Episodes

  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 7–8

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 7–8
    Oct 2 2026
    In which Coningsby, having avowed his love and secured the affection of Edith, is left to ponder the profound implications of their union beneath the serene but watchful moonlight over Hellingsley. Amidst a tempestuous morning fraught with paternal opposition and family enmities, he finds a solitary ally in Oswald Millbank, whose shared confidences and steadfast presence offer a slender hope against the gathering gloom.
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    26 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 3–6

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 3–6
    Oct 1 2026
    In which we are introduced to the picturesque and timeless Hellingsley Hall, where Coningsby renews his acquaintance with Edith and her family amidst the sweet charm of English summer and the stirring emotions of youthful affection. The narrative gently unfolds the delicate social interplay and thoughtful reflections of Coningsby as he navigates the tender beginnings of love, friendship, and the complexities of family ties within the serene and refined English countryside.
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    38 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 1–2

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VII Chapters 1–2
    Sep 30 2026
    In which the serene twilight over Oxford sets the stage for Coningsby's poignant reflections on love, friendship, and the mysterious ties binding his past, as he reunites with Millbank and prepares to depart the hallowed halls of learning. Together, they engage in a spirited and candid discourse on the future of English politics and religion, envisioning a society where enlightened loyalty and spiritual revival might renew the nation's greatness.
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    41 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapter 8 - Book VI Chapters 1-2

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapter 8 - Book VI Chapters 1-2
    Sep 28 2026
    In which Coningsby, newly arrived in Paris, encounters the enigmatic Sidonia, whose reflections on monarchy and society unveil the intricate layers beneath the city’s brilliant surface, and whose acquaintance introduces him to a circle of distinguished guests and captivating figures. Amid the splendour of Parisian salons and the subtle tensions of social intercourse, Coningsby observes with keen interest the interplay of intellect, beauty, and ambition that embodies this foreign world.
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    40 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VI Chapters 3-8

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book VI Chapters 3-8
    Sep 29 2026
    In which the young and ardent Coningsby finds himself enraptured by the captivating Edith Millbank amidst the refined salons of Paris, while navigating the intrigues and alliances that mark the social and political circles surrounding them. The tale unfolds with delicate observations of affection, suspicion, and the subtle interplay of ambition and sentiment that accompany the promising yet uncertain days of youth.
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    53 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapters 5–7

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapters 5–7
    Sep 27 2026
    In which the ever-shifting tides of fortune and alliance see Mr. Rigby navigating the delicate intricacies of Lord Monmouth’s matrimonial arrangements, fraught with passion and political consequence, while the Princess Lucretia, endowed with ambition and intellect, contemplates her own designs amid the luminous society of Paris. The young Coningsby, meanwhile, embarks upon a year of studious preparation and discovery, drawn eventually into the brilliant social whirl of the French capital, where intellect commands a rare and genuine homage.
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    36 mins
  • Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapters 3–4

    Coningsby, or The New Generation Book V Chapters 3–4
    Sep 26 2026
    In which the intricate dramas of political ambition and social obligation ripple through the household of Lord Monmouth, as he contends with the loss of a coveted estate and the bereavement of an esteemed guest, while preparations and stratagems for an impending election unfold in the borough of Darlford. The tale deftly captures the restless conflict of parties and the subtle manoeuvres of their champions, amidst the charged atmosphere of public expectation and private calculation.
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    42 mins