The Mysteries of London » Chapters

Chapter 012 – The Bank Notes

Cori — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:18:43 +0000

I’d been thinking that perhaps our hero should get out more, but in this episode the problematic consequences pursuant to that action become all too evident.

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Chapter 011 – “The Servants’ Arms”

Cori — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:21:27 +0000

Insights into the extremely colourful characters keeping company with our hero’s butler, Mr. Whittingham, on an evening at the boozer.

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(21:18)

Chapter 010 – The Frail One’s Narrative

Cori — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:17:33 +0000

Prepare to be scandalised, as Diana reveals her personal history to the besotted innocent, Markham.

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Chapter 009 – A City Man. Smithfield Scenes

Cori — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:04 +0000

A lengthy description of London “City Men”, which might lead the cynical listener to thoughts of how little has changed in 165 years. Also, the author remembers to advance the plot; though, while one mystery is answered, a new one is hinted at.

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(27:50)

Chapter 008 – The Conversation

Cori — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:46:46 +0000

In which the author is still undecided in whether to refer to this chapter’s central character as hero or heroine, and thus the plot is thickened.

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(10:24)

Chapter 007 – The Boudoir

Cori — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:33:51 +0000

Back by popular demand (well, okay, Allison asked about it twice) … Chapter 7, in which a bedroom is described, but … whose..?

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Chapter 006 – Mrs Arlington

Cori — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:33:28 +0000

In which is described a somewhat unusual evening’s entertainment, and our hero’s reaction thereto.

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Chapter 005 – Eligible Acquaintances

Cori — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:04:09 +0000

The events of four years are summarised; our young hero takes a walk in the park, where he makes a new friend and receives an interesting briefing on the morality of the Aristocracy.

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Chapter 004 – The Two Trees

Cori — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:29:35 +0000

Two new potential heroes are introduced, at a pivotal moment in their young lives.

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Chapter 003 – The Trap-Door

Cori — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:23:24 +0000

Surely we cannot lose such a promising young hero so soon — what will be his means of escape from the terrible ruffians?

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Chapter 002 – The Mysteries of the Old House

Cori — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:12:17 +0000

Two shady characters are introduced, and some few of the secrets of their house are revealed.

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Chapter 001 – The Old House in Smithfield

Cori — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:25:33 +0000

In 1830, Edward Bulwer-Lytton infamously started a novel: “It was a dark and stormy night…” What was Reynolds to do, writing fifteen years later..? Find out in today’s chapter …