Episodes

  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 7 - The York Stage

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 7 - The York Stage
    Jul 13 2026
    In which the night’s serene beauty gives way to a chill fog as Turpin encounters the York stage coach upon the road; a tension-filled confrontation ensues when a gentleman recognises the highwayman and attempts his capture. Calm and commanding, Turpin parries the threat with both wit and weapon, eliciting a revealing exchange before swiftly escaping into the night’s embrace.
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    7 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 6 - Black Bess

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 6 - Black Bess
    Jul 12 2026
    In which the noble Black Bess, a thoroughbred mare of Arab and English racing blood, is extolled in every detail of her beauty, speed, and gentle temper as she bears Dick Turpin on a daring and exhilarating night ride across county lines. The mutual spirit shared between horse and rider is celebrated, capturing the wild joy, resolute will, and intoxicating freedom of a gallop beneath the moon’s silvery gaze.
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    17 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 5 - The Short Pipe

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 5 - The Short Pipe
    Jul 11 2026
    In which the incomparable Dick Turpin demonstrates his extraordinary horsemanship and unflappable coolness while pursued at a furious pace through twilight and into the advancing night, his mare Black Bess carrying him with remarkable speed and grace. The chase unfolds against a backdrop of tranquil countryside sounds and the quiet stirrings of night, lending a romantic and almost poetic air to the relentless flight and the resolute determination of both rider and hunters.
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    11 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 4 - The Hue and Cry

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 4 - The Hue and Cry
    Jul 10 2026
    In which the daring highwayman Dick Turpin, pursued by a resolute band of gentlemen and constables, embarks upon a spirited and scenic flight across the lanes and heaths surrounding London, with crowds drawn to the spectacle by cries of "Stop thief!" and lively pursuit. The chase, marked by clever evasions and gallant leaps, stirs a multitude of onlookers whose sympathies and jeers intermingle as the thrilling hunt races onward.
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    9 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 3 - A Surprise

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 3 - A Surprise
    Jul 9 2026
    In which an ominous meeting at the inn leads to a tense encounter between highwaymen and their pursuers, culminating in a tragic misfiring amidst desperate struggle and betrayal. The aftermath is marked by a swift escape and sombre reflections on trust and fate.
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    9 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 2 - Tom King

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 2 - Tom King
    Jul 8 2026
    In which the lively camaraderie of highwaymen is depicted through spirited toasts, songs, and playful jests, revealing their fierce devotion to their steeds and the fairer sex, amid warnings and witticisms about the perils they face. The evening unfolds into a scene of foreboding as uneasy suspicions arise on the road, compelling the company to ready themselves for an uncertain departure beneath a glowing sunset.
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    21 mins
  • Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 1 - The Rendezvous at Kilburn

    Rookwood Book 4 Chapter 1 - The Rendezvous at Kilburn
    Jul 7 2026
    In which the scene is set amid the rustic pleasures of Kilburn in 1737, where the genteel yet dissipated Tom King, famed as the “Gentleman Highwayman,” holds court among his companions, including the transformed Jerry Juniper and the battered Magus Zoroaster, all under the watchful presidency of the jaunty Dick Turpin. Among punch and private discourse, schemes and loyalties unfold as Turpin reveals his intention to aid the embattled Sir Luke Rookwood, while a shadowed cave bears witness to secrets, oaths, and uneasy alliances that stir the fates of those entangled in this drama.
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    30 mins
  • Rookwood Book 3 Chapter 13 - Dick Turpin

    Rookwood Book 3 Chapter 13 - Dick Turpin
    Jul 6 2026
    In which Richard Turpin, ever the bold and unflinching highwayman, confronts a formidable band of adversaries at the ancient priory, navigating a chaotic mêlée with cool calculation and reckless spirit. Amidst the tumult, dark secrets and desperate strife intertwine, leading to a grim discovery and a solemn vow, as old alliances and hidden passages promise to shape the fate of those involved.
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    29 mins