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    The Classic Tales Podcast

    Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world’s greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.

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    Ep. 1025, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame Apr 11, 2025
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    What happens when the hereditary office of village executioner falls to a woman? Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

    Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.

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    Kenneth Grahame is most famous for his superb fantasies, "The Wind in the Willows", and "The Reluctant Dragon". Today's story is in a similar vein, where a woman demands her birthright of village executioner – and performs her duty with profound competency.

    And now, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame

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    Ep. 1024, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle VINTAGE Apr 09, 2025
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    Is there some sort of monster that lurks around 30,000 feet? One brave aviator is about to find out. Arthur Conan Doyle, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today's story was first published in Strand Magazine in 1913. It has since been included in many anthologies and publications.

    And now, The Horror of the Heights, by Arthur Conan Doyle

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    Ep. 1023, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse Apr 09, 2025
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    An ugly policeman doesn't have a lot of chances for love. Well then, what does he have to lose? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    I recently finished recording the latest audiobook from Dean Koontz. Now he's a pretty famous suspense writer, but with his latest book, Going Home in the Dark, it's actually a comedy. He's told me that in the past when he's tried something like this, the publisher's would push back. They just didn't get it – that it was supposed to be funny. But Dean heard my audition and thought I'd get where he was going. He thinks I've done a "bang-up job" with it. He describes me as someone "who knows funny – and how not to oversell it".

    So, to honor this good news, we have a P.G. Wodehouse story from the short story collection The Man with Two Left Feet.

    And now, The Romance of an Ugly Policeman, by P.G. Wodehouse

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    Ep. 1022, Rip Van Winkle, by Washington Irving VINTAGE Apr 09, 2025
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    How will the world change after Rip Van Winkle's 20-year nap? Washington Irving, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Irving wrote Rip Van Winkle when he was temporarily residing in Birmingham, England. Though the story is set in New York's Catskill Mountains, Irving admitted, "at the time I wrote the story, I had never been on the Catskills."

    And now, Rip Van Winkle, by Washington Irving

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    Ep. 1021, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie Apr 09, 2025
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    A political agitator gets a biblical reception in the veldt of South Africa. Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Agatha Christie has sold over 100 million books. Her works have been translated into over 100 languages. She was a nurse and later an apothecary's assistant in World War I, where she gained her knowledge of poisons.

    Today's story first appeared in the September 1922 issue of The Home: An Australian Quarterly. It was likely written when Christie was in Australia during her Grand Tour, having recently left South Africa, where she set the story. After the first World War, an ex-German soldier who has taken to being a paid political agitator flees for his life after some political work near Johannesburg.

    And now, The Wife of the Kenite, by Agatha Christie

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    Ep. 1020, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 2 of 2, by Jules Verne VINTAGE Apr 09, 2025
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    What will happen to the innocent villagers when Dr. Ox begins his experiment? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Last week, we met Dr. Ox, who graciously offered to light the town of Quiquendone at his own expense, pumping in a unique gas of his own invention. It's time to turn it on.

    And now, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 2 of 2, by Jules Verne

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    Ep. 1019, The Room in the Tower, by E.F. Benson Apr 09, 2025
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    Have you ever dreamed something, and then it happened in reality? E.F. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Edward Frederic Benson is often mentioned in the same breath as M.R. James and William Hope Hodgson, and holds a distinct place as one of the great writers of supernatural fiction in the Edwardian period. Today's story is one of his finest.

    Benson plays with the connection between dreams and reality, and builds the tension through the device of a recurring dream, with a progression of time that mirrors reality.

    As with last week's story, I was getting vibes from the original Twilight Zone when I read this one. I hope you like it.

    And now, The Room in the Tower, by E.F. Benson

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    Ep. 1018, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 1 of 2, by Jules Verne VINTAGE Apr 09, 2025
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    Why does Dr. Ox offer to light the town with a mysterious gas at his own expense? Jules Verne, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    We kind of have a feeling when we think about Jules Verne. Around the World in 80 Days, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Lots of fun, sometimes predictive adventure fiction that leaves us feeling good, and a little bit smarter. Today's story is in this vein. I hope you like it.

    And now, Dr. Ox's Experiment, Part 1 of 2, by Jules Verne

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    Ep. 1017, Basil Netherby, by A.C. Benson Apr 09, 2025
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    Can music unlock an entrance to the netherworld? A.C. Benson, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    While many have heard of E.F. Benson, the early 20th century writer of weird fiction, many readers may not know that he was one of three brothers – all of whom wrote some stellar supernatural stories around the Edwardian period. Edward Frederic (E.F.), Robert Hugh (R.H.), and Arthur Christopher (A.C.) wrote over 150 books between them. Many of them stellar stories of suspense in their own right.

    When I discovered today's story, I felt like I was reading an episode of the original Twilight Zone. I hope you like it.

    And now, Basil Netherby, by A.C. Benson

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    Ep. 1016, The Turn of the Screw, Part 3 of 3, by Henry James VINTAGE Mar 11, 2025
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    The tale takes the final turn of the screw. Henry James, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

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    Today we conclude The Turn of the Screw. I hope you like it. .

    And now, The Turn of the Screw, Part 3 of 3, by Henry James

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