Episodes

  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 42 - A Paragraph In The County Paper

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 42 - A Paragraph In The County Paper
    Apr 29 2026
    In which Captain Lake makes a surprisingly swift recovery and enters into a marriage that causes considerable stir and speculation within the county society, while the inscrutable Mark Wylder’s mysterious absence and complex dealings linger in the background. The affairs of the small world of Gylingden continue with understated tension, as alliances are forged and eyes watch with quiet suspicion beneath a veneer of gracious civility.
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    13 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 41 - In Which Sir Francis Seddley Manipulates

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 41 - In Which Sir Francis Seddley Manipulates
    Apr 29 2026
    In which Major Jackson, troubled by Captain Lake’s grave condition, contemplates a swift departure amid the sombre atmosphere of Brandon, while Dr Buddle attends tirelessly to the patient’s uncertain fate. Meanwhile, a curious letter from Marseilles arrives, hinting at intricate schemes and secret manoeuvres that unsettle those close to the matter as they await clearer tidings.
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    10 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 39 - In Which Miss Rachel Lake Comes To Brandon, And Doctor Buddle Calls Again

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 39 - In Which Miss Rachel Lake Comes To Brandon, And Doctor Buddle Calls Again
    Apr 28 2026
    In which Rachel Lake arrives at Brandon to find her brother Stanley grievously wounded, and amidst anxious whispers and painful vigils, she implores him to reveal the secrets that trouble their family. Meanwhile, Lord Chelford navigates the delicate matters of trust and estate with the attorney Mr. Larkin, their evening conversations coloured by a mixture of social ambition and the sombre shadow of Mark Wylder's mysterious absence.
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    18 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 40 - The Attorney's Adventures On The Way Home

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 40 - The Attorney's Adventures On The Way Home
    Apr 28 2026
    In which Mr. Jos. Larkin, a man of business bent on his familiar path through shadowy woods, encounters a mysterious, ghostly figure whose eerie calls and silent disappearance unsettle his usually rational mind. Despite his outward composure and self-reassurance, the strange manifestations and whispered voices imbue the night air with a spectral and haunting atmosphere that presses upon his thoughts as he hastens toward the safety of Gylingden’s village lights.
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    11 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 38 - After The Ball

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 38 - After The Ball
    Apr 27 2026
    In which Captain Lake, burdened by a looming and inescapable peril following a regrettable incident at a ball, is found grievously wounded and in dire need of urgent medical care at Brandon Hall. The somber atmosphere deepens as those around him grapple with the gravity of his condition, their anxiety heightened by the arrival of the village doctor and plans for a critical operation.
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    19 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 37 - The Supper-Room

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 37 - The Supper-Room
    Apr 27 2026
    In which the evening’s festivity at the supper-room takes an abrupt turn as the simmering tensions between Captain Lake and Sir Harry Bracton, stirred by rivalry and past affections, culminate in a sudden and fiery altercation. The scene unfolds with a curious mix of genteel company and rustic gaiety, underscored by the intricate dynamics of jealousy and wit among the assembled guests.
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    11 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 35 - The Hunt Ball

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 35 - The Hunt Ball
    Apr 26 2026
    In which the chronicler reflects upon the curious preparations and bustling anticipation surrounding the grand annual Hunt Ball of Gylingden, a social occasion where the town's young ladies make their debut amidst an atmosphere of genteel excitement and provincial charm. Within this scene, Old Lady Chelford's unconventional influence introduces a musical concert before the dance, stirring mild discontent among the local dignitaries, while personal intimacies quietly unfold behind the festive decorum.
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    11 mins
  • Wylder's Hand Chapter 36 - The Ball Room

    Wylder's Hand Chapter 36 - The Ball Room
    Apr 26 2026
    In which the genteel assembly at Lady Chelford’s evening gathering gently reveal the intricate manners and veiled emotions that pulse beneath their polished discourse, as Rachel Lake and Lord Chelford engage in a subtle exchange of wit and sentiment amid the strains of Moore’s melodies. Meanwhile, the delicate dance of courtship and concealed passions unfolds around Dorcas Brandon, whose enigmatic bearing and intriguing attachments stir quiet apprehension and whispered conjecture among those closely observing.
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    18 mins