EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 20 MIN
When the World Shook Chapter 3 - Natalie
from The Rider Haggard Library · host Henry Rider Haggard
In which the narrator reflects upon his solitary nature, his disillusionment with conventional paths, and a fateful encounter in Rome introduces him to Natalie, whose presence stirs a profound and unexpected affection. Amidst lively discourse and contrasting philosophies, the beginnings of love and matrimonial promise unfold against the backdrop of ancient ruins and English society.
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In which the narrator reflects upon his solitary nature, his disillusionment with conventional paths, and a fateful encounter in Rome introduces him to Natalie, whose presence stirs a profound and unexpected affection. Amidst lively discourse and contrasting philosophies, the beginnings of love and matrimonial promise unfold against the backdrop of ancient ruins and English society.
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