Episodes

  • The Mother's Recompense Book One Chapter 1

    The Mother's Recompense Book One Chapter 1
    Jun 25 2026
    In which Mrs. Kate Clephane awakens to the Riviera sunshine in her modest hotel room, reflecting wistfully on past joys and the illusions of youth while receiving startling news that stirs the fragile hope of reconnection with her daughter. Amidst the quiet rituals of her solitary life, the unexpected telegrams breathe new life into her weary spirit, framing a poignant dawn of possibility and sorrow.
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    17 mins
  • The Mother's Recompense Book One Chapter 2

    The Mother's Recompense Book One Chapter 2
    Jun 25 2026
    In which a woman, weighed down by years of separation and social confinement, walks the Riviera streets wrestling with a sudden shift in her life’s purpose and refrains from announcing her profound news among the uncomprehending company of acquaintances and former social sets. The narrative gently unveils her reflections on past choices, the elusive nature of happiness, and the stifling façades of respectability that colour her encounters amid the genteel yet weary circles of war-touched expatriates.
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    39 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXXVI

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXXVI
    Jun 24 2026
    In which the quiet grief of a father unfolds against the bustling backdrop of Paris during wartime, as he grapples with sorrow, memories, and the shifting tides of loss and remembrance among those who fought beside his son. Amidst encounters with hopeful young soldiers and the delicate negotiations of mourning, he tentatively finds solace in his art while facing the complex emotions stirred by the notion of a monument to commemorate a life dearly missed.
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    29 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXXV

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXXV
    Jun 24 2026
    In which a father finds himself caught between hope and a haunting distance as he watches over his wounded son in a Paris hospital, amidst the stirring news that America has entered the war. The quiet moments between them are filled with unspoken understanding and a poignant sense of the vast unknown that lies between their experiences.
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    14 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXIV

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXIV
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the painter Campton grapples with the haunting image of his son George, now a distant figure shaped by war, while unexpected visitors bring both heartfelt pleas and shifting currents of hope into his studio. As the somber weight of conflict deepens around them, the stirrings of America’s involvement hint at a vast, inexorable tide drawing all their fates into one turbulent current.
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    22 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXXIII

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXXIII
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the artist Campton seeks refuge in his work amidst the somber realities faced by his family and acquaintances, revealing the quiet heroism and poignant bonds shaped by war's relentless presence. As George prepares to return to the front with a calm resolve that belies the undercurrents of hope and dread, his father reflects on the shifting tides of understanding and the fragile solace found in whispered prophecies and unspoken love.
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    20 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXXII

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXXII
    Jun 22 2026
    In which the slow passage of time amidst the tumult of war weighs heavily on those left behind, as old comrades grapple with the loss and fragile hope embodied in an enduring Idea of France. Meanwhile, Campton, caught between artistic idealism and harsh organisational realities, experiences both a bitter defeat in committee disputes and a fleeting renewal of spirit amidst the springtime promenades of Paris.
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    15 mins
  • A Son at the Front Chapter XXXI

    A Son at the Front Chapter XXXI
    Jun 22 2026
    In which a father seeks counsel from a prudent banker regarding his son’s precarious romantic entanglement, uncovering the complex webs of love, duty, and societal expectation that bind them all as the War's shadow looms near. Alongside the mournful news of a friend’s death and the fragile hopes of youth, the delicate negotiations of loyalty and quiet endurance unfold within the dim light of Parisian rooms.
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    22 mins