https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gilbert-parker-library--7106754enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/db4692d38234a4bf36da2534da44f436.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-gilbert-parker-library--7106754Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:07 +0000Gilbert ParkerGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comFrom the ramparts of old Quebec to the lonely trails of the Far North, The Gilbert Parker Library brings forth the novels and tales of Sir Gilbert Parker in full. Here are stories of honour, peril, empire, exile, and the strange turns of the human...false4489d6b2-16bd-5c30-a8ae-8fa60f9198dbserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-introduction--72525199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525199Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:36:35 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which we are gently ushered behind the scenes of a novel's birth, as the author reflects upon the fervent heart and shifting tides of inspiration that transformed a modest tale into the sprawling narrative of *The Right of Way*. Through heartfelt...860false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-1-2--72525198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525198Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which a tense courtroom drama unfolds around the trial of Joseph Nadeau, with his enigmatic lawyer Charley Steele commanding the attention of judge, jury, and public alike through a masterful defence that challenges the circumstantial evidence...2408false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-3-through-6--72525196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525196Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Charley Steele encounters his old friend John Brown, whose failures mirror the desolation shadowing their past acquaintanceships, and he confronts the tangled web of family discord and betrayal involving his wife Kathleen and brother-in-law...2160false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-7-8--72525200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525200Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Charley Steele departs the familiar world of law and society to brave the wild river tavern of the Cote Dorion, where his intellect and defiance stir both admiration and enmity among its rough patrons. Amidst songs, sharp words, and mounting...2468false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-9-10-11--72525206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525206Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which a solitary woodsman named Jo Portugais rescues a grievously injured stranger from the river and tends to him with quiet devotion in a remote mountain hut, where time passes slowly and memory falters like a distant light. When the stranger,...2821false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-12-13-14--72525197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525197Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Charley Steele awakens from a long oblivion to find himself renewed and intent on a fresh life among the quiet folk of Chaudiere, guided by the kindly Cure and aided by the steadfast Jo Portugais, while mysterious letters and parcels hint at...2815false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-15-16-17-18--72525205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525205Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the stranger known as M’sieu’ quietly establishes himself in the village, intrigues the local folk with his unusual presence and rare talents, and forms a tentative reliance on the old tailor Louis Trudel, whose faith and suspicion mingle...2544false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-19-20-21-22--72525203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525203Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which a tense and mysterious night unfolds in the village of Chaudiere as Rosalie Evanturel courageously intervenes in a dark deed involving a stolen iron cross, binding her fate to the enigmatic tailor, while the village elders wrestle with...2388false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-23-24-25--72525202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525202Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the tender ministrations of faith and the heavy burden of secret sin entwine at the bedside of old Margot, whose steadfast silence conceals more than her own past, while the festive rhythms of St. Jean Baptiste’s day reveal subtle stirrings...2429false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-26-27-28--72525207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525207Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which an ostentatious quack-doctor captivates the villagers of Chaudiere with his cures and comic songs, yet unwittingly stirs a haunting reminder of a drowned man whose hidden past weighs heavily under the shadow of a maple tree. Meanwhile, amid...2573false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-29-30-31--72525201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525201Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which a violent storm sweeps through the valley and the tailor, Charley Steele, wrestles with remorse and uncertain past amid the restless nature and the mysterious figure of Jo Portugais, whose haunted confession unveils a bitter solitude. In the...3022false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-32-33-34-35-36--72525208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525208Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Jo Portugais, burdened by a grievous secret, seeks solace and confesses his sin to the priest in the quiet forest, fostering understanding between them; meanwhile, Charley wrestles with despair and temptation, finding unexpected strength in...2693false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-37-38-39--72525210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525210Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Paulette Dubois confronts the tailor with urgent hopes regarding her child’s fate, revealing past grievances and a fragile promise that stirs unexpected tenderness. Meanwhile, the Seigneur and the Cure visit the tailor’s shop, discussing...2140false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-40-41-42-43--72525214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525214Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the tender heart of Rosalie is revealed amid a scandalous accusation, and the quiet strength of Charley shines as truth unfolds in the village post-office, stirring both compassion and judgement among its inhabitants. The weight of past...2573false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-44-45-46--72525204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525204Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Charley and Rosalie confront tender and troubling truths amidst the quiet woods and the bustle of village life, their love shadowed by secrets and the weight of circumstance. Meanwhile, Charley returns to the city he once knew, wrestling with...2254false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-47-48-49--72525213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525213Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Rosalie Evanturel tends to her ailing father with steadfast devotion, finding fragile solace in the warmth of Mrs. Flynn and the gentle presence of books, even as an unexpected visitor ignites a troubling recollection within her heart....2055false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-50-51-52-53--72525209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525209Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the quiet village of Chaudiere is stirred by the arrival of a Passion Play, bringing both unexpected attention and stirring old tensions among its inhabitants. Meanwhile, in the shadows of grief and hope, Rosalie and Charley confront the...1959false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-54-55-56-57--72525211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525211Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the concluding days of the Passion Play bring renewed hopes and solemn reflections to the valley's inhabitants, culminating in a stirring performance by Rosalie that touches the souls of many. Yet, amid this spiritual stirring, calamity...2075false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-of-way-chapters-58-through-epilogue--72525212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72525212Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the village of Chaudiere rallies to safeguard the funds for their new church amidst a tense atmosphere of loyalty and danger, while Rosalie tends with quiet strength to Charley, grievously wounded in a sudden night attack. It is a poignant...2049false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-book-intro-cast-intro-prelude-intro-prelude--72528324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528324Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the author reflects upon the passionate and solitary inspiration behind the writing of *The Seats of the Mighty*, weaving historical fact with imaginative character to bring the early history of French Canada vividly to life. We are...427false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-1--72528328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528328Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which Captain Moray, held under parole and accused of espionage amidst the strife of the Seven Years War, finds himself ensnared by Monsieur Doltaire and the intricate politics of Quebec’s charged salons. Amidst whispered alliances and cautious...1783false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-2--72528327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528327Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the tumult of Quebec’s streets reveals the fiery tension between the oppressed populace and their unyielding Intendant, Francois Bigot, whose calculated defiance masks deeper intrigues, while a mysterious woman in scarlet weaves shadows of...2171false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-3--72528326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528326Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which our narrator finds himself a reluctant guest at a sombre gathering filled with cunning and barbed words, where a tense interplay of spirits and subtle insults underpins the threatening game set before him. With a keen eye and steady resolve,...1554false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-4--72528333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528333Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator, grievously wounded and imprisoned in a dark cell, wrestles with despair and uncertain hope, reflecting on his quarrel and the dire consequences that have ensued, while overhearing the rough, yet oddly humanising interactions of...1750false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-5--72528329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528329Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator, confined yet unchained, shares a quiet moment of camaraderie and contemplation with a fellow prisoner, finding solace in tobacco and the flickering torchlight. He resolves to occupy his mind by composing a heartfelt letter...463false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-6--72528325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528325Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator, Robert Moray, recounts his childhood in Scotland, the influences of his family and mentors, and his spirited youth spent in military training and play, leading to his experiences in Virginia and subsequent capture during...2295false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-7--72528351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528351Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator endures a long and solitary captivity, finding small comforts in the presence of a mouse and memories of a hawk’s liberation shared with Alixe, whose gentle philosophy and spirited nature are illuminated through her candid and...1046false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-8--72528350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528350Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which a captive man, imprisoned and starved for a year, is told he must perform a humiliating spectacle before a trial, yet faces this fate with a mix of gallows humour and quiet dignity. As he is given meat, wine, and a rare pipe of tobacco, he...423false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-9--72528352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528352Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the captive Captain Moray endures a year of harsh imprisonment with a determined spirit, receives a letter from the faithful Alixe revealing her delicate machinations for his release, and is then subjected to a humiliating public procession...1599false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-10--72528354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528354Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the prisoner endures bleak confinement, yet receives clandestine solace through Alixe’s daring visit disguised as a marine officer, revealing the tender yet troubled bonds that sustain him. Amidst the weighty shadows of loyalty, honour, and...2284false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-11--72528332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528332Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator, confined and brooding in a cold dungeon, contemplates the looming shadow of Doltaire over the woman he loves, wrestling with fear and jealousy amidst the harsh realities of his captivity and impending fate. A tense morning...1437false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-12--72528335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528335Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator embarks on a fraught breakfast with the enigmatic and complex Doltaire amidst the snowy bustle of Quebec, revealing the tangled loyalties and peculiar codes of honour that govern their uneasy acquaintance. The morning unfolds...2245false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-13--72528334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528334Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator describes the comforts and new orders within his prison cell, and Alixe courageously recounts the delicate intrigues and speeches at the Chateau, revealing her strength and resolve amidst the tension of impending fate. Their...1865false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-14--72528345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528345Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which the narrator, confined and cut off from news, learns through the jailer Voban of the tangled intrigues, rivalries, and high-stakes gambles among the powerful figures of New France, revealing a colony beset by personal enmities and facades of...2691false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seats-of-the-mighty-chapter-15--72528341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72528341Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Gilbert ParkerIn which two men, held in captivity, engage in a dialogue marked by sharp wit and philosophical musings on power, mercy, and the contrasting natures of English and French spirits, while a tense encounter with prisoners accused of wrongdoing unfolds...1453false216full