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The Le Fanu Library

The Le Fanu Library

By: Sheridan Le Fanu
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Enter a quiet chamber of candlelight and shadow, where the tales of Sheridan Le Fanu are spoken once more. The Le Fanu Library invites listeners to wander through haunted houses, whispered confessions, and mysteries that tremble between dream and waking.

Each episode presents his strange and elegant works unabridged. Stories of beauty touched by dread, of secrets long buried yet never silent. Draw near, and let the darkness speak softly; for in these pages, the past lingers, watchful, and the flame burns on.Public domain Hourly
Episodes
  • Uncle Silas Chapter 10 - Lady Knollys Removes a Coverlet

    Uncle Silas Chapter 10 - Lady Knollys Removes a Coverlet
    Jun 30 2026
    In which the ever-watchful Lady Knollys sets forth to investigate the true state and character of the governess Madame, whose languorous ailments and foreign airs provoke both suspicion and pity in the young Maud. Domestic whispers and gentle familial banter draw a delicate portrait of the household’s quiet tensions, as an uneasy visit to Madame’s chamber unfolds beneath the flickering candlelight.
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    12 mins
  • Uncle Silas Chapter 9 - Monica Knollys

    Uncle Silas Chapter 9 - Monica Knollys
    Jun 30 2026
    In which a lively and candid cousin arrives to enliven the sombre household, bringing with her a youthful and charming officer whose presence both intrigues and unsettles the young narrator. The evening unfolds with pointed observations, gentle teasing, and a glimpse into the peculiar domestic and spiritual circumstances that surround the family.
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    13 mins
  • Uncle Silas Chapter 8 - The Smoker

    Uncle Silas Chapter 8 - The Smoker
    Jun 29 2026
    In which a curious encounter by the churchyard reveals the sharp wit and familiar airs of a certain young man, whose remarks stir unease in a young observer and her companion; afterwards, the visit of a titled lady is anticipated, though the household is soon interrupted by illness. The mood is quietly unsettled, tinged with the mingling of social pretence and everyday vulnerability.
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    12 mins
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