Episodes

  • Child of Storm Chapter 15 - Mameena Claims the Kiss Part 1

    Child of Storm Chapter 15 - Mameena Claims the Kiss Part 1
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the narrator, recovering from illness amidst political turmoil, attends a tense trial at the royal enclosure where accusations of treachery, witchcraft, and poison entwine the fates of rivals and kin alike. As old grudges and shifting allegiances surface, the intricate customs and unspoken fears of Zululand weave a compelling tapestry of power and consequence.
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    33 mins
  • Child of Storm Chapter 11 - The Sin of Umbelazi

    Child of Storm Chapter 11 - The Sin of Umbelazi
    Jul 12 2026
    In which the trader Macumazahn finds himself once more amidst the shifting alliances and whispered intrigues of Zululand’s royal factions, encountering the beautiful and troubled Mameena whose presence stirs uneasy passions and portentous plans. As alliances are strained and secret messages exchanged beneath the watchful eyes of princes and warriors, the fragile peace teeters towards a storm of conflict that will test the bonds of friendship and loyalty.
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    41 mins
  • Child of Storm Chapter 8 - The King's Daughter

    Child of Storm Chapter 8 - The King's Daughter
    Jul 11 2026
    In which the tale unfolds at the royal Zulu kraal of Nodwengu, where I, Macumazahn, observe the intrigues and alliances forged by warriors and princes amidst the simmering tensions of chieftainship and marriage. The King’s careful manoeuvring to bind Saduko, a rising chief, to his family through honour and wedlock reveals the fraught passions and rivalries that pulse beneath the surface of this proud and turbulent people.
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    42 mins
  • Marie Chapter 21 - The Innocent Blood

    Marie Chapter 21 - The Innocent Blood
    Jul 8 2026
    In which the grim council condemns an Englishman to death, but a tender-hearted and cunning woman orchestrates a desperate and dangerous plan to save him from the Boers’ cruel sentence. Through secret acts of courage and sacrifice, a tragic confusion unfolds beneath the dawn’s pale light, revealing bitter jealousy and a sorrowful toll exacted by mistaken justice.
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    35 mins
  • Marie Chapter 17 - The Marriage

    Marie Chapter 17 - The Marriage
    Jul 7 2026
    In which Allan is wed to Marie beneath the watchful eyes of their companions amidst a stormy morning that gives way to a solemn and heartfelt ceremony performed by Piet Retief, marked by a simple but earnest prayer and the customary exchange of rings. As the newlyweds break bread with their guests and prepare to part, tensions linger with Henri Marais’s silent disapproval and a foreboding sense of unsettled fates hovering over the camp’s joyful yet fragile peace.
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    18 mins
  • Marie Chapter 15 - Retief Asks a Favour

    Marie Chapter 15 - Retief Asks a Favour
    Jul 6 2026
    In which the narrator recounts a triumphant day marked by both physical danger and tender affection, leading to a tense encounter with King Dingaan and an uneasy alliance with Piet Retief. The episode closes on the cusp of a significant expedition, charged with the weight of promises, suspicions, and the hope of securing a future home and marriage.
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    30 mins
  • Child of Storm Chapter 3 - The Buffalo with the Cleft Horn

    Child of Storm Chapter 3 - The Buffalo with the Cleft Horn
    Jul 9 2026
    In which the narrator reflects on mysterious prophetic words as he embarks on a hunting expedition with a varied party, experiencing the wildness and wonders of the African veld before an ill-advised encounter disturbs their success. A dramatic confrontation with a formidable buffalo bearing a distinctive cleft horn brings unexpected peril and tests the courage and endurance of all involved.
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    24 mins
  • Marie Chapter 10 - Vrouw Prinsloo Speaks Her Mind

    Marie Chapter 10 - Vrouw Prinsloo Speaks Her Mind
    Jul 5 2026
    In which the uneasy sentiments of the Boers surround a desperate quest for a forsaken comrade, and the stern Vrouw Prinsloo delivers her unvarnished verdict with a sharp tongue and sharper wit. Allan Quatermain undertakes a trying journey that leads to a fragile rescue and a tribulation of strained loyalties and tender promises amid the rugged veld.
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    26 mins