B. J. Harrison Reads Shadowed By Death

From the books that inspired the new Netflix series "Lupin" with Omar Sy.At Chateau de Maupertuis, death shadows Lady Jeanne Darcieux, as she escapes more than one attempted...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Room In The Dragon Volant

"The Room in the Dragon Volant" is a mysterious story about a premature burial, a theme favoured by Poe some years previously. When a chivalric young man tries to save an innocent...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Repairer Of Reputations

Hildred Castaigne is a young man who lives in New York City whose life changes drastically after he falls from his horse and injures his head. Castaigne gets unjustly confined to...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Wizard Of Oz

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," also known simply as "The Wizard of Oz" is a famous children's novel by Frank L. Baum. Written at the start of the 20th century, it is one of the...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Rival Mechanicians

Antoine Breguet is an old watchmaker who wants to retire. One of his two apprentices is going to take his place, but which one? Who is better qualified and who will impress the...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Mysterious Mansion

For a very long time Monsieur de Merret has been suspecting his wife of infidelity. One night he comes home earlier than usual and knocks on the door of his wife’s chamber....

B. J. Harrison Reads The People Of The Black Circle

Set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, this story introduces us to the legendary Conan the Barbarian. After the death of Vendhya’s emperor, Bunda Chad, Conan kidnaps his...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Monkey's Paw

What would you do if you were given a chance to correct the incorrigible? Everything is going well for the White family, but they are human beings after all, and like everybody...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Moonstone

"The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins is one of the forefathers of detective fiction, cementing the foundations of the genre. At the centre of it lays the theft of a diamond, dating...

B. J. Harrison Reads The Classic Tales Podcast, Season Five

B. J. Harrison does not tire of the adventurous and mysterious settings in his choice of narratives. This time, the horror element is a bit subdued, though Edgar Allan Poe makes...

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