Episodes

  • 037 - Mopo Ends His Tale

    037 - Mopo Ends His Tale
    Feb 6 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    5 mins
  • 036 - The Vengeance of Mopo and His Fosterling

    036 - The Vengeance of Mopo and His Fosterling
    Feb 5 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    18 mins
  • 035 - The Lily's Farewell

    035 - The Lily's Farewell
    Feb 4 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    17 mins
  • 034 - The End of the People Black and Grey

    034 - The End of the People Black and Grey
    Feb 3 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    34 mins
  • 033 - Zenita Comes to the King

    033 - Zenita Comes to the King
    Feb 2 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    19 mins
  • 032 - The War of the Women

    032 - The War of the Women
    Feb 1 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    26 mins
  • 031 - The Coming of Nada

    031 - The Coming of Nada
    Jan 31 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    21 mins
  • 030 - Mopo Tells His Tale

    030 - Mopo Tells His Tale
    Jan 30 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    20 mins