disclaimer--71832059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832059Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the author recounts a venture into dramatic writing alongside a friend, only to find it uncongenial and turn back to more familiar pursuits, leading to an engrossing foray into the annals of judicial history. The narrative takes a curious...688false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-11-the-essenes-lose-their-queen--72025367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025367Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Essenes, bound by their ancient law, prepare to part with their cherished ward Miriam, whose future they entrust to her newly found grandfather, Benoni the merchant, under strict conditions to safeguard her freedom and faith. The episode...1167false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-12-the-ring-the-necklace-and-the-letter--72025368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025368Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Miriam dwells in Tyre under the shadow of rising peril, receiving a heartfelt letter and precious gifts from Marcus in Rome, even as she is confronted by the formidable Caleb, whose ambitions stir the winds of rebellion. Caught between the...2047false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-10-benoni--72025389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025389Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Caleb, now a well-armed and ambitious young gentleman, visits Tyre to claim his house and seeks counsel from the wealthy and troubled Benoni, his grandfather, concerning his disputed inheritance and the enigmatic maiden Miriam. Their meeting...2042false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-1-i-journey-to-the-house-of-shaws--71832060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832060Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young David Balfour, newly orphaned and holding a mysterious letter from his late father, sets out from his quiet country home under the kind counsel of the minister, embarking towards the ancient house of Shaws to claim his birthright....648false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-14-the-essenes-find-their-queen-again--72025373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025373Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a beleaguered band of Essenes, led by the devoted Ithiel, discover and hide their long-lost queen Miriam within ancient subterranean quarries beneath the beleaguered city, maintaining hope amid their sombre refuge. From this shadowed...1787false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-15-what-passed-in-the-tower--72025376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025376Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the beleaguered city of Jerusalem endures a relentless siege marked by famine, desperate sorties, and the fierce struggle between Roman legions and Jewish defenders, as observed by the steadfast Miriam from her perch in a deserted tower....2385false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-13-woe-woe-to-jerusalem--72025379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025379Sat, 23 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the city of Tyre becomes a blood-stained refuge amid savage conflicts and sieges, forcing Miriam and her companions to flee under the shadow of ominous celestial portents as they seek shelter in Jerusalem. There, amidst the fearful quiet and...1861false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-2-i-come-to-my-journey-s-end--71832061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832061Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young traveller, traversing the rugged countryside with a heart full of hope, seeks the mysterious house of Shaws only to encounter cold suspicion and a shadow of ill-repute that darkens the once-promising adventure. Despite the eerie...724false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-18-the-death-struggle-of-israel--72025384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025384Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre veil of mist conceals the grievous plight of Miriam as she struggles against harsh bonds amidst the fiery ruin and bitter last stand of Jerusalem’s defenders, watching the Temple’s majestic destruction and feeling the silent...2070false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-17-the-gate-of-nicanor--72025390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025390Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Miriam, bound and defiant, faces the grim prospect of punishment beneath the gaze of her foes, while the siege of the Temple rages fiercely around her. Through the long hours of fire, conflict, and haunting visions, she endures with a...1817false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-16-the-sanhedrim--72025392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025392Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the beleaguered city sees Miriam captured and brought before the dwindling Sanhedrim, where gory accusations and grim judgments fall upon her amidst the grim backdrop of siege and despair. Within these faltering walls, she encounters the...2166false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-3-i-make-acquaintance-of-my-uncle--71832084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832084Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young man, newly acquainted with the sombre presence of his uncle Ebenezer, is admitted into a bleak and ancient house where uneasy hospitality and cautious conversation unfold over bowls of humble porridge. Despite the cold and suspicion...1022false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-19-pearl-maiden--72025387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025387Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the brave and tender-hearted Miriam, taken captive in the throes of war, slowly regains her reason amidst the ruin and refuge of Tyre, cared for by a Roman officer whose kindness belies the harshness of their world. Together they weave hopes...1852false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-21-the-caesars-and-prince-domitian--72025393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025393Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Jewish maiden Miriam finds refuge in the humble household of Julia and Gallus in Rome, where kindness and faith offer her brief solace amid uncertain fates, while the city’s powerful rulers deliberate over her destiny with curious eyes...2014false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-20-the-merchant-demetrius--72025395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025395Mon, 25 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the hapless Marcus lies captive and grievously wounded among the secret Essene brethren, while Nehushta tends him with grim devotion and hope flickers faintly that Miriam yet lives beyond the ruinous fall of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the loyal...2262false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-4-i-run-a-great-danger-in-the-house-of-shaws--71832069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832069Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which young David finds himself shadowed by his mysterious and grim uncle Ebenezer at the house of Shaws, where suspicion and concealed dangers lurk behind a humble meal and an unwelcome gift of guineas. Brave and resolute, David ventures into the...1107false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-24-master-and-slave--72025383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025383Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the captive Pearl-Maiden is brought before an eager throng and sold at auction to a mysterious veiled woman for a princely sum, her fate entwined with the intrigues of Rome's elite and the burdens of her heritage. In the quiet that follows,...2443false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-22-the-triumph--72025386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025386Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the eve of the grand Triumph in Rome brings solemn preparations and heavy hearts, as Miriam dons the splendid yet shameful garments set for her, and finds solace in the prayers of a Christian bishop. The tragic splendour of the procession...1765false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-23-the-slave-ring--72025391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025391Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two determined riders navigate the busy streets of Rome to reach a silent home and observe from concealment the triumphal parade that grimly showcases the conquered, among them a captive maiden of remarkable bearing and sorrowful beauty. They...2097false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-5-i-go-to-the-queen-s-ferry--71832066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832066Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young narrator, despite the chill and his uncle’s hostile schemes, ventures towards the Queen’s Ferry accompanied by a weather-beaten cabin-boy, encountering tales of rough seas and cruel masters aboard the brig Covenant. Here, amid the...898false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-27-the-bishop-cyril--72025374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025374Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the freed slave Miriam finds sanctuary among the Christians of Rome and applies her artistic skill to aid her protectors, while the noble Marcus languishes in prison yet hardens his resolve against treachery. Meanwhile, faithful friends plot...2016false827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-25-the-reward-of-saturius--72025380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025380Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the shadowed grandeur of Rome reveals the tempestuous temper of Prince Domitian, whose hopes are dashed in the wake of a triumphant procession, and the fate of the mysterious captive Pearl-Maiden becomes tangled amidst courts and schemes....1604false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-26-the-judgment-of-domitian--72025382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025382Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which an embittered merchant named Caleb seeks redress through a perilous bargain with the chamberlain of the Emperor Domitian, weaving intricate plots to reclaim a prized captive known as Pearl-Maiden. The tense proceedings culminate in a stern...2216false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-6-what-befell-at-the-queen-s-ferry--71832085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832085Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young narrator finds himself at a bustling inn near the Queen’s Ferry, where the curious character of Captain Hoseason and talk of family dark deeds weigh heavily upon his thoughts, even as he glimpses the alluring promise of the sea and...694false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-28-the-lamp--72025377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025377Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary search for the elusive Miriam converges upon a delicate lamp whose design unlocks memories and leads Caleb to a hidden workshop where past and present entwine amidst whispered plans of escape. Meanwhile, the wheels of Roman intrigue...1898false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-maiden-chapter-29-how-marcus-changed-his-faith--72025388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025388Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the hapless Marcus wrestles with despair and tarnished honour, yet finds solace and a new beginning through faith and unexpected deliverance. Meanwhile, the long-believed tragedy surrounding the ship Luna unfolds in surprising fashion,...1511false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-7-i-go-to-sea-in-the-brig--71832063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832063Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young lad awakens bound and bruised aboard a storm-beaten brig, condemned to suffer in darkness and despair among grim sailors bound for distant seas. Amidst harsh treatment and the rough company of seafarers, he finds a glimmer of kindness...986false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-3--72025437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025437Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our narrator arrives at Durban and deliberates thoughtfully upon the perilous expedition proposed by his new companions, setting forth terms for his services and assembling provisions, arms, and a trusted retinue for the journey. Among the...1811false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-2--72025445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025445Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recounts a thrilling legend concerning the elusive Solomon’s Mines, revealed through tales of ancient ruins, a dying Portuguese explorer’s cryptic last message, and the mysterious Suliman Mountains beyond a perilous desert. We...1388false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-1--72025449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025449Fri, 29 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain, a seasoned hunter and trader of no small experience, recounts his encounter with the formidable Sir Henry Curtis and the steadfast Captain John Good aboard the Dunkeld, as they engage in earnest discourse about a missing...1695false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-8-the-round-house--71832072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832072Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator finds himself assigned to serve in the round-house of the brig, a small and sombre cabin above the deck where the officers dwell and where a troubling event has cast a shadow. There, amidst whispers and uneasy companionship, he...695false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-6--72025450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025450Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers, parched and desperate in a harsh, sun-baked wilderness, discover a scarce and brackish pool atop a sandy hillock, offering brief respite and renewal before they toil onwards through inhospitable snow-clad mountains with...1673false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-5--72025436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025436Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid company prepares to cross a vast and merciless desert, burdened by scant supplies and guided only by ancient and uncertain maps, their resolve tested by heat, thirst, and the silent, unyielding expanse. With a mysterious native...2051false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-4--72025438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025438Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid band traverses the wilds in search of thrilling game, encountering both beauty and peril beneath the African sun. An adventurous elephant hunt unfolds amidst the moonlit bush, marked by harrowing moments and the solemn fate of a...1471false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-9-the-man-with-the-belt-of-gold--71832067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832067Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a foggy night brings a mysterious and finely dressed stranger aboard the Covenant, whose lively eyes and golden belt tell tales of perilous loyalties and lost fortunes. Locked together in a strong round-house, the boy David and this...1217false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-7--72025444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025444Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our explorers discover the frozen corpse of the ancient Dom José da Silvestra, a grim yet poignant monument to a long-forgotten fate, and refresh themselves with game before encountering a mysterious tribe who mistake them for spirits,...2424false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-9--72025447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025447Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers journey through Kukuanaland to the vast town of Loo, where they are introduced to the formidable King Twala and witness both the martial discipline of his warriors and the eerie presence of the ancient and prophetic Gagool. The...1974false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-8--72025448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025448Sun, 31 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our party journeys through the splendid and well-ordered land of the Kukuanas, learning of their ancient roads, the curious history of their royal family, and the impressive discipline of their stalwart warriors arrayed in fine regalia. We...1271false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-10-siege-of-the-roundhouse--71832074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832074Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a tense truce aboard a vessel gives way to a fierce and desperate struggle, as Alan and I make our stand within the round-house against a determined band of assailants, our swords and pistols flashing in the murky night. The fight leaves us...891false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-10--72025435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025435Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our small company reaches a sombre and fearsome gathering known as the witch-hunt, where a merciless king and his dark counsellors ruthlessly root out supposed traitors amid a vast and silent assembly of warriors. Amidst the dreadful...2109false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-12--72025439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025439Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the protagonists find refuge on a flat-topped hill used as a military cantonment, where the rightful heir, Ignosi, rallies a mighty Kukuana host under the shadow of an eclipse and prepares for the impending battle against a usurping king; and...1680false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-11--72025442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025442Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our party is visited by a solemn council of chiefs who demand a sign to prove the truth of Ignosi’s claim to the throne, and we resolve to produce a celestial portent that will awe all who behold it. Under the ominous shadow of an eclipse,...2188false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-11-the-captain-knuckles-under--71832083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832083Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which David and Alan find themselves in possession of the ship’s cabin and its refreshments, setting their captors to sulk and negotiate with a shrewd mixture of defiance and cautious parley. The captain, worn and wounded, seeks terms to regain...616false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-14--72025441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025441Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast Greys regiment makes a grim last stand against overwhelming foes, embodying unwavering courage amid a desperate battle that tests the mettle of all involved. The tides of war shift with the arrival of flanking forces, leading to...2837false914fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-13--72025451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025451Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the tension mounts as our small band faces a formidable three-pronged assault, enduring fierce combat and witnessing the grim realities of war amid heated skirmishes and strategic counsels. With their water dwindling and foes reinvigorated,...1401false913fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-15--72025453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025453Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary survivors of a bitter battle endure wounds and fever while under the tender care of a devoted native maiden, and a new king assumes his throne amid the lingering shadows of superstition and power. The uneasy truce is marked by...1758false915fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-12-i-hear-of-the-red-fox--71832080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832080Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fair weather and clear skies provide a fine setting for David and Alan to share tales of their lives and the tangled loyalties of the Highland clans amidst the shadows of rebellion and exile. We learn of the fierce enmity between the...1216false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-16--72025446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025446Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid explorers, guided by the eerie and malevolent Gagool, come upon a vast and ancient diamond mine guarded by colossal statues steeped in mysterious symbolism, setting a scene of awe and foreboding beneath the snow-capped peaks...1788false916fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-17--72025452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025452Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the intrepid explorers, guided by the malevolent Gagool, uncover Solomon’s long-lost treasure chamber filled with dazzling riches beyond imagination, only to find themselves ensnared in a sinister trap that seals their fate. Amidst the gleam...1905false917fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-18--72025454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025454Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary travellers find themselves imprisoned in a dark and silent chamber, surrounded by treasures that now seem worthless against the threat of death, and their despair gives way to cautious hope as they discover a hidden exit leading...1653false918fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-13-the-loss-of-the-brig--71832065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832065Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a fierce and perilous night at sea finds the brig caught among treacherous reefs near the rugged coasts of Mull, and the hardy few on board strive with grim determination to steer clear of destruction. Forewarned and yet overwhelmed by the...772false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-19--72025440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025440Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our brave travellers, having endured many perils, return to Loo to recount their incredible adventures to Ignosi and prepare to leave the strange land behind, reflecting on the inscrutable mysteries they have encountered. With heavy hearts...1539false919fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-solomon-s-mines-chapter-20--72025443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025443Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the wanderers encounter an unexpected castaway, a white man crippled and isolated in a desert oasis, whose tale of endurance intertwines poignantly with their own fortunes. Their reunion and reflections bring a thoughtful close to their...874false920fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-14-the-islet--71832071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832071Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary wanderer finds himself marooned upon a bleak tidal islet, enduring cold, hunger, and cruel isolation amidst ceaseless rain and forbidding granite. Though hope flickers in the distant smoke of human habitations, rescue remains...1210false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-1-the-consul-s-yarn--72025591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025591Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain, roused from his grief, is visited by old comrades proposing an adventurous expedition into the little-known regions beyond Mount Kenia, setting their course through the dusty, odorous town of Lamu where plans are laid with...2117false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-introduction--72025592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025592Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain reflects with poignant sorrow upon the loss of his beloved son Harry and the heavy burden of grief that ensues, pondering deeply on the unchanging nature of man beneath the veneer of civilisation. As he paces his English home...1196false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-2-the-black-hand--72025593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025593Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our party travels to the Tana River, confronting ruins of ancient cities and contending with treacherous bearers before embarking on a perilous canoe journey under the stern command of Good. They encounter the ominous presence of a fierce...1560false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-15-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-through-the-isle-of-mull--71832073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832073Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the lad with the silver button traverses the rugged and boggy Isle of Mull, encountering poverty, strange customs, and dubious guides, before reaching the reputedly genteel inn at Torosay. With a mix of humour and caution, he navigates both...1062false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-4-alphonse-and-his-annette--72025595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025595Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator and his companions explore a well-appointed African mission station, observing the curious and reverent habits of Umslopogaas with his deadly battle-axe, Inkosi-kaas, and admiring the rare and exquisite flora tended by Miss...1563false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-3-the-mission-station--72025594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025594Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary travellers, buffeted by relentless rain and Masai threats, at last reach the sanctuary of a well-kept mission station perched high upon a verdant slope beneath the shadow of an immense pine tree. Here, amidst lush gardens and...1751false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-5-umslopogaas-makes-a-promise--72025596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025596Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a fearless young lady ventures into the wild hills for a rare flower, stirring anxious searches and ominous discoveries among her companions; and a fierce Zulu warrior’s grim promise of vengeance sets the stage for a perilous parley with a...2294false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-16-the-lad-with-the-silver-button-across-morven--71832068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832068Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the traveller crosses the Sound of Mull among a company of Macleans, witnessing the poignant departure of emigrants bound for America and securing a guarded passage through the Highland country with cautious counsel from a clansman. Along his...1009false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-8-alphonse-explains--72025603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025603Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the aftermath of a fierce and harrowing encounter is revealed through the weary reflections and witty explanations of those who survived, including the amusing confession of a certain timid Frenchman. The somber task of honouring the fallen...1760false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-7-a-slaughter-grim-and-great--72025609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025609Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a tense and shadowy vigil precedes a daring assault on a hostile kraal, the silence of dawn broken only by the rustle of warriors and the crack of weaponry, as a small band of intrepid men creep ever nearer to their grim encounter. The...1909false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-6-the-night-wears-on--72025610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025610Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the tension of a besieged mission station mounts as its defenders make solemn preparations and pledge themselves to protect a vulnerable child from a fierce enemy, with the weight of their resolution cast under the pale moonlight. Armour is...1531false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-17-the-death-of-the-red-fox--71832070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832070Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, guided by an honest boatman, reaches the wild and sombre hills of Appin, where a chance encounter with the formidable Colin Roy Campbell of Glenure, known as the Red Fox, takes a sudden and tragic turn. Pursued by soldiers...771false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-9-into-the-unknown--72025597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025597Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our intrepid party, having recovered and gathered fresh resolve, bids a heartfelt farewell to their kind hosts at the Mission-house and embarks upon a perilous journey into deep, uncharted forests and towering snow-clad mountains, seeking a...1905false1010fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-11-the-frowning-city--72025601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025601Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which we emerge from the mysterious subterranean river into a vast and radiant lake, encountering the haunting sight of a lost companion and soon being hailed by a strange white race inhabiting an extraordinary land. Our arrival at the imposing...2323false1012fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-10-the-rose-of-fire--72025605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025605Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain and his companions find themselves swept along a mysterious and treacherous underground river, battling darkness, suffocating heat, and a breathtaking pillar of flame that bathes their strange passage in eerie light. After...2080false1011fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-18-talk-with-alan-in-the-wood-of-lettermore--71832077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832077Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which David and Alan confront the heavy shadow of a grievous murder amidst the rugged Highland woods, their uneasy alliance strained by suspicions and confessions, yet bound by a shared plight against the relentless pursuit of soldiers. Together...1068false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-12-the-sister-queens--72025598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025598Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers are ushered into the splendid palace of the Sister Queens, where the magnificence of the hall and the presence of the dazzling royal siblings leave them marveling at the grandeur and power of this ancient sun-worshipping...2404false1013fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-14-the-flower-temple--72025612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025612Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the curious strangers find themselves drawn into the awe-inspiring magnificence of the Temple of the Sun at Milosis, where splendid architecture and solemn ritual intertwine to create a scene of profound mystery and danger. Amidst the...2503false1015fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-13-about-the-zu-vendi-people--72025614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025614Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the curious land of Zu-Vendis is unveiled with its rich deposits of gold, lofty tablelands, and a people of mysterious and possibly ancient descent, living under a feudal yet sun-worshipping order marked by impressive architecture and an...1873false1014fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-19-the-house-of-fear--71832078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832078Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers, arriving at a farmstead shrouded in fear and disorder, find refuge with a worried family striving to conceal weapons and muster courage amidst the brooding threat of accusation. There is talk of betrayal and loyalty...848false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-17-the-storm-breaks--72025602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025602Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the delicate equilibrium of courtly affections and jealousies among Zu-Vendi royalty comes under severe strain, culminating in a tense and foreboding encounter between Sir Henry Curtis and the enigmatic Queen Sorais. The shadow of impending...1976false1018fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-15-sorais-song--72025606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025606Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the adventurers find themselves honoured guests within the royal court, indulging in the study of language and native pastimes whilst navigating the delicate affections and intrigues of the two Queens. As the splendour of their reception...2165false1016fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-16-before-the-statue--72025608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025608Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our heroes, cloaked in the stillness of night, encounter the radiant and troubled Queen Nyleptha in a solemn chamber, where tender words mingle with perilous secrets beneath the watchful gaze of a moonlit statue. Amid the stately intrigues of...1705false1017fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-20-the-flight-in-the-heather-the-rocks--71832082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832082Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fugitives traverse a barren and rocky glen at break of day, braving a perilous leap between spray-slicked stones and finding brief refuge atop a narrow ledge, while keen eyes spy the encircling red-coats below. Through long hours baked by...1152false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-20-the-battle-of-the-pass--72025613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025613Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the armies of Zu-Vendis marshal their vast forces upon a narrow neck of land, preparing for a tremendous and blood-soaked battle beneath the watchful eyes of Queen Nyleptha and her loyal champions. As fierce charges and desperate defence...2269false1021fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-18-war-red-war--72025600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025600Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the shadow of impending conflict darkens the grand hall of Zu-Vendis, as bitter rivalries and tangled loyalties are revealed amidst a dramatic confrontation between royal sisters, heralding a war that will rend the land. Amidst these stirring...2418false1019fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-19-a-strange-wedding--72025615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025615Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the High Priest Agon is trapped, and his captive status precipitates a rare and impassioned wedding between the Queen Nyleptha and Sir Henry Curtis, solemnised amidst reluctant priestly rites and an English marriage service. Meanwhile,...1523false1020fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-21-the-heugh-of-corrynakiegh--71832076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832076Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers find refuge in a secluded mountain cleft, subsisting on the bounty of the stream and honing their skills in the simple solitude of the heather; and cunningly contrive to send a cryptic message for aid despite the perilous...983false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-23-i-have-spoken--72025599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025599Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sorrowful Sorais is brought before the royal court to answer for her deeds, revealing her proud spirit even as her fate is sorrowfully sealed amidst regal ceremonies; and the narrator, laid low by illness, reflects with quiet dignity upon...1400false1024fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-21-away-away--72025604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025604Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the valiant Umslopogaas and Macumazahn endure a relentless night ride across moonlit plains and weary hills, striving against time and exhaustion to deliver urgent tidings to the beleaguered queen. They arrive at the silent palace to find...1572false1022fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-22-how-umslopogaas-held-the-stair--72025611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025611Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas heroically defends a crucial stairway against a host of assailants, holding his ground with fierce determination and unwavering courage as marble blocks are hastily piled to bar the way. Amidst the tumult, loyalty and sacrifice...2200false1023fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-22-the-moor--71832086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832086Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which two weary travellers make a desperate journey eastward across a vast and inhospitable moorland, skulking beneath heather and evading the searching dragoons with scarce a drop of water left to refresh their parched limbs. At length, found by...1061false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-quatermain-chapter-24-by-another-hand--72025607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72025607Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the closing chapter recounts the poignant and serene passing of the indomitable Allan Quatermain, as well as the steadfast efforts of his companions to preserve and consolidate the realm of Zu-Vendis, guarding it from foreign encroachments...1252false1025fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-23-cluny-s-cage--71832079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832079Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our travellers reach the curious refuge known as Cluny’s Cage, a quaint yet contrived sanctuary high on the hillside where the fugitive chief Cluny Macpherson presides with a mixture of kingly air and anxious habit, amidst tales of princes...1143false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-three-lions-chapter-2-what-was-found-in-the-pool--72442541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442541Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the quietude of a moonlit South African camp is shattered by the sinister presence of a prowling lioness, whose hunger brings terror and loss to a small hunting party. The beauty of the surroundings is cruelly contrasted by the grim reality...1402false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-three-lions-chapter-3-jim-jim-is-avenged--72442543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442543Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre consequences of a lioness’s deadly visit compel the narrator and his companions to devise a cunning trap involving a sick ox, leading to a dramatic and fierce confrontation among the great beasts of the veld. The tale concludes...1708false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-three-lions-chapter-1-the-interest-on-ten-shillings--72442542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442542Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain recounts his weary toil and eventual fortune upon a gold claim at Pilgrim’s Rest, sharing the bittersweet triumph of discovering a hidden pocket of nuggets amid months of hardship and doubt. The tale unfolds in the tranquil...1323false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-24-the-quarrel--71832089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832089Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary travellers, burdened by both physical hardship and a sour misunderstanding, traverse bleak and misty Highlands, their silence weighed down by pride and unspoken grievances. Yet amidst the biting wind and roaring streams, a sudden...1433false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-2-a-morning-s-sport--72442903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442903Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator embarks upon a daring and perilous hunt for buffalo and rhinoceros amidst a splendid African landscape of river, forest, and grassland, encountering thick bush and close quarters with formidable beasts. Through patient stalking...1859false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-1-gobo-strikes--72442904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442904Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which we find ourselves accompanying Allan Quatermain on a blustery day’s shooting in the English countryside, culminating in a remarkable display of marksmanship amidst gathering dusk and rising wind. The tale then turns to an adventurous...1214false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-3-the-first-round--72442905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442905Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a tale unfolds of a mighty white hunter called to aid a kraal besieged by three enormous bull elephants, and a cautious plan is laid involving a watchful vigil from a baobab tree beneath a bright moon. An unexpected tumble, a startled old...1650false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-25-in-balquhidder--71832087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832087Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary traveller finds refuge and unexpected hospitality in the tangled clans of Balquhidder, where old grudges and alliances lie close beneath the surface, and the presence of a famed Macgregor stirs uneasy sentiments. Peace is...931false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-6-the-plan-of-campaign--72442907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442907Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the white hunter and his allies arrive at the kraal of Nala, where Maiwa, the chief’s daughter, relates her sorrowful plight and they lay a careful plan to counter the oppressive chief Wambe using cunning and stratagem. As the expedition...1750false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-5-the-message-of-maiwa--72442908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442908Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the intrepid Quatermain encounters a mysterious native woman named Maiwa who bears a desperate message inscribed on green leaves warning of peril and urging alliance against a cruel oppressor. With Maiwa’s guidance and the weighty spoils of a...2125false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-4-the-last-round--72442906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442906Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the intrepid narrator embarks upon a relentless pursuit of three magnificent but wayward elephants, tracking their spoor through rugged terrain and dense bush with steadfast determination. After a thrilling and perilous nocturnal encounter...2066false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-26-end-of-the-flight-we-pass-the-forth--71832081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832081Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our weary travellers, after many a careful venture and close call, make their way beneath the shadow of Stirling Castle and find themselves at the very brink of freedom, only to face fresh perils and doubts by the river’s edge. The kindness...1430false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-8-maiwa-is-avenged--72442909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442909Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the valiant company storms the fortified kraal of the nefarious Wambe, rescuing the long-imprisoned Every from a dreadful snare, and exacting a stern but just retribution upon the tyrant’s wickedness. Thereafter, peace is brokered through...1642false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maiwa-s-revenge-chapter-7-the-attack--72442910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72442910Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a small force undertakes a desperate night assault to seize a well-fortified koppie, enduring a fierce and cunning counterattack by the Matuku soldiers as dawn breaks. With the timely arrival of reinforcements led by Nala and the fiery...1709false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-27-i-come-to-mr-rankeillor--71832075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832075Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young David Balfour seeks out the truth of his identity and rightful place upon the estate of Shaws, encountering scepticism and sympathy in equal measure as he recounts his harrowing adventures to the prudent and measured Mr. Rankeillor....1097false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-1-the-boy-chaka-prophesies--72443015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443015Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the aged and blind Mopo, a former warrior of the Langeni tribe, recounts a poignant encounter with the boy Chaka—fated to become a mighty king—whose fierce prophecy and violent spirit foreshadow the rise and fall of great peoples. Through...1013false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-2-mopo-in-trouble--72443016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443016Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Mopo, bereft of his mother and scorned by his kin, turns to the secretive and revered arts of witch-doctoring to claim a power greater than mere strength, only to find himself ensnared in a deadly rivalry with the jealous elder...860false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-dedication-preface-and-introduction--72443014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443014Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which an earnest chronicler sets forth his purpose to recount the stirring saga of the Zulu nation, drawing upon venerable histories and whispered traditions to illuminate the fierce spirit and tragic grandeur of its vanished warriors and kings....1461false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-28-i-go-in-quest-of-my-inheritance--71832088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832088Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which David, having shed the guise of a beggar for a more presentable aspect, learns from the lawyer Mr. Rankeillor the tangled tale of a youthful love affair between his father and uncle that has sown the seeds of present discord and inheritance...1048false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-3-mopo-ventures-home--72443018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443018Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the restless Mopo, hunted and friendless, resolves to seek refuge with the rising power of Chaka and to rescue his beloved sister from an unwanted fate. Under cover of darkness, with the faithful dog Koos by his side, he stealthily departs...717false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-4-the-flight-of-mopo-and-baleka--72443020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443020Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young Mopo and his sister Baleka flee through a land scarred by war and death, pursued relentlessly by hostile tribesmen, until a desperate crossing of the perilous White Umfolozi River brings them to the defiant gate of Chaka’s kraal....1639false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-5-mopo-becomes-the-king-s-doctor--72443022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443022Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, Mopo, recounts his rise to become the chief doctor to the formidable King Chaka and shares a vivid and stirring account of a great and bloody battle that exemplifies the fearless spirit of the Zulu warriors. Through his eyes,...782false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-29-i-come-into-my-kingdom--71832064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832064Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a night visit at a solitary house leads to a tense parley between my kinsman and a Highland gentleman who advocates on my behalf, culminating in an uneasy but pivotal agreement. Amid flickering hearth-fire and cautious toasts, I find my...943false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-8-the-great-ingomboco--72443023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443023Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre shadow of a great Ingomboco falls over the land of Zululand, as witch-doctors hold sway and the king wrestles with the deadly power they wield; and in a bold and cunning endeavour, those falsely condemned are revealed and the...1688false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-7-umslopogaas-answers-the-king--72443017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443017Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas, a boy of singular strength and resolve, bravely defends his sister Nada against a mad and deadly woman of the woods, drawing the severe attention of the king and his witch-doctors. Amidst counsel and challenge, the king weighs...1069false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-6-the-birth-of-umslopogaas--72443021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443021Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the stern decree of Chaka forbidding the survival of his offspring brings a tempest of sorrow and silent defiance, as Mopo must wrestle with fatal commands that pit kin against kin under the watchful eyes of the ruthless king. With trembling...1242false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-chapter-30-good-bye--71832062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832062Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our young narrator faces the sobering prospect of parting from his steadfast companion, while weighing the heavy burdens of loyalty, justice, and the perils that may arise from noble enmities. Amidst these solemn meditations, he takes his...535false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-9-the-loss-of-umslopogaas--72443024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443024Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a loyal servant reluctantly undertakes a journey at the king’s behest, parting secretly with his beloved wife and children under a cloud of dark foreboding, while the impulsive youth Umslopogaas meets fate in a daring encounter with the wild...1210false1310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-10-the-trial-of-mopo--72443028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443028Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the noble Mopo, having suffered grievous losses at the command of the ruthless King Chaka, is summoned to face a dreadful trial by fire to prove his innocence amid accusations and dark sorcery. Throughout the somber proceedings within the...1643false1311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-11-the-counsel-of-baleka--72443026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443026Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, consumed by grief and grievously burned, lies among the ashes of his destroyed kraal and beholds a profound vision of the Inkosazana-y-Zulu presiding over the fate of his people. He confides in Baleka, who counsels him to remain...1187false1312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-1-a-beggar-on-horseback--71832293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832293Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which David Balfour, newly risen from hardship to unexpected fortune, navigates the bustling and secretive streets of Edinburgh with cautious steps, mindful of the delicate and dangerous business that awaits him. In the course of this strange city...1122false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-12-the-tale-of-galazi-the-wolf--72443025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443025Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas, grievously wounded by a lioness, is rescued and tended by Galazi the Wolf, a formidable Zulu of noble descent with a fierce tale to tell. Together, they prepare to brave the haunted mountain in search of ancient bones, amidst...1504false1313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-14-the-wolf-brethren--72443027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443027Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a grim and uncanny tale unfolds of Galazi, the Wolf, who dwells among ghostly wolves and binds brotherhood with Umslopogaas in wild communion, leading them to strange and fearsome hunts beneath the moonlight. The tale intertwines the...1120false1315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-13-galazi-becomes-king-of-the-wolves--72443029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443029Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Galazi ventures to the haunted mountain cave where the ghostly wolves dwell and confronts their eerie power, earning the spectral title of their king through courage and terrible deeds. Therein he uncovers ancient bones and a solemn prophecy,...1641false1314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-2-the-highland-writer--71832301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832301Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a weary young gentleman ascends a formidable stair to seek the counsel of a cautious Highland lawyer, whose wary mind is entangled in the snares of clan loyalty and political peril. Amid whispered confidences and a silver token, they discuss...1158false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-15-the-death-of-the-king-s-slayers--72443019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443019Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas, the fierce and cunning Wolf-Brethren, escapes the clutches of Chaka’s soldiers and calls forth his ghostly wolves to wreak revenge upon the hostile kraal that sought his life. In the shadowed night, amid the howls and terrors of...983false1316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-16-umslopogaas-ventures-out-to-win-the-axe--72443032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443032Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas, a fierce warrior of the Ghost Mountain, sets his heart upon winning the coveted axe Groan-Maker from the unconquerable chief Jikiza, sensing that such a prize may also bring him the favour of the maiden Zinita, whose fate he...1034false1317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-17-umslopogaas-becomes-chief-of-the-people-of-the-axe--72443036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443036Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the cunning Umslopogaas engages in a fierce contest to claim the fearsome axe Groan-Maker and the chieftainship from the unconquered Jikiza, winning both through a blend of guile and valour that captivates the assembled people. He then stands...1342false1318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-3-i-go-to-pilrig--71832310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832310Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young gentleman, resolved to act with honour and justice, sets out through Edinburgh’s streets and countryside, his thoughts heavy with prophecy and the grim sight of justice served upon gibbets, towards an appeal that may shape his fate....995false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-20-mopo-bargains-with-the-princes--72443035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443035Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sinister dreams of a formidable king sow fear and bloodshed among his people, while a mysterious and tempestuous visit from a storm-borne apparition signals dire tidings. Meanwhile, a cunning counsellor navigates the treacherous intrigues...1286false1321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-19-masilo-comes-to-the-kraal-dugeza--72443046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443046Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the restless spirit of vengeance leads Chaka to the haunted cleft where the dead lie, and there the luminous Queen of Heaven appears with a prophecy that chills even the mightiest king. The saga unfolds further as Masilo, a weary traveller,...1340false1320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-18-the-curse-of-baleka--72443030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443030Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre tide of mourning sweeps across the land at Chaka’s command, and the weight of sorrow and suspicion drives the people to despair and ruin under a dark and terrible edict. Amidst these grim proceedings, a wager ensues testing the...1877false1319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-4-lord-advocate-prestongrange--71832303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832303Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young man, burdened by the weight of grave accusations, seeks an audience with the Lord Advocate Prestongrange, encountering a man both formidable and candid, whose conversation reveals the intertwining of justice and the uneasy demands of...1536false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-23-mopo-reveals-himself-to-the-slaughterer--72443034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443034Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a cautious envoy journeys to the kraal of the fierce People of the Axe, where silent shadows of past battles are seen among broken bones, and a tense parley reveals an unexpected reunion steeped in sorrow and withheld truths. The return of a...1472false1324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-21-the-death-of-chaka--72443031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443031Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sombre hour arrives when Chaka, mighty yet grievously mortal, faces the betrayal of kin and the stern justice of fate unfolds amidst the bloodied spears and shattered loyalties of his kraal. The tale thus gracefully turns its gaze to the...1623false1322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-22-mopo-goes-to-seek-the-slaughterer--72443041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443041Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the jealous King Dingaan desires the beautiful maiden known as the Lily and sends envoys to claim her, only to be scorned by the Halakazi tribe; meanwhile, the loyal induna Mopo defies the king’s wishes to avoid needless war and is tasked...1349false1323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-5-in-the-advocates-house--71832316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832316Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young narrator visits the Advocate's house and encounters James More, a haunted Highlander whose past and present trials weigh heavily upon him, before being introduced to the Advocate’s refined and spirited daughters, whose wit and...987false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-24-the-slaying-of-the-boers--72443033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443033Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the wise and somber council unfolds a bold stratagem involving the capture of a coveted maiden to bring peace to warring tribes, even as shadows of ambition and vengeance draw near; and the harsh winds of change are heralded by the arrival of...1687false1325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-25-the-war-with-the-halakazi-people--72443037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443037Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas the Slaughterer, with his loyal companion Galazi the Wolf, rouses his warriors to wage a fierce and uncertain war against the formidable Halakazi people, whose numbers far outmatch their own. The tale unfolds with grim resolve and...1711false1326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-26-the-finding-of-nada--72443049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443049Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas leads his warriors into a decisive confrontation that scatters the Halakazi tribe and discovers Nada, the radiant and sorrowful sister long thought lost to him. Their reunion, touched with both hope and foreboding, sets in motion...1146false1327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-6-umquile-the-master-of-lovat--71832317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832317Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young David Balfour encounters the formidable and cunning Master of Lovat, Simon Fraser, who presents a chilling threat and a warrant for his arrest amidst the grim business of the Appin murder trial. David is left to wrestle with the...994false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-28-the-lily-is-brought-to-dingaan--72443043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443043Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas and Galazi the Wolf present a grievous gift to King Dingaan, bearing the body of a fallen maid and recounting the grim tale that shadows her fate. There is tension in the royal presence as truths and lies collide, leading to a...1134false1329fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-29-mopo-tells-his-tale--72443045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443045Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Mopo reveals to Umslopogaas the secret of his noble birth amidst gathering enmities and uneasy counsel, whilst the tensions of kinship, loyalty, and love weave a somber present beneath the shadow of the Ghost Mountain. Therein, alliances are...1211false1330fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-27-the-stamping-of-the-fire--72443039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443039Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas's impi returns from a fierce battle with great spoil but lacking the prize they sought, and the bravery of the warriors is tested anew by Dingaan's perilous trial by fire. Meanwhile, the arrival of the Wolf-Brethren at the royal...1337false1328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-7-i-make-a-fault-in-honour--71832311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832311Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young protagonist braves a perilous journey to seek a meeting with a lady of honour amid fraught circumstances, encountering a sharp-tongued guardian whose mistrust mirrors the dangers that surround them both. Through their candid...1650false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-30-the-coming-of-nada--72443038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443038Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a chance meeting on a moonlit night reveals the long-lost Nada the Lily, whose beauty and spirit shine despite the hardships she has endured. Her kinship with Umslopogaas is at last acknowledged, and amidst tales of peril and loyalty, the...1274false1331fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-31-the-war-of-the-women--72443040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443040Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the fair and enigmatic Nada the Lily enters the kraal of the People of the Axe, causing stir and discord among the wives of Umslopogaas, the Slaughterer, as old rivalries and jealousies awaken beneath a veneer of solemn custom. The gathering...1539false1332fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-32-zenita-comes-to-the-king--72443042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443042Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which King Dingaan, restless with the anticipation of war, is beset by a woman seeking justice and vengeance against those who have wronged her, revealing secrets that threaten his rule and setting deadly plans in motion. Meanwhile, Galazi,...1148false1333fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-8-the-bravo--71832296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832296Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which young David Balfour finds himself unexpectedly vindicated through the intervention of influential friends, yet soon encounters the complexities of honour and enmity among sharp-witted adversaries in the King's Park. He is drawn into a...1287false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-34-the-lily-s-farewell--72443044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443044Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas and Faku engage in a grim combat beneath the fading light, leading to grievous wounds and a bitter aftermath that leaves Nada trapped and isolated. Within the dark confines of a cave, she endures despair and madness, sharing...1007false1335fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-35-the-vengeance-of-mopo-and-his-fosterling--72443047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443047Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the steadfast Mopo returns to find desolation where Nada the Lily once lived and tends to the grievously wounded Umslopogaas, giving him new life amid the silent witness of the fallen. Together they pursue vengeance against the treacherous...1094false1336fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-33-the-end-of-the-people-black-and-grey--72443048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443048Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Umslopogaas and his brother Galazi, with their fierce company of wolf-like warriors, make a bold and desperate stand against the advancing king’s soldiers, weaving through fire and shadow to protect the one they cherish most dearly. The tale...2045false1334fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-9-the-heather-on-fire--71832306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832306Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator finds himself beset by sinister plots and distrusts the authorities who claim to support his cause, leading him to seek counsel from the astute and fiery Stewart the Writer. Amidst whispered conspiracies and the shadow of...1097false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nada-the-lily-chapter-36-mopo-ends-his-tale--72443050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443050Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the aged Mopo, a once-feared figure of Zulu history, recounts the sorrowful and tangled tale of Nada the Lily and the succession of kings whose fates were entwined with his own deeds, before retreating into blindness and obscurity. The story...316false1337fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-10-the-red-headed-man--71832312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832312Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young gentleman, drawn by affection and conscience, ventures to a house at Dean to find the lady Catriona, where delicate parleys and disguised glances reveal the intricate ties and noble lineage that bind them, while the atmosphere grows...1402false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-dedication--72443161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443161Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrative sets the stage for a tale rooted in the turbulent early days of Southern Africa, marked by conflict and migration as the Boers undertake their Great Trek into unknown and perilous lands. The author fondly dedicates this story to...177false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-editors-note--72443162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443162Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the editor unveils the discovery of Allan Quatermain’s long-hidden manuscripts, revealing tales of his youthful adventures and poignant personal history that were found sealed away in his former home. Among these relics lies a narrative of...472false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-preface--72443163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443163Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the author sets forth his intention to relate a tale of historical import concerning the brutal massacre of a Boer general and his followers by the fearsome Zulu king Dingaan, professing a faithful adherence to recorded events. He also...82false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-11-the-wood-by-silvermills--71832292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832292Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our young narrator hastens to a sylvan meeting-place near Silvermills, where he wrestles with doubts and the weighty consequences of his chosen course, enduring a solitary vigil by moonlight ere the arrival of his steadfast companion....993false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-2-the-attack-on-maraisfontein--72443166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443166Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which we are drawn into the quiet yet tense existence at Maraisfontein, where youthful affection and loyalty intertwine amidst the scholarly tutelage of the fiery Monsieur Leblanc, only to have the stillness shattered by the harrowing news of an...1805false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-1-allan-learns-french--72443164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443164Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain, a young English lad, begins lessons in French under the tutelage of a troubled French tutor at the Marais family farm, where he first meets the spirited and taller-than-he Marie Marais amid blooming peach orchards. Their...1438false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-3-the-rescue--72443165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443165Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a desperate defence is made against a fierce attack by the Quabie savages, culminating in a harrowing scene of fire, smoke, and close-quarters combat within a burning house. The arrival of timely reinforcements brings relief and the survivors...1301false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-12-on-the-march-again-with-alan--71832297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832297Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young narrator and his companion Alan set forth under the cloak of night and find themselves retracing familiar grounds with keen eyes and restless spirits, musing upon old haunts, faint hopes, and the looming challenge of fortune’s...1292false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-5-the-shooting-match--72443167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443167Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain recounts his recovery and preparation for a crucial shooting match against Hernan Pereira, set amidst the tense backdrop of Boer unrest and the looming shadow of colonial discord. The contest unfolds with marked skill and...1855false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-6-the-parting--72443168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443168Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain and Marie Marais confront the stern and unyielding opposition of her father, Heer Marais, to their trothplight, as the tensions of love and duty weave a tale of foreboding and heartfelt resolve. Amidst the charged atmosphere...1440false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-4-hernando-periera--72443170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443170Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain, weakened by a grievous wound yet spirited, contends with the presence of his wealthy and overbearing rival, Hernando Pereira, while the affections of the fair Marie Marais hang in the balance amid the tense atmosphere of a...1681false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-13-gillane-sands--71832295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832295Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a swift and secretive journey to a desolate coastline unfolds beneath watchful eyes and wary hearts, where friendships are tested by peril and fidelity, and where the untamed beauty of shore and sea is but a silent witness to the uneasy fates...1325false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-7-allan-s-call--72443169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443169Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain receives a desperate letter from Marie, detailing the harrowing plight of her trek-Boer party in a fever-ridden wilderness, and resolves with determined heart and swift action to attempt their rescue despite the daunting...1719false1410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-8-the-camp-of-death--72443179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443179Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary Allan endures a perilous sea voyage and hostile settlements before undertaking a desperate trek through treacherous terrain guided by a wretched slave woman to find his lost kinsfolk. At last, he stumbles upon their devastated camp...1558false1411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-9-the-promise--72443184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443184Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the survivors of a harrowing expedition, led by Henri Marais and saved from starvation by the timely arrival of Allan Quatermain, contend with broken oaths and a solemn promise concerning the marriage of Marais’s daughter, Marie. Amidst the...1380false1412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-14-the-bass--71832313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832313Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator finds himself unexpectedly conveyed to the solitary Bass Rock, a crag crowned with ancient ruins and the home of seafaring birds and solitary sheep, under the vigilant care of a shrewd and principled man named Andie Dale. Amidst...1219false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-12-dingaan-s-bet--72443173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443173Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain finds himself a reluctant hostage of Dingaan, embroiled in a tense parley that sees Zulu customs and Boer stubbornness in uneasy balance, leading to a perilous wager upon his marksmanship. Amidst looming danger and fractured...1488false1415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-11-the-shot-in-the-kloof--72443176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443176Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain encounters danger and deceit on the veld as a bullet grazes his cheek in a shadowy kloof, and he narrowly escapes a deadly plot by Hernan Pereira, whose treachery is as dark as the surrounding wilderness. Their troubled...1656false1414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-10-vrouw-prinsloo-speaks-her-mind--72443178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443178Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the uneasy sentiments of the Boers surround a desperate quest for a forsaken comrade, and the stern Vrouw Prinsloo delivers her unvarnished verdict with a sharp tongue and sharper wit. Allan Quatermain undertakes a trying journey that leads...1558false1413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-15-black-andie-s-tale-of-tod-lapraik--71832320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832320Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the eerie solitude of the Bass Rock and its strange inhabitants cast a sombre and uncanny atmosphere upon the narrator’s company, as old tales of warlocks and supernatural happenings intertwine with the grim realities of the place. Amidst...1857false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-13-the-rehearsal--72443174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443174Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the tension of impending peril is interwoven with a solemn rehearsal, as Allan prepares his rifle and steels his nerve upon the eerie, bone-strewn hill of Hloma Amabutu under the watchful presence of ominous vultures; the superstitions and...1560false1416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-14-the-play--72443172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443172Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a grim wager is made between rival factions to determine the fate of condemned men, compelling a desperate marksman to prove his skill against a desperate and superstitious king by shooting down vultures circling above. The tense gathering...1543false1417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-15-retief-asks-a-favour--72443177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443177Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator recounts a triumphant day marked by both physical danger and tender affection, leading to a tense encounter with King Dingaan and an uneasy alliance with Piet Retief. The episode closes on the cusp of a significant expedition,...1824false1418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-16-the-missing-witness--71832318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832318Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the restless days aboard the Bass are marked by uneasy reflections and a secretive exchange of letters that stir hopes and apprehensions alike, amidst the backdrop of a stiff Highland wind and uncertain alliances. The weary journey to...1396false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-16-the-council--72443171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443171Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain and his companions prepare for a perilous diplomatic mission to Dingaan’s court, amidst tensions stirred by promises, old grievances, and the prospect of marriage bound by both law and heartfelt affection. The council...1565false1419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-18-the-treaty--72443175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443175Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Macumazahn and the Boers arrive at Umgungundhlovu to present reclaimed cattle to King Dingaan, engage in tense negotiations marked by displays of power and the signing of a treaty, while suspicions and intrigues swirl around the enigmatic...2378false1421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-17-the-marriage--72443183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443183Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan is wed to Marie beneath the watchful eyes of their companions amidst a stormy morning that gives way to a solemn and heartfelt ceremony performed by Piet Retief, marked by a simple but earnest prayer and the customary exchange of rings....1067false1420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-17-the-memorial--71832294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832294Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young David Balfour finds himself enmeshed in the fierce clan strife and legal machinations surrounding James Stewart's fate, where learned counsel debate the merits and perils of challenging the powerful Campbells and their influence....1746false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-19-depart-in-peace--72443180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443180Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator endures captivity amidst the grim aftermath of a dreadful massacre, reflecting somberly on fate, faith, and the unfolding destinies entwined with the ruthless power of Dingaan. He is ultimately spared and escorted to safety by a...1769false1422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-20-the-court-martial--72443181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443181Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain returns to a place of hopeful refuge only to find suspicion and sorrow among the Boer settlers, culminating in his arrest and trial for treachery amid tense accusations and bitter enmities. The narrative captures the heavy...1953false1423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-chapter-21-the-innocent-blood--72443182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443182Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the grim council condemns an Englishman to death, but a tender-hearted and cunning woman orchestrates a desperate and dangerous plan to save him from the Boers’ cruel sentence. Through secret acts of courage and sacrifice, a tragic confusion...2091false1424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-18-the-tee-d-ball--71832300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832300Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young David Balfour finds himself entangled in the turbulent aftermath of a trial marked by injustice and duplicity, witnessing the fickle loyalties of those around him and the sharp contrast between honour and self-interest. Amidst the...1353false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-2-the-moonshine-of-zikali--72827393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827393Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the Watcher-by-Night embarks on a solitary journey to seek the counsel of the enigmatic dwarf Zikali, whose uncanny presence and profound knowledge cast a shadow upon foreseen events and hidden destinies. Amidst fires and ancient rites,...2088false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-1-allan-quartermain-hears-of-mameena--72827397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827397Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain, reflecting on the nature of mankind and the savage life, becomes acquainted with the powerful and beautiful Mameena, daughter of Umbezi, whose story is entwined with ambition and intrigue amidst the landscapes and customs of...2140false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-3-the-buffalo-with-the-cleft-horn--72827392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827392Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator reflects on mysterious prophetic words as he embarks on a hunting expedition with a varied party, experiencing the wildness and wonders of the African veld before an ill-advised encounter disturbs their success. A dramatic...1431false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-19-i-am-much-in-the-hands-of-the-ladies--71832309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832309Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator finds himself embroiled in the delicate manoeuvres of Edinburgh society, navigating the fraught circumstances of a young lady’s release and the whispered politics of her defenders. Amidst playful repartee and tender disclosures,...1352false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-4-mameena--72827396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827396Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator awakens grievously wounded in a Zulu hut and encounters the enigmatic and strikingly beautiful Mameena, whose sharp intellect and fiery ambition belie her tender exterior. Their conversations reveal her deep aspirations and...2620false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-6-the-ambush--72827398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827398Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a solemn alliance is formed with the exiled Amangwane as they plot a daring sortie against the stronghold of Bangu, their age-old foe, employing stealth, strategy, and the whisper of moonlight to reclaim their honour. The tense anticipation...2437false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-5-two-bucks-and-the-doe--72827400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827400Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator encounters the complex interplay of rival suitors and brewing conflicts within a kraal, alongside the ever-enigmatic Mameena, whose affections and schemes seem to set aflame the already tense atmosphere. The scene unfolds with...1723false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-20-i-continue-to-move-in-good-society--71832299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832299Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the young David Balfour finds himself immersed in the refined society of Edinburgh, honing his manners, learning new skills, and making delicate acquaintances, while the complexities of loyalty and affection entwine about him with Miss...1521false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-7-saduko-brings-the-marriage-gift--72827394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827394Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a victorious but wounded Saduko surveys the spoils of war and generously shares the cattle among his followers, earning their profound respect and loyalty. Yet when he presents the marriage gift to Umbezi for Mameena’s hand, a tense and...1611false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-9-allan-returns-to-zululand--72827395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827395Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan returns to Zululand and navigates the tangled web of alliances and enmities among Umbezi, Masapo, Mameena, and Saduko, encountering old friends and uneasy moments beneath the looming presence of Zikali, the mysterious dwarf seer. Amidst...2420false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-8-the-king-s-daughter--72827399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827399Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the tale unfolds at the royal Zulu kraal of Nodwengu, where I, Macumazahn, observe the intrigues and alliances forged by warriors and princes amidst the simmering tensions of chieftainship and marriage. The King’s careful manoeuvring to bind...2527false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-21-the-voyage-into-holland--71832291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832291Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a voyage from Leith to Holland brings together David Balfour and Catriona, setting the stage for a delicate and unfolding companionship under the watchful eyes of fellow passengers and the sea. Amid frosty weather and shared confidences,...1555false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-12-panda-s-prayer--72827386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827386Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the storm of succession rises as King Panda’s sons, Cetewayo and Umbelazi, summon their followers to quarrel over the throne amidst tense assemblies and bitter confrontations, while the narrator finds himself reluctantly drawn into the...2067false1512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-10-the-smelling-out--72827388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827388Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the uneasy peace among the tribes is disturbed by mysterious illnesses and the tragic death of a royal infant, leading to a dramatic witch-trial conducted by the feared and enigmatic Zikali. This grim episode unravels the fraught alliances...2751false1510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-11-the-sin-of-umbelazi--72827390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827390Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the trader Macumazahn finds himself once more amidst the shifting alliances and whispered intrigues of Zululand’s royal factions, encountering the beautiful and troubled Mameena whose presence stirs uneasy passions and portentous plans. As...2464false1511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-22-helvoetsluys--71832315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832315Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a stormy crossing brings our travellers to the Dutch coast, where young Catriona’s resolve and poverty set her on a perilous mission to meet her father, defying counsel and risking much upon the caprice of foreign shores. Amid the unfamiliar...1181false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-13-umbelazi-the-fallen--72827384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827384Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the uneasy calm of Nodwengu gives way to the gathering storm of impending battle, as Prince Umbelazi and the royal Amawombe regiment prepare to face Cetewayo’s advancing forces upon the plain near the Tugela. Amidst honour, treachery, and the...2861false1513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-14-umbezi-and-the-blood-royal--72827385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827385Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the weary and wounded Macumazahn finds himself a captive yet treated with unexpected courtesy by Cetewayo, the victorious prince, amidst the grim trophy of fallen nobles and the echoes of bitter family strife. A bold and rancorous appearance...1315false1514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-15-mameena-claims-the-kiss-part-1--72827387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827387Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator, recovering from illness amidst political turmoil, attends a tense trial at the royal enclosure where accusations of treachery, witchcraft, and poison entwine the fates of rivals and kin alike. As old grudges and shifting...1991false1515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-23-travels-in-holland--71832305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832305Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our young travellers, cast among the strange and boisterous crowds of Rotterdam, face mishaps and misadventures that lead them to a long and arduous night’s journey through a dark and frosty countryside; bound by necessity and growing...1415false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-16-mameena-mameena-mameena--72827389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827389Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the enigmatic Zikali summons the narrator for a sombre farewell filled with reflections on the mysterious and potent influence of Mameena, whose deeds have wrought great change and sorrow among the Zulu princes. Later, in a remote kraal, the...1431false1517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-of-storm-chapter-15-mameena-claims-the-kiss-part-2--72827391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827391Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the sinister arts of magic and poison are laid bare before the Zulu king and his court, revealing the dark intrigues that entwine love, betrayal, and deadly ambition amongst those closest to the throne. With measured words and somber truths,...2325false1516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-24-full-story-of-a-copy-of-heineccius--71832302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832302Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which a young man takes a delicate and beautiful girl under his roof in a foreign city, endeavouring to maintain the utmost propriety amidst the intimate difficulties of their shared lodgings and his own inward struggles. Charged with tender...1627false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-1-brother-john--72827444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827444Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain recounts a harrowing encounter with a leopard and the timely arrival of the enigmatic Brother John, a wanderer reputed mad yet possessing remarkable healing talents. Amid tales of distant tribes and a wondrous orchid with a...2053false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-2-the-auction-room--72827445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827445Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain returns to England bearing a rare and precious African orchid, encountering curious characters and the bustling world of orchid auctioneers, while contemplating the mysteries and dangers surrounding the flower’s origin. The...2048false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-3-sir-alexander-and-stephen--72827446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827446Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the venerable Allan Quatermain encounters the quarrelsome but spirited Mr. Stephen Somers, a young gentleman whose passion for rare orchids incites a familial tempest with his stern father, Sir Alexander. Amidst heated exchanges and delicate...1623false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-25-the-return-of-james-moore--71832319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832319Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which I am abruptly confronted by the unexpected arrival of James More, whose presence precipitates an uneasy and grave discourse touching the care and fate of his daughter, Miss Drummond, within the scanty quarters that I have endeavoured to...884false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-4-mavovo-and-hans--72827447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827447Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the absence of their guide Brother John casts a shadow over Quatermain’s preparations for a perilous journey, leading to the recruitment of steadfast allies Mavovo, a formidable Zulu warrior and diviner, and Hans, a seasoned old companion...1842false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-6-the-slave-road--72827449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827449Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain and his companions set out with newly acquired slave bearers along a haunting caravan route, encountering the grim realities of the slave trade and the ruthless Hassan-ben-Mohammed, whose hateful threat propels them onward....1885false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-5-hassan--72827448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827448Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which Allan Quatermain is roused early by his cook Sammy’s urgent report of mutiny aboard their vessel, leading to a tense confrontation that uncovers a plot involving slave trading and intrigues at the coastal settlement of Kilwa. Amidst...2398false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catriona-chapter-26-the-threesome--71832321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832321Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the narrator finds himself entangled in a delicate and painful misunderstanding with Catriona, as the tender intimacy they once shared gives way to distance and restraint under the watchful eye of her father, James More. Amidst this uneasy...1205false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-7-the-rush-of-the-slaves--72827450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827450Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the defenders of a remote camp prepare with anxious forethought for a dawn assault, only to be unexpectedly aided by a spirited uprising of freed slaves against their captors, turning the tide of battle. The chapter concludes with solemn...1672false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-9-bausi-the-king--72827451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827451Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which our band of explorers, bound by solemn oaths and a resolve to press onward, traverse the lands of the Mazitu to reach the fortified town of Beza, where we seek parley with King Bausi and await the arrival of a mysterious white brother named...1687false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-and-the-holy-flower-chapter-8-the-magic-mirror--72827452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72827452Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henry Rider HaggardIn which the travellers, beleaguered by both perilous circumstance and an unruly escort of freed slaves, find themselves on a misty plateau poised at the boundary of the mysterious Mazitu territory, where cordiality must be delicately negotiated with...1851false168full