Episodes

  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 3 - The Little Fort

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 3 - The Little Fort
    May 8 2026
    In which a weary young officer arrives at the modest and somewhat desolate little fort of Bélogorsk, where he encounters the peculiar inhabitants and the domestic routine of a small garrison. Through lively conversation and a kindly, though unpretentious, dinner with the Commandant's family, he begins to glimpse the simple yet stubborn spirit that sustains life on the distant frontier.
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    14 mins
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 2 - The Guide

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 2 - The Guide
    May 1 2026
    In which a traveller, beset by a fierce steppe snowstorm and accompanied by his taciturn servant, is guided to shelter by a mysterious and wily Cossack fellow who soon reveals a rough camaraderie steeped in local slang and lore. Upon reaching Orenburg, the traveller is introduced to a stern yet kindly old General who, after reading a familiar letter, dispatches him to serve at a remote frontier fort, setting the stage for a new chapter in his life.
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    22 mins
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 1 - Sergeant of the Guards

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 1 - Sergeant of the Guards
    Apr 25 2026
    In which a young gentleman of noble birth bids farewell to the comforts of home and the frivolities of childhood education to begin his military service, encountering both the stern discipline of his father and the misguided indulgences of new acquaintances. The narrative gently chronicles his first foray into the wider world, imbued with youthful missteps and the tender yet firm boundaries of loyalty and honour.
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    20 mins
  • The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 4 - The Duel

    The Daughter of the Commandant Chapter 4 - The Duel
    May 15 2026
    In which the quietude of Fort Bélogorsk is enlivened by the blossoming of literary pursuits and the forging of social bonds, though simmering tensions manifest in a bitter quarrel that leads to the challenge of a duel. The delicate balance of order and affection is thus shattered, as honour and passion draw two men to the precipice of mortal combat amidst the watchful eyes of the fort’s inhabitants.
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    18 mins