Episodes

  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter IX

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter IX
    Jul 4 2026
    In which Allan Armadale and his companions explore the eerie solitude of the Broads, encountering a mysterious cottage and enduring a somewhat uneasy picnic interrupted by the absent arrival of a friend. Alone at the water's edge, Allan confronts strange premonitions and a haunting vision that lead him to an unexpected meeting with Major Milroy’s enigmatic governess, Miss Gwilt.
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    31 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter VI

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter VI
    Jul 3 2026
    In which the curious transformation of Midwinter from a reserved to a boisterous companion puzzles and unsettles those around him, culminating in a humorous yet disconcerting exhibition of Major Milroy’s intricate clock that only serves to reveal delicate tensions beneath the surface. Allan Armadale, caught between admiration and unease, navigates the social complexities of the Milroy household, where affection and prudence make an uneasy alliance.
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    19 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter II

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter II
    Jul 2 2026
    In which Allan Armadale awakes to the bewildering reality of inheriting Thorpe Ambrose, where he amicably surveys his new estate and social circle, including the spirited Miss Milroy and her father, Major Milroy. Their acquaintance blossoms into a genial alliance over shared domestic concerns and the search for a governess, as Allan navigates the responsibilities of his landed gentlemanship with youthful frankness and an engagingly candid manner.
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    47 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter I

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter I
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the correspondence between old acquaintances reveals the sudden arrival of a young squire at Thorpe Ambrose, marked by the departure of former residents and curious domestic upheavals; while, in another quarter, the intriguing Lydia Gwilt contemplates a daring scheme to entwine herself with this new lord of the manor. The letters weave a delicate web of intentions, inquiries, and plans, setting the stage for a subtle contest of wits and intrigues amidst the quiet Norfolk estate.
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    35 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter X

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter X
    Jul 4 2026
    In which Midwinter wrestles throughout a solitary night with a painful resolution concerning his dear friend Allan, while curious whispers from servants hint at dark tensions surrounding the new governess at the cottage. Drawn by a letter from Mr. Brock, Midwinter confronts the lady whose face defies every identifying feature described therein, leading him into a profound reconsideration of the sinister omens that have long shadowed their lives.
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    41 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter IV

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter IV
    Jul 2 2026
    In which Midwinter grapples with the bewildering responsibilities of estate stewardship while Allan attempts, with ill success and good humour, to ingratiate himself with the local gentry and neighbours. The curious domestic troubles of the Major’s household and the impending arrival of a governess add complexity to their new lives at Thorpe Ambrose, amid hints of mysterious figures observed and correspondence that promises further revelations.
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    55 mins
  • Armadale Book the second - Chapter VII

    Armadale Book the second - Chapter VII
    Jul 3 2026
    In which Allan Armadale secures Miss Milroy’s favour anew by inviting her to a carefully arranged picnic, and Midwinter takes on the role of his steward’s tutor, uncovering the melancholy history of their timid new acquaintance, Mr. Bashwood. Meanwhile, unsettling suspicions deepen as a watchful friend pursues a shadowy intrigue, and preparations for the picnic bring an unexpected complication with the arrival of a governess whose presence promises novel disturbances.
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    42 mins
  • Armadale Book the first - Chapter V

    Armadale Book the first - Chapter V
    Jul 1 2026
    In which a dream experienced by Mr. Armadale is candidly examined by his companions, including a pragmatic doctor and his enigmatic friend, Mr. Midwinter, with each proposing differing interpretations that reveal as much about their own dispositions as about the dream itself. Through a careful and somewhat contentious inquiry, the tale gently unfolds the interplay between rational explanation and mysterious conviction, leaving certain shadows yet to be clearly defined by the light of experience.
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    36 mins