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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

009 - Chapters 25-27

from Aladore · host Sir Henry Newbolt

Join Ywain, a weary knight disillusioned by his mundane administrative responsibilities, as he abandons his estate to his younger brother in search of adventure and self-discovery. On a mystical pilgrimage guided by a will-o-the-wisp that resembles a child, Ywains journey leads him to the enchanting city of Paladore, where he encounters Aithne, a captivating half-fae enchantress. This allegorical fantasy by Sir Henry Newbolt, originally published in hardback in Britain in 1914 and later in the United States, was revitalized in 1975 as the fifth installment of the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. - Summary by Phil Benson, adapted from Wikipedia

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Aladore by Sir Henry Newbolt Mentor New York Ywain, a knight bored with his administrative duties, abandons his estate to his younger brother and goes on a pilgrimage to seek his heart's desire. Following a will-o'-the-wisp resembling a child, his quest takes him to the city of Paladore, where he meets the lady Aithne, half-fae enchantress. Sir Henry Newbolt's allegorical fantasy was published in hardback in Britain in 1914 and in the Uniited States a year later. It was revived in 1975 as the fifth volume in the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. - Summary by Phil Benson, adapted from Wikipedia Aladore by Sir Henry Newbolt (1862 - 1938) LibriVox Ywain, a knight bored with his administrative duties, abandons his estate to his younger brother and goes on a pilgrimage to seek his heart's desire. Following a will-o'-the-wisp resembling a child, his quest takes him to the city of Paladore, where he meets the lady Aithne, half-fae enchantress. Sir Henry Newbolt's allegorical fantasy was published in hardback in Britain in 1914 and in the Uniited States a year later. It was revived in 1975 as the fifth volume in the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. - Summary by Phil Benson, adapted from Wikipedia Aladore by Sir Henry Newbolt (1862 - 1938) Audiobooks On Line Ywain, a knight bored with his administrative duties, abandons his estate to his younger brother and goes on a pilgrimage to seek his heart's desire. Following a will-o'-the-wisp resembling a child, his quest takes him to the city of Paladore, where he meets the lady Aithne, half-fae enchantress. Sir Henry Newbolt's allegorical fantasy was published in hardback in Britain in 1914 and in the Uniited States a year later. It was revived in 1975 as the fifth volume in the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library. - Summary by Phil Benson, adapted from Wikipedia

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