Episodes

  • Kenilworth Chapter XIX

    Kenilworth Chapter XIX
    Aug 24 2026
    In which the convivial Black Bear Inn at Cumnor becomes the lively scene of discord and debauchery as Michael Lambourne, the boisterous nephew of the host, stirs both mirth and unease among the assembled company, while his companion, the grave astrologer Albumazar, remains a figure of sombre mystery. Amidst wagers and whispered plots, the pedlar Wayland is counselled to use cunning and stealth to gain access to Cumnor Place, where a reluctant journey unfolds under the shadow of uncertain designs.
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    21 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter XV

    Kenilworth Chapter XV
    Aug 23 2026
    In which a youthful courtier’s bold refusal to admit the Queen’s physician to his noble master’s bedside brings him into a curious encounter with Her Majesty herself, whose keen eyes observe both the man and the man’s mantle with equal interest. The unexpected royal visit to the Earl of Sussex’s residence stirs apprehension amid armed retainers, and the Queen’s mingled displeasure and favour cast fresh uncertainties upon the household and its loyalties.
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    41 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter XIV

    Kenilworth Chapter XIV
    Aug 22 2026
    In which the rivalry and tension between the Earls of Sussex and Leicester are laid bare amidst the ever-watchful court of Queen Elizabeth, where factions and ambitions mingle with the looming shadow of illness. Amidst this charged atmosphere, Tressilian visits the ailing Sussex, who places his trust in a mysterious physician’s daring remedy, watched over solemnly by faithful companions and hopeful attendants.
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    20 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter IX

    Kenilworth Chapter IX
    Aug 21 2026
    In which the learned traveller Tressilian, hindered by a lost horseshoe and obscure roads, encounters a quaint hamlet where erudition and rustic superstition mingle in the person of Master Erasmus Holiday and his peculiar household. Here, amid latin phrases and village gossip, Tressilian gains a whimsical guide to lead him to the strange and secretive artificer known only as Wayland Smith, whose skill in horse-shoeing is both marvellous and mysterious.
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    28 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter VIII

    Kenilworth Chapter VIII
    Aug 20 2026
    In which the valiant and resolute Master Tressilian, having encountered enmity and suspicion, confides in the hospitable Giles Gosling, recounting a tale of ancient allegiance, love thwarted, and dangerous intrigue surrounding the fair Amy Robsart and the sinister Varney. Amid warnings and counsel, the host pledges his discreet aid, guiding Tressilian to depart under cover of night on a quest framed by honour and peril.
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    27 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter IV

    Kenilworth Chapter IV
    Aug 19 2026
    In which two old accomplices, Lambourne and Foster, plot mutual advantage amidst ruined tomes and moral disquiet, whilst the resolute Tressilian confronts the sorrowful and reluctant Amy, whose grievous circumstances compel her to defy both father and friend. A sudden summons to quarrel ensues upon a chance meeting with Varney, whose menace is thwarted but leaves a cloud of menace and intrigue hanging over the somber scene.
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    31 mins
  • Kenilworth Chapter I

    Kenilworth Chapter I
    Aug 18 2026
    In which the tale commences within the hospitable walls of the Black Bear inn at Cumnor, where the jovial innkeeper Giles Gosling, renowned for his good cheer and fair welcome, receives a stranger whose appearance and manners stir curiosity among the villagers. Amid lively conviviality and the return of his wild nephew Michael Lambourne, the stranger—who reveals himself as Master Tressilian—associates with the merry company, while an air of thoughtful melancholy yet dignity marks his presence.
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    33 mins
  • The Monastery Chapter 37 Part 3

    The Monastery Chapter 37 Part 3
    Aug 17 2026
    In which the Abbot of Saint Mary's confronts the powerful Earls with resolute dignity over the protection of an English knight, amidst a tense assembly wherein pride, lineage, and honour are sharply contested. Meanwhile, amidst ceremonies and omens, the fortunes of Mary Avenel and her suitor are solemnised, while her brother Edward wrestles with dark reflections and a spectral prophecy that foreshadows a sorrowful fate.
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    24 mins