Episodes

  • A Passage to India Chapter 30

    A Passage to India Chapter 30
    Jul 3 2026
    In which Aziz contemplates the fragile bond forming between Hindus and Moslems in Chandrapore, prompted by a modest poetic venture that stirs in him a newfound unease and aspiration for unity beyond creed. Meanwhile, personal reflections and conversations reveal the complexities of identity, friendship, and the subtle constraints shaping Indian society under British rule.
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    13 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 29

    A Passage to India Chapter 29
    Jul 2 2026
    In which the aftermath of a trying episode unfolds with the Lieutenant-Governor’s visit and the cautious navigation of social rifts, revealing delicate reckonings of loyalty, remorse, and cultural misunderstandings. Fielding and Miss Quested share a sober friendship amidst the bittersweet closing of this chapter, marked by reflections on identity, mortality, and the quiet complexities of human connection.
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    22 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 28

    A Passage to India Chapter 28
    Jul 1 2026
    In which the aftermath of a death at sea ripples through the lives of those left behind in colonial India, spawning rumours and uneasy reflections on identity, influence, and the uneasy intersections of East and West. The characters grapple with personal regrets and social challenges, each entangled in the delicate fabric of their shared yet divided world.
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    7 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 27

    A Passage to India Chapter 27
    Jun 30 2026
    In which the evening after a grand banquet unfolds on a starry roof, where friends muse on honour, friendship, and the delicate balance between mercy and pride amidst the gentle repose of Indian civilisation. Through their quiet conversation, the lingering presence of absent souls and the unspoken weight of past and future shape a tranquil moment that brushes against the ineffable.
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    14 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 26

    A Passage to India Chapter 26
    Jun 29 2026
    In which Fielding and Miss Quested engage in a subdued and tentative dialogue, exploring the uncertainties of her recent conduct and the possible explanations behind it, while also navigating the delicate social currents of the day. Their conversation is punctuated by various arrivals and interventions, as the complexities of loyalty, honesty, and cultural misunderstanding gently unfold around them.
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    29 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 25

    A Passage to India Chapter 25
    Jun 28 2026
    In which Miss Quested finds herself adrift from her own people amidst the bustle and scents of the Indian bazaars, while Fielding navigates the chaotic aftermath of a fraught trial with a mixture of duty and reluctant camaraderie. The crowds, stirred by rumours and grievances, gather in a volatile procession that is ultimately calmed by measured intervention, leaving the strained community to recover beneath the oppressive heat.
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    18 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 24

    A Passage to India Chapter 24
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the sweltering April heat presses upon the city as the courtroom drama unfolds, revealing tensions among English and Indian onlookers and officials alike, with young Adela Quested confronting her ordeal amidst the glaring scrutiny of trial and society. The proceedings navigate through accusations, appeals to justice, and unexpected revelations, culminating in a moment when truth breaks through the clumsy formality of empire and leaves the fragile semblance of order shattered.
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    52 mins
  • A Passage to India Chapter 23

    A Passage to India Chapter 23
    Jun 26 2026
    In which Mrs. Moore, having received unexpected kindness and a passage home amid troubling circumstances, reflects on the vastness and contradictions of the world she is leaving behind, caught between resignation and the elusive immensities of existence. As she travels away from India, the landscapes and memories linger with a quiet persistence, whispering of places and realities beyond the narrow confines of her present sorrow.
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    10 mins