The Wilkie Collins Library
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
In these modern days, when the ear may wander where once only the eye could travel, The Wilkie Collins Library invites you into chambers of secrecy, suspicion, and revelation. Here are presented, in their entirety, those narratives of shadow and sensation wherein innocence trembles, truth disguises itself, and justice waits patiently to be uncovered. By the steady glow of the lamp and the turning of each successive page, voices long silent speak again of hidden identities, perilous inheritances, devoted hearts, and crimes most cunningly contrived. Each tale unfolds as it was first told: deliberate in its suspense, exact in its detail, and resolute in its pursuit of the extraordinary concealed within the ordinary. Attend closely, dear listener. The mystery is never far from the threshold, and the next chapter is already at hand.
Episodes
- The Moonstone First Period: Chapter I
In "The Moonstone First Period: Chapter I," Betteredge agrees to document the mysterious loss of a famed Indian Diamond for Franklin Blake. He reflects on Robinson Crusoe as he prepares to tell the tale.
- The Moonstone Prologue
The narrator in India recounts a family dispute tied to the capture of Seringapatam and the legend of the cursed Moonstone diamond, blending war, superstition, and myth.
- The Moonstone First Period: Chapter II
The podcast episode covers Chapter II of "The Moonstone," featuring a servant's narrative about his service to a noble family. He reflects on his life and duties while occasionally drifting from the central story of a diamond.
- Man and Wife
In "Man and Wife" from The Wilkie Collins Library, Geoffrey and Hester Dethridge discover a hidden space in a wall adjacent to Anne's room. Anne, experiencing sleeplessness, confronts her uncertainties and strategizes for upcoming events.
- Man and Wife
The episode details a dramatic nighttime scene involving Geoffrey Delamayn and Hester Dethridge, followed by Lady Lundie's tense interactions and revelations at Holchester House.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
This episode of The Wilkie Collins Library, titled "Man and Wife," details mysterious events within a household, including nocturnal activities and unexplained alterations. Anne receives a letter about an impending visit from allies, which…
- Man and Wife
This episode, "Man and Wife," from The Wilkie Collins Library, focuses on the tense dynamic between Geoffrey and Hester as they undertake a clandestine task. An ominous letter from Mrs. Glenarm and an impending visit suggest significant de…
- Man and Wife
The episode 'Man and Wife' on The Wilkie Collins Library details a woman's struggle against her cruel husband, revealing her inner turmoil and the prospect of a grim decision.
- Man and Wife
The speaker, a woman in a marriage marred by her husband's alcoholism, details her difficult struggles against legal and familial opposition and the emotional pain of betrayal. Facing hardship, she contemplates extreme measures due to her…
- Man and Wife
The podcast episode 'Man and Wife' from The Wilkie Collins Library explores escalating tensions in a cottage involving Anne, Julius, and Geoffrey. Geoffrey becomes entangled in a dark design after a secret manuscript surfaces.
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- Man and Wife
In "Man and Wife," Anne and Julius experience a night of spectral fears and dread at a cottage. The landlady, Hester Dethridge, confronts a horrifying presence, turning the vigil into one of prayer and resolve.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
In "Man and Wife," Geoffrey brings his wife Anne home under conditions of strict separation, while he secretly seeks a divorce. His scheme encounters unexpected problems, forcing him to confront the unwavering loyalty of another woman.
- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick Lundie confronts Lady Holchester and the executor about Geoffrey's marriage and its implications. The episode concludes with the death of Lord Holchester.
- Man and Wife
This episode introduces Hester Dethridge, who inherits the secluded Salt Patch cottage. She decides to take in lodgers, including Geoffrey Delamayn and Perry, shortly before the arrival of Geoffrey's wife, Anne Silvester.
- Man and Wife
This episode of The Wilkie Collins Library, titled 'Man and Wife,' explores a legal inquiry within a family circle concerning matrimonial uncertainty. The law's decree is revealed, forcing characters to confront their binding circumstances.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
This episode of The Wilkie Collins Library discusses an English foot-race at Fulham, focusing on the social aspects and the personal struggles of the participants.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
Miss Anne Silvester describes her journey and a peculiar encounter, shedding light on Geoffrey Delamayn's situation. Sir Patrick Lundie uncovers a significant truth concerning loyalty and sacrifice after reviewing Anne and Geoffrey's corre…
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
Lady Lundie, motivated by neighborly concern and personal reasons, investigates a recent visitor's suspicious activities. She plans to confront delicate matters at Ham Farm before traveling to London with Mrs. Glenarm.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
In "Man and Wife," Anne and Mrs. Glenarm have a tense interview uncovering difficult truths. Julius Delamayn intervenes, and the episode ends with a potential alliance to seek Lady Lundie's insight.
- Man and Wife
The episode follows Bishopriggs as he handles suspicions about a lost letter while disguised. He is unexpectedly confronted by Anne Silvester, leading to a tense exchange that reveals secrets and sets Anne on a path to Swanhaven Lodge.
- Man and Wife
The family at Ham Farm awaits news from Glasgow amid apprehension. Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding Miss Silvester's movements escalates through correspondence and a newspaper report, as key characters grapple with delicate issues of tru…
- Man and Wife
Julius Delamayn has an unexpected encounter with Anne Silvester, who then confronts Mrs. Glenarm. The conversation touches on past associations and regrets.
- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick receives a mysterious letter that raises questions about marriage and legal entanglements, prompting deep reflection on human nature as he faces difficult truths.
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- Man and Wife
The podcast episode 'Man and Wife' from 'The Wilkie Collins Library' discusses the union of Blanche and Arnold, covering their pre-nuptial confidences and their wedding ceremony.
- Man and Wife
In "Man and Wife," Bishopriggs investigates a compromising correspondence and enigmatic figures, navigating social dynamics and veiled warnings at a dance and by a lake.
- Man and Wife
The episode "Man and Wife" from "The Wilkie Collins Library" details events at Sir Patrick’s home before a wedding, where secrets about Miss Silvester and Geoffrey Delamayn are revealed, prompting reflections on honor and trust.
- Man and Wife
This episode of The Wilkie Collins Library, titled 'Man and Wife,' describes a garden fête at Swanhaven Lodge with underlying intrigue and a chance meeting for the character Blanche concerning her lost friend.
- Man and Wife
A woman with an unknown condition arrives at a hotel, receiving compassionate medical attention. Elsewhere, preparations for a hopeful event take place in Perthshire.
- Man and Wife
This episode of The Wilkie Collins Library focuses on Geoffrey Delamayn's unwavering commitment to his athletic training, even as Mrs. Glenarm tries to distract him. It highlights the physical strain leading up to an important foot-race.
- Man and Wife
The episode 'Man and Wife' from The Wilkie Collins Library depicts a garden party at Swanhaven Lodge where guests' attachments and tensions are revealed. Interplay between characters like Geoffrey Delamayn and Mrs. Glenarm highlights theme…
- Man and Wife
The episode 'Man and Wife' details preparations for a marriage, highlighting the subtle signs of unrest and the reappearance of a long-lost friend. The narrative focuses on navigating delicate sensibilities and the balance of hope and hesi…
- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick confronts Lady Lundie about Blanche's mysterious illness and secret sorrows. He skillfully negotiates a marriage to alleviate domestic anxieties.
- Man and Wife
The episode 'Man and Wife' from The Wilkie Collins Library introduces Mrs. Graham, a mysterious guest at the Sheep’s Head Hotel, whose presence sparks intrigue and conflict. She consults lawyers regarding a perplexing marriage law case.
- Man and Wife
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- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick addresses Anne Silvester's letter and Blanche's health, contemplating guardianship and the need for a swift marriage. He intends to seek Lady Lundie's approval, anticipating her difficult temperament.
- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick reveals a secret concerning a mysterious gentleman who posed as a married man at an inn, creating suspicion. Blanche and Sir Patrick deliberate on the implications while she develops an interest in Mr. Delamayn.
- Man and Wife
The episode details the unraveling of friendships and rising suspicions at Windygates, focusing on Anne's sorrowful visit and a significant, silent encounter with Geoffrey.
- Man and Wife
An episode of The Wilkie Collins Library titled "Man and Wife" describes a sudden fainting fit in a library, which prompts efforts to aid the affected lady. Discreet plans are made to investigate her mysterious disappearance from the estat…
- Man and Wife
The episode "Man and Wife" from The Wilkie Collins Library details a search for Anne Silvester following her disappearance. The narrative involves secretive plans, cautious inquiries, and rising tensions among the characters.
- Man and Wife
This episode follows Geoffrey Delamayn as he grapples with his conscience and the practicalities of delivering a letter to Anne. He encounters a cook, then focuses on preparing for an upcoming foot-race.
- Man and Wife
The episode "Man and Wife" from The Wilkie Collins Library discusses a dispute at a country house gathering that leads to a legal consultation on Scottish marriage law and the complexities of "irregular marriages".
- Man and Wife
Sir Patrick Lundie critiques the English enthusiasm for athletic pursuits and their influence on character. A surgeon provides a medical perspective on the physical consequences of exertion.