Old Ladies

Hugh Walpole
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Explore the intricacies of aging, vulnerability, and the complex dynamics of relationships among the elderly in this captivating podcast series. "Old Ladies" delves into the lives of women who have weathered time, revealing their stories of resilience, fear, and, at times, exploitation. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that highlights the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these characters, inviting listeners to reflect on the societal perceptions of aging and femininity. This is not a single narrative but a rotating collection of diverse tales that examine the fragility and strength found in the later stages of life. Through rich storytelling and varied perspectives, this series encourages audiences to discover a new book with every episode, shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of elderly women and their indomitable spirits. Join us as we uncover the layers of their lives and the haunting beauty of their narratives.

  1. Aug 27

    Study in Shadows-William John Locke

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  2. Aug 26

    Fool There Was-Porter Emerson Browne

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  3. Aug 25

    Manalive-G. K. Chesterton

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  4. Aug 24

    House of Cobwebs and Other Stories-George Gissing

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  5. Aug 23

    Fiend's Delight-Ambrose Bierce

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  6. Aug 22

    Golden Web-E. Phillips Oppenheim

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  7. Aug 21

    Reginald-Saki (22047)

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

  8. Aug 20

    In the Bishop's Carriage-Miriam Michelson

    “Quite a number of years ago there was an old rickety building on the rock above Seatown in Polchester, and it was one of a number in an old grass-grown square known as Pontippy Square. In this house at one time or another lived three old ladies,… It was a windy, creaky, rain-bitten dwelling-place for three old ladies….” (excerpt from the book) During the mid 1920s Walpole produced two of his best-known novels in the macabre vein that he drew on from time to time, exploring the fascination of fear and cruelty. The Old Ladies (1924) is a study of a timid elderly spinster exploited and eventually frightened to death by a predatory widow.

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Explore the intricacies of aging, vulnerability, and the complex dynamics of relationships among the elderly in this captivating podcast series. "Old Ladies" delves into the lives of women who have weathered time, revealing their stories of resilience, fear, and, at times, exploitation. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that highlights the unique challenges and triumphs faced by these characters, inviting listeners to reflect on the societal perceptions of aging and femininity. This is not a single narrative but a rotating collection of diverse tales that examine the fragility and strength found in the later stages of life. Through rich storytelling and varied perspectives, this series encourages audiences to discover a new book with every episode, shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of elderly women and their indomitable spirits. Join us as we uncover the layers of their lives and the haunting beauty of their narratives.

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  • Creator
    Hugh Walpole
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 1900s genre
  • Show Website
    Old Ladies