The Killing of Michael Finnegan
Is patriotism worth the cost? In the volatile landscape of 1980s Britain, this question haunts every counter-terrorism operative. Michael Gilbert's "The Killing of Michael Finnegan" draws you into a ...
16 Nov 202459min
Hunted Down by Charles Dickens
Can perfect manners mask a murderer? In Victorian London, Charles Dickens crafted a tale of calculated evil lurking behind a respectable smile. A gentleman whose perfectly groomed appearance and cultu...
9 Nov 20241h 16min
A Trap to Catch a Cracksman by E. W. Hornung
In the glittering world of Edwardian London, where wealth flaunts itself shamelessly, a brash American boxer throws down an irresistible gauntlet. Barney Maguire, flush with prize money and sporting g...
2 Nov 202456min
The Case of the Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe
In the dark streets of 1840s Paris C. Auguste Dupin confronts his most perplexing case yet: a missing letter, a cunning thief, and a hidden agenda that could shake the very foundations of the French ...
26 Okt 20241h 1min
The Mystery at Number Seven by Mrs Henry Wood
In "The Mystery at Number Seven," the tranquil facade of a Victorian seaside town conceals a web of dark secrets. When an unexplained death occurs in a seemingly ordinary household, suspicion falls on...
19 Okt 20242h 7min
The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle
Thank you to Gavin Critchley for sponsoring this episode. In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet. As the detective's brilliant career reaches its...
12 Okt 20241h 12min
Murder! by Arnold Bennett - 1927
Arnold Bennett's "Murder!" is a thought-provoking subversion of the classic detective story. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, this tale delves into the murky waters of morality ...
12 Okt 20241h 7min
The Adventure of the Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle
In a quiet university town, Sherlock Holmes confronts a crime that threatens to destroy more than just academic reputations. As he investigates the theft of crucial examination papers, Holmes uncovers...
5 Okt 20241h 20min
