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Hi everyone. This is Robert. Welcome to The Well Told Tale. Every week I narrate a classic story; the greatest science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction stories ever written, not just in a small chunk at a time, but enough for you to really relax into. No adverts in the middle, just the story itself. All stories are pubic domain and free from copyright.
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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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleThe Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780575077669Red Nails - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781606645475The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857989960The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: Hour of the Dragon - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857987478I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleThe Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780575077669Red Nails - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781606645475The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857989960The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: Hour of the Dragon - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781857987478I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleOther books by Poul Anderson:Complete Psychotechnic League: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781481482844Brain Wave: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781504054553Sentiment Inc : https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781515405047I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleOther books by Poul Anderson:Complete Psychotechnic League: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781481482844Brain Wave: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781504054553Sentiment Inc : https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781515405047I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleGrimm’s Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780785839859The Complete Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780099511441Usborne Illustrated Grimm's Fairy Tales - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780746098547I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
Dracula - Part 20 (of 20)

Dracula - Part 20 (of 20)

2024-01-3101:29:29

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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
Dracula - Part 19 (of 20)

Dracula - Part 19 (of 20)

2024-01-2401:13:57

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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
Dracula - Part 18 (of 20)

Dracula - Part 18 (of 20)

2024-01-1701:04:55

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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott, Cho Jinn and Douglas HarleySupport the show
Dracula - Part 16 (of 20)

Dracula - Part 16 (of 20)

2024-01-0301:04:25

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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho JinnSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho JinnSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho JinnSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho JinnSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Kirsten Flores, Lori Scott and Cho JinnSupport the show
Dracula - Part 11 (of 20)

Dracula - Part 11 (of 20)

2023-11-1501:14:11

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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
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/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
At the end of the last episode Mina had recevied word from Jonathon Harker.  She has rushed to be by his side and is anxious to understand what happened to him...Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
The strange occurances keep mounting in Whitby.  Why is Lucy sleep walking?  What is causing Renfield to act so erratically?  And where is Jonathon Harker?...Please support The Well Told Tale via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (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-taleBuy Dracula - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780241411155Bram Stoker Horror Stories - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9781786647832 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre by John Polidori - https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9522/9780199552412I would like to thank my patrons: Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, John Bowles, Cade Norman, Matt Woodward, Spockk Kirkk, Kirsten Flores and Lori ScottSupport the show
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KoochieKrisp

I listen to this every night in order to go to sleep. This is my favorite audible version/rendition. Every time I listen to this I start to agree more and more with the idea that the author added to his foreward regarding morality vs entertainment. I find this story soothing and it doesn't demand any critical thinking or self examination and that's why it's so great.

Dec 28th
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