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Colin: A Novel

Colin: A Novel

Written by: E. F. Benson
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Delve into the intricate tapestry of familial legacies and moral dilemmas with "Colin: A Novel" as your thematic guide. This podcast invites listeners to explore the consequences of ambition, the weight of ancestral choices, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, all woven through the lives of the Stanier family across centuries. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, drawing on themes of betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of power that echo through time. While the narrative shifts from the Faustian pact of the first Colin Stanier to the contemporary conflicts faced by his descendant, the exploration remains rich and varied, revealing the complexities of human nature and the haunting shadows of history. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge listeners to reflect on their own moral landscapes. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the captivating interplay of legacy and choice.Copyright 1900s genre Art Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Biography of a Prairie Girl-Eleanor Gates

    Biography of a Prairie Girl-Eleanor Gates
    Aug 28 2026
    Colin" tells the story of the Stanier family who come from Stanier, near Rye, in the county of Sussex. The first section recounts their history from around 1600 when the first Colin Stanier made a Faustian pact with the devil in order to win success in life - don't miss the cameo of Queen Elizabeth I, who was captivated and seduced by Colin - and then jumps to 1900 when his namesake, another Colin Stanier who bears a striking resemblance to the former, tries to lie and sin his way to snatching the family inheritance away from his older twin brother, Raymond. Here is a contemporary review at the time of publishing: "A reasonable explanation for many young men of the present day is here provided: Their ancestors sold their souls to the devil and the paper, discounted three centuries ago, has just come due." ~The Bookman's Guide to Fiction, 11/1923 - Summary by Jake Malizia
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    5 hrs and 46 mins
  • George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albania, Books 1–3-Marin Barleti, Jacques de Lavardin

    George Castriot, surnamed Scanderbeg, King of Albania, Books 1–3-Marin Barleti, Jacques de Lavardin
    Aug 27 2026
    Colin" tells the story of the Stanier family who come from Stanier, near Rye, in the county of Sussex. The first section recounts their history from around 1600 when the first Colin Stanier made a Faustian pact with the devil in order to win success in life - don't miss the cameo of Queen Elizabeth I, who was captivated and seduced by Colin - and then jumps to 1900 when his namesake, another Colin Stanier who bears a striking resemblance to the former, tries to lie and sin his way to snatching the family inheritance away from his older twin brother, Raymond. Here is a contemporary review at the time of publishing: "A reasonable explanation for many young men of the present day is here provided: Their ancestors sold their souls to the devil and the paper, discounted three centuries ago, has just come due." ~The Bookman's Guide to Fiction, 11/1923 - Summary by Jake Malizia
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    3 hrs and 7 mins
  • Confessions of a Daddy-Ellis Parker Butler

    Confessions of a Daddy-Ellis Parker Butler
    Aug 26 2026
    Colin" tells the story of the Stanier family who come from Stanier, near Rye, in the county of Sussex. The first section recounts their history from around 1600 when the first Colin Stanier made a Faustian pact with the devil in order to win success in life - don't miss the cameo of Queen Elizabeth I, who was captivated and seduced by Colin - and then jumps to 1900 when his namesake, another Colin Stanier who bears a striking resemblance to the former, tries to lie and sin his way to snatching the family inheritance away from his older twin brother, Raymond. Here is a contemporary review at the time of publishing: "A reasonable explanation for many young men of the present day is here provided: Their ancestors sold their souls to the devil and the paper, discounted three centuries ago, has just come due." ~The Bookman's Guide to Fiction, 11/1923 - Summary by Jake Malizia
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    1 hr
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