Episodi

  • Paul Clifford Chapter XV Part 2

    Paul Clifford Chapter XV Part 2
    Aug 9 2026
    In which a trio of strangers, adorned in a curious blend of splendour and carelessness, make their entrance into the lively social world of Bath, attracting the attention and scrutiny of its seasoned habitués. Among the performances of wit and social manoeuvring, the characters encounter individuals of distinction and mystery, weaving a tapestry of genteel society poised upon the brink of deeper narrative developments.
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    24 min
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XIV

    Paul Clifford Chapter XIV
    Aug 7 2026
    In which an early morning visit brings stirring news of political resignations and promotions, revealing the intricate dance of ambition and influence among nobility and lawyers. Amidst these sombre counsels, the noble Lord Mauleverer becomes enamoured with the graceful and unpretentious Lucy Brandon, setting the stage for future acquaintance and courtship.
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    16 min
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XV Part 1

    Paul Clifford Chapter XV Part 1
    Aug 8 2026
    In which the fresh and unspoiled charms of young Lucy Brandon swiftly capture the admiration and attention of Bath's high society, while her uncle Brandon, a man of intellect and ailing health, contemplates the burdens of ambition and the approaching pivotal moments in their shared social sphere. Amid elegant conversazioni and discerning observations, the arrival of three mysterious and striking strangers introduces a ripple of curiosity and intrigue beneath the polish of the impending ball.
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    24 min
  • The Caxtons Part 18 Chapter 8

    The Caxtons Part 18 Chapter 8
    Jul 22 2026
    In which the quiet domestic joys of reclaimed lands and tender affections gently entwine with the reflections of elder minds upon the inexorable necessities of war, and the delicate threads of family life are woven amid thoughtful discourse and mementoes of honour and loss. Thus, with a reverent gaze upon both cradle and sword, the narrative softly contemplates the varied shades of human destiny, blending the serene and the solemn in harmonious perspective.
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    29 min
  • The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 6 and 7

    The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 6 and 7
    Jul 21 2026
    In which the narrator is warmly welcomed at Compton, where he observes the refined social graces and intricate relationships of the great house, paying particular attention to the admirable balance of affection and duty within Lady Castleton’s sphere. He afterwards accompanies Lord Castleton in leisurely discourse on education and the demands of nobility, contrasting youthful pride with the wisdom of age, all while reflections on human nature and matrimonial bonds gently underlie the conversation.
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    21 min
  • The Caxtons Part 18 Chapter 5

    The Caxtons Part 18 Chapter 5
    Jul 20 2026
    In which the narrator awakens from dreams of distant adventures to find himself enveloped in the serene domesticities of home, where family ties and the quiet pursuits of literature and land improvement occupy his days. Amidst visits from old friends and the stir of new arrivals, he grapples delicately with past affections and the solemnity of self-examination, all the while observing the subtle changes that attend the return of an erstwhile noble household to its ancestral seat.
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    15 min
  • The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 3 and 4

    The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 3 and 4
    Jul 19 2026
    In which a long-awaited return stirs a mixture of anticipation and tender apprehension as the narrator steals quietly through ancestral ruins to behold the gentle figure of his cousin, whose presence rekindles cherished memories beneath the fading light of day. There follows a joyous family reunion suffused with affectionate greetings and the comforting rhythms of home, as time seems to pause for a moment in the embrace of those long separated.
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    12 min
  • The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 1 and 2

    The Caxtons Part 18 Chapters 1 and 2
    Jul 18 2026
    In which the narrator bids a wistful farewell to the rugged vitality of the Australian bush, reflecting upon the contrasting fortunes of colonists and the peculiar qualities required for success in that remote land. Returning to London, he encounters the alien bustle and superficial splendour of the metropolis, where the fame of his brother glimmers faintly amidst society's pageantry, prompting a homesick longing for the steadfast embrace of family and the quiet nurture of Home.
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    14 min