https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gaston-leroux-library--7067284enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a7858688c0851ac8c61bf30cdbaa6603.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gaston-leroux-library--7067284Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:31:37 +0000Gaston LerouxGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comBehind every door lies a secret; beneath every staircase, a shadow; within every beautiful voice, perhaps a cry from the depths. The Gaston Leroux Library opens the locked rooms of one of France’s great masters of mystery and melodrama, presenting his...falsef04bc560-9a7d-5c23-820d-2731a67eb5ceserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-historical-preface-the-sandalwood-box--72252422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252422Sat, 30 May 2026 19:22:34 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a sombre visitor delivers a mysterious sandalwood box to the narrator, professing it to be the bequest of the late Theophrastus Longuet, and then vanishes as enigmatically as he appeared. The narrator, initially wearied by the contents, soon...248false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-1-m-theophrastus-longuet-desires-to-improve-his-mind-and-visits-historical-monuments--72252423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252423Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which M. Theophrastus Longuet, accompanied by his charming wife and steadfast friend Adolphe, embarks upon a visit to the ancient and somber Conciergerie, seeking to enliven his mind through a tour of historical monuments dense with the echoes of...838false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-2-the-scrap-of-paper--72252420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252420Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a pragmatic rubber stamp maker named Theophrastus Longuet, a man of sound mind and sceptic of the supernatural, recounts a peculiar and unsettling experience during a visit to the ancient Conciergerie that challenges his steadfast adherence...739false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-3-theophrastus-longuet-bursts-into-song--72252424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252424Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus Longuet, a retired rubber stamp maker, discovers a mysterious eighteenth-century scrap of paper bearing his own handwriting, igniting his curiosity about a past life and the secrets it holds. Amidst learned discourse on...1954false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-4-adolphe-lecamus-is-flabbergasted-but-frank--72252421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252421Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus Longuet, beset by bewildering experiences and an enigmatic document, confides his strange ordeal to his wife Marceline and contemplates the curious nature of his purported former self. Together with the insightful but astonished...529false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-5-theophrastus-shows-the-black-feather--72252432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252432Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a small assembly of friends—Theophrastus, Marceline, and the erudite Adolphe—delve into mysteries of heredity and soul through a curious analogy of a black feather, seeking enlightenment before embarking on a treasure hunt beneath Paris....902false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-6-the-portrait--72252441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252441Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the honest cabman Theophrastus Longuet is confounded by the mysterious possession of numerous stolen items, stirring doubts and dark dreams that hint at a deeper, unfathomable misfortune. His encounter with an ominous portrait and an...1657false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-7-the-young-cartouche--72252425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252425Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus and Marceline seek respite at Azure Waves Villa while awaiting Adolphe’s arrival, who brings news and revelations concerning the enigmatic figure known as the Child. Their afternoon by the Marne is punctuated by a lively account...1090false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-8-the-wax-mask--72252436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252436Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus Longuet contemplates the curious wax mask moulded from the features of the infamous Cartouche, stirring within him a complex mingling of dread, compassion, and a pondering on the nature of reincarnation and the soul's evolution....872false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-9-strange-position-of-a-little-violet-cat--72252440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252440Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the tranquil evening of three companions gives way to a most peculiar and unsettling disturbance emanating from a small violet cat figurine, whose uncanny purring and shifting from its usual place provoke a haunting unease within the quiet...584false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-10-the-explanation-of-the-strange-attitude-of-a-little-violet-cat--72252431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252431Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which an intriguing nocturnal visit to a neighbour’s flat reveals a curious, purring violet cat that unsettles all who encounter it, intertwining with whispered discussions of cryptic clues and mysterious parchments. The peculiar events culminate...813false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-11-theophrastus-maintains-that-he-did-not-die-on-the-place-de-greve--72252439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252439Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a gentleman reflects upon a peculiar night and reveals startling truths about his character and past, much to the distress of his wife and the concern of his confidant. Their conversation wanders through the streets of Paris, uncovering...651false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-12-the-house-of-strange-words--72252444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252444Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the curious and troublesome papers concerning Cartouche’s death invite a re-examination of history with a spirited discourse between Theophrastus and his companion, leading them to the peculiar Market-Gardeners’ Hotel and beyond. Lost amid...813false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-13-the-cure-that-missed--72252430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252430Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a troubled gentleman named Theophrastus encounters the luminous and enigmatic M. Eliphas de Saint-Elme de Taillebourg de la Nox, a learned Mage devoted to Spiritualism, who endeavours to guide him away from a haunting identity tied to a past...1198false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-14-the-operation-begins--72252434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252434Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which we are given a detailed and tense account of an extraordinary psychical operation undertaken to separate the restless presence of Cartouche from the sleeping Theophrastus Longuet, revealing the torments and treacheries of that famed...1135false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-15-the-operation-ends--72252447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252447Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the skilled M. Eliphas de la Nox undertakes the delicate astral operation of navigating the torments suffered by Cartouche’s spirit through the shadows of centuries-old torture and imprisonment. We witness the harrowing agony and uncanny...1096false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-16-the-drawbacks-of-psychic-surgery--72252429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252429Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a mystical and harrowing revival prompts a triumphant yet grievous awakening, revealing the profound physical toll of time and suffering endured beneath the veil of death. The characters grapple with both marvel and despair as they confront...411false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-17-theophrastus-begins-to-take-an-interest-in-things--72252433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252433Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus, slowly regaining both strength and his natural curiosity, takes delight in the simple pleasures of Parisian life, particularly in the company of a butcher famed for his skill and the secret behind his fine veal. Observed with...468false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-18-the-evening-paper--72252426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252426Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a lively evening domino game is interrupted by the reading of a curious newspaper article that recounts a series of recent crimes attributed to a daring figure styled as the new Cartouche, drawing parallels with the infamous historical...748false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-19-the-story-of-the-calf--72252437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252437Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which we accompany Theophrastus and his companions as he reads aloud a newspaper account of a daring criminal who eludes capture through uncanny escapes and violent encounters, all the while interspersing his own dry and witty commentary. The tale...996false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-20-the-strange-behaviour-of-an-express-train--72252438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252438Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which Theophrastus wrestles with a profound inner turmoil and the shadow of his past deeds as he roams the bleak outskirts of a distant railway, encountering a fiery woman and absorbing news of hidden treasures. Meanwhile, a strange and...688false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-21-the-earless-man-with-his-head-out-of-the-window--72252442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252442Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a perplexing mystery unfolds upon the sudden and inexplicable disappearance of an express train and the shocking discovery of a man with his head gruesomely trapped in a carriage window. The bewildered witnesses and officials grapple with the...328false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-22-in-which-the-catastrophe-grows-yet-more-inexplicable--72252428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252428Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the curious disappearance of an express train is rendered all the more baffling upon inspection of a disused side-line and the mysterious movements of a certain Theophrastus, who attempts a daring board yet witnesses nothing but emptiness....516false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-23-the-melodious-bricklayer--72252427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252427Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the mysterious disappearance of an express train confounds all who witness its signalling yet fail to see it, prompting Theophrastus to take somber measures amidst growing bewilderment. Meanwhile, beneath the streets of Paris, a bricklayer...542false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-24-the-solution-in-the-catacombs--72252445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252445Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a gentleman finds himself unexpectedly ensconced in the depths of the Parisian Catacombs, where, aided by a modern electric lamp, he encounters a peculiar man whose perplexing tale of a vanished express train becomes the subject of a careful...926false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-25-mifroid-takes-the-lead--72252435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252435Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which M. Mifroid and M. Longuet, armed with scarce provisions and electric lamps, embark upon a long, determined walk through the extensive and labyrinthine Catacombs beneath Paris, discussing their grim but resolute prospects. Along the way, M....1151false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-26-m-longuet-fishes-in-the-catacombs--72252448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252448Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which two steadfast companions traverse the winding catacombs, subsisting on scant rations and gleaning nourishment from the peculiar aquatic life hidden beneath the city’s streets. Their discourse ranges from the peculiar adaptations of...884false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-27-m-mifroid-parts-from-theophrastus--72252446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252446Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which an unanticipated concert unfolds within the eerie yet strangely captivating Catacombs, juxtaposing macabre surroundings with the refined strains of classical music, while two companions emerge from this subterranean world to face the starry...629false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-the-black-feather-chapter-28-theophrastus-goes-into-eternal-exile--72252443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72252443Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the forlorn Theophrastus, burdened by a merciless past and a sombre black feather, seeks refuge with an old friend and wrestles with the bitter necessity of eternal exile. With a heart swollen by love yet shattered by painful revelations, he...549false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-1-in-which-we-begin-not-to-understand--73018928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018928Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which we are introduced to the enigmatic world of the Château du Glandier, where the puzzling circumstances surrounding a violent assault invite perplexity and intrigue. The narrative gently unfolds the setting and principal characters, setting the...1277false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-2-in-which-joseph-rouletabille-appears-for-the-first-time--73018931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018931Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the curious mind of Joseph Rouletabille is introduced with a flourish, setting the stage for an intricate and puzzling narrative to unfold. The opening scenes invite the reader into a world where mystery and intellect intertwine, promising a...822false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-3-a-man-has-passed-like-a-shadow--73018929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018929Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which our narrator sets the stage with a vivid panorama of the château, and the perplexing circumstances surrounding a crime that defies easy explanation begin to unfold. The atmosphere is thick with mystery, inviting the careful reader to observe...1278false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-4-in-the-bosom-of-wild-nature--73018930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018930Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the reader is introduced to an enigmatic and baffling crime at the Château du Glandier, where a young lady is found grievously attacked within a locked and seemingly inaccessible chamber, confounding all efforts to discern the perpetrator’s...556false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-5-in-which-joseph-rouletabille-makes-a-remark--73018944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018944Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the youthful and sharp-witted Joseph Rouletabille is introduced, his keen intellect and early exploits in journalism already marking him as a prodigious figure in the world of crime reporting. He arrives in a state of eager excitement to...624false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-6-in-the-heart-of-the-oak-grove--73018934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018934Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a chance meeting on a train provides Rouletabille and his companion with a curious glimpse into the minds of those investigating a seemingly impenetrable mystery, where locked doors, barred windows, and a shadow-like escape perplex even the...1651false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-7-in-which-rouletabille-sets-out-on-an-expedition--73018932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018932Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the venerable Château du Glandier, steeped in history and encircled by untamed forest, serves as the secluded sanctuary for the eminent Professor Stangerson and his daughter Mathilde, who dedicate themselves to scientific pursuits far removed...1029false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-8-the-examining-magistrate-questions--73018943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018943Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the young and eager Rouletabille encounters the renowned detective Frédéric Larsan engrossed in his peculiar observations and grapples with locked gates and detained concierges, while seeking admission to question Monsieur Robert Darzac at...828false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-9-reporter-and-detective--73018933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018933Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which we enter the somber precincts of the château and its mysterious pavilion, scrutinising the puzzling details of the violent assault that took place in The Yellow Room, including the curious presence of a bloodied mutton-bone and the locked...948false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-10-we-shall-have-to-eat-red-meat-now--73018941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018941Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which our young reporter, Rouletabille, undertakes a meticulous and almost serpentine exploration of the confines of the mysteriously sealed Yellow Room, scrutinising each detail with the sharp nose and keen wits of a diligent hound on the scent....901false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-11-in-which-frederic-larsan-explains-how-the-murderer--73018950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018950Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the examining magistrate conducts a meticulous questioning of Mademoiselle Stangerson, seeking to unravel the elusive details of a most disturbing assault within the enigmatic confines of the Yellow Room. As the account is carefully dissected...2817false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-12-frederic-larsan-s-cane--73018935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018935Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the young reporter Rouletabille demonstrates his keen powers of observation and deduction by meticulously tracing the murderer’s path through a gravelled lane, a thicket, and the marshy shores of a lake, culminating in a curious discovery...692false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-13-the-presbytery-has-lost-nothing-of-its-charm--73018938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018938Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the stoic atmosphere of a rustic inn sets the stage for a meeting with its enigmatic occupants, revealing undercurrents of suspicion and hostility centred on a certain ‘Green Man’. Amid whispered accusations and uncanny cries, a careful...1386false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-14-i-expect-the-assassin-this-evening--73018937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018937Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a solemn gathering in the scene of a perplexing crime dissects the enigma of how the assailant escaped an apparently impregnable chamber, while revealing stirring personal sacrifices and hidden motives among those involved. The sharp...689false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-15-the-trap--73018936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018936Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the subtle interplay of observation and deduction leads our young investigator and the clever detective Frédéric Larsan to speculate on the significance of a mysterious cane, emblematic of hidden truths and mistaken assumptions. As they...1588false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-16-strange-phenomenon-of-the-dissociation-of-matter--73018946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018946Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which a summons to the Glandier draws us back to the shadow-haunted château where Rouletabille reveals the entangled suspicions, secret letters, and perplexing duplicities surrounding the plight of Mademoiselle Stangerson and her fiancé. The heavy...427false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-yellow-room-chapter-17-the-inexplicable-gallery--73018948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018948Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gaston LerouxIn which the astute Rouletabille, with youthful ardour and keen observation, guides his companion through the desolate château and unveils the intricate layout of its galleries, pondering a perplexing and unbelieveable mystery concerning the escape of...904false217full