Episodi

  • Black Ivory Chapter 24

    Black Ivory Chapter 24
    Oct 21 2026
    In which Harold Seadrift and his companions witness the brutal punishment of a slave and navigate the uneasy politics of Governor Letotti’s town, leading to a poignant farewell with Senhorina Maraquita amid the somber realities of slavery’s toll. Meanwhile, far away at the Seychelles, a tender reunion unfolds between Kambira, Azinté, and their ailing son Obo, bringing a glimmer of hope and joy to a scene otherwise marked by hardship.
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    19 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 22

    Black Ivory Chapter 22
    Oct 20 2026
    In which we are led through the grim and harrowing voyage of a slave gang forced along a fearful route to the coast and then packed like cargo on dhows bound for distant markets, their bodies and spirits broken by cruelty, disease, and despair. The chapter concludes with a dramatic pursuit and capture of one such dhow by British naval officers, who rescue the broken remnants of humanity aboard and begin their journey toward freedom.
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    25 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 19

    Black Ivory Chapter 19
    Oct 19 2026
    In which Harold Seadrift and Disco Lillihammer, weakened by illness and captivity, find themselves under the protection of the thoughtful and hospitable chief Yambo after a violent encounter with enraged natives displaced by slavers. Amid the trials of fever and confinement, they experience moments of quiet amusement and reflection, notably through Disco’s inventive carving of a giant jumping-jack that delights the village and heralds a slow return to health for Harold.
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    24 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 17

    Black Ivory Chapter 17
    Oct 18 2026
    In which Lieutenant Lindsay, perplexed by the silence of his interpreter regarding the enigmatic Marizano, resorts to drastic measures to uncover vital information about the slaver’s movements along the coast. The narrative then follows the capture of one of Marizano’s dhows, the rescue and subsequent care of many suffering children, and the tender attention bestowed upon the gentle Azinté as she finds solace and purpose in the Seychelles.
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    9 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 16

    Black Ivory Chapter 16
    Oct 17 2026
    In which the sorrowful Senhorina Maraquita laments the secret sale of her beloved slave Azinté by her father to a notorious trader, whilst Lieutenant Lindsay sets forth on a secretive and perilous cruise to track down the slavers along the East African coast. The narrative then reveals the complexities of the slave-trade in Zanzibar, exposing the tragic inefficacy of British efforts to suppress the traffic and the grievous human cost concealed beneath treaties and so-called "legal" practices.
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    26 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 14

    Black Ivory Chapter 14
    Oct 16 2026
    In which the travellers encamp beneath a vast baobab and share tales and songs around the campfire, whilst encountering the wild creatures of the African night, including a most formidable lion whose roar commands respect and caution. Their journey leads them through rich, teeming lands abounding with animals and natural wonders, yet shadowed by the weighty presence of the slave trade and the eerie stillness of an unpeopled wilderness.
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    27 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 10

    Black Ivory Chapter 10
    Oct 14 2026
    In which the noble Kambira returns to his flourishing village nestled among fertile hills, where the industrious Manganja people live in harmony, cultivating their land and engaging in joyous communal pastimes, their lives enriched by simple yet industrious customs and heartfelt bonds. But peace is soon disturbed by alarming rumours of slave raiders nearby, prompting cautious diplomacy and a spirited gathering that juxtaposes the village’s serene culture with the shadow of external peril.
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    26 min
  • Black Ivory Chapter 8

    Black Ivory Chapter 8
    Oct 13 2026
    In which the travellers enter the vast and life-filled swamp of the Shire River, witnessing both its natural wonders and the darker realities of cruelty and famine inflicted upon its people by slave-dealers and local tyrants. Amidst scenes of wild beauty and human suffering, they begin a journey on foot to seek news of Chimbolo’s wife and confront the harshness of the land and its troubled inhabitants.
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    33 min