Winston Smith continues to struggle to keep his new thoughts secret... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy 1984:...

In this episode we get to see into Winston Smith's work life.  Will his newly rebellious mind fit into the order of office life?... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors -...

In 1984, a world of endless propaganda and the ever present thought police, can Winston Smith hide his illegal and rebellious thoughts?... This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution. You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors -...

In part two we pick up the story of 1984 as Winston Smith has just finished writing "Down With Big Brother!" in his new diary.  An act punishable by death.  There is a knock at the door.  Have the thought police caught up with him already...?! This novel contains adult themes: younger listeners, please proceed with caution... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while...

We begin a classic of political fiction; 1984 by George Orwell.  The words "Big Brother is watching you" have made their way into our everyday vocabulary.  Written in 1946, many of the themes of the book are as relevant today as they were in the post World War II & pre Cold War era. This novel contains adult themes, so, younger listeners, please proceed with caution... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our...

We continue the story of Black Colossus.  Natohk a mysterious and powerful sourceror advances upon the kingdom of Khoraja, ruled by Princess Yasmela; who has enlisted Conan to lead her army against Natohk. But who is Natohk and how will Conan beat him in the battle to come?... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to...

We return to the tales of Conan:  Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard.  This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becoming a King... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale The Complete Chronicles of Conan:...

We return to the tales of Conan:  Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard.  This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becoming a King... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale The Complete Chronicles of Conan:...

We return to early cold war United States for the conclusion of Sentiment Inc.  Our hero Colin Fraiser is suspicious of Kennedy and his psychological clincal trials after his girlfriend left him for another man after attending one of Kennedy's trials.  Fraiser has discovered he is not the only one that this has happened too. Is it all connected?... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps...

This week we begin a novellette by science fiction writer Poul Anderson.  Sentiment Inc.  First published in 1953 we are transported to post war/newly cold war United States... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Other books by...

This week's tale is the fairy tale Rapunzel.  Over time there have been several variations of this tale and it continues to be told with modern day twists.  Enjoy this version from the Brothers Grimm translated by Edgar Taylor & Marian Edwardes... You can support the channel via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite...

In our final episode, Mina Harker's condition deteriorates but her connection to Dracula grows stonger.   With little time left can our heroes intercept Dracula before he reaches his castle?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors -...

It's our penultimate episode of Dracula.  All but one of the Count's boxes of soil have been destroyed.  With Mina's life still in danger our hereos must face the Count but first they need to find him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors -...

Time is running out for our heros.  Mina has been bound to Dracula, they must find the remaining crates of soil before it's too late... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula -...

We pick up our tale with Dr Seaward who has been urgently called to Renfield whose behaviour continues to cause alarm.  Back at our heros base Mina's symptoms are sounding very familiar... This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners.  Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by...

After a disturbing encounter with Renfield our heroes begin their for hunt Dracula... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155 Bram Stoker Horror Stories -...

Our heroes are now all together and their stories shared.  What is next?  And how does Renfield fit into everything that has happened?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula -...

Lucy Westenra is now at rest.  The focus now turns to Count Dracula and how to stop him... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155 Bram Stoker Horror Stories -...

At the end of the last episode Van Helsing had managed to convince his friends to inspect Lucy's tomb after dark.  What will they discover?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula -...

Van Helsing has been gathering clues as to why/how Lucy died.  And will anyone believe the connection he has made between Lucy's death and the children disappearing on Hampstead Heath?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors -...

We rejoin our tale where preparations are underway for Lucy's funeral.  But Van Helsing isn't convinced that this is the end... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula -...

Last time our tale took a dramatic and fateful turn.  Lucy's window has been smashed and her mother died from the shock.  Will Van Helsing & Dr Seward be in time to help Lucy?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy...

Lucy is under near constant supervision as her condition worsens.  What more can Van Helsing & Dr Seward do to help?... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155 Bram...

In our last episode we were introduced to the legendary Van Helsing.  This week he travels to Whitby to help Dr Seward investigate Lucy's mysterious illness... Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale Books - (buying books from our Bookshop.org shop helps support this channel while also supporting local bookshops, at no cost to you): Books by our favourite authors - https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-well-told-tale Buy Dracula -...