Episodes

  • 041 - Part 4 Chapter 12

    041 - Part 4 Chapter 12
    Feb 19 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    27 mins
  • 040 - Part 4 Chapter 11

    040 - Part 4 Chapter 11
    Feb 18 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    28 mins
  • 039 - Part 4 Chapter 10

    039 - Part 4 Chapter 10
    Feb 17 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    27 mins
  • 038 - Part 4 Chapter 09

    038 - Part 4 Chapter 09
    Feb 16 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    19 mins
  • 037 - Part 4 Chapter 08

    037 - Part 4 Chapter 08
    Feb 15 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    17 mins
  • 036 - Part 4 Chapter 07

    036 - Part 4 Chapter 07
    Feb 14 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    24 mins
  • 035 - Part 4 Chapter 06

    035 - Part 4 Chapter 06
    Feb 13 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    25 mins
  • 034 - Part 4 Chapter 05

    034 - Part 4 Chapter 05
    Feb 12 2026
    Dive into the captivating tale of Richard Mahony, a doctor from Edinburgh who ventures to Ballarat during the bustling gold rush of the 1850s. Initially starting as a shopkeeper, Richard eventually marries and returns to his true calling in medicine. His journey is intricately linked with the lives of his wifes siblings, painting a rich tapestry of family and ambition. Despite achieving success in his practice, Richard grapples with discontent in the colony, prompting a desire to return to Britain. A complex and restless character, Richards story is believed to mirror that of the authors own father. This compelling narrative is the first installment of the trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, yet it stands strong on its own. The subsequent books in the trilogy are still under copyright in the USA but can be accessed on Project Gutenberg Australia. (Summary by tabithat)
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    19 mins