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Welcome, dear listener, to The Robert Louis Stevenson Library, a quiet harbour for those who delight in tales of adventure, mystery, and the curious turns of the human heart. Within these walls you wi... more
FAQs about The Robert Louis Stevenson Library:How many episodes does The Robert Louis Stevenson Library have?The podcast currently has 303 episodes available.
August 03, 2026Treasure Island Part V Chapter III - The Cruise of the CoracleIn which our narrator awakens near the forbidding cliffs of Treasure Island and, after careful observation and many trials, navigates his fragile coracle through treacherous seas in a desperate attempt to reach the shore. His journey takes an unexpected turn as he encounters the seemingly unmanned Hispaniola, leading to a daring and unforeseen boarding of the vessel....more14minPlay
August 03, 2026Paul Clifford Chapter XI Part 1In which we are introduced to the tranquil yet venerable Warlock Manorhouse and its inhabitants, highlighting the gentle disposition of the squire Joseph Brandon and the tender beauty of his daughter Lucy, whose innocence and charm enliven the rural scene. Meanwhile, amidst quiet domestic exchanges, a shadow of intrigue is cast by reported local crimes and a visiting young man who commands attentive regard, setting a subtle tone of unfolding complexity within this serene landscape....more27minPlay
August 03, 2026Treasure Island Part V Chapter II - The Ebb Tide RunsIn which our narrator, battling a spiteful little coracle and aided by a fortuitous tide, effects a daring escape from the anchored Hispaniola amidst the drunken quarrels of its crew. As the schooner is swept seaward by an unrelenting current, he drifts into a restless, sea-tossed slumber haunted by thoughts of home and the distant Admiral Benbow....more11minPlay
August 02, 2026Treasure Island Part IV Chapter VI - The AttackIn which a tense and careful defence is mustered within a log-house as our small band awaits the promised assault, the captain assigning his comrades to their posts with the steadiness of a seasoned commander. The sudden and fierce attack that follows tests their mettle and resolve, leaving the price of victory starkly revealed amid smoke and silence....more14minPlay
August 02, 2026Treasure Island Part V Chapter I - How My Sea Adventure BeganIn which our young narrator, moved by a blend of fear and resolution, slips away from the tense refuge after a grim skirmish to explore the island’s seacoast, seeking the hidden boat of the enigmatic Ben Gunn. As night falls and fog gathers, he finds the frail coracle and contemplates a bold scheme to thwart the intentions of those aboard the Hispaniola, while the distant sounds of the unsettled camp echo under the heavy sky....more14minPlay
August 02, 2026Paul Clifford Chapter XIn which two companions, having escaped their perils, contemplate the paradoxical nature of crime and virtue as they join a convivial assembly of rogues at the Jolly Angler, where wit and camaraderie flourish amidst tales of their exploits. The scene unfolds with songs and toasts that reveal the peculiar honour among these highwaymen, celebrating their fraternity with boisterous mirth and philosophical jests upon the fortunes of their trade....more32minPlay
August 01, 2026Treasure Island Part IV Chapter V - Silver's EmbassyIn which the chill dawn witnesses a parley between the steadfast captain and the wily Long John Silver, whose brash audacity and disarming candour belie the tense negotiation for terms amidst a tense standoff. The exchange is marked by keen words, prudent distrust, and a grudging respect, all beneath the biting cold and dim mist of an island seemingly caught in a feverish grip....more13minPlay
August 01, 2026Paul Clifford Chapter IX Part 2In which a disillusioned gentleman narrates his descent from hopeful prosperity to fraudulent partnership and imprisonment, revealing a profound meditation on morality and human nature coloured by ill fortune and sharp philosophy. Together with a fellow prisoner, he devises and executes a daring escape under the cloak of fog, setting forth into the uncertain freedom of the countryside....more14minPlay
August 01, 2026Treasure Island Part IV Chapter IV - The Garrison in the StockadeIn which young Jim Hawkins encounters his clever and eccentric companion Ben Gunn amid the thunderous cannonade that shakes the island, and finds refuge within the stockade where a small band of steadfast friends strive to hold their ground against the mutinous pirates. The night is restless with sparse comforts, sober reflections, and a grim determination to survive, while the dawning hours bring an unexpected parley that promises to alter their weary vigil....more13minPlay
July 31, 2026Treasure Island Part IV Chapter III - End of the First Day's FightingIn which our small band, with steady courage and grim resolve, repels the mutineers’ first assault upon the stockade, tending to their wounded and raising the British colours amid volleys of cannon-fire that pepper the night sky. Amid the toll of loss and the gathering shadow, a familiar voice calls from beyond the palisade, renewing hope as young Jim Hawkins returns at last to our beleaguered company....more11minPlay
FAQs about The Robert Louis Stevenson Library:How many episodes does The Robert Louis Stevenson Library have?The podcast currently has 303 episodes available.