Episodes

  • 052 - The resurrection and the life

    052 - The resurrection and the life
    Mar 13 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    21 mins
  • 051 - Koopstad cackles

    051 - Koopstad cackles
    Mar 12 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    17 mins
  • 050 - Elias's guilt

    050 - Elias's guilt
    Mar 11 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    8 mins
  • 049 - Hubert's deliverance

    049 - Hubert's deliverance
    Mar 10 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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  • 048 - Shoemaker stick to thy last

    048 - Shoemaker stick to thy last
    Mar 9 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    14 mins
  • 047 - The shadow of the sword

    047 - The shadow of the sword
    Mar 8 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    13 mins
  • 046 - The catastrophe

    046 - The catastrophe
    Mar 7 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    32 mins
  • 045 - Social science

    045 - Social science
    Mar 6 2026
    In a tragic accident at the tender age of nine, Elias Lossell loses both his sight and hearing, leaving him isolated and unable to communicate. As he grows up, Elias remains mentally stunted, yet fate unexpectedly bestows upon him the fortune of being the richest man in the bustling Dutch town of Koopstad, heir to a prosperous tea merchant dynasty. Meanwhile, his two younger twin half-brothers, Hendrik and Hubert, are left to shoulder the burden of managing the family business, stirring up resentment—especially from the ambitious Hendrik, who is driven by greed and hindered by his extravagant wife. As Hendrik plots to seize control and eliminate Elias from the equation, chaos ensues. This novel is laced with sharp satire and witty commentary that reflects on the values of wealth, social standing, and the human condition at the close of the 19th century. Originally a bestseller in 1892, this hidden gem by Dutch author Maarten Maartens (1858-1915) is a unique exploration of societal norms. (Summary by Anna Simon)
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    20 mins