Episodes

  • A Passage to India Chapter 26

    A Passage to India Chapter 26
    Jun 29 2026
    In which Fielding and Miss Quested engage in a subdued and tentative dialogue, exploring the uncertainties of her recent conduct and the possible explanations behind it, while also navigating the delicate social currents of the day. Their conversation is punctuated by various arrivals and interventions, as the complexities of loyalty, honesty, and cultural misunderstanding gently unfold around them.
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    29 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 25

    A Passage to India Chapter 25
    Jun 28 2026
    In which Miss Quested finds herself adrift from her own people amidst the bustle and scents of the Indian bazaars, while Fielding navigates the chaotic aftermath of a fraught trial with a mixture of duty and reluctant camaraderie. The crowds, stirred by rumours and grievances, gather in a volatile procession that is ultimately calmed by measured intervention, leaving the strained community to recover beneath the oppressive heat.
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    18 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 24

    A Passage to India Chapter 24
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the sweltering April heat presses upon the city as the courtroom drama unfolds, revealing tensions among English and Indian onlookers and officials alike, with young Adela Quested confronting her ordeal amidst the glaring scrutiny of trial and society. The proceedings navigate through accusations, appeals to justice, and unexpected revelations, culminating in a moment when truth breaks through the clumsy formality of empire and leaves the fragile semblance of order shattered.
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    52 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 23

    A Passage to India Chapter 23
    Jun 26 2026
    In which Mrs. Moore, having received unexpected kindness and a passage home amid troubling circumstances, reflects on the vastness and contradictions of the world she is leaving behind, caught between resignation and the elusive immensities of existence. As she travels away from India, the landscapes and memories linger with a quiet persistence, whispering of places and realities beyond the narrow confines of her present sorrow.
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    10 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 22

    A Passage to India Chapter 22
    Jun 25 2026
    In which Adela endures a slow recovery from her ordeal, haunted by an unshakable echo and struggling to reconcile her shaken spirit with the demands of a looming trial, while the complex dynamics within her circle reveal tensions and misunderstandings at every turn. Meanwhile, Mrs. Moore's aloofness and cryptic reflections cast a sombre shadow over their fragile attempts at support, setting the scene for the challenging times ahead.
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    34 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 21

    A Passage to India Chapter 21
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the evening unfolds with a lively city preparing for Mohurram, where new alliances are forged amid the solemnity and gaiety of ritual and politics, accompanied by the persistent presence of music and youthful disguise. The protagonist contemplates his recent choices and the delicate nature of social manoeuvres, all under the watchful gaze of allies and the quietude of an old friend’s discreet retreat.
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    3 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 20

    A Passage to India Chapter 20
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the English community, stirred by a grievous incident involving Miss Quested, attempts to marshal their emotions and maintain composure amid whispered doubts and conflicting loyalties, while the Collector endeavours to balance justice with the desire for order. As murmurs of suspicion and calls for firmness rise around him, Fielding quietly asserts his belief in Dr. Aziz’s innocence, setting in motion a subtle but profound questioning of allegiance and conscience.
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    34 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 19

    A Passage to India Chapter 19
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the loyal Fielding navigates the uneasy waters of colonial justice, seeking aid from friends and legal minds alike while wrestling with the deep divisions and fears that mark the British-Indian relations. Meanwhile, dialogues with the inscrutable Professor Godbole reveal a somber reflection on good and evil, as the shadows of accusation and suffering encroach upon familiar lives.
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    21 mins