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Something Strange And Terrible

by Holly Creed

Discover the forgotten ghost stories of Victorian author, Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast will share one of these classic gothic gems. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @SSATPodcast Help us introduce more listeners to MEB: click like, rate and subscribe 👻

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Episodes

  1. Three Times: Chapter 1

    Roll up, roll up! Getting your head bitten off by a lion can be all in a days work for The Great Prusinowski, and tonight the show is about to begin... This episode is Chapter 1 of 3. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her…

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  2. Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 5

    With Lady Ducayne’s true intentions revealed, what becomes of her increasingly weakened maid, Bella? This episode is Chapter 5 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone…

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  3. Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 4

    Bella is much changed. Her arm is covered in scars. It’s time for the truth about the “good” Lady Ducayne to be revealed... This episode is Chapter 4 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have...

  4. Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 3

    Bella writes home to reassure her mother all is well, but rumours are circulating about the strange practices of Lady Ducayne’s doctor... This episode is Chapter 3 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost...

  5. Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 2

    The Superior Person finally finds Bella Rolleston a suitable position, an excellent position, perhaps one which is it too good to be true?... This episode is Chapter 2 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short...

  6. Good Lady Ducayne: Chapter 1

    Unaccomplished but eager young Bella Rolleston launches herself into the world of work, unaware of what awaits her. This episode is Chapter 1 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly…

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  7. ***Hiatus Announcement***

    Something Strange and Terrible is taking a two week break while we sort out ongoing technical issues. In the meantime, why not revisit some of our previous stories? 20 episodes are available on #Apple and #Spotify now. 🙏 👻 Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful...

  8. Herself: Chapter 5

    In the final chapter of Herself, Helen must face the full horror of that which lurks in The Orange Grove. This episode is Chapter 5 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone...

  9. Herself: Chapter 4

    At last, the forbidden wing of the villa is revealed, but is it too late for Lota?... This episode is Chapter 4 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week…

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  10. Herself: Chapter 3

    Lota won’t leave the villa and Helen’s sleuthing is about to unearth why... This episode is Chapter 3 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast...

  11. Herself: Chapter 2

    Italy is beautiful and the villa resplendent, so what is to blame for the striking change in heiress Lota?... This episode is Chapter 2 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone...

  12. Herself: Chapter 1

    Two young friends are about to embark on an Italian adventure, and the possibility of a ghost only adds to their excitement... This episode is Chapter 1 of 5. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories…

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  13. At Chrighton Abbey Part 2

    As the Abbey’s ghostly secret unfolds once again, will Miss Chrighton be able to alter her family’s unhappy fate?... This episode is part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone...

  14. At Chrighton Abbey Part 1

    A jolly Christmas was had by all at Chrighton Abbey, but with an old family curse looming, will it be a happy new year?... This episode is part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have…

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  15. The Ghost’s Name Part 2

    Captain Donnelley returns to haunted Halverdene, and finds he must employ his battle skills as the ghost takes a more visceral form... This episode is Part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost…

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  16. The Ghost’s Name Part 1

    The ghost of Halverdene never takes the same shape twice, but it can always be relied upon to appear should you sleep in the garden bedroom, and it especially likes children... This episode is Part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian...

  17. The Shadow in the Corner Part 2

    Michael Bascom is convinced he will sleep soundly in the attic tonight, but Wildheath Manor has other ideas... T/W: This story features themes of suicide. This episode is Part 2 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her…

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  18. The Shadow in the Corner Part 1

    Nothing ever changes at lonely old Wildheath Manor, until a new maid named Maria arrives... T/W: This story features themes of suicide. This episode is Part 1 of 2. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost…

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  19. Her Last Appearance

    Onstage, she is the star of the famous tragedies of the day, and it is often said that life mirrors art... Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast...

  20. My Wife’s Promise

    She would follow him anywhere, even to the frozen ends of the Earth... Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast will share one of these classic…

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  21. The Island of Old Faces

    In the midst of nervous exhaustion, a man finds himself holidaying in paradise, but what happens when he has to leave? Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week…

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  22. The Higher Life

    *** HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE *** A dying man looks forward to his future. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast will share one of these classic...

  23. The Cold Embrace

    You never forget your first love... T/W: This story features themes of suicide. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast will share one of these...

  24. The Face in the Glass

    A young couple on a ghost hunt find not only spectres of the past, but phantoms of the future. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered. Each week this podcast will share…

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  25. Eveline’s Visitant

    When cousins quarrel, a painful revenge is exacted. Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have gone mostly unremembered. Each week this podcast will share one of these forgotten gothic gems. Read and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Discover the forgotten ghost stories of Victorian author, Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835 - 1915) was a well-known and successful author in Victorian England, yet her stunning short ghost stories have mostly gone unremembered.

Each week this podcast will share one of these classic gothic gems.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @SSATPodcast

Help us introduce more listeners to MEB: click like, rate and subscribe 👻

HOSTED BY

Holly Creed

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