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News of The Times Your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. Join us as we dive deep into the annals of crime, unearthing forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals from the past. We upload 4 days a week: Sinister Saturdays Murderous Mondays Wicked Wednesdays Frightful Fridays Hosted by Robin Coles
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Five friends use the role-playing game, Good Society, to tell improvised, regency era comedy dramas inspired by the books of Jane Austen. New episodes released every other Friday!
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The podcast that matches guests up with their book soulmates, using exclusively dating app questions.
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Find your next historical romance obsession while getting to know the author, too! Each guest author reads an excerpt of their book, then chats with host Katherine Grant. In the time it takes you to drink your morning coffee, you can find a new author for your reading list! Hosted by award-winning historical romance author Katherine Grant
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"Bridgerton With Mary & Blake," the ultimate podcast dedicated to the hit TV show from NETFLIX and Shondaland Media, Bridgerton, and the captivating spinoff, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Join hosts Mary and Blake as they embark on an immersive journey through the world of Bridgerton, exploring themes of mental illness, family, love, faith, passion, friendship, dissecting the performances of Regé-Jean Page, Gabrielle Collins, Tom Verica, and Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, India Amart ...
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The Case of Serial Killer Count De Tourville News of the Times Episode 379 | 1877 1877 London and all of London society is agog with the incredible news that prominent member of esteemed social circles, Count de Tourville, has been placed under arrest for the murder of his recent English wife by pushing her off a cliff in Austria. Interest intensif…
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Kelsey Swanson samples a steamy scene from her latest release, A MOST UNSUITABLE LOVER, and shares how the story is inspired by her own childhood illness as well as the Scottish history she studied in college. Plus, we talk about the joy of epilogues and finding new layers to favorite tropes! JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE PART 00:00 Introduction to the His…
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The Curious Case of the Harvard Murder News of the Times Episode 378 | 1849 It is 1849 at Harvard University and Professor John Webster is a man under pressure. Possessing little financial abilities, and with a penchant for living well beyond his means, he has approached his good university friend, Dr Packman, for a loan. For security, he has offer…
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The Case of the Murderous Mother Daughter Love Triangle
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The Case of the Murderous Mother Daughter Love Triangle News of the Times Episode 377 | 1877 In today’s episode it is 1877 France and sadly, a wealthy middle-aged man has died leaving all his wealth to his 15 year old daughter who has been raised in a convent. If the young woman stays in the convent, as she wishes to do, all of her wealth, worth so…
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Crimes Tales from the Raj News of the Times Episode 376 | 1873 - 1889 In today’s episode, we are exploring three murder cases from India during the British occupation – otherwise known as the period of the Raj. Our first case involves a highly respected and well known priest and his activities with a married young girl that leads to murder. The cas…
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Daria Vernon joins the podcast to read a scintillating scene from her British Georgian-era romance, THE ROGUE'S LAST LETTER. Then we chat about balancing subplots with the overarching romance, following plot bunnies over sticking to a single era, and the surprising way Daria discovered she far prefers third person past tense over first person prese…
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The Case of the Murder in Edinburgh News of the Times Episode 375 | 1878 It is 1878 in Edinburgh and a young 24 old mother of 4 is dying. Doctors are called and she is taken to hospital, but she never recovers. Her husband, a native Frenchman, puts her death down to a gas leak, pointing out where he believes it has occurred in her bedroom. A medica…
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The Victorian International Serial Killer News of the Times Episode 374 | 1892 It is 1892 Melbourne Australia, and a prospective tenant is looking at a house that has been uninhabited for roughly 1 month. There is a peculiar smell emanating throughout the house and she decides not to rent the property because of it. But the letting agent is concern…
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Shocking Dark Crime Tales of Britain News of the Times Episode 373 | 1766 - 1848 In today’s episode we are exploring shocking crimes of their time across Britian spanning between 1766 to 1848. What is deemed shocking in one era can certainly be considered very much less so in another era, yet we found all of the stories in this episode shocking in …
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Today, we're setting up Mariah Oller! Mariah is a cell biologist turned tarot reader, artist, and educator. Her clients include celebrities, surgeons, therapists, professors, attorneys and more. Her work has been featured in Bustle, Oprah Daily, and the Today Show. Mariah is Gemini Sun / Libra Moon / Scorpio Rising, and loves to garden in the sprin…
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Emmaline Warden Samples The Seasonal Habits of Husbands and Honeybees
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Emmaline Warden joins the podcast with a sample from THE SEASONAL HABITS OF HUSBANDS AND HONEYBEES, a part of The Genus of Gentlemen series. We discuss Emmaline's inspiration, writing process, and the neurodivergent characteristics of her heroine, Phoebe. 00:00 Introduction to the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast 00:41 Meet Emmaline Warden: Roman…
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The Case of the Althorp Murder News of the Times Episode 372 | 1892 1892 Northampton and married with two children husband and father, Andrew McRae, has a plan. His mistress of some two years has become pregnant – a complication that could be utter financial ruin for himself. Drawing on the famous Richmond case with Kate Webster, McRae plots out hi…
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The Murderous Case of the River Packages News of the Times Episode 371 | 1877 In today’s episode, it is 1877 in a small village in Wales. In the early morning as people begin their day, a hand, with arm attached is found drifting down the river. As the day progresses, more body parts are discovered. The head is recovered from the river with eyes go…
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Guilty from Beyond the Grave News of the Times Episode 369 | 1629 & 1735 On today’s episode we look at two cases – carefully recorded in their day – where the alleged murderer(s) are named from beyond the grave. Our first case from 1629, nearly 400 years ago, occurs during the reign of Charles 1st. A body is found lying in bed, child in arms, with …
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Ginny B. Moore joins the podcast to share her steamy historical romance that celebrates neurodiversity. Ginny reads an excerpt from her latest release, 'RUIN ME BY MIDNIGHT,' and discusses her approach to writing, balancing emotional depth and humor, and the importance of mental health in her stories. The episode also explores the unique ways Ginny…
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The Mystery of the Hansom Cab Murder News of the Times Episode 368 | 1889 Manchester 1889 and in the foggy cold gloom of a damp and windy February, a cabbie roams the streets hoping for a fare. A gentleman calls out, requesting taking to an inn and two men enter the cab. With the loud sound of the horse’s hooves on the cobblestone streets, the cabb…
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The Case of the Murder on Battersea Bridge News of the Times Episode 367 | 1844 8444 Battersea bridge London, and an attractive middle aged woman staggers towards the toll booth, clutching a handkerchief to her neck. Helped gently to the ground, she is questioned as to who has done this to her. “Dalmas”, she whispers. This story made all the papers…
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The Mystery of the Woman in the Woods - Scotland Yard Casebook
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The Mystery of the Woman in the Woods - Scotland Yard Casebook News of the Times Episode 366 | 1908 1908 in a small upscale village in Kent. Retired Major General Charles Luard, and his wife, Caroline, have gone on their daily walk, admiring the views as they do. Then they part ways: Charles heads to his golf club and Caroline heads back to the hou…
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Today, we're setting up Ellpetha Tsivicos, a Cypriot-American artist, performer, director, author, filmmaker, and singer, who says her home is on stage. Her production company, One Whale’s Tale, creates maximalist work that blends music, dance, film, food and narrative storytelling — turning plays into multidisciplinary performances. Two recent boo…
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Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple Samples Maiden of the Storm
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Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple, an acclaimed author of various historical romances, including Scottish Highlanders and ancient Roman Celtic tales, joins the podcast! Michelle shares an excerpt from her book MAIDEN OF THE STORM and chats with me about her extensive research process, balancing multiple series and writing dark, immersive historical rom…
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Deadly Relations: Shocking In-Law Murders News of the Times Episode 365 | 1816 & 1898 In-laws – a potential subject of contention throughout time. In today’s episode we look at two cases where a member of the family has decided that the offending in-law has to go. Our first case from 1898 surrounds a father and son team who share the same lodging, …
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The Case of the Discovered Teeth News of the Times Episode 364 | 1913 In today’s episode it is 1913 and we are in a small village in Dorset with a population of 160. A 24 year old cook who works in the manner house has gone missing. Where has she gone? It is the gossip that consumes the whole of the village. Speculation is rife that she has gone to…
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The London Oven Horror News of the Times Episode 363 | 1898 This story from 1898 London captivated the press and the public for the sheer gruesomeness of the crime. An out of work baker assistant, 36, whose place had been taken by a young 19 year old lad is unable to find work. His resentment grows until one day, in the very early morning hours whi…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to the Bridgerton season 3 finale, episode 3.08 – Into The Light. In this episode, we chat why this episode was way too neat, why the side plot with Bennington was a MAJOR miscalculation, and we have an INSTANT Mary & Blake Media Hall of Fame Call, as well as moment. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISOD…
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USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Everett shares an engaging excerpt from her latest book, The Love Remedy, the first in her Damsels of Discovery series. Get a peek into the world of a Victorian-era woman apothecary, Lucy, who faces personal and professional challenges. Then hear about Elizabeth's research process on apothecaries and her thoug…
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The Camberley Outrage - Scotland Yard Casebook News of the Times Episode 362 | 1906 It is 1906 Camberley, Surrey and independently wealthy, eccentric, senior spinsters, the Hogg sisters, are going about their usual tasks on a June afternoon. Suddenly, 62 year old Caroline Hogg, clutching her throat, staggers to a neighbours house and, struggling to…
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Love, Jealousy, and Murder News of the Times Episode 361 | 1884 In today’s episode it is 1884. Mr and Mrs Gibbons have, with tremendous hard work, built their lives up from common labourer and factory girl, to owning their own business employing 12 people. Childless and settled, the couple agree to take in Mrs Gibbons second cousin to help the girl…
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The Shocking Case of Miss Maclean News of the Times Episode 360 | 1880 Evil manifests itself in many ways, but this case from 1880 utterly shocked everyone at the time. With echoes of the Staunton and Seddon cases, young, vulnerable and possessing some physical challenges, Annie Maclean basically finds herself alone upon the death of her mother and…
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The Mysterious Case of Sarah Duckett News of the Times Episode 359 | 1881 March 1874 in the quiet village of Stretton Church. Sarah Duckett arrives back to her home town by train with two, broken and dilapidated boxes. And then she just vanishes. September 1881 and William Roberts is walking the two miles at night back home from a business meeting.…
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Today, we're setting up Sarah Cady. Sarah is a nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopist at a university, who also is a partial owner of a plant store. She recently read and loved The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter and The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow. She’s a big fan of farmers market shopping on a Saturday morning, and ending th…
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It's our final summer vacation episode! Enjoy this last round-up of Regency romances, including sweet stories from Isabella Kamal and Bianca Blythe and steamy stories from Cecilia Rene and Maggie Sims! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal 14:02 In Want of a Wife by Rebecca Paula 17:27 A Duke, Love, and Sunshine by Tab…
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The Many Crimes of Marcel Petiot - Serial Killer News of the Times Episode 358 | 1946 It is 1944 France, and a house in a better quarter of Paris has been chugging out a black acrid smoke with a terrible stench for days. Finally, neighbours go to the door to complain, only to find a note on the door stating that the owner of the house is away. Neig…
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The Mystery of Room 144 News of the Times Episode 357 | 1885 1885 St Louis Missouri. An Englishman arrives at a higher-class hotel in St Louis awaiting his English friend who has a number of business appointments around America and Canada. The two, who had travelled together from Liverpool to Boston appear to be very good friends. The business gent…
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The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard Casebook
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The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard Casebook News of the Times Episode 355 | 1919 In 1919, England was shocked by the murder of a Major by a good friend, a Lieutenant Colonel. The major was such a good friend, he was godfather to his murderer’s youngest son. Both would be considered to socialise in the highest sectors of society. The murd…
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Victorian Strychnine Stories News of the Times Episode 355 | 1875 As methods of murder go, strychnine is particularly painful. Today we look at two poisoning by strychnine cases from 1875. Both used this method to poison their victim, and both had beyond the norm motives for murder. Our first case takes place in County Durham with Elizabeth Pearson…
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It's summer vacation, but you can keep enjoying historical romance with this round-up of Regency Romance story samples! This week, I've rounded up stories from Erica Ridley, Courtney McCaskill, Charlie Lane, Matilda Madison, Meara Platt, and yours truly. Tune back in next week for even more regency romances! 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Hot Earl Summer…
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The Victorian Borgia- Lydia Sherman, Serial Killer News of the Times Episode 353 | 1872 In today’s episode it is 1872 New haven Connecticut, and concerns have been raised from the neighbours regarding the tragic quick death of Lydia’s third husband. The body is duly exhumed and found to be riddled with arsenic. It occurs to authorities that all of …
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The German Brinvillier - Anna Margaretha Zwanziger News of the Times Episode 352 | 1810 In today’s episode it is 1810 Germany and a woman, described as 50 years old and ugly, but with a helpful and sweet nature is leaving a trail of death wherever she goes. With three definitive deaths and at least 14 murder attempts – she was referred to as the Ge…
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Tales of Toxicity: The Chronicles of Two French Poisoners
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Tales of Toxicity: The Chronicles of Two French Poisoners News of the Times Episode 351 | 1921 & 1930 We are in France looking at two cases from 1921 and 1930. Both cases, when we started ot investigate them were rather shocking, even by us hardened crime researchers. The first case, from 1921, is in a post-World War 1 environment with its first us…
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The Niagara Murder - Canadian True Crime Story News of the Times Episode 350 | 1890 In 1890, Canada was fending off what it perceived as influx of immigrants who had come only to be involved in crime. Enter Regnald Birchall and wife, a once promising student, sports enthusiast, and sketch artist turned committed gambler and con artist. In a previou…
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Today, we're setting up Victoria Leandra, an award winning journalist who covers food, identity, travel and music for places like HuffPost, VICE, and more. She’s also a content creator and podcaster, well known for her El ADN podcast, listed as one of Spotify’s favorite podcasts of 2022. She considers herself romantic, but likes the random kindness…
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Story Time: Victorian Historical Romance Round-Up
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In this summer vacation episode, enjoy a round-up of Victorian romance stories! Host You'll hear from Liana De la Rosa, Andie James, Ramona Elmes, Andrea Jenelle, Alivia Fleur, Heba Helmy, and Evelin Laczi. 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vacation Announcement 00:43 Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa 11:35 Bequeathed by Andie James 24:17 The Qu…
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Astounding American True Tales Of Crime News of the Times Episode 349 | 1929-1930 In today’s episode it is 1929 to 1930 Texas. Coming across one of the stories in our research, we were astounded – and we are hardened long time crime researchers! This then led us on to more stories – all from Texas and all around the same time! The stories include a…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…
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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy
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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy News of the Times Episode 348 | 1872 1872 Lambeth and a man, on his way to work in the early morning hours to the local brewery, is chased, shot, then repeatedly stabbed by an unknown assailant. A policeman on his beat nearby hears the shots and catches up with the assailant, America…
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The Four-Fold Murders in France News of the Times Episode 347 | 1864 In today’s episode it is 1864 in the Haute Pyrenees of France and a dilapidated chateau, run by an elderly gentleman with his four servant, remains shuttered unusually. The gentleman who owns the run down chateau is known as a bit of an eccentric – rumours have it that he is very …
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Tales of Assassination of the Aged News of the Times Episode 347 | 1893 & 1897 Today we look at two cases where the intended victim was of more senior years. The first case from 1893 is a terrible crime using an axe on the woman running the shop. The police took the case very seriously and managed to trace the suspect to Belgium and extradite him –…
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In this summer vacation episode, host Katherine Grant rounds up excerpts from historical romance novels set in the Georgian era. First, hear Gina Conkle read from 'For a Scot's Heart Only' a tale involving Scottish treasures and a shipbuilder's unexpected encounter in a brothel. Following this is an excerpt from 'The Forger and the Duke' by Misty U…
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Till Death Do Us Part – Wedding Day Murders News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In today’s episode we look at three cases related to weddings. Our first case from 1881 in Preston is perhaps one of the most heartless crimes we have researched. A very young girl of 16 has become pregnant from an older unemployed rake. He promises her marriage and all…
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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, the necessity of REAL choice for drama, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake’s favorite Needle Drop moment from the sho…
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