Episodes

  • Marie Chapter 4 - Hernando Periera

    Marie Chapter 4 - Hernando Periera
    Jul 3 2026
    In which Allan Quatermain, weakened by a grievous wound yet spirited, contends with the presence of his wealthy and overbearing rival, Hernando Pereira, while the affections of the fair Marie Marais hang in the balance amid the tense atmosphere of a frontier homestead. Amidst whispered hopes and a daring challenge to a shooting match, alliances and enmities entwine, setting the stage for a test of skill and resolve witnessed by the proud Boers and the stoic Heer Retief.
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    28 mins
  • Marie Chapter 3 - The Rescue

    Marie Chapter 3 - The Rescue
    Jul 2 2026
    In which a desperate defence is made against a fierce attack by the Quabie savages, culminating in a harrowing scene of fire, smoke, and close-quarters combat within a burning house. The arrival of timely reinforcements brings relief and the survivors gather to tend wounds, offer thanks, and contemplate the heavy price of survival amidst loss and ruin.
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    22 mins
  • Marie Preface

    Marie Preface
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the author sets forth his intention to relate a tale of historical import concerning the brutal massacre of a Boer general and his followers by the fearsome Zulu king Dingaan, professing a faithful adherence to recorded events. He also introduces the grim narrative of the Boer trekkers who perished in the fever-stricken veld near Delagoa Bay, touching upon the suspicions held by some against English interference in these tragic affairs.
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    1 min
  • Marie Chapter 6 - The Parting

    Marie Chapter 6 - The Parting
    Jul 3 2026
    In which Allan Quatermain and Marie Marais confront the stern and unyielding opposition of her father, Heer Marais, to their trothplight, as the tensions of love and duty weave a tale of foreboding and heartfelt resolve. Amidst the charged atmosphere of dissent and tender farewells, the promise of a future reunion is shadowed by the uncertainty of exile and the weight of impending separation.
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    24 mins
  • Marie Chapter 1 - Allan Learns French

    Marie Chapter 1 - Allan Learns French
    Jul 2 2026
    In which Allan Quatermain, a young English lad, begins lessons in French under the tutelage of a troubled French tutor at the Marais family farm, where he first meets the spirited and taller-than-he Marie Marais amid blooming peach orchards. Their initial acquaintance unfolds with youthful measurement contests and cultural clashes marked by Louis XIV’s exile legacy and the simmering Boer-English animosities, setting a quietly vivid stage for the tale to come.
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    24 mins
  • Marie Editors Note

    Marie Editors Note
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the editor unveils the discovery of Allan Quatermain’s long-hidden manuscripts, revealing tales of his youthful adventures and poignant personal history that were found sealed away in his former home. Among these relics lies a narrative of love and tragedy, promising intimate glimpses into events and characters previously unmentioned by the intrepid explorer.
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    8 mins
  • Marie Chapter 5 - The Shooting Match

    Marie Chapter 5 - The Shooting Match
    Jul 3 2026
    In which Allan Quatermain recounts his recovery and preparation for a crucial shooting match against Hernan Pereira, set amidst the tense backdrop of Boer unrest and the looming shadow of colonial discord. The contest unfolds with marked skill and cunning, culminating in a dramatic dispute that lays bare the characters and honour of those assembled.
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    31 mins
  • Marie Chapter 2 - The Attack On Maraisfontein

    Marie Chapter 2 - The Attack On Maraisfontein
    Jul 2 2026
    In which we are drawn into the quiet yet tense existence at Maraisfontein, where youthful affection and loyalty intertwine amidst the scholarly tutelage of the fiery Monsieur Leblanc, only to have the stillness shattered by the harrowing news of an impending dawn attack by the Red Kaffirs. As Allan races against time through the shadowed plains to warn and prepare the household, the grim realities of frontier warfare, uneasy alliances, and the heavy cost of rash actions come to a head beneath the pale early light.
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    30 mins