The Lady Who Was Mislaid | The Belgian Detective Mystery Audiobook episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 1H 14M

The Lady Who Was Mislaid | The Belgian Detective Mystery Audiobook

from Nocturnal Tales: Mystery Audiobooks and Crime Stories · host Nicolas and Dora – Nocturnal Tales

London, a wet March morning: Sir Malcolm Strathcarron arrives at the Belgian Detective's door not grief-stricken but merely annoyed — his wife, he complains, has "removed herself from his house without permission." But the more the detective and his loyal companion look, the less it resembles a runaway wife and the more it resembles something colder: no boots, no maid, no luggage, and yet a journey "by arrangement" to somewhere far away. Following a bad-tempered Pekingese named Julius Caesar, a hollowed-out hiding place holding a silver whistle and a ferry ticket from Oban to Mull, a sharp-tongued hostess, a discreet secretary, and three words scrawled on a scrap of paper — "Ask the widow" — the trail leads north to the Scottish islands and a chilling phrase overheard in the house: "the island will cure her tongue." The Lady Who Was Mislaid is an original Golden Age-style mystery about marriage, power, and the old and terrible art of making an inconvenient woman disappear.ℹ️ FOR LISTENERSThis is an original Golden Age-style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction, inspired by the real 1732 abduction of Lady Grange (Rachel Chiesley), who was seized in Edinburgh and hidden for years in the remote Scottish islands. Names, motives, and events here are altered and fictionalised. All characters are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied.💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTSThe real Lady Grange never got her neat ending; our lady gets a detective. When a husband can call his wife "unwell" and make her vanish to an island, what is the true crime — the abduction, or a world that lets him call it a private family matter? 🕵️📖 GET THE EBOOK — $3.99📌 Patreon — included with Writing Table & Archive Society, or one-time purchasehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/156573383🛒 Gumroad — EPUB + PDF includedhttps://nocturnaltalespod.gumroad.com/l/ebookvol2❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — EPUB + PDF includedhttps://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales/e/532495❤️ SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS📌 Patreon — ad-free, early access, bonus contenthttps://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — one-time supporthttps://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales💛 PayPal — one-time tiphttps://paypal.me/nocturnaltalesprod🎧 Spotify — follow the showhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0OQ7OEseXIMbMt2NTI7oHy🎧 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-tales-mystery-audiobooks-and-crime-stories/id1896195848🧾 CREDITSWritten by Nocturnal Tales. Narrated by Nocturnal Tales.🔖 TAGS / KEYWORDSBelgian detective mystery audiobook, Lady Grange inspired mystery, Scottish islands mystery, missing wife mystery, abduction mystery audiobook, 1930s London mystery, Oban to Mull clue, Pekingese detective story, golden age mystery audiobook, inconvenient wife mystery, St Kilda history inspired, classic whodunit audiobook, full-length mystery audiobook, comic detective mystery, vintage detective fiction

London, a wet March morning: Sir Malcolm Strathcarron arrives at the Belgian Detective's door not grief-stricken but merely annoyed — his wife, he complains, has "removed herself from his house without permission." But the more the detective and his loyal companion look, the less it resembles a runaway wife and the more it resembles something colder: no boots, no maid, no luggage, and yet a journey "by arrangement" to somewhere far away. Following a bad-tempered Pekingese named Julius Caesar, a hollowed-out hiding place holding a silver whistle and a ferry ticket from Oban to Mull, a sharp-tongued hostess, a discreet secretary, and three words scrawled on a scrap of paper — "Ask the widow" — the trail leads north to the Scottish islands and a chilling phrase overheard in the house: "the island will cure her tongue." The Lady Who Was Mislaid is an original Golden Age-style mystery about marriage, power, and the old and terrible art of making an inconvenient woman disappear.ℹ️ FOR LISTENERSThis is an original Golden Age-style mystery presented as a respectful homage to classic detective fiction, inspired by the real 1732 abduction of Lady Grange (Rachel Chiesley), who was seized in Edinburgh and hidden for years in the remote Scottish islands. Names, motives, and events here are altered and fictionalised. All characters are fictional. No affiliation, endorsement, or official connection is implied.💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTSThe real Lady Grange never got her neat ending; our lady gets a detective. When a husband can call his wife "unwell" and make her vanish to an island, what is the true crime — the abduction, or a world that lets him call it a private family matter? 🕵️📖 GET THE EBOOK — $3.99📌 Patreon — included with Writing Table & Archive Society, or one-time purchasehttps://www.patreon.com/posts/156573383🛒 Gumroad — EPUB + PDF includedhttps://nocturnaltalespod.gumroad.com/l/ebookvol2❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — EPUB + PDF includedhttps://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales/e/532495❤️ SUPPORT & LISTENING OPTIONS📌 Patreon — ad-free, early access, bonus contenthttps://www.patreon.com/NocturnalTales❤️ Buy Me a Coffee — one-time supporthttps://buymeacoffee.com/nocturnaltales💛 PayPal — one-time tiphttps://paypal.me/nocturnaltalesprod🎧 Spotify — follow the showhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0OQ7OEseXIMbMt2NTI7oHy🎧 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-tales-mystery-audiobooks-and-crime-stories/id1896195848🧾 CREDITSWritten by Nocturnal Tales. Narrated by Nocturnal Tales.🔖 TAGS / KEYWORDSBelgian detective mystery audiobook, Lady Grange inspired mystery, Scottish islands mystery, missing wife mystery, abduction mystery audiobook, 1930s London mystery, Oban to Mull clue, Pekingese detective story, golden age mystery audiobook, inconvenient wife mystery, St Kilda history inspired, classic whodunit audiobook, full-length mystery audiobook, comic detective mystery, vintage detective fiction

NOW PLAYING

The Lady Who Was Mislaid | The Belgian Detective Mystery Audiobook

0:00 1:14:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Breaking News Show | eTurboNews Juergen Thomas Steinmetz News is relevant to the global travel and tourism industry, human rights and global issues.Breaking news when it happens and only from the source. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Nocturnal Tales: Mystery Audiobooks and Crime Stories?

This episode is 1 hour and 14 minutes long.

When was this Nocturnal Tales: Mystery Audiobooks and Crime Stories episode published?

This episode was published on July 3, 2026.

What is this episode about?

London, a wet March morning: Sir Malcolm Strathcarron arrives at the Belgian Detective's door not grief-stricken but merely annoyed — his wife, he complains, has "removed herself from his house without permission." But the more the detective and his...

Can I download this Nocturnal Tales: Mystery Audiobooks and Crime Stories episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!