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The Andrew Lang Library

The Andrew Lang Library

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 Welcome, dear reader and listener, to The Andrew Lang Library, where the old tales live again. Here are gathered the enchanted histories of princes and maidens, of dragons, giants, perilous quests, and kingdoms beyond the edge of map and memory. In each episode, a book is opened, and its wonders are read aloud anew, that the curious may wander once more in the fair country of story.Public domain
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  • Historical Mysteries Chapter 6 - The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser: The Child of Europe

    Historical Mysteries Chapter 6 - The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser: The Child of Europe
    Apr 25 2026
    In which the curious tale of Kaspar Hauser, a mysterious youth who appeared suddenly in Nuremberg with a baffling past and elusive origins, is unfolded amid a swirl of romantic theories, sceptical inquiries, and scandalous accusations that captivated nineteenth-century Germany. The narrative gently investigates the boy’s peculiar behaviour, whispered royal connections, and the controversies surrounding his education, character, and untimely death, all set against the backdrop of credulity, intrigue, and the fading allure of mesmerism.
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    50 min
  • Historical Mysteries Chapter 5 - The Cardinal's Necklace

    Historical Mysteries Chapter 5 - The Cardinal's Necklace
    Apr 25 2026
    In which we explore the curious and tangled tale of Jeanne de Valois and the Cardinal Rohan, whose credulity and ambition become entwined with royal intrigues and a scandalous diamond necklace; the narrative unfolds amid the glittering yet precarious courts of France, where appearances and deceptions often mask deeper truths. The story illuminates the complexities of human folly and deceit, revealing how pride, desperation, and the allure of royal favour can weave a web as intricate and perilous as the jewels themselves.
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    33 min
  • Historical Mysteries Chapter 4 - The Case of Allan Breck

    Historical Mysteries Chapter 4 - The Case of Allan Breck
    Apr 25 2026
    In which the sombre tale of the Red Fox's murder unfolds amidst the rugged Scottish Highlands, where loyalties, ancient clan rivalries, and whispered secrets intertwine along winding roads and lochs, revealing a landscape steeped in tradition and suspicion. The narrative gently traces the tangled paths of Allan Breck and James Stewart of the Glens, their intertwined fates shadowed by evictions, political intrigue, and an elusive accomplice whose identity remains a guarded Celtic mystery.
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    33 min
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