Episodes

  • Paul Clifford Chapter XX

    Paul Clifford Chapter XX
    Aug 15 2026
    In which the lively society of Bath is set abuzz by the upcoming fête of Lord Mauleverer, amid whispered intrigues and the delicate dance of favour and exclusion, while Captain Clifford and his companions wrestle with their slender finances and uncertain prospects in a chamber alight with port and scheming discourse. Amidst their plotting, Clifford is beset by a poignant resolve to confront the object of his tender yet troubled affections, caught between past follies and the harrowing prospects of a life entwined with both hope and despair.
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    20 mins
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XVIII Part 2

    Paul Clifford Chapter XVIII Part 2
    Aug 13 2026
    In which the tender and impassioned dialogue between Clifford and Lucy unfolds amidst a backdrop of social gaiety and mounting jealousy, revealing complexities of character and affection gently swelling beneath the surface of polite society. The evening’s music and whispered suspicions mingle with the moonlit quietude of Lucy’s chamber, where love’s doubts and hopes find expression in a drawing and a serenade, colouring the night with poignant reflection and purest yearning.
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    23 mins
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XVIII Part 1

    Paul Clifford Chapter XVIII Part 1
    Aug 12 2026
    In which Captain Clifford swiftly gains admiration and favour in the lively city of Bath, his sincere devotion to Lucy Brandon gradually winning the affection of her kindly uncle and softening her initially distant manner. Amidst convivial excursions and thoughtful musings on human nature and society, a quiet yet profound moment between Clifford and Lucy marks the dawn of an intimate and tender connection, set against the gentle backdrop of an evening tinged with hope and sentiment.
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    30 mins
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XVII

    Paul Clifford Chapter XVII
    Aug 11 2026
    In which the astute barrister William Brandon unfolds to his brother a scheme of advantageous marriage involving their young niece Lucy, hoping to elevate the family’s standing through judicious alliances and worldly prudence. Amidst tender domestic scenes and subtle admonitions, the narrative gently reveals the interplay of affection and ambition, tempered by the wise counsel of relationships and society’s careful observance.
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    12 mins
  • Paul Clifford Chapter XVI

    Paul Clifford Chapter XVI
    Aug 10 2026
    In which a convivial assembly of gentlemanly rogues reconvenes to celebrate their recent exploits, elect their fearless leader anew, and deliberate upon their future designs with an air of mischievous gaiety and solemn camaraderie. Amongst songs, toasts, and candid confessions, Paul Clifford reveals the delicate balance he maintains between his duplicitous life and secret affections, evincing a melancholy that tempers the evening's jocularity.
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    37 mins
  • 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 mins