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The George McDonald Library presents MacDonald’s books in full, inviting you to linger in tales of wonder, mystery, sacrifice, courage, and unseen things. These are stories for children, certainly, but also for anyone who suspects that fairy tales may tell the truth in ways ordinary speech cannot.

Come a little farther in. There is always another door.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ccb40e76af663e7af78f71ba30f59a2b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-george-mcdonald-library--7281093Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:31:50 +0000George McDonaldGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comEnter the strange and luminous worlds of George MacDonald, where hidden doors open, winds speak, princesses wander into peril, and the soul is rarely quite what it seems. The George McDonald Library presents MacDonald’s books in full, inviting you to...
The George McDonald Library presents MacDonald’s books in full, inviting you to linger in tales of wonder, mystery, sacrifice, courage, and unseen things. These are stories for children, certainly, but also for anyone who suspects that fairy tales may tell the truth in ways ordinary speech cannot.

Come a little farther in. There is always another door.]]>false572f4b09-579a-590f-85e4-790b37641d65serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-1-miss-horn--74704247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704247Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:47:39 +0000George McDonaldIn which Miss Horn, a woman of stern and practical spirit, contends with the sorrowful presence of her late cousin Griselda Campbell and the unwelcome gossip that surrounds her passing. Her sharp words and guarded heart reveal a world where emotions...372false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-2-barbara-catanach--74704248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704248Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:47:43 +0000George McDonaldIn which the quiet lament of a household mourning a child’s death is disturbed by the unwelcome visit of a taciturn midwife whose presence and insinuations cast a subtle shadow over the somber scene. The unfolding tension reveals the complex interplay...476false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-3-the-mad-laird--74704249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704249Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:47:47 +0000George McDonaldIn which a strange encounter unfolds beside the sea-town’s streets, revealing a peculiar and misunderstood laird whose troubled mind casts him adrift among the judgement and superstition of his neighbours. Amidst the sound of breakers and the scent of...533false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-4-phemy-mair--74704250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704250Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a thoughtful child named Phemy Mair, born of a fisherman's household marked by hardy customs and careworn toil, ventures bravely into a shadowed cave to find a troubled laird concealed within. Their silent companionship grows under the dim...604false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-6-duncan-macphail--74704252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704252Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the humble seaside village of Portlossie unfolds through the simple morning rituals of Duncan MacPhail, a blind and venerable piper, and his lively grandson Malcolm, who is coaxed towards embracing the Gaelic tongue and his ancestral music....1106false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-5-lady-florimel--74704251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704251Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a young fisherman of Portlossie, laden with simple honesty and rustic strength, rescues a refined and enigmatic lady from the rising tide and they share a curious exchange marked by gentle humour and mutual wonder. Amidst the sweeping...1109false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-7-alexander-graham--74704254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704254Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, wandering through the sylvan fields and quaint cottages of his town, renews acquaintance with the gentle and thoughtful schoolmaster Alexander Graham, whose method of teaching by guiding pupils through truth rather than contradiction...1165false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-9-the-salmon-trout--74704257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704257Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm encounters the spirited and quarrelsome Mrs Catanach while endeavouring to sell his fish, leading to a curious and somewhat vexatious exchange that reveals much of the temper and tales of the town; and thereafter he visits the ancient...1182false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-8-the-swivel--74704256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704256Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the gentle rhythms of Portlossie life are marked by the old piper Duncan’s stirring music and the firing of a morning swivel, while the young Malcolm tends to his fishing and engages with the kindly yet curious housekeeper and the cautious...895false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-10-the-funeral--74704258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704258Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the sombre weather mirrors the heavy hearts of those attending a funeral, as Miss Horn asserts her steadfast devotion in a manner both unconventional and undeterred by social reproach. Meanwhile, in the quiet aftermath, the schoolroom humbly...694false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-11-the-old-church--74704261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704261Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a radiant Easter morning breathes new life into an ancient church and its solemn churchyard, where thoughts of mortality and the fleeting nature of remembrance mingle with the joyous melodies of larks. The gentle discourse of journeying...968false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-12-the-churchyard--74704262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704262Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm and his schoolmaster pass a contemplative Sunday in the churchyard, pondering the nature of death, resurrection, and the quiet mysteries that lie beyond the grave, amidst the mingling of solemn reflections and earthly talk. The boy is...765false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-13-the-marquis-of-lossie--74704263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704263Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, early one radiant morning, encounters the mysterious lady of the sands and later finds himself summoned by the Marquis of Lossie, a complex man of spent pleasures and fleeting interest, whose daughter Florimel roams free in the wild...1005false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-15-the-slope-of-the-dune--74704267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704267Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm’s thoughts and feelings trace the fresh and untroubled beginnings of his experience with womanhood, as the young lady Florimel and he engage in a gentle, spirited exchange of words upon the sea-swept dune, revealing both his simple...1070false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-14-meg-partan-s-lamp--74704264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704264Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm encounters the lively Meg Partan and her husband Duncan, the blind piper whose gentle ministrations to the village lamps mark him as a tender guardian of light and hope. Through gentle discourse and quaint village customs, the episode...612false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-16-the-storm--74704268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704268Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a sudden storm drives Florimel and Malcolm to seek shelter in a hidden tunnel beneath the road, where they encounter the anguished figure of the mad laird and share a moment of companionship amid the tempest’s fury. Malcolm’s earnest devotion...721false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-17-the-accusation--74704269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704269Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a summons compels young Malcolm to face an accusation concerning trespass and theft upon the marquis’s estate, leading to a tense but spirited defence that reveals much of his character and the curious kindness of his grandfather. Meanwhile,...680false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-18-the-quarrel--74704270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704270Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a cool morning’s encounter upon the dunes reveals a delicate yet firm exchange between Malcolm, the humble fisher-lad, and Lady Florimel, whose pride and rank set a barrier difficult to bridge, though honesty and simple honour shine through...858false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-20-advances--74704272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704272Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the morning finds Malcolm nursing his grandfather’s dreams and indignation over a recent violent jest, while a curious gift of ancient pipes is brusquely declined as a symbol of honour and remembrance. The tale unfolds with the marquis’s...683false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-19-duncan-s-pipes--74704271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704271Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which an aged piper is summoned to perform at a lordly feast, only to suffer a cruel deceit that evokes both indignation and sorrow among the assembled company. Amidst the turmoil, a young lad tends to his grandfather’s wounds and seeks comfort...1739false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-21-mediation--74704273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704273Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Florimel bravely seeks out the blind piper’s cottage to mend the rift caused by a cruel jest, finding the household humble yet proud amid hardship. A delicate message of reconciliation is carried to the marquis, whose unexpected...966false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-22-whence-and-whither--74704274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704274Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm wanders the tranquil shore at twilight, pondering the mysteries of the wind and sharing a quiet communion with the troubled laird beneath the stars, amidst the gentle murmur of sea and sky. As night deepens, Malcolm watches with a...880false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-23-armageddon--74704275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704275Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the season for the herring-fishery dawns upon a close-knit coastal village, where the red sails of fishing boats mingle with the fading light of day, and young Malcolm finds himself sharing contemplations with Lady Florimel about the deeper...965false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-24-the-feast--74704276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704276Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a grand feast is held at the marquis’s estate, bringing together visitors of many ranks beneath the chestnut boughs and moonlit sky, while the lively music of pipes and fiddles stirs the company into a generous and unguarded mirth. Amid this...1553false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-25-the-night-watch--74704277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704277Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm is admitted into the somber parlour of Miss Horn, where a subdued fire and a cup of negus set the scene for a grave discourse about dark neighbourhood rumours and old enmities. As the night deepens, the conversation unfolds a tangled...1000false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-26-not-at-church--74704278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704278Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm visits the somber village of Scaurnose on a Sunday morning, seeking news of the laird’s whereabouts from the reticent fisher-folk, and learns much of their simple customs and guarded secrets. Returning to Lossie House, he relates his...826false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-27-lord-gernon--74704279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704279Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which an ancient prophecy and the mystery of a sealed door entwine with the eerie history of Lord Gernon, a reclusive figure reputed to wield dark powers within the House of Lossie. Through whispered tales and spectral sounds, the lingering shadows...831false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-28-a-fisher-wedding--74704280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704280Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a humble fisher-wedding is celebrated with quaint customs and hearty fellowship, highlighting the simple joys and ceremonies that bind the community together. Among visitations and merriment, the evening’s quiet reflections reveal the deeper...475false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-29-florimel-and-duncan--74704281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704281Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Florimel finds companionship and fascination in the company of the blind piper Duncan MacPhail, whose curious character and poignant tales unravel little by little as they share moments of rare intimacy. Through Duncan’s haunting music...1697false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-30-the-revival--74704283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704283Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a fervent spiritual awakening stirs among the simple folk, kindled not by clergy but by earnest hearts, casting new light and stirring deep reflection on divine justice and mercy. Amidst this revival, Malcolm discovers a hidden refuge and...1882false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-31-wandering-stars--74704284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704284Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which two women meet in a seaside cave to exchange whispered schemes tinged with suspicion and secrets about a wayward heir, their dialogue weaving a curious tapestry of gossip and guarded intentions. Meanwhile, Malcolm awakens to a misty dawn by...808false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-32-the-skipper-s-chamber--74704285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704285Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the marquis offers Malcolm the post of skipper on his new yacht and lodgings within the grand house, prompting reflections on pride, freedom, and service amidst old customs and new surroundings. Malcolm’s acceptance leads him to explore the...1367false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-33-the-library--74704288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704288Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm endures a restless night haunted by a vision of a sorrowful lady, before being led by Lady Florimel to explore the marquis’s vast and solemn library, where his simple, earnest reflections on learning and future grandeur unfold in...875false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-34-milton-and-the-bay-mare--74704289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704289Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm’s industrious spirit finds fresh occupation in his grandfather’s estate and a renewed, if cautious, favour with Lady Florimel, while a moment of levity and challenge arises as he takes to horseback for the first time under the...470false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-35-kirkbyres--74704290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704290Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, refreshed from his journey, arrives at the moor-surrounded estate of Kirkbyres and encounters the lady of the house, who, with a mixture of sorrow and pleading, seeks his aid in bridging the painful estrangement between herself and...1207false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-36-the-blow--74704291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704291Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm stands firm in conscience against his lordship’s imperious demands, receiving a blow yet enduring it with quiet dignity and reflection. The scene closes with Malcolm seeking solace at his grandfather’s cottage, where concern and...540false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-37-the-cutter--74704292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704292Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, nursing the marks of recent hardship, takes possession of a graceful cutter newly arrived by sea and prepares for his first voyage with trusty Blue Peter as his ally. There is a gentle stirring of anticipation as the vessel lies...364false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-38-the-two-dogs--74704293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704293Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Florimel, eager to greet the new day and her faithful stag-hound Demon, encounters a fierce and unseemly conflict with Mrs Catanach and her spiteful cur, revealing the darker shades hidden beneath village life. The incident rouses the...860false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-39-colonsay-castle--74704294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704294Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the company embark upon a lively sail to the ancient and weathered Colonsay Castle, where Malcolm shares his keen reflections on its storied past and the wild beauty surrounding it. They explore the rugged cliffside ruins, setting the scene...806false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-40-the-deil-s-winnock--74704295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704295Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Florimel, exploring the ancient ruins by the sea, finds herself trapped on a perilous ledge above the crashing waters, where she encounters a haunting voice connected to old grievances and secrets. Amidst the echoes of the past and...846false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-41-the-clouded-sapphires--74704298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704298Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the company finds refuge from a wild storm and Malcolm, as promised, relates a haunting tale of pride, love, and mysterious visitors at a noble castle, rife with strange happenings and eerie portents. The story stirs unsettled reflections in...1632false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-42-duncan-s-disclosure--74704300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704300Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm lies confined by fever, wrestling with dreams that trouble his spirit and reflections that perplex his young heart, whilst a kindly schoolmaster offers comfort in song. His grandfather’s sudden revelation of a painful family secret...1050false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-44-the-hermit--74704303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704303Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, confined to his chamber by a mysterious ailment, becomes the subject of a spreading whisper that weaves doubt and secret history about his birth, while he wrestles with the haunting presence of a mechanical hermit and the strange...1221false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-45-mr-cairns-and-the-marquis--74704305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704305Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a clergyman, troubled by the quiet but growing enthusiasm of the fisher-folk’s religious gatherings, seeks the aid of the marquis to suppress these meetings, while the marquis, indifferent to ecclesiastical matters and fond of fairness,...1042false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-43-the-wizard-s-chamber--74704302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704302Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, roused by a mysterious noise, discovers Mrs Catanach lurking in the wizard’s chamber and furtively locks her in, drawing his master into a midnight encounter fraught with suspicion and uneasy discourse. The marquis, undeterred by the...697false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-46-the-baillies-barn--74704306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704306Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm orchestrates a secret evening gathering in a cave, where tales stir both wonder and dread amidst shadowy faces and whispered warnings, while unexpected intruders bring swift and fierce defence. The secluded refuge, with its winding...1043false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-48-the-baillies-barn-again--74704309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704309Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a marquis, together with his daughter and Malcolm, attends once more the fishermen’s fervent assembly, witnessing impassioned preaching and the tumult of fervent emotions that both inspire and unsettle the congregation. The episode reflects...1231false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-47-mrs-stewart-s-claim--74704308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704308Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm faces a sudden and unsettling claim of his birth by Mrs Stewart, shaking his understanding of identity and kinship, while seeking counsel from friends and grappling with profound questions of lineage and divine justice. Meanwhile, the...1457false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-49-mount-pisgah--74704310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704310Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm wrestles with profound questions about the nature of his soul and the shadows cast by his birth, finding a flicker of peace amidst his turmoil as he contemplates the vastness of the sea and the steadfast watch of Lossie House....1734false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-50-lizzy-findlay--74704312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704312Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, upon finding poor Lizzy Findlay overcome with silent anguish by the shore, endeavours with gentle concern to offer what comfort he may, though she repels his kindness with desperate pain. He then seeks counsel with Blue Peter and his...518false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-51-the-laird-s-burrow--74704314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704314Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a hunted man finds refuge in a carpenter’s loft, creating a verdant sanctuary that nature itself seems to embrace, his deep communion with the living world untouched by the glass that would constrain him. Amidst this delicate retreat, his...818false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-52-cream-or-scum--74704315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704315Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm contends with the unkind whisperings of his neighbours and the shifting allegiances within his community, seeking solace and counsel from steadfast friends amidst growing spiritual unrest. As twilight deepens, he wrestles with inner...457false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-53-the-schoolmaster-s-cottage--74704318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704318Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the thoughtful schoolmaster receives earnest visits from local fishermen, engaging them in heartfelt discourse around the fire about faith, duty, and the true nature of spiritual living away from crowded assemblies. As his reflections rise to...853false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-54-one-day--74704319https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704319Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm faces the bitter weight of slander and the threatened dismissal of a friend amid a season of bleak winds and shifting fortunes, seeking solace in the wild shelter of the sea-carved cave. Within this somber retreat, he wrestles with...1407false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-55-the-same-night--74704321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704321Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a tempestuous night stirs unease within the ancient house, and Malcolm ventures through shadowed passages with Lady Florimel, whose fears intertwine with the spirits of the past whispered by the howling wind. Their anxious exploration is...488false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-57-the-laird-s-quest--74704325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704325Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the laird and Phemy deepen their nocturnal companionship, wandering along the rocky shore as he solemnly confides his longing to behold the elusive Father of lights, while their quiet reveries are punctuated by a shared sense of mutual...988false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-56-something-forgotten--74704323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704323Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which the troubled Malcolm prowls the moonlit ruins of the house to discover a forgotten, secret stairway and chamber once linked to a shadowy past, tinkering with locks and bolts in quiet defiance of lurking mysteries. The sudden departure of the...494false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-59-an-honest-plot--74704327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704327Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Mrs Mellis, moved by uneasy suspicions concerning Jean, enlists Miss Horn’s reluctant cooperation to keep a watchful eye on a certain chamber, and the neighbours engage in discreet manoeuvres steeped in mistrust and cautious alliance....1238false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-60-the-sacrament--74704328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704328Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Miss Horn, undeterred by frost and loneliness, journeys through familiar yet starkly changed landscapes, offering protection and compassion to a troubled gentleman shunned by society. She attends a solemn religious gathering where the sacred...1370false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-58-malcolm-and-mrs-stewart--74704326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704326Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, distressed by the unexplained absence of Phemy and the laird, resolves with a heavy heart to seek out Mrs Stewart at Kirkbyres despite his deep misgivings and the chill of old animosities between them. Their meeting, marked by a...619false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-62-the-cuttle-fish-and-the-crab--74704330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704330Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the Baillies’ Barn remains a fervent centre of spiritual zeal, drawing a curious assembly including the calculating Mrs Catanach and the fierce-hearted Mrs Findlay, whose uneasy acquaintance stalls between conflict and reluctant sympathy....855false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-61-miss-horn-and-the-piper--74704329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704329Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Miss Horn, with a mingling of kindness and shrewdness, learns from Duncan the piper that Malcolm’s mother is not as she appears, setting the stage for a search filled with anxious hope and shadowed uncertainty. Together with Joseph, whose...683false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-63-miss-horn-and-lord-lossie--74704358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704358Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Miss Horn confronts Lord Lossie with mysterious letters and unsettling truths about Malcolm’s parentage, stirring deep reflections and remorse in the marquis. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s steadfast devotion to Lady Florimel and his spirited integrity...1759false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-64-the-laird-and-his-mother--74704506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704506Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm and Joseph seek the elusive laird by the Wan Water, discovering his secret refuge beneath an ancient bridge, and encounter the weight of sorrow and fear that haunts him. Meanwhile, at Kirkbyres, the laird’s mother sits alone in her...509false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-65-the-laird-s-vision--74704534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704534Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm is summoned to the sickbed of his old master, where he watches over the laird’s troubled and fevered moments until the quiet shadow of death falls upon him. Afterwards, Malcolm encounters the piper Duncan, whose sombre forebodings...628false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-66-the-cry-from-the-chamber--74704535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704535Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which the marquis wrestles with the burden of concealed truths and the future of his kin, only to be drawn into a night of eerie terror and fierce altercation amongst those bound to his household. A wounded girl and bitter enmities reveal...976false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-67-feet-of-wool--74704537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704537Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a stern Miss Horn confronts the marquis with resolute counsel regarding a delicate family matter, their tense exchange revealing the intricate weaving of pride, honour, and obligation that bind them both. Meanwhile, the marquis’s restless...763false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-68-hands-of-iron--74704538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704538Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the marquis lies gravely ill, wrestling with the dread of amputation and the pain that shadows his days, while Malcolm tends to him with unwavering devotion amidst whispered hopes and heavy silences. The marquis at length contemplates...805false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-69-the-marquis-and-the-schoolmaster--74704539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704539Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a dying marquis, troubled by his past and unprepared for the eternal reckoning, summons the wise schoolmaster whose solemn and patient counsel challenges his views on love, forgiveness, and the nature of God’s justice. Through heartfelt and...926false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-chapter-70-end-or-beginning--74704540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704540Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the weary marquis awaits the arrival of Lady Florimel amid turbulent nights and solemn farewells, entrusting Malcolm with solemn duties and heartfelt charges before departing this world. The household settles into changed roles and quiet...1121false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-2-the-library--74704545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704545Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm retreats to the library of Lossie House to ponder the delicate responsibilities thrust upon him by the late marquis’s death, particularly the difficult task of looking after a sister whose claim to the title is fraught with...327false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-3-miss-horn--74704546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704546Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a stern and determined Miss Horn confronts Malcolm with the weighty truths of his birth and duty, urging him to embrace the responsibilities that come with his lineage rather than linger in the stables of his youth. Amidst their earnest...660false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-1-the-stable-yard--74704543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704543Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a young man, Malcolm Colonsay, tends to a tempestuous black mare in the ancient stable-yard of Lossie House, whose weather-worn stones and time-honoured clock mark the slow passage of venerable days; a stern and worldly factor arrives to...814false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-4-kelpie-s-airing--74704547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704547Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm MacPhail, restless after a grave conversation, takes his spirited mare Kelpie for a gallop along the shore, where he encounters a troubled young woman named Lizzy holding her child and burdened by a secret. Amidst the horse’s wild...445false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-5-lizzy-findlay--74704548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704548Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lizzy Findlay, a poor fisher-lass burdened with sorrow and tender affection for her child, seeks a place of shelter within the hush and shadow of the earth, revealing to Malcolm her heartache and fear for the troth of her lady. Malcolm, in...534false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-6-mr-crathie--74704552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704552Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a young man named Malcolm boldly defies the overbearing factor Mr Crathie, standing firm in defence of his rightful key and sheltering a mysterious companion from intrusion. Their tense encounter paints a vivid picture of loyalty and courage...239false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-7-blue-peter--74704553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704553Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm confides in his steadfast friend Blue Peter the extraordinary truth of his birth and noble title, seeking counsel amid the rugged winter cliffs, while the faithful fisherman offers heartfelt wisdom on duty and kinship. Together, they...417false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-8-voyage-to-london--74704554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704554Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, filled with a mingling of youthful romanticism and sober resolve, prepares his departure from his coastal home, accompanied by faithful Blue Peter and others, to set sail for London upon the brisk winter seas. He finds strength and...476false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-9-london-streets--74704555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704555Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which two humble fishermen from the north find themselves bewildered by the clamorous streets of London, their thoughts turning to the divine amid the city's clamour and confusion, and Malcolm endeavours to find Lady Bellair’s new residence whilst...605false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-10-the-tempest--74704556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704556Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a beguiling performance of *The Tempest* captivates young Malcolm, drawing him into a world both familiar and strangely altered, while the presence of his sister among nobler company sets a quiet storm in his heart. Amidst the play’s...480false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-11-demon-and-the-pipes--74704558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704558Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm adopts the Highland dress and pipes of his former station to gain discreet entrance to Lady Lossie’s London residence, encountering the watchful scrutiny of servants and the spirited greeting of Demon, Florimel’s devoted hound. He...716false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-12-a-new-livery--74704559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704559Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, summoned by Lady Florimel Lossie, finds himself navigating altered relations and latent loyalties as he pleads his case to remain in service, bound by a promise to her late father. The meeting stirs in them both a curious mingling of...626false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-15-portlossie--74704563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704563Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the fiery factor Mr Crathie, incensed by the mysterious disappearance of the marquis’s yacht, casts blame upon the local fishermen and stirs up a clamour of suspicion and threats in the humble fishing village of Portlossie. Yet amidst the...546false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-13-two-conversations--74704560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704560Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a discourse unfolds between Malcolm and his attendant Wallis on the changes and prospects among the nobility they observe, revealing much of the social breathing of London; and Malcolm, accompanied by faithful Blue Peter, contemplates the...616false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-14-florimel--74704562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704562Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a young marchioness finds her once secure world unsettled by new and perplexing feelings awakened through acquaintance with a youthful painter, amidst the pressures of society and looming expectations. In the quiet watches of the night, her...1270false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-16-st-james-the-apostle--74704564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704564Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm endeavours to refine his speech into the polished accents of London, mindful both of his heritage and his future station, while sharing contemplative moments with Blue Peter over a scripture that bridges their disparate worlds. A...456false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-17-a-difference--74704567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704567Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, with a spirit of theatrical curiosity, brings Blue Peter to witness a play at Drury Lane, hoping to soften his friend’s rigid notions about the stage, only to encounter Peter’s consternation and deep disapproval of the unfamiliar...498false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-18-lord-liftore--74704569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704569Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which the complexities of high and low birth intertwine with the tender anxieties of youth, as Lord Liftore’s changing character and entanglements reveal the delicate balance of affection and social expectation. Meanwhile, in the quieter shadows,...652false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-19-kelpie-in-london--74704570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704570Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a fiery mare named Kelpie makes her London debut with spirited defiance, much to the astonishment of those around her, while her steadfast groom Malcolm displays both courage and quiet mastery in handling her wild nature. Meanwhile, amid the...672false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-21-mr-graham--74704574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704574Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm renews his deep and affectionate friendship with his former schoolmaster, Mr Graham, finding in his humble London lodging a wellspring of spiritual insight and gentle humour. Their reunion becomes a quiet sanctuary where profound...641false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-20-blue-peter--74704571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704571Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm’s parting with Blue Peter is marked by a mixture of unspoken grievances and lingering affection, as the old bonds of friendship are strained by misunderstandings and the shadow of distrust. Meanwhile, Blue Peter’s return home brings...473false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-22-richmond-park--74704575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704575Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the lively temper of Kelpie leads the Marchioness and her companions through a spirited and perilous gallop in Richmond Park, revealing the delicate interplay of affection and rivalry among those who attend her. Amidst the restless horses and...1422false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-23-painter-and-groom--74704576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704576Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm MacPhail, having journeyed to a residence by the Thames, finds himself in the company of Lenorme, a discerning painter whose kindness and insight kindle a warm friendship grounded in mutual respect for horses, art, and pursuit of...916false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-24-a-lady--74704578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704578Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which a spirited young man contends with the wild impulses of his spirited mare, encountering the gentle rebuke of a lady whose delicate compassion and high station reveal a world at once different and distant from his own. Their exchange, tinged...668false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-25-the-psyche--74704579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704579Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm devotes himself to preparing the Psyche yacht for his sister, discovering unexpected companionship in the steadfast young Davy while attending to the minutiae of nautical order with a tender but firm hand. Meanwhile, Florimel...547false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-26-the-schoolmaster--74704580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704580Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000George McDonaldIn which we are introduced to Alexander Graham, a modest schoolmaster whose early promise is dimmed by an ordeal in the pulpit and who thereafter navigates sorrow and friendship with a tender, unspoken love at his heart. His sojourn in London brings...681false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-27-the-preacher--74704582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704582Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000George McDonaldIn which a schoolmaster, invited reluctantly to speak at a small prayer meeting amid the dreariness of a London dissenting chapel, wrestles with his own fears and the oppressive commonplace that seems to enfold the assembly, finding unexpected...1563false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-30-a-quarrel--74704587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704587Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the delicate tension between affection and misunderstanding unfolds in a painter’s studio, where secret loves and shifting moods bring a tender yet troubled quarrel to light. Meanwhile, misunderstandings and hidden resentments simmer in the...735false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-28-the-portrait--74704584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704584Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm attends long sittings for a portrait painted by Lenorme, during which they come to understand each other’s thoughts and feelings through earnest discourse on art, mystery, and purity. There is a graceful mingling of reverence for the...1161false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-29-an-evil-omen--74704586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704586Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the tender and uncertain affections of a young marchioness towards an artist are shadowed by the meddling presence of a cunning maid and the biting gossip of a worldly countess, casting a veil of doubt and unease upon their secret meetings....1150false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-32-a-chastisement--74704590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704590Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Florimel, grappling with a note from the absent painter and her own tumultuous feelings, seeks to preserve her father’s portrait amidst a poignant and stormy confrontation with Liftore. Meanwhile, Malcolm contends with the troubling state of...530false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-33-lies--74704591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704591Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lord Liftore, bruised in body and spirit, returns to confront the tangled emotions stirred by a tempestuous morning at the studio, weaving a fabric of half-truths as he seeks to maintain appearances before Florimel and her maid. Amidst the...717false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-31-the-two-daimons--74704588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704588Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which the troubled Marchioness Florimel wrestles with the fierce disquiet of her own soul and the conflicting counsel of those around her, while Malcolm, her steadfast servant, mourns the widening rifts between them all. They ride forth upon...588false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-34-an-old-enemy--74704593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704593Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a certain stout woman of the countryside, harbouring deep prejudices and a keen eye for spiritual earnestness, unexpectedly encounters a preacher whose fervent words and sincere devotion break through her scepticism and rouse a tremulous...643false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-35-the-evil-genius--74704596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704596Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the devoted schoolmaster declines calls to formal ministry yet quietly extends his influence through humble teaching and preaching, while Malcolm confides in him about a troubling encounter and ponders the nature of justice and intention....544false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-36-conjunctions--74704598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704598Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Florimel’s heart, freed from fear, builds airy castles of hope and fancy around the absent Lenorme, even as she grows distant from Liftore and leans more upon the steadfast presence of Malcolm. Meanwhile, a dark conspiracy gathers, spun by...959false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-39-discipline--74704603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704603Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the tranquil sounds of rural life accompany the morning hours at Portlossie, where a spirited mare named Kelpie is subjected to a stern and determined discipline by her devoted groom Malcolm, whose firm control unsettles Lady Clementina yet...1634false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-37-an-innocent-plot--74704600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704600Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Clementina, a warm-hearted though imprudent soul, forms a tender friendship with Florimel and devises a secret plan for them to escape the confining bustle of London to a quiet southern estate, despite the complications their loyal...777false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-38-the-journey--74704602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704602Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the fresh breath of a spring morning accompanies a secretive and joyously anticipated journey through mingling English and Scottish wilds, bringing a lightness to the heart and a widening of the soul amidst the song of larks and restless...435false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-40-moonlight--74704604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704604Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm MacPhail finds himself midst tranquil Wastbeach, indulging in rides and the sharing of a favourite novel’s prose, while his heart is stirred by the solemn beauty of sunset and moonlight on the shore. Encountering two ladies in the...1112false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-41-the-swift--74704606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704606Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a warm afternoon by a strange freshwater lake leads to an unexpected rescue as Malcolm plunges into the water to save a hapless swift, much to the astonishment and mingled concern of his companions. This small act stirs a gentle reflection on...342false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-42-st-ronan-s-well--74704607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704607Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the characters engage in a thoughtful reading and discuss the complexities of duty, generosity, and moral choice, revealing their varied perspectives on right and wrong amidst personal and social responsibilities. As the conversation deepens,...1803false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-43-a-perplexity--74704608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704608Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Lady Clementina wrestles quietly with her convictions and feelings upon being asked to advise a young friend about a most unconventional question of marriage, finding herself disturbed by the unexpected strength and tenderness of her own...858false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-44-the-mind-of-the-author--74704610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704610Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the company, nearing the end of their reading, reflect upon the nature and character of an author through the lens of his tale, discerning glimpses of belief, nobility, and human frailty amid the unfolding story. Malcolm's vivid contrasts...576false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-45-the-ride-home--74704612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704612Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the gentle journey back to London unfolds beneath the warm sun and lively woods, with Lady Clementina and Florimel embracing the beauty of nature and the quiet stirrings of thought and feeling that arise upon the road; meanwhile, Malcolm, a...937false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-46-portland-place--74704613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704613Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm returns to London amidst a drizzle and fog, struggling to find lodging while encountering unexpected shifts in the kindness and suspicion of those about him. He experiences a profound and unsettling sickness that challenges his...746false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-47-portlossie-and-scaurnose--74704614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704614Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the spirit of hardship and suspicion weighs heavily upon the villages of Portlossie and Scaurnose, stirring unrest amidst the fisherfolk and transforming familiar faces with bitterness and disquiet. The steadfastness of certain hearts, such...882false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-48-torture--74704615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704615Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, braving both bodily ailment and the gnawing shadows within his soul, pursues his uncertain path through London’s streets, meeting with old friends and unexpected trials, all while wrestling with the yearning for a more steadfast...600false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-49-the-philtre--74704616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704616Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, recovering from a strange poisoning, learns from a distraught young woman the sorrowful truth of her unwitting part in his peril, and he meditates upon forgiveness amid the shadows of suspicion and fear. As a sudden tumult outside...510false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-50-the-demoness-at-bay--74704617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704617Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm bravely intervenes to save his injured mare Kelpie from further torment and begins to marshal trusted allies and careful plans to protect those dear to him from unseen perils. The episode quietly unfolds amidst shadows of danger and...643false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-51-the-psyche--74704618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704618Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000George McDonaldIn which Florimel, taken aboard her own cherished yacht by her devoted groom Malcolm, embarks on an unexpected and enchanting voyage along the Thames, where the splendour of the river and the freedom of the open water lift her spirits, even as hidden...1680false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-53-a-new-pupil--74704620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704620Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a thoughtful schoolmaster’s earnest preaching stirs uneasy reflections among the chapel’s elders and awakens earnest doubt and hope in a young man’s heart, setting forth a quiet revolution of mind and spirit within a troubled household....1710false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-54-the-fey-factor--74704623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704623Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which a harsh edict from the factor stirs the fisherfolk of Scaurnose into a fervent resolve to resist eviction, kindling hopeful visions of united defiance stretching from shore to shore. Yet, amidst the clamour for resistance, one weathered soul...417false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-52-hope-chapel--74704619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704619Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the sickroom overhead shadows a conversation between two ladies whose discourse turns upon faith, the truths of God, and the reality of the gospel beyond the hollow ceremonies of the established church; and in the mean surroundings of Hope...793false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-57-the-shore--74704627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704627Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which on a bright and restless summer’s eve, the folk of Portlossie and Scaurnose await the arrival of a long-expected and eagerly welcomed guest, their hopes mingled with the twilight and sea’s hush. The old piper’s mysterious foretelling stirs...1561false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-55-the-wanderer--74704624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704624Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which an aged Highland piper returns to the Seaton, carrying with him the weariness of years and a heart torn between bitter heritage and enduring affection, seeking solace and a glimpse of the boy he once reared as his own. The troubled spirits of...743false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-56-mid-ocean--74704626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704626Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the Psyche dances lively over the morning sea, bearing Florimel and Malcolm through a day of stirring thoughts and uneasy silences beneath the sun and moon’s watchful gaze. Florimel learns a startling truth of kinship that stirs within her a...1529false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-58-the-trench--74704628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704628Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, despite lingering weakness, undertakes a resolute journey to Duff Harbour to secure his spirited mare Kelpie and confront the brewing strife among the fisher-folk at Scaurnose, where tensions rise against the severity of the factor’s...1492false258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-60-an-offering--74704630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704630Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the gentle Clementina, moved by a letter from Florimel, makes a heartfelt farewell visit to her devoted schoolmaster, sharing tender reflections on poverty, love, and duty amidst the humblest of surroundings. Their discourse, touched with...1098false260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-59-the-peacemaker--74704629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704629Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the troubled village of Scaurnose finds an unexpected calm after Malcolm’s stern justice awakens a lingering conscience in a once hard-hearted man, while Malcolm, seeking reconciliation and renewal, returns to the sea that both challenges and...1819false259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-61-thoughts--74704632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704632Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the gentle musings of Malcolm reveal a deep and reverent love for Lady Clementina, fraught with the hesitations born of birth and station, whilst her own reflections measure the nobility of his nature against the strict accords of society and...1141false261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-63-confession-of-sin--74704635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704635Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the factor, Mr Crathie, lies ill and wrestles with a burgeoning conscience awakened by a troubled dream and the counsel of Malcolm, leading him to seek reconciliation for past wrongs with a humble yet sincere heart. Meanwhile, Mrs Crathie...938false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-62-the-dune--74704633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704633Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, restless in his uncertain plight, unexpectedly encounters Lady Clementina seated alone upon the moonlit dune, and their quiet communion stirs hopes and hesitations alike beneath the serene night sky. She confides her conflicted...816false262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-64-a-visitation--74704636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704636Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the gentle rhythms of daily village life and the steadfast spirit of a fisherfolk community are tenderly revealed through the keen observations and kind heart of Malcolm, whose sincere goodwill bridges the worlds of sea and shore. Amidst...817false264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-65-the-eve-of-the-crisis--74704637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704637Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, girded by caution and earnest resolve, arranges a secret outing with Lady Clementina to safeguard against unseen perils lurking close to his sister. Amidst the serene embrace of summer’s splendour in the garden, a whispered tale from...552false265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-66-sea--74704638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704638Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the high-born Lady Clementina ventures forth with the humble fisherfolk upon the sea, sharing with them the quiet splendors and solemn mysteries of the night, and yielding her soul to the silent worship of the vast and starry heavens. Amid...1273false266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-67-shore--74704640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704640Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the night air around Lossie is imbued with a serene and dreamlike stillness, drawing two kindred souls into a timeless communion beneath the vast, watchful sky and ever-gentle sea. Here, by the breaking dawn, they find a sacred harmony of...1216false267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-68-the-crew-of-the-bonnie-annie--74704641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704641Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which the newly revealed Marquis of Lossie quietly assembles the loyal crew of the Bonnie Annie to disclose his true identity and seek their support, facing both astonishment and scepticism amid the stillness of the brown village. The moment is...672false268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-69-lizzy-s-baby--74704642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704642Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which a fisher-girl named Lizzy, carrying the heavy burden of her secret, seeks courage to reveal the truth of her child’s parentage to the household at Lossie, stirring a tempest of emotions and challenging the loyalty of those present. The tense...542false269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-70-the-disclosure--74704644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704644Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000George McDonaldIn which Malcolm, newly recognised as the Marquis of Lossie, bravely confronts the turbulent claims and passions surrounding his sister Florimel, striving to shield her from ignoble ties while revealing truths that shatter her sense of identity and...1440false270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-71-the-assembly--74704646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704646Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the newly recognised Marquis of Lossie proclaims himself among his people with candour and justice, calling them to assembly and setting forth his vision of fairness and order amidst shared toil and fellowship. With openness as his armour, he...1461false271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marquis-of-lossie-chapter-72-knotted-strands--74704647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704647Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000George McDonaldIn which the newlywed marquis and his lady settle into the storied ancestral home, exploring its hidden stairway and ancient secrets, while gradually cultivating a nurturing community centred on faith, music, and steadfast kindness. Their days unfold...1251false272full