• The Caxtons Part 17 Chapter 4
    Jul 16 2026
    In which the progress and trials of an Australian colonial venture unfold with careful financial stewardship and the hopeful expansion of pastoral enterprises, whilst political fortunes in England take a somber, reflective turn. Amidst these changes, news from home stirs a poignant sense of kinship and pride, bridging distant lands with shared honour and stirring the heart’s warm allegiance.
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    12 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 17 Chapters 2 and 3
    Jul 15 2026
    In which two friends, riding beneath the enchanting Australian night, reflect upon the vast promise and rugged beginnings of a new society, while one confesses a yearning to redeem his family name through military distinction rather than colonial toil. In this quiet communion, letters bring forth counsel and assent from afar, mingling hope with sober caution as a commission arrives to mark the path toward honour once more.
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    18 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 17 Chapter 1
    Jul 14 2026
    In which the lively interval of a stage performance transports us to the expansive and rugged Australian Bush, where three brothers, Pisistratus, Guy, and Vivian, manage pastoral and cattle stations with hopes, hardships, and a longing connection to their English homeland. Here, amidst tales of sheep and cattle, unexpected visitors bring news of speculative ventures and colonial intrigues, weaving a vivid tableau of colonial life and the ambitions that stir beneath its surface.
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    33 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 16 Chapters 10 and 11
    Jul 13 2026
    In which a father undertakes the delicate task of guiding his wayward son towards home, honour, and self-improvement through patient counsel and a poignant pilgrimage to ancestral ruins, revealing the profound bonds that tie ambition to affection. And then, as bonds deepen and parting nears, the young men embark upon a voyage that mingles hope and melancholy beneath the distant stars, leaving behind familiar shores for the uncertain realms of a new world.
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    26 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 16 Chapters 8 and 9
    Jul 12 2026
    In which the shadowed hearts of wayward youth and wearied fathers move through varied scenes of solitude, confession, and tentative hope, as affection and a tender sense of honour offer faint yet steadfast anchors amid the wreckage of past errors. The quiet persistence of gentle kindness and unexpected generosity stir reflections on fortune, pride, and the delicate balance between gratitude and self-respect in the bustling heart of London life.
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    11 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 17 Chapters 5 and 6
    Jul 17 2026
    In which a chapter of domestic transformation unfolds upon the death of a Tory patriarch, whose son returns from Australia with a blooming sister and a new bride, ushering in new hopes and a parting of old comrades. Meanwhile, in the distant colony, a conversation with an uncle reveals unexpected restitution and tangled reflections on fortune and principle, setting the stage for return unto English shores.
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    11 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 16 Chapter 7
    Jul 11 2026
    In which the fortunes and ambitions of young Vivian unfold amidst complex deceptions and secret confidences, leading him into the intimate sphere of the Trevanion household, governed by the gracious and discerning Lady Ellinor. Here, passion, jealousy, and misguided affection intertwine with rash schemes and earnest entreaties, revealing the poignant clash between honour, love, and the darker appetites of the heart.
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    16 Min.
  • The Caxtons Part 16 Chapter 6
    Jul 10 2026
    In which the estranged son, embittered yet ambitious, conceives a plan to sever ties while securing a modest allowance from his proud father, aiming to preserve the family name untouched by his own rebellion. A solemn and poignant meeting ensues, wherein the father yields to a sorrowful compromise, surrendering his pride to offer a reluctant yet generous support, as the son vanishes with a farewell that echoes irrevocable abandonment.
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    10 Min.