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The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.

Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.

So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3bf9de4e368839b52e0c33754f02d225.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baroness-orczy-library--7308013Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:40 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comEnter a world of secret identities, desperate escapes, ingenious crimes, gallant adventurers, and mysteries concealed beneath the most respectable of appearances. The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full,...
The Baroness Orczy Library brings the works of Baroness Emma Orczy to life in full, from the daring exploits of The Scarlet Pimpernel to her tales of detection, intrigue, loyalty, danger, and romance.

Here are drawing rooms where no one is quite what they seem, revolutions where a single moment may decide a life, and puzzles in which the smallest clue may betray the greatest secret.

So draw nearer and listen. Adventure, after all, may be waiting just beyond the door.]]>falsecf18571d-4930-55d1-b55e-ee0363504a21serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-prologue--74935388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935388Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the quiet stillness of a beleaguered encampment is shattered by the approach of a stealthy and perilous night assault, only to be thwarted by the timely warning of a mysterious and devoted masked guardian named Leatherface. Through whispered...736false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-1-chapter-1--74935390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935390Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the sombre council of the Duke of Alva convenes amid the ashes of rebel cities to plot the capture of the elusive Prince of Orange and assert tyrannical control over Ghent through political machinations and a strategically arranged marriage....4033false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-1-chapter-2--74935391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935391Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Laurence van Rycke wrestles bitterly with the cruel demands imposed upon him by a tyrannical regime, his heart in rebellion against a forced marriage designed to serve political ends, whilst his family trembles under the heavy shadow of...2360false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-1-chapter-3--74935392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935392Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the solemn ceremony betrothing the Flemish Mark van Rycke to the Spanish Donna Lenora de Vargas unfolds amidst the pomp and political manoeuvring of Ghent’s ruling caste, revealing the deep divides and reluctant duties binding the young...4133false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-1-chapter-4--74935394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935394Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the sombrous night in Ghent becomes the stage for a tense confrontation between the rigid Spanish authority and the beleaguered local family of the High-Bailiff, underscored by threats, defiance, and an ominous visit to a troubled tavern. The...2691false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-1-chapter-5--74935395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935395Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the tragic murder of Donna Lenora’s beloved cousin, don Ramon de Linea, sets afire her young heart with a fervent desire for justice and vengeance, while her father, Juan de Vargas, cunningly weaves a web of intrigue to entrap her in a...1359false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-6--74935396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935396Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the splendid wedding of donna Lenora de Vargas and Mark van Rycke is celebrated with ceremony and sumptuous festivity under the watchful eyes of nobility and city dignitaries. Afterwards, the newlyweds begin the uneasy task of acquainting...1877false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-7--74935398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935398Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a discreet assembly of loyal adherents gather in the dimly lit chamber of the van Rycke household to confer on a daring plan to confront the Duke of Alva, united by their devotion to liberty and the Prince of Orange’s cautious leadership....1734false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-8--74935399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935399Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which young Lenora, driven by duty and the solemn oath sworn at her cousin’s deathbed, uncovers a secret midnight meeting of conspirators plotting against the Crown, and wrestles with the burden of knowledge and the tumult of her own emotions in...3340false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-9--74935402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935402Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Lenora, torn by conflicting loyalties and heavy with the burden of secret knowledge, prepares to leave a house shadowed by treachery and return to her father’s home, all the while performing her duty with a resolute yet sorrowful heart. As...1891false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-10--74935404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935404Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Lenora finds herself unexpectedly detained in a Flemish town with her enigmatic husband, Mark, whose careless gaiety belies a deep and troubled soul, as they navigate the tensions of loyalty and enmity amidst the troubled landscape of the...3318false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-2-chapter-11--74935405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935405Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Lenora awakens in a humble inn to find herself physically frail and burdened by a grievous letter that sets her on a path of solemn duty and bitter resolve, while the stormy night outside mirrors her turbulent thoughts. As messengers speed...1952false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-12--74935406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935406Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the city of Ghent receives a grand and seemingly festive entrance of Walloon troops, masking the dire and oppressive intentions brought by the arrival of the formidable Duke of Alva. The gleaming soldiers quarter themselves among the citizens...1370false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-13--74935408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935408Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a mysterious leader known only as Leatherface rallies two thousand brave townsmen in a vaulted convent hall, urging them to fight for faith, freedom, and country against overwhelming odds, all while bearing the heavy burden of a...2919false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-14--74935409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935409Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a deputation of Ghent’s dignified burghers, bearing a heavy burden of loyalty and despair, confronts the formidable Duke of Alva in his fortress, entreating clemency for their beleaguered city amid menacing threats and disdainful threats of...1608false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-15--74935410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935410Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Lenora bears silent witness to the harrowing consequences of rebellion within the council chamber, wrestling with a poignant mixture of duty, despair, and unyielding loyalty to her country and kin. Meanwhile, the resolute figure of...826false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-16-part-1--74935411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935411Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the restless city of Ghent awakens to an extraordinary defiance as its citizens rise against the occupying forces, transforming their streets into a theatre of desperate combat and unyielding spirit. Amidst smoke and ruin, the beleaguered...2620false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-16-part-2--74935412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935412Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the beleaguered Duke of Alva, ensnared within the battered walls of the Kasteel, endeavours to parley with the rebel leaders amidst the grim horrors of siege and the heavy toll of battle. With a solemn yet deceptive oath, he proposes a truce...2356false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-17--74935413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935413Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the solemn day of truce descends upon a city scarred by conflict, bringing together sworn enemies beneath the shadow of a shattered cathedral and weaving a tapestry of concealed truths and silent reckonings. Amidst whispered revelations and...3109false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-18--74935414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935414Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the citizens of Ghent, torn between desperate hope and harrowing despair, gather in solemn assembly to deliberate their fate amidst the rumblings of an impending siege; and Mark van Rycke, with unyielding spirit and fervent leadership,...3715false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-book-3-chapter-19--74935417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935417Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the battered city holds its breath amidst the waning chaos of battle, while those within await the fate of their dear ones with a mix of dread and hope. The long-estranged figures of Lenora and Clémence confront one another in a tender yet...1180false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leatherface-a-tale-of-old-flanders-epilogue--74935420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935420Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the aftermath of a fierce insurrection in Ghent is recounted, focusing upon the delicate balance between justice and mercy exercised by its leaders. The narrative gently explores the complexities of loyalty and reprisal as the city wrests its...223false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-1-the-fenchurch-street-mystery--74935423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935423Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a curious and timid gentleman engaged in a discussion with a sharp-eyed young journalist about a baffling crime known as the Fenchurch Street mystery, intriguingly recounting details of a vanished man, a series of cryptic letters, and a...791false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-2-the-millionaire-in-the-dock--74935425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935425Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the curious case of a Siberian millionaire accused of murder unfolds in a London courtroom, revealing perplexing contradictions and unexpected witnesses that challenge the established narrative. The man in the corner guides Miss Polly Burton...1105false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-3-4-his-deduction-the-robbery-in-phillimore-terrace--74935426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935426Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the enigmatic man in the corner painstakingly unravels the tangled threads of a perplexing murder case, guiding Polly through a labyrinth of overlooked clues and subtle contradictions that paint a most intriguing picture. Later, he invites...960false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-5-6-a-night-s-adventure-all-he-knew--74935427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935427Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a meticulous recounting of a bold double robbery and the police’s painstaking investigation reveals the perplexing intricacies of a well-planned crime, subtly entwined with layers of deception and disguise. The man in the corner, knitting a...1232false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-7-the-york-mystery--74935429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935429Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Old Man in the Corner recounts the curious and tragic affair surrounding Lady Arthur Skelmerton and the mysterious murder that swept through the genteel society of York during racing week. With a keen eye for detail, he unfolds the...568false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-8-9-the-capital-charge-a-broken-hearted-woman--74935431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935431Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the intricate inquest into the murder of a bookmaker unfolds with a tapestry of contradictory testimonies, revealing the tense interplay of social standing, whispered threats, and shadowy motives that ensnare a nobleman in suspicion’s grasp....1487false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-10-the-mysterious-death-on-the-underground-railway--74935433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935433Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which we encounter the peculiar old man, whose engaging discourse on a mysterious death aboard an Underground Railway train captivates a disinterested young lady, drawing her into a narrative both intricate and sombre. This tale unfolds with the...1219false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-11-mr-errington--74935434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935434Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Old Man recounts the curious case of Mr. Errington, a gentleman caught in the tangled web of a mysterious death on the Underground Railway, and the courtroom drama that ensues amid conflicting testimonies and concealed truths. With a...889false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-12-the-liverpool-mystery--74935437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935437Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a tale unfolds centred upon the mysterious disappearance of a jeweller’s nephew after a transaction of splendid jewels with a Russian prince at a Liverpool hotel, set against the backdrop of suspicion and the artifice of foreign titles. The...895false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-13-a-cunning-rascal--74935438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935438Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a seemingly straightforward case of a robbery involving a Russian prince reveals unexpected layers of deception, prompting the Old Man in the Corner to unravel the interplay of suspicion, social standing, and the subtleties of human character...656false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-14-the-edinburgh-mystery--74935440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935440Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the old man in the corner recounts to Miss Polly Burton a curious and somber tale from Edinburgh society, centred on the troubled fortunes of the Graham family and the tragic fate of Lady Donaldson. The narrative unfolds with an air of...477false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-15-a-terrible-plight--74935441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935441Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a somber trial unfolds in Edinburgh, casting a young woman into the harsh glare of public opinion as she faces grave accusations linked to a tragic death and a missing fortune. The courtroom becomes a theatre of poignant testimonies and...566false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-18-the-theft-at-the-english-provident-bank--74935445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935445Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the astute Old Man expounds upon the elusive role of feminine influence in crime, particularly in relation to the unresolved theft at the English Provident Bank, inviting Miss Polly Burton into the intricate details of the case. Through a...791false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-16-17-non-proven-undeniable-facts--74935443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935443Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the man in the corner recounts the dramatic trial of Edith Crawford, detailing the prosecution and defence arguments surrounding the mysterious diamond earrings and the tragic death of Lady Donaldson. Their ensuing conversation delves into...853false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-19-20-conflicting-evidence-an-alibi--74935446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935446Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the intricate details of a baffling bank theft unfold through conflicting testimonies and clever alibis, revealing the tangled web of family loyalty and suspicion beneath the surface of public opinion. The man in the corner, with his peculiar...1043false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-21-22-the-dublin-mystery-forgery--74935448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935448Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the man in the corner unravels the curious case of the Brooks family: a sudden death, a startling murder, and the scandal of a contested will that shakes Dublin society to its core. With keen observation and patience, he guides us through the...1196false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-25-the-prisoner--74935453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935453Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a perplexing case of assault and robbery unfolds in Brighton, centered on a mysterious lodger named Edward Skinner and a large sum of money linked to a secret past. The courtroom drama reveals a tangled web of blackmail and concealed...1052false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-23-24-a-memorable-day-an-unparalleled-outrage--74935450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935450Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a shadowy courtroom drama unfolds over an accused gentleman’s alleged forgery, revealing a tangled web of family discord, legal cunning, and the poignant fragility of truth. Following this, the narrative shifts to the seaside, where a...988false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-28-the-regent-s-park-murder--74935455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935455Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which an enigmatic gentleman seated in a corner entertains Miss Polly Burton with a detailed and curious account of the mysterious murder of Mr. Aaron Cohen, a man connected to the intriguing and secretive world of London's gambling clubs. This...755false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-26-27-a-sensation-two-blackguards--74935454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935454Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the curious case of Mr. Morton's assault and the mysterious letters signed by 'Armand de la Tremouille' unfold before the magistrate, revealing inconsistencies and casting doubt upon the accused's guilt. The man in the corner, with his...598false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-29-30-the-motive-friends--74935456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935456Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the intricate details of a seemingly clumsy murder are carefully examined, revealing how appearances can deceive both the police and the public, and a young man’s steadfast alibi confounds the prosecution’s case. The observer then shares a...955false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-31-the-de-genneville-peerage--74935458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935458Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Old Man recounts the curious and historic complications surrounding the de Genneville peerage, a tale entwined with ancient documents, twin-born heirs, and a lavishly contentious legal claim. The narrative culminates in the grim discovery...564false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapter-32-a-high-bred-gentleman--74935460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935460Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the sombre proceedings of a coroner's inquest unfold, centring on the Earl of Brockelsby and the tragic demise of his brother amidst legal disputes and fading promises of peace. The attentive testimonies of hotel staff introduce an enigmatic...631false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-33-34-the-living-and-the-dead-the-mysterious-death-in-percy-street--74935461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935461Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the old man in the corner unravels the curious circumstances surrounding a deadly family intrigue, drawing attention to hidden motives and the clever staging of appearances that baffle even the keenest observers. Later, the same beguiling...1076false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-man-in-the-corner-chapters-35-36-suicide-or-murder-the-end--74935462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935462Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the curious and sombre circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Owen, a once respectable caretaker whose unexplained change in fortune and associations arouse suspicion and litigation, unfold through a series of testimonies and intricate...1499false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-1--74935464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935464Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the lively gaiety of Vienna on Shrove Tuesday provides a dazzling and colourful backdrop to a masked intrigue at the opera ball, where mystery and playful pursuit weave through the throng. The spirited Tsarevitch, delighting in the freedom of...453false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-2--74935465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935465Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a masked young man named Iván Volenski encounters the enigmatic Madame Demidoff at a lively opera ball, where their exchange hints at hidden concerns beneath the gaiety. After the mysterious departure of a disguised figure and an odalisque,...590false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-4--74935468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935468Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the young and impulsive Tsarevitch, ensnared by a beguiling stranger, finds himself unexpectedly confined in a strange abode under guarded watch, whilst his devoted attendant and guardian grapple with despair and seek aid from a discerning...1041false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-3--74935466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935466Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a small band of conspirators, under the cover of Vienna’s Carnival, secretly discuss the bold abduction of a high-profile hostage and the delicate measures required to secure his safety and their comrades’ freedom. Amongst furtive plans and...1461false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chaper-5--74935469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935469Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Emperor Franz Jozef entrusts the ever-discreet Cardinal d’Orsay with a delicate and mysterious commission involving a pair of exquisite vieux Vienne candlesticks, embodying both artistry and a secret compartment steeped in royal history....589false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-6--74935470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935470Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the ever-dutiful Cardinal d’Orsay finds his longed-for respite postponed to bear an imperial gift—a pair of exquisitely fragile candlesticks—to the fair Princess Marïonoff in St. Petersburg, enlisting the devoted Iván Volenski as his fellow...702false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-7--74935474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935474Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the enigmatic and charming Madame Demidoff navigates the perilous spheres of Viennese society and diplomacy, securing a precious pair of historic candlesticks with secret compartments entrusted by a Cardinal, as she sets out on a secretive...2272false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-8--74935475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935475Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the elegant comforts of travel on the Austrian State railway are tempered by the irksome and exacting customs inspection at the frontier, where Madame Demidoff encounters a vexing ordeal over her luggage. Circumstances compel her to maintain...438false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-9--74935477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935477Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the anxious Iván Volenski grapples with the perilous loss of secret papers concealed within a pair of precious candlesticks and navigates the tense aftermath of a daring robbery that thrusts him into uneasy dealings with the vigilant Vienna...1425false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-10--74935479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935479Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a stealthy police search leads Iván and Sergeant Meyer through squalid quarters of Vienna in pursuit of elusive clues, revealing the harsh and dismal existence of its poorest inhabitants. Despite a fruitless raid on a threadbare lodging, the...486false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-11--74935480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935480Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the weary young Volenski, disguised as a gay gentleman about town, ventures into the noisy haunts of Vienna’s nightlife to encounter the coarse but vital figure of Grete Ottlinger, whose rough charm and questionable friends may hold the key...853false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-12--74935481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935481Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Iván, burdened by the weight of secret papers and anxious to recover the stolen Emperor’s candlesticks, tracks down a reputable antique dealer in Vienna whose suspiciously evasive manner forces him into a tense negotiation. With determination...604false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-13--74935483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935483Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the young and earnest Iván Volenski navigates a maze of police inquiries and vanished treasures, striving with mounting desperation to reclaim a pair of priceless candlesticks entwined with secrets vital to his comrades’ cause. Amidst...829false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-14--74935484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935484Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the members of a secret Socialist brotherhood in Vienna grapple with the troubling silence of their missing comrade, stirring a dark debate over loyalty and the harsh necessities of their cause. Amid these looming shadows, a grim resolution...792false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-16--74935487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935487Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Count Lavrovski, burdened with anxiety and a heavy conscience, is unexpectedly visited by a mysterious and composed young lady claiming to bear a message concerning the Tsarevitch’s captivity, revealing a daring plot and imposing grave...908false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-15--74935486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935486Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the devoted Maria Stefanowna finds herself entwined in a perilous plot within the Socialist brotherhood, tasked with the abduction of the Tsarevitch and burdened by the dark intentions that threaten to sully their noble cause. Tormented by...245false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-17--74935488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935488Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Maria Stefanowna, with a resolute spirit and a woman’s wit, boldly confronts a somber assembly of conspirators and challenges their dark designs with a fresh hope born of daring intervention. Amidst shadows of danger and despair, her eloquent...793false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-18--74935489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935489Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Tsarevitch Nicholas Alexandrovitch is mysteriously released from captivity and returns to Vienna, where he learns of the political machinations and the unexpected liberation of dangerous conspirators. Meanwhile, the secretive brotherhood,...1025false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-19--74935490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935490Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the ailing and beleaguered Iván Volenski prepares for a decisive auction to reclaim the Emperor’s candlesticks, while grappling with mistrust and the shadow of a far-reaching conspiracy. The presence of Madame Demidoff, a dangerous adversary...887false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-20--74935491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935491Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a crowded auction room becomes the stage for a tense and feverish bidding war over a pair of exquisite gold-mounted china candlesticks, where rival bidders reveal an intense personal stake in the prize. A fragile truce is struck between a man...547false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-22--74935495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935495Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which two conspirators, having exchanged sensitive documents and pledged mutual discretion, part ways with a solemn yet amicable understanding amidst the refined surroundings of Claridge’s Hotel; the tale closes with a glimpse of society's...113false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emperor-s-candlesticks-chapter-21--74935493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935493Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the ever resourceful Iván Volenski, having secured a secret trove of documents, replies to a delicate invitation from the enigmatic Madame Demidoff proposing a parley that might turn foes into allies over walnuts and wine. The scene is set...218false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-an-apology-and-the-prologue--74935497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935497Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a young lady of Haarlem, Gilda Beresteyn, finds herself entwined with the fate of a hunted fugitive whose desperate return awakens old memories and divided loyalties amidst a tense and ominous spring night. The delicate balance between past...2011false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-1-new-year-s-eve--74935502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935502Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which three philosophers stand at the foot of Haarlem’s Stadhuis on the last day of 1623, overhearing a heated rivalry among town councillors over prized tulip bulbs and contemplating a most daring scheme under the cloak of a frosty, fog-laden...886false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-2-the-fracas-by-the-postern-gate--74935504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935504Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a chance gathering on a snowy New Year’s Eve in Haarlem reveals a heated and boisterous fray between a desperate crowd and three enigmatic strangers known by the names Diogenes, Pythagoras, and Socrates, whose swordplay and sharp wit turn the...1296false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-5-brother-and-sister--74935508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935508Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a late-night encounter at a cathedral leads Gilda to confront her brother Nicolaes with grave news that unsettles both their hearts and loyalties, drawing a delicate and tense balance between familial love and political intrigue. Amid...1020false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-3-an-interlude--74935505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935505Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which three battered and thirsty philosophers, struggling through a foggy Amsterdam night after a brawl, receive unexpected aid and admiration from a gracious young lady moved by their valour. Their quaint camaraderie and weary banter reveal much...891false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-4-watch-night--74935506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935506Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a chance encounter at a New Year’s watch-night service leads to the unexpected eavesdropping of a grave conspiracy within the shadows of a grand cathedral, as a committed band of conspirators plot a daring and deadly revenge against the...1536false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-6-the-councesl-of-prudence--74935510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935510Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the sombre weight of conspiracy settles upon two steadfast Dutchmen, whose loyalty and affection are torn between love and peril as they navigate the treacherous night. They grapple with the grievous dilemma of safeguarding their cause...530false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-8-the-lodgings-which-were-paid-for--74935514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935514Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a chance encounter on a snowy New Year’s night leads two friends to observe a curious scene of charity and wit among three impoverished philosophers, one of whom sustains a spirited good humour despite hardship. Their quiet vigil, witnessed...1127false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-7-three-philosophers-and-their-friends--74935512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935512Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which three philosophers seek refuge from the New Year’s chill in the well-ordered tapperij of the "Lame Cow," where the arrival of vociferous foreign mercenaries and the spirited discourse of a young man named Diogenes bring both disorder and...1926false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-9-the-painter-of-pictures--74935516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935516Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which two friends, burdened with grave secrets and high ambitions, contemplate sacrifices for the sake of their country and cause as the dawn of a new year breaks over Haarlem, whilst a nameless stranger named Diogenes endures a cold night before...609false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-10-the-laughing-cavalier--74935519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935519Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a spirited soldier of fortune, known as Diogenes, is sought out by the affluent and determined Nicolaes Beresteyn to undertake a delicate and secretive mission involving Beresteyn’s sister and matters of great peril to their country and...1303false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-11-the-bargain--74935520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935520Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a curious and somewhat audacious bargain is struck between two men, involving a delicate and secretive enterprise that promises both risk and reward beneath the solemnity of a New Year’s day. The details of their compact are laid with...613false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-12-the-portrait--74935521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935521Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Diogenes contemplates a striking portrait of Jongejuffrouw Beresteyn, painted by Frans Hals, and reflects with wry amusement on his curious connections to the young lady and her brother’s fierce protection of her honour. Meanwhile, a tender...1041false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-13-the-spanish-wench--74935523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935523Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the resourceful and spirited Diogenes enlists the aid of his faithful companions for a covert and remunerative venture, whilst engaging with a destitute woman and her crippled father in a grim Haarlem lodging. Through his lively charm and...1085false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-14-after-evensong--74935524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935524Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the young and conscientious Jongejuffrouw Beresteyn wrestles with a grievous secret and the burdensome dilemma of where her loyalty ought to lie, amidst the shadowed streets of her city on a wintry night. As she encounters a pitiful figure in...640false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-17-an-understanding--74935531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935531Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the spirited and imperious Gilda Beresteyn confronts her audacious captor, a seemingly irrepressible and jesting rogue named Diogenes, challenging the motives behind her sudden abduction and the shadowy intrigues that envelop her. Their...1241false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-15-the-halt-at-bennebrock--74935527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935527Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the gentle heroine lies half-conscious on a cold winter’s journey, overhearing whispered plans that confirm her fears of a treacherous plot and the painful helplessness of her position. Amidst the biting frost and muffled voices, she reflects...619false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-16-layden--74935529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935529Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a weary young lady, enduring a long and perilous journey, is spirited away to a modest inn under the watchful care of a firm yet enigmatic gentleman, whose presence provokes both ire and reluctant gratitude. Amidst the quiet comfort of a...912false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-18-the-start--74935534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935534Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a resolute young adventurer, having endured a trying encounter with a sharp-witted lady, prepares for a daring nocturnal journey across the frozen waterways under a radiant moon to honour a friend’s request. The quiet, snow-dusted town and...367false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-19-in-the-kingdom-of-the-night--74935536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935536Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a lone skater embarks upon a thrilling race through the frost-kissed, moonlit nightscape of the Haarlemer Meer, embracing the exhilarating freedom of the icy expanse beneath a watchful and ever-changing moon. Yet as shadows deepen and the...514false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-20-back-again-in-haarlem--74935538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935538Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a weary yet resolute soldier-of-fortune endures the biting cold and restless night to arrive in Haarlem, where he becomes embroiled in the startling news of the abduction of the daughter of a wealthy burgomaster, setting the city astir with...704false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-23-a-spy-from-the-camp--74935545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935545Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Stoutenburg, filled with a fierce passion for vengeance, reveals to his comrades a daring plan to strike at the Stadtholder as he journeys from Delft, igniting a feverish determination among his small band of conspirators. Yet amid the heated...1002false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-21-a-grief-stricken-father--74935541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935541Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the city of Haarlem is gripped by consternation over the abduction of young Gilda Beresteyn by a notorious band of sea-robbers, prompting lively debates among the burghers and an urgent council to devise a rescue plan. Amidst the turmoil,...623false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-22-a-double-pledge--74935542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935542Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the sombre gravity of a father's loss finds a flicker of hope kindled by the impassioned artist Frans Hals, who introduces a dashing stranger ready to wager sword and honour to reclaim the young lady; and the shadow of despair is momentarily...1118false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-25-an-arrant-knave--74935548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935548Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which two friends meet in the shadow of a cathedral to plot cautiously against a cunning and treacherous adversary whose schemes threaten to overturn their carefully laid plans. As the cold night holds its breath, they resolve to outwit their foe...1074false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-26-back-to-houdekerk--74935550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935550Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a lone skater braves the capricious winter winds and the enshrouding darkness to outwit vigilant pursuers on the frozen canals, harbouring secret thoughts and solemn promises as he journeys towards a distant mill. The night air is thick with...1020false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-24-the-birth-of-hate--74935547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935547Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg, driven by a mixture of suspicion and urgency, confronts a distressed Spanish girl in her humble lodgings to extract secrets concerning a certain abduction, only to be interrupted by the formidable Diogenes whose bold...1801false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-27-thence-to-rotterdam--74935552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935552Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a delicate young lady embarks on a snowy sledge journey through the Dutch landscape, observed with quiet admiration and careful attentiveness by a watchful companion. Meanwhile, this steadfast philosopher finds his way to a narrow, shadowed...825false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-28-check--74935553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935553Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Diogenes ventures into the austere shop of Ben Isaje, the cautious jeweller and financier with many guarded interests, to deliver a letter concerning the safekeeping of the jongejuffrouw Gilda Beresteyn. Amidst wary negotiations and an...782false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-29-check-again--74935555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935555Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the philosopher Diogenes escorts the young lady Gilda to the house of the cautious and enigmatic Ben Isaje, where subtle tensions and wary formalities linger in the air. Matters of honour and business intertwine as Diogenes seeks to claim a...635false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-32-a-run-through-the-night--74935561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935561Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the steadfast Gilda Beresteyn is borne through the fading light and fog upon a sledge, caught between hope and despair as she contemplates the dark tidings that have recently beset her. Amidst misgivings about her captors and the uncertain...906false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-30-a-nocturn--74935557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935557Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a restless night finds Diogenes disturbed by mysterious sounds and the unexpected apparition of a proud, desperate young woman who seeks his aid to reach the Prince of Orange. Their fraught negotiation unveils perilous secrets and distrust,...2197false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-31-the-molens--74935560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935560Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which two determined conspirators resting in a solitary windmill's weighing-room plot an intricate scheme fraught with danger and treachery, their uneasy minds haunted by the potential betrayal of a woman named Gilda, whose presence they...1451false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-33-the-captive-lion--74935562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935562Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the conspirators at the molens secure their captive foe, whose indomitable spirit and quick wit provoke both scorn and fury amongst his captors, whilst secret documents and stolen treasures surface amid tense exchanges. The scene is set with...957false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-34-protestations--74935564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935564Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg presents himself to the imprisoned Gilda with a mixture of devotion and cunning, striving to convince her of his innocence and professing a love that conflicts with his ruthless nature. They engage in a tense dialogue...1066false435fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-35-the-witness-for-the-defence--74935565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935565Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the captive known as Diogenes faces stern questioning before the noble Gilda Beresteyn, revealing truths of loyalty and treachery that unsettle her heart despite the vindication of her brother. The tense encounter, marked by fierce passions...2126false436fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-36-brother-philosophers--74935566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935566Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a dark and frostbitten night draws a small band of men to a forbidding mill by the Schie, where the grim tension of an impending combat coexists with the resilience and wit of a wounded captive known as the Laughing Cavalier, whose...1336false437fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-37-dawn--74935567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935567Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the grey dawn unveils the restless preparations for an impending act of vengeance, as the mercenaries and their leaders brace themselves amid shadows and whispers of destiny, while a captive soldier, poised for his fate, observes the scene...796false438fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-38-the-hour--74935569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935569Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a sombre dawn finds the Laughing Cavalier confronted by Nicolaes Beresteyn, whose faltering contrition and divided loyalties reveal the tangled loyalties and silent anguish of troubled hearts. Amidst the grave preparations for execution, a...606false439fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-39-sauve-qui-peut--74935570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935570Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a desperate spy returns hastily with dire news that sets a frightened band of conspirators into chaotic flight beneath mist-shrouded molens, leaving only two steadfast guards to watch over their bound victim. The eerie stillness following the...992false440fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-40-the-loser-pays--74935572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935572Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a desperate betrayal unfolds amidst the looming threat of capture, compelling erstwhile allies to flee towards uncertain refuge as loyalties are questioned and tempers flare within dimly lit rooms. The Lady Gilda, caught between fear and...1492false441fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-41-vengeance-is-mine--74935574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935574Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg, stricken by the chaos of a failed endeavour, discovers the desolation left by fleeing mercenaries and confronts the bitter reality of lost vengeance amidst the silent shadows of the molens. Amid his despair, a flicker...527false442fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-42-the-fight-in-the-doorway--74935576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935576Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the spirited philosopher Diogenes confronts the furious Lord of Stoutenburg in a sharp and witty duel of words and swords, whilst the surrounding mist shrouds a tense struggle for possession of the fair Gilda. Amidst the clashing of steel and...2629false443fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-43-layden-once-more--74935577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935577Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which Gilda returns to a familiar inn, heavy with memories both joyous and sorrowful, as she reflects upon recent events with a heart full of conflicting emotions and a fragile hope. Through the quiet of night, she listens unseen to her father's...1416false444fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-44-blake-of-blakeney--74935580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935580Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a spirited conversation unfolds in a lively tap-room, revealing truths and sentiments between strangers linked by fate, while a daughter confides her sorrows and revelations to her father with candid affection. The evening closes with a...560false445fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-laughing-cavalier-chapter-45-the-end--74935582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935582Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Laughing Cavalier sits contemplatively in a quiet inn, haunted by memories of a gentle yet distant young lady whose disdain wounds him deeply, until a sudden summons leads him to a poignant reunion filled with tender and hopeful emotion....356false446fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-1-a-night-on-the-veluwe-part-2--74935585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935585Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which we find ourselves beset by a dark and secretive conversation between two men, one unveiling a sinister plot involving poisons and patient calculation behind a ghost-haunted mill. The night deepens with the uneasy arrival of an exhausted...2469false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-1-a-night-on-the-veluwe--74935584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935584Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a lone horseman loses his way on a frozen Veluwe night and seeks refuge in an eerie, long-deserted windmill that harbours human presence hidden within its ghostly frame. Therein, two men converse with grim purpose about revenge, loyalty, and...683false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-1-a-night-on-the-veluwe-part-3--74935586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935586Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a weary traveller named Pythagoras finds himself in the company of the lord of Stoutenburg, whose temper flares at news of a certain wedding among the gentry, before generously offering wine and setting the philosopher on his way through a...510false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-2-the-double-wedding-part-1--74935588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935588Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a joyous double wedding serves as the heart of a festive day in Amersfoort, drawing a vivid assembly of townsfolk, nobility, and a somewhat ailing Stadtholder, whose presence commands respect despite whispered rumours and a breath of...1689false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-3-the-great-interruption--74935593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935593Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a sudden and grave interruption casts a shadow over a joyous wedding gathering, drawing back the curtain on whispers of intrigue and ill fortune that weigh heavily upon the assembled company. The tender moments of love and hope are tempered...991false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-2-the-double-wedding-part-2--74935591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935591Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the wedding festivities unfold amidst a shadow of unease, as the esteemed Maurice of Nassau battles his own frailty whilst loyal friends toast to his cause, and the bridegroom’s restless spirit yearns to flee the stifling formalities with his...1930false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-4-adder-s-fork--74935597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935597Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a weary and troubled bridegroom accompanies his brother-in-law partway on a secretive night journey across the silent Veluwe, revealing the undercurrents of family suspicion and political intrigue that shadow their lives. Returning home, he...1604false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-5-a-race-for-life--74935598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935598Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a lone rider braves a bleak, mist-shrouded landscape, pursued by foes eager to impede a vital message, and must summon every ounce of courage and guile to evade capture. Amidst treacherous marsh and icy waters, he faces a desperate plunge...619false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-3-the-great-interruption-cont-d--74935596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935596Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the noble Diogenes finds himself summoned by ailing royalty to undertake urgent and perilous tasks amid whispers of treachery and war, while inwardly wrestling with a profound personal sacrifice. The tender yet resolute farewell between...1869false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-6-a-nest-of-scorpions-part-1--74935600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935600Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a sombre and urgent scene unfolds in Amersfoort, where the Stadtholder’s unexpected and secretive arrival signals grave military perils that are met with stubborn civic resistance and growing dread among its inhabitants. Amidst whispered...1510false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-6-a-nest-of-scorpions-part-2--74935601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935601Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a city reels under the shadow of an impending Spanish invasion, its citizens gripped by terror and confusion as they prepare to flee, while Gilda struggles to remain composed amidst the chaos and hope for the arrival of a beloved stranger....1180false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-7-a-subtle-traitor--74935602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935602Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a charged assembly of burghers and nobles wrestle with suspicion and urgency as they confront the menace of approaching enemies and the peril to their noble leader, their hopes and fears tangled with loyalty and distrust. Amidst the impending...1318false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-8-devil-s-writ--74935605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935605Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which three loyal comrades, bound by simple-hearted devotion and pressed by imminent peril, strive to protect their beloved amie and the Stadtholder from unseen treachery amidst the mist-shrouded streets and open plains. The tale unfolds with...1875false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-10-a-prince-of-darkness--74935609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935609Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the resolute young Gilda confronts a sinister suitor who wields cruel power over her and her city, presenting her with a grim ultimatum that tests her courage and steadfastness amidst treachery and looming tragedy. With unyielding grace, she...2219false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-9-mala-fides--74935608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935608Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg, embittered and triumphant, takes possession of Amersfoort with his troops, imprisoning its dignitaries and asserting a ruthless dominion over the city and its inhabitants. Amidst this tense occupation, the complex and...2247false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-11-the-danger-spoke--74935611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935611Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg contemplates the obstinate will and disdain of his promised bride, while a surprising and dishevelled figure from the past disrupts the uneasy calm of his triumph. The encounter unfolds with a mixture of menace and...1560false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-12-tears-sighs-hearts--74935612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935612Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a scene unfolds of profound sorrow and haunting tension as a noble lady defies the cruel designs of a merciless lord by clinging to her fallen husband amid threats and despair. The harsh interplay of power and sacrifice is laid bare,...1244false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-13-the-stygian-creek--74935614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935614Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg, asserting his dominion with cruel mockery and calculated politeness, presides over a tense supper where the brave burgomaster and his daughter Gilda endure humiliation and quiet defiance amid political threats and...1309false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-14-treachery-part-2--74935617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935617Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a blind and drunken informer’s uncanny vigilance unveils a midnight stir within a besieged city, stirring treacherous plots and piercing the veils of deception around a looming conflict. The machinations of ambitious men unfold in a chamber...2578false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-15-the-molen-on-the-veluwe--74935619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935619Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the Lord of Stoutenburg undertakes a secretive and tense journey from Amersfoort with his captive bride, Gilda Beresteyn, to a lonely and foreboding mill on the Veluwe, where a deadly ambush is laid for the Stadtholder. Within the dim...3164false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-14-treachery-part-1--74935615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935615Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which a blind prisoner, caught in the throes of intoxication and bound hand and foot, becomes the centre of grave suspicion and bitter resentment as he faces the wrath of the restless Lord of Stoutenburg and his stalwart henchman Jan. Through a...2371false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-16-the-final-issue--74935620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935620Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the valiant Englishman, known as Diogenes, undertakes a perilous journey through hostile territory to thwart a traitorous incursion and safeguard the embattled towns of Gelderland, all the while feigning blindness to deceive his foes. Amidst...1068false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-sir-percy-chapter-17-the-only-world--74935623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74935623Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Baroness Emma OrczyIn which the gentle refuge of a lonely mill becomes a sanctuary for a young lady recovering from harrowing trials, soothed by the steadfast affection of a devoted old servant. And in this tender alcove, love quietly asserts itself as a solitary world...217false523full