Episodes

  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 100

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 100
    Oct 4 2026
    In which the fates of several characters are quietly chronicled, revealing the gentle, inevitable passage of years and the diverse destinies that unfold beyond the central narrative. Meanwhile, a reflection on the birth and enduring legacy of the illustrious Erasmus gently invites contemplation of genius that transcends the bounds of time and history.
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    5 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 99

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 99
    Oct 3 2026
    In which the steadfast and gentle Clement faces his final days with a serene faith that humbly rejects earthly passion in favour of a celestial hope, drawing even the sceptical Jerome to a reluctant admiration and penitence. Their parting is marked by simple but profound rites, and the monks reflect on a life of true holiness that, despite human frailty and ecclesiastical trials, offers a beacon of constancy and affection beyond the grave.
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    16 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 98

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 98
    Oct 2 2026
    In which a weary and ailing Gerard seeks refuge in a Dominican convent near Gouda, hoping for peace and gentle care under the kindly Brother Ambrose, whose friendship has long been a solace. Yet when the new and formidable prior arrives, strict orders challenge Gerard’s place there, culminating in a meeting most unexpected and charged with familiarity.
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    2 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 97

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 97
    Oct 1 2026
    In which a devoted priest undertakes the solemn duty of preparing a departed soul for burial, and, overwhelmed with grief, personally conveys the coffin to his churchyard amidst the tender concern of onlookers. He performs the final rites with trembling voice, only to be suddenly struck by a mysterious physical anguish that alarms those around him.
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    4 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 96 Part 2

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 96 Part 2
    Sep 30 2026
    In which two devoted souls, bound by trials and tender affections, find solace and purpose in acts of charity amid the humble folk of Gouda, their hearts intertwined not only by love but by piety and mutual aid. Yet, as the shadow of plague looms and truth comes to light, their serene existence is touched by sorrow and solemn farewells, revealing the tender resilience of human spirit in the face of mortal frailty.
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    46 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 96 Part 1

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 96 Part 1
    Sep 29 2026
    In which Margaret, torn between duty and affection, navigates the complexities of her relationship with Gerard, now a devoted vicar, as they each strive to reconcile their separate lives and shared past. Meanwhile, Gerard wins the hearts of his parishioners and cares tenderly for those around him, even as the abiding separation and ecclesiastical divides subtly shape their intertwined fate.
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    41 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 95

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 95
    Sep 28 2026
    In which the long-separated pair, reunited by their child, confront the tender complexities of love, duty, and forgiveness amidst the austere trappings of hermitage, and Margaret gently guides Gerard from self-imposed exile toward the pastoral duties awaiting him at Gouda manse. With affection and wisdom, she unveils the weight of spiritual responsibility and earthly bonds, weaving past sorrows and present hope into a quiet dawn of reconciliation.
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    35 mins
  • The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 94

    The Cloister and the Hearth Chapter 94
    Sep 27 2026
    In which the long-secluded hermit Clement suffers a poignant and bitter encounter with Margaret, whose tender visits awaken within him a tempest of love, duty, and despair, culminating in a heartrending separation that tests the piety and passions of both. As night deepens, a wan little child mysteriously left in the hermitage captivates and softens the hermit’s soul, while Margaret’s torment outside draws her towards a secret revelation unfolding within those shadowed walls.
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    35 mins