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Dearest



Single-voiced Historical Serial Audio Book


Synopsis:

Dearest is an epistolary podcast that hearkens back to the post-Civil War era of the 1870s with a mysterious love story that takes place along the banks of the Ohio River. Adapted from the 2007 novel of the same name by author and playwright Michael London, the story of Dearest unfolds its tale through a series of letters, each released per episode, echoing the date atop every letter. Subscribe to be notified if the postman's come: https://bit.ly/dearestpost


Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Voices: Single

Genres: Historical

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Episodes:

1 December, 1872

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I have only left you within the hour and I am missing you.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume, The story you're about to hear... (music) by xkeril, Fire.WAV by inchadney, Door, Front, Opening, A.wav by InspectorJ, Door opening and closing 8 by JakLocke, Ambience, Night Wildlife, A.wav by InspectorJ, Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray

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25 November, 1872

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I shall see you any day.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s,

Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound,

Criminal Shadows by UNIVERSFIELD

Direct MP3 link


En Route Back to Cavell House

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“Welcome home, Sir.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Dock Worker played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Stable Noises- Birds and Horses Neighing.wav by GoodListener, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Seagull on beach. by squashy555, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound

Direct MP3 link


November 22, 1872

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“How alike we are in some ways. How alike indeed.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Horror Background Atmosphere #6 by UNIVERSFIELD, KITCHEN by yahaveva, Chopping and frying an onion.wav by Benboncan, Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by justkiddink

Direct MP3 link


21 November, 1872

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“It is no imposition at all.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Knock_the_door.wav by anagar, Door, Front, Opening, A.wav by InspectorJ

Direct MP3 link


17 November, 1872

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I hope you are not offended.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠

Direct MP3 link


November 15, 1872

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I can only ask this of a friend.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Hand Saw Sawing Wood by deleted_user_7146007, rumbling wood beams.wav by wolfrfe

Direct MP3 link


10 November, 1872

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I am so pleased my time here may be at an end.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere

Direct MP3 link


November 8, 1872

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I thought his death took with it my heart”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:
Peaceful Spring Meadow - Crickets by RandomRecord19, Criminal Shadows by UNIVERSFIELD, Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray

Direct MP3 link


3 November, 1872

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

“I can’t imagine the pain it must have given you.”

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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen

This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠

Direct MP3 link


November 1, 1872

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I have not yet received a letter from you since Friday last.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠

Direct MP3 link


27 October, 1872

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“This is clearly in breach of our agreement.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Miss Brady played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Door, Front, Opening, A.wav by InspectorJ, Fire.WAV by inchadney, Scary Secrets, Criminal Shadows, Horror Background Atmosphere #6, Criminal District by UNIVERSFIELD

Direct MP3 link


October 25, 1872

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I haven’t really spoken about it for some time now.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


meadow ambience.WAV by eric5335, acoustic guitar melody fingerstyle picking by Garuda1982, Fly.wav by Benboncan, Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1

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20 October, 1872

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I hope that you don’t mind but I do have a couple of questions.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


acoustic guitar melody #011 by GuitarStringTheory, Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1

Direct MP3 link


October 18, 1872

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Please Sir, keep nothing back.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


orch sbhmrx2nr alt 107.wav by ERH

Direct MP3 link


13 October, 1872

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“My dear Anne, this was difficult.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Nine Lies the Heart ed 4.wav by ERH

Direct MP3 link


October 11, 1872

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I should like to meet this Mr. Tenlinger some time.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines

Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


1121_225919_2.WAV by RepDac3, Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1, Peaceful Spring Meadow - Crickets by RandomRecord19, Gravel Footsteps 1 by simonjeffery13, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

Direct MP3 link


6 October, 1872

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I have walked the banks of the Ohio without you too often.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Harp.WAV by RepDac3, Undefined Old Engine / machinery 2 by luciolepri, work of a large steam engine.wav by blukotek

Direct MP3 link


October 4, 1872

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“This past week I had a bit of a surprise.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere

Direct MP3 link


29 September, 1872

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“There was a slight difficulty at the Washington Hotel.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Innkeeper and Mr. Price played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Knock_the_door.wav by anagar

Direct MP3 link


Heading to the Tenlinger Home

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Sit back, gents. We've a bit of a ride this evening.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Buggy Driver & Tenlinger Footman played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Large heavy door by SonicRealityFX, Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by Johnson Brand Editing, AMBBird_The Sparrows Are chirping.Morning.Rural s... by newlocknew, Stable Noises- Birds and Horses Neighing.wav by GoodListener, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere

Direct MP3 link


September 27, 1872

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I fear that you spend so much time with your writings to me.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines

Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1, Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by justkiddink, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

Direct MP3 link


25 September, 1872

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I wanted to begin my morning with you.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Thomas the Hotel Footman played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Large heavy door by SonicRealityFX,
Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, Rain.wav by idomusics

Direct MP3 link


21 September, 1872

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Where shall I begin?”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Douglas Kelly, Edward Tenlinger and Thomas the Hotel Footman played by Micah Stock

Pamela Kelly played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Large heavy door by SonicRealityFX, Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, Fire.WAV by inchadney, Fire Iron, Poking Wood, Fireplace, Indoors, Clang... by ninjaotter, Wood fire in a fireplace / living room by flwrpwr, People Having Dinner v2.wav by JiggleSticks, Party Pack, Match, Ignite, 01-01.wav by Inspector J

Direct MP3 link


September 20, 1872

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I am surprised that you should have such strong feelings.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... b y Emmalyons1, wooden-taps.aif by alienstcog, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

Direct MP3 link


18 September, 1872

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I miss you. There! I have said it.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Thomas the Hotel Footman played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:
Large heavy door by SonicRalityFX,Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume, Morse code sample.wav by ooohyeahh

Direct MP3 link


15 September, 1872

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I fear he may be right.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Large heavy door by SonicRealityFX, Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, civil war gun fire.wav by electra

Direct MP3 link


En Route to Cincinnati

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Let me take you to your room.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Dock Worker, Carriage Driver & Thomas the Hotel Footman played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Crowded park ambience.wav by Jandre160108, Seagull on beach by squashy555, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, AMBBird_The Sparrows Are chirping.Morning.Rural s... by newlocknew, Stable Noises- Birds and Horses Neighing.wav by GoodListener, Large heavy door by SonicRealityFX, Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, footstep on wood foley.wav by martian

Direct MP3 link


12 September, 1872

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I wanted to write you once again before I leave this boat.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Nine Lies the Heart ed 4.wav by ERH

Direct MP3 link


11 September, 1872

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT

“My mind is elsewhere. It is with you.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Thunder.wav by juskiddink, Rain.wav by idomusics, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume, Small Crowd pre-concert talking party bar walla t... by JohnsonBrandEditing, turn the newspaper page sound effect by Garuda1982, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Walking On A Wooden Floor by ralph.whitehead

Direct MP3 link


September 11, 1872

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I do feel this connection to you.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Big rain drops.MP3 by macdaddyno1, Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray

Direct MP3 link


10 September, 1872

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“This weekend was the happiest of my life.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Scottish Dock Worker played by ⁠Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, People Having Dinner v2.wav by JiggleSticks, group_laugh_long.aif by thavannispen, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume, Walking On A Wooden Floor by ralph.whitehead, Harp.WAV by RepDac3

Direct MP3 link


En Route to Marietta

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Not much longer now, Sir. Plenty of time.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown

Carriage Driver played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, small_birds_chile_central_winter.wav by brimagor, Crowded park ambience.wav by Jandre160108, Afternoon on the Dock.mp3 by chris5s, Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound


Direct MP3 link


24 August, 1872

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Can I deserve to be quite such a lucky man?”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org: Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Undefined Old Engine / machinery 2 by luciolepri, work of a large steam engine.wav by blukotek

Direct MP3 link


August 17, 1872

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“We don’t often have visitors.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org: Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by justkiddink, Crickets Loop by everythingsounds, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

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6 August, 1872

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Families are so interesting.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org: Walking Nomads - Orchestra Strings Score Cinemati... by szegvari and, Cinematic violin from another galaxy_Gravity stin... by louislingg

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July 24, 1872

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Somehow I feel there is more to know.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines

Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:


Dark Sad Mood Orchestra Synth Strings Drone Drama... by szegvari, Crickets Loop by everythingsounds

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16 July, 1872

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“Please forgive my last letter to you.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Walking Nomads - Orchestra Strings Score Cinemati... by szegvari, Undefined Old Engine / machinery 2 by luciolepri, work of a large steam engine.wav by blukotek

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13 July, 1872

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I write to you today with a heavy heart.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

The story you're about to hear... (music) by xkeril

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July 1, 1872

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“When I am there alone I think of it as my own.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines

Aunt Eva played by Christine Brunner


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume, Freesound Singer SK29.july08.2of6.wav by justkiddink, Ambience, Children Playing, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ, Cinematic violin from another galaxy_Gravity stin... by louislingg, Bugs story Stings.wav by szegvari, wood_08a_womanshoes_walk.wav by sturmankin, Crickets Loop by everythingsounds

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18 June, 1872

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“There is something familiar.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:
Paddle boat on water.wav
River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at...

Bugs story Stings.wav ⁠by szegvari, ⁠Cinematic violin from another galaxy_Gravity stin... ⁠by louislingg,

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June 5, 1872

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I was staring at you most intently.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Bugs story Stings.wav by szegvari, Cinematic violin from another galaxy_Gravity stin... by louislingg, Wind Through Trees 3b by spoonbender, wind.wav by ERH

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22 May, 1872

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

“I was quite delighted to receive your letter.”


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

small_birds_chile_central_winter.wav by brimagor

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May 10, 1872

Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:00 GMT

“I do certainly remember you.”


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Anne Levitt played by Brittany Sue Hines


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Big rain drops.MP3 by macdaddyno1, Big rain drops (1).MP3 by macdaddyno1, Distant Thunder 3 by Fission9, Ambience Birds chriping in the early morning afte... by Emmalyons1

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24 April, 1872

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:14:00 GMT

"I don’t know if you remember me."


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James Cavell played by Darren Brown


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Paddle boat on water.wav by SpliceSound, Diner in Virginia by Laggardson, Diner Ambiance.mp3 by XfiXy8, small_birds_chile_central_winter.wav by brigmagor

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Sunshine, open this letter first

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:13:00 GMT

A most touching and unusual collection of letters…


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Uncle Willy played by Micah Stock


Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


Special thanks to ⁠Sapo Studios⁠.


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

9. opening envelope.wav by 16GPanskaVechet_Lukas

AMBBird_The Sparrows Are chirping.Morning.Rural street.Light Road Noise_EM.wav by newlocknew

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Dearest, a letter is arriving soon

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Prepare to traverse the corridors of time to the 1870s where our epistolary journey takes place.


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Dearest Voice played by Christine Brunner

Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by ⁠Michael London⁠

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by ⁠George Drake, Jr.⁠

Music Composition by Mustafa Shaheen


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the ⁠Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District⁠ with assistance from ⁠Culture Works⁠


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from ⁠Freesound.org:

Sizzle / Acid Burn by bottles, MatchBox - Strike and Light 03.wavby JarredGibb, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav⁠ by vero.marengere, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at...⁠ by felix.blume, Thunder.wav⁠ by juskiddink, Big rain drops.MP3⁠ by macdaddyno1, Birds In Spring (Scotland)⁠ by BurghRecords. Knock_the_door.wav by anagar, Knock on the door by deleted_user_4772965

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The postman is on his way

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 07:24:34 GMT

You're expecting a letter. Can you follow the breadcrumbs?


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Adapted from the novel 'Dearest' by Michael London

Production, Editing, & Sound Design by George Drake, Jr.


This series was made possible by a generous grant from the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District with assistance from Culture Works.


This episode of Dearest features the following sounds from Freesound.org

Thunder.wav by juskiddink, Crickets Loop by everythingsounds, Big rain drops.MP3 by macdaddyno1, Big rain drops (1).MP3 by macdaddyno1, Canadian Horse Carriage.wav by vero.marengere, Birds In Spring (Scotland) by BurghRecords, Distant Thunder 3 by Fission9, River, recording close to water flow, lapping, at... by felix.blume

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