Episodi

  • The Caxtons Part 12 Chapter 2

    The Caxtons Part 12 Chapter 2
    Jun 19 2026
    In which we observe the ever-irrepressible Uncle Jack as he takes his leave from the household, embodying the airy and irregular nature of a scalene triangle, much to the philosophical amusement and tender concern of his brother, Mr. Caxton. The discourse reveals a delicate balance of genuine affection and eccentric imprudence, sketching a portrait of a man whose philanthropic intent is as whimsical as it is sincere.
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    9 min
  • The Caxtons Part 12 Chapter 1

    The Caxtons Part 12 Chapter 1
    Jun 18 2026
    In which the Caxton family settles into their new abode, where scholarly pursuits and quaint observations of nature gently intertwine, as Mr. Caxton endeavours to safeguard the local carp from untimely culinary fate by appealing to their noble lineage. Meanwhile, amidst reflections on lost ambitions and the looming stillness of an unfinished Magnum Opus, the young Pisistratus contemplates the vast domains before him and the elusive capital needed to transform barren moors into fruitful lands.
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    11 min
  • The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 6 and 7

    The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 6 and 7
    Jun 17 2026
    In which the Caxton family navigates the financial and emotional aftermath of a failed enterprise with a mixture of practical resolution and affectionate dispute, highlighting the interplay of loyalty and legacy within their circle. The arrival of Uncle Jack, fresh from imprisonment and remorseful yet hopeful, rekindles ties and prompts reflections on heritage, honour, and shared fortunes amidst the gentle domestic humours of their assembled household.
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    27 min
  • The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 4 and 5

    The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 4 and 5
    Jun 16 2026
    In which Pisistratus Caxton wrestles with the sombre realities overshadowing his scholarly father’s fortunes and finds some solace in the steadfast affection between his parents, while setting out on a solemn journey to seek counsel amidst the bustling and indifferent grandeur of the metropolis. There he encounters a host of figures—most notably the young, peculiar Marquis of Castleton and the worldly Sir Sedley Beaudesert—whose disparate personalities and tentative kindnesses illuminate the tangled social and political skein that now envelops his family affairs.
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    34 min
  • The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 2 and 3

    The Caxtons Part 11 Chapters 2 and 3
    Jun 15 2026
    In which the worthy Mr. Squills, with the grave air of a physician versed in both body and business, diagnoses my father’s agitated state and insists upon taking charge of the London affairs to spare him from an ill-timed journey. Meanwhile, our household rallies in a blend of affectionate concern and practical resolve, as the surgeon’s keen eye discerns the delicate balance between mind and stomach amid the stir of distressing news.
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    10 min
  • The Caxtons Part 11 Chapter 1

    The Caxtons Part 11 Chapter 1
    Jun 14 2026
    In which a silent traveller returns home to find his family enshrouded in distress caused by the imprudent ventures of a certain adventurous relative, bringing unintended entanglements and financial uncertainty upon their peaceful lives. The household, though shaken, seeks solace in mutual support and resolute hope, as they prepare to confront the tangled consequences with a mixture of gentle humour and steadfast affection.
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    22 min
  • The Caxtons Part 10 Chapter 6

    The Caxtons Part 10 Chapter 6
    Jun 13 2026
    In which the earnest yet somewhat disenchanted student reflects upon the rigours and character of Cambridge life, contrasting youthful ardour with the lure of practical affairs, while observing the rise and fall of a curious financial journal. Amid these scholarly and social distractions, an urgent and distressing letter from home brings an unexpected but merciful reprieve from initial fears.
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    9 min
  • The Caxtons Part 10 Chapter 5

    The Caxtons Part 10 Chapter 5
    Jun 12 2026
    In which the gentle struggles of scholarly pursuits and youthful distractions are delicately portrayed amid the rustic charm of a country house, revealing the tender bonds and quiet anxieties that knit the Caxton family together. The narrative meanders through days of studious frustration and pastoral excursions, tinted with subtle reflections on love and friendship, all set against the modest backdrop of impending change and departure.
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    9 min