Something Strange And Terrible

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Discover the forgotten ghost stories of Victorian author, Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered.

Each week this podcast will share one of these classic gothic gems.

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Apr 20, 2021 · 23 min
Three Times: Chapter 1
Roll up, roll up! Getting your head bitten off by a lion can be all in a days work for The Great Prusinowski, and tonight the show is about to begin... This episode is Chapter 1 of 3. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and...
Apr 8, 2021 · 7 min
Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 5
With Lady Ducayne’s true intentions revealed, what becomes of her increasingly weakened maid, Bella? This episode is Chapter 5 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning...
Mar 30, 2021 · 25 min
Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 4
Bella is much changed. Her arm is covered in scars. It’s time for the truth about the “good” Lady Ducayne to be revealed... This episode is Chapter 4 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian...
Mar 23, 2021 · 23 min
Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 3
Bella writes home to reassure her mother all is well, but rumours are circulating about the strange practices of Lady Ducayne’s doctor... This episode is Chapter 3 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in...
Mar 16, 2021 · 12 min
Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 2
The Superior Person finally finds Bella Rolleston a suitable position, an excellent position, perhaps one which is it too good to be true?... This episode is Chapter 2 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful...
Mar 9, 2021 · 8 min
Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 1
Unaccomplished but eager young Bella Rolleston launches herself into the world of work, unaware of what awaits her. This episode is Chapter 1 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England,...
Feb 9, 2021 · 38 sec
***Hiatus Announcement***
Something Strange and Terrible is taking a two week break while we sort out ongoing technical issues. In the meantime, why not revisit some of our previous stories? 20 episodes are available on #Apple and #Spotify now. 🙏 👻 Mary Elizabeth Braddon...
Feb 3, 2021 · 23 min
Herself: Chapter 5
In the final chapter of Herself, Helen must face the full horror of that which lurks in The Orange Grove. This episode is Chapter 5 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her...
Jan 26, 2021 · 21 min
Herself: Chapter 4
At last, the forbidden wing of the villa is revealed, but is it too late for Lota?... This episode is Chapter 4 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost...
Jan 19, 2021 · 11 min
Herself: Chapter 3
Lota won’t leave the villa and Helen’s sleuthing is about to unearth why... This episode is Chapter 3 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have...
Jan 13, 2021 · 15 min
Herself: Chapter 2
Italy is beautiful and the villa resplendent, so what is to blame for the striking change in heiress Lota?... This episode is Chapter 2 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her...
Jan 4, 2021 · 13 min
Herself: Chapter 1
Two young friends are about to embark on an Italian adventure, and the possibility of a ghost only adds to their excitement... This episode is Chapter 1 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian...
Dec 29, 2020 · 35 min
At Chrighton Abbey Part 2
As the Abbey’s ghostly secret unfolds once again, will Miss Chrighton be able to alter her family’s unhappy fate?... This episode is part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet...
Dec 22, 2020 · 40 min
At Chrighton Abbey Part 1
A jolly Christmas was had by all at Chrighton Abbey, but with an old family curse looming, will it be a happy new year?... This episode is part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian...
Dec 15, 2020 · 39 min
The Ghost’s Name Part 2
Captain Donnelley returns to haunted Halverdene, and finds he must employ his battle skills as the ghost takes a more visceral form... This episode is Part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in...
Dec 8, 2020 · 42 min
The Ghost’s Name Part 1
The ghost of Halverdene never takes the same shape twice, but it can always be relied upon to appear should you sleep in the garden bedroom, and it especially likes children... This episode is Part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was...
Dec 1, 2020 · 19 min
The Shadow in the Corner Part 2
Michael Bascom is convinced he will sleep soundly in the attic tonight, but Wildheath Manor has other ideas... T/W: This story features themes of suicide. This episode is Part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and...
Nov 24, 2020 · 37 min
The Shadow in the Corner Part 1
Nothing ever changes at lonely old Wildheath Manor, until a new maid named Maria arrives... T/W: This story features themes of suicide. This episode is Part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in...
Nov 17, 2020 · 41 min
Her Last Appearance
Onstage, she is the star of the famous tragedies of the day, and it is often said that life mirrors art... Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have...
Nov 12, 2020 · 44 min
My Wife’s Promise
She would follow him anywhere, even to the frozen ends of the Earth... Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week...

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