Episodes

  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 10 - John Gordon Again Goes To Croker'S Hall

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 10 - John Gordon Again Goes To Croker'S Hall
    Mar 26 2026
    In which a drunken and quarrelsome Sergeant Baggett disturbs the peace at Croker's Hall, much to the vexation of those concerned, whilst John Gordon finds himself compelled to confront Mr Whittlestaff with an earnest and delicate discussion regarding the affections of the young lady Mary Lawrie. The uneasy dialogue between the two gentlemen reveals conflicting intentions and unspoken feelings, casting a subtle light upon matters of the heart and the considerations of future happiness.
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    19 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 11 - Mrs Baggett Trusts Only In The Funds

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 11 - Mrs Baggett Trusts Only In The Funds
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Mr Whittlestaff wrestles with the turbulence of his own heart and the troublesome antics of his housekeeper’s husband, whilst confronting the uncertainties that attend his prospects with Mary Lawrie. With the stern resolve to act without faltering softness, he undertakes a small but symbolic act of authority that prefaces the serious conversations to come.
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    21 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 12 - Mr Blake'S Good News

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 12 - Mr Blake'S Good News
    Mar 26 2026
    In which Mr Montagu Blake unexpectedly encounters the troublesome Sergeant Baggett upon visiting Croker’s Hall and shares news that stirs hope and complication regarding John Gordon’s uncertain presence in the neighbourhood. Gordon, invited to Little Alresford Park by the hospitable Mr Hall, finds moments of quiet reflection and gentle welcome amid the picturesque countryside, as the stage is set for forthcoming acquaintances and social interchange.
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    19 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 8 - John Gordon And Mary Lawrie

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 8 - John Gordon And Mary Lawrie
    Mar 25 2026
    In which the young and tender Mary finds herself torn between two men, honour bound to a recent promise yet inwardly conflicted by enduring affection, while John Gordon grapples with a love unfulfilled and the hard truths of duty and promise. Their encounter, marked by a blend of restrained passion and unwavering resolve, lays bare the sorrowful complexities of the heart when it must bow to the harsh demands of circumstance.
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    20 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 7 - John Gordon And Mr Whittlestaff

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 7 - John Gordon And Mr Whittlestaff
    Mar 25 2026
    In which an industrious young gentleman returns from the distant diamond-fields with fortune in hand, only to find the lady he loves destined for another, under the watchful guardianship of a stern and protective companion. Amid silences and unspoken sorrows, the tangled matters of affection and honour are delicately and sombrely laid bare within the quiet walls of Croker's Hall.
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    20 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 9 - The Rev Montagu Blake

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 9 - The Rev Montagu Blake
    Mar 25 2026
    In which John Gordon encounters his old friend, the Reverend Montagu Blake, and contemplates the complexities of affection and rivalry as they share their respective prospects and connections to the amiable Mr Whittlestaff. The gentle conversation reveals differing temperaments and quiet reflections on love, duty, and the fortunes that life may bring or withhold.
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    19 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 6 - John Gordon

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 6 - John Gordon
    Mar 24 2026
    In which Mr Whittlestaff faces the difficult departure of his longtime housekeeper, Mrs Baggett, whose loyalties and affections are deeply entwined with her own troubled past, while Mary Lawrie contends with the conflicting dictates of duty and lingering affection in the anticipation of her impending marriage. Concurrently, the unexpected arrival of John Gordon, fresh from ventures abroad, introduces a new and potent complication into the delicate balance of lives at Croker's Hall.
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    23 mins
  • An Old Man's Love Chapter 5 - I Suppose It Was A Dream'

    An Old Man's Love Chapter 5 - I Suppose It Was A Dream'
    Mar 24 2026
    In which Mary Lawrie finds herself caught between the affectionate but imperious wishes of Mr Whittlestaff and the steadfast loyalty of the aged Mrs Baggett, whose discontent threatens the household's harmony. Caught in a web of duty, affection, and unspoken yearning for another, Mary grapples with her own heart’s secret while negotiating the demands imposed upon her.
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    20 mins