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  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 11

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 11
    Feb 23 2026
    In which the gentle and attentive Lilias is soothed to sleep by old Sally’s recital of eerie tales surrounding the haunted Tiled House at Ballyfermot, a place steeped in mysterious sounds and ghostly apparitions. The evening’s quiet is punctuated by accounts of spectral figures and unexplained phenomena that lend the ancient mansion its dreadful yet compelling reputation.
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    16 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 10

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 10
    Feb 23 2026
    In which the somewhat dishevelled Lieutenant O'Flaherty, fretting over a series of misfortunes and a curious dispute involving a French valet and an injured wig, seeks the counsel of the steady Mr. Puddock amidst the pungent air of rum punch and lively lamentations. Together they prepare for a solemn encounter set by a stranger, ensuring that the tangled grievances which have disturbed the peace of the town may be confronted in due course upon the shadowy Fifteen Acres.
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    18 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 9

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 9
    Feb 22 2026
    In which the anxious Dan Loftus entrusts the delicate matter of an impending quarrel to the wise and peaceable Father Roach, who ponderously takes it upon himself to oversee the situation with cautious hope for a peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, the dashing Mr. Pat Mahony, assuming grand airs of a gentleman-diplomat, attempts to mediate with florid speeches, yet is soon met with a resolute challenge that betrays the grave tensions beneath the surface.
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    14 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 8

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 8
    Feb 22 2026
    In which a spirited discussion unfolds among a group of gentlemen seeking a suitable champion for a gentlemanly quarrel, revealing the peculiarities and alliances of the town’s inhabitants by moonlight. Amidst whispered negotiations and comic mishaps, the characters grapple with the seriousness of their affairs while the quiet streets of the town slumber around them.
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    14 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 7

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 7
    Feb 21 2026
    In which a lively evening unfolds among a company of gentlemen at their club, where spirited conversation, humorous anecdotes, and gentle rivalries intertwine with the courtesy and decorum of their society. An unexpected tension arises from a misunderstanding, bringing the guests to the threshold of a formal challenge, underscoring the delicate balance between honour and conviviality.
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    17 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 6

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 6
    Feb 21 2026
    In which a gathering of officers is enlivened by Dan Loftus’s quaint and humorous Lent-themed ballad, provoking laughter and genteel amusement amid gentle clerical disapproval. The convivial evening concludes with lively banter over culinary curiosities, before the company disperses to continue their mirth at the local club.
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    10 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 5

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 5
    Feb 20 2026
    In which a lively gathering of local characters at the Royal Irish Artillery mess-room unveils a charming blend of high talk, rustic humour, and gentle jests, framed by the subtle eccentricities of men devoted to antiquarian pursuits and social mirth. The discourse ranges from the arcane mysteries of magnetism to the comical theatricals of a hapless lieutenant, all seasoned with conviviality and the warm familiarity of a close-knit community.
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    25 Min.
  • The House by the Churchyard Chapter 4

    The House by the Churchyard Chapter 4
    Feb 20 2026
    In which the lively scene of the Palmerstown fair-green unfolds with its colourful assembly of local characters, marked by social rivalries, convivial festivities, and the genteel yet spirited interactions among neighbours. Amidst this vibrant tableau, the thoughtful and somewhat troubled figures of Captain Devereux and Mr. Mervyn appear, observed with a mixture of admiration and foreboding by those around them.
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    26 Min.