https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-j-s-fletcher-library--7308014
For those who relish ingenious mysteries, atmospheric English settings, and the slow, satisfying unravelling of a secret, the way lies open. Come through the arch, and see where the story leads.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0109f726e729a71e0ba91e444050f6d1.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-j-s-fletcher-library--7308014Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:32:02 +0000J. S. FletcherGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comStep into a world of shadowed lanes, ancient houses, curious documents, sudden deaths, and secrets long thought buried. The J. S. Fletcher Library presents the works of one of Britain’s most prolific masters of mystery, read in full. Tales in which a...
For those who relish ingenious mysteries, atmospheric English settings, and the slow, satisfying unravelling of a secret, the way lies open. Come through the arch, and see where the story leads.]]>falsece0a4cb5-9945-520d-9240-4fdde332d0f9serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-1-jacob-herapath-is-missing--75031128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031128Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:31:29 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the sudden and unaccountable absence of Jacob Herapath, a prominent and somewhat eccentric figure, casts a quiet but growing concern among his household and those close to him. Careful observations of his habitual surroundings and the...860false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-2-is-it-murder--75031131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031131Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:31:32 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which a sudden and sombre discovery at the renowned Herapath Flats draws together Mr. Selwood, Peggie Wynne, and the enigmatic Mr. Tertius, as they confront the grim reality of Jacob Herapath’s death amidst whispered suspicions of foul play. The...842false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-3-barthrope-takes-charge--75031133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031133Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which Barthorpe Herapath arrives promptly at the scene of his uncle’s sudden demise, assuming control with a calm and commanding presence that belies his resemblance to the deceased. He begins a deliberate inquiry into the circumstances, gathering...857false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-4-the-pressman--75031134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031134Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the movements and actions of Barthorpe Herapath on a particular evening are carefully recounted through the attentive testimony of his coachman and servants, revealing a curious sequence of events around his return home. Meanwhile, a...806false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-5-the-glass-and-the-sandwich--75031137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031137Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which Mr. Tertius, undeterred by an unceremonious dismissal, embarks upon a meticulous and secretive investigation, enlisting the aid of the scientific Professor Cox-Raythwaite to preserve crucial physical evidence with the utmost care and...935false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-6-the-taxi-cab-driver--75031139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031139Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the neighbourhood buzzes with speculation upon the mysterious death of Mr. Herapath, and a concerned few gather to discuss the implications and rumours conveyed by the newspapers. In the midst of this unease, a taxi-cab driver arrives with a...878false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-8-the-second-witness--75031145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031145Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which Barthorpe Herapath, troubled by a letter from Frank Burchill—a man once close to his late uncle—sets out to uncover the meaning behind its veiled threats and the secret it conceals. He tracks down Burchill in Maida Vale and confronts him with...880false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-7-is-there-a-will--75031141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031141Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the discovery of a missing key and a secret will concealed in an ancestral bureau sets the stage for delicate questions concerning the late Jacob Herapath’s final wishes and the rightful heir to his estate. The characters’ interactions in the...918false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-9-greek-against-greek--75031146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031146Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which two men engage in a tense and circumspect exchange concerning the witnessing of a will and the mysterious circumstances surrounding a recent death, careful to weigh every insinuation and declaration with measured words. The conversation hints...745false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-10-mr-benjamin-halfpenny--75031148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031148Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the unexpected arrival of Mr. Benjamin Halfpenny stirs a room already heavy with the discovery of a newly found will, and the curious circumstances of its signing invite scrutiny and counsel. Meanwhile, Peggie Wynne contemplates the profound...858false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-11-the-shadow--75031150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031150Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which Mr. Halfpenny and Mr. Tertius pursue leads concerning a most extraordinary case, unveiling curious details about a will and examining peculiar evidence with cautious deliberation. They engage discreetly with the authorities, setting in motion...885false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-12-for-ten-percent--75031159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031159Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which Mr. Frank Burchill invites Barthorpe to his home for a late-night conversation concerning the enigmatic Herapath family and estate, probing Barthorpe’s knowledge of the past with keen questions and guarded interest. As the fire burns low, a...766false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-13-adjourned--75031160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031160Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which two young journalists, each eager to crack the perplexing Herapath Mystery, meet by chance and exchange theories in the midst of an inquest that yields no fresh clues, leaving them to suspect that crucial information is being deliberately...913false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-14-the-scottish-verdict--75031162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031162Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which a funeral procession convenes notable figures acquainted with the late Jacob Herapath, prompting a chance encounter that stirs a reporter’s memory of a curious past trial in Scotland. The narrative then unfolds the peculiar details of a...926false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-15-young-brains--75031164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031164Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which a spirited conversation between Carver and Triffitt unearths a shadowy past linked to Jacob Herapath’s recent demise, and an enterprising plan is set in motion to uncover concealed truths. The account culminates in Triffitt’s bold appeal to...849false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-herapath-property-chapter-16-nameless-fear--75031166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75031166Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000J. S. FletcherIn which the modest presence and elusive demeanour of Mr. Frank Burchill at Jacob Herapath’s funeral stir unease among the assembled family and friends, prompting a determined effort to clarify intentions and secure the troubled position of a disputed...867false116full