Outliers – Pinpricks of Light

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Historic Royal Palaces

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4.6 • 635 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Caroline Herschel stares at the stars. Recognition as an astronomer and scientist seems further away than even the most distant constellations. But her discovery of comets and her love for her work is contagious. It’s not long before Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, takes notice.

Outliers – Stories from the edge of history is an historic fiction podcast that explores how big events are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows. Listen to Outliers - Stories from the edge of history wherever you get your podcasts or go to: https://sites.libsyn.com/109217/site

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome back to the Historic Royal Palaces podcast.
0:04.0	Today is our final feature episode from Outliers, our Historic Fiction podcast,
0:10.0	that explores how big events filtered down and are viewed and shaped by the people in the shadows of our palaces.
0:16.0	We'll be back to our usual non-fiction history next time, but for now, sit back and enjoy these stories from the edge of history.
0:28.6	Though based on documented history, the following is a work of fiction.
0:46.8	Historic Royal Palaces, in association with Rusty Quill, present Outliers, stories from the edge of history. The Edge of History Episode 7
1:12.2	Pinpricks of Light
1:13.9	By Eli Bratza
1:15.8	Late morning light
1:21.3	persisted through a crack in the curtains
1:23.3	as I sat down at my desk,
1:25.6	rubbing away a poor night's sleep from my eyes.
1:29.1	The evening's sweep had held little of interest,
1:32.6	though perhaps it had been the cold seeping into my bones
1:35.4	that froze my typical delight at the heavens.
1:38.6	No matter.
1:39.8	The post had arrived, papers pressed with wax that my weary fingers carefully broke open.
1:46.8	Ah, I poured over the letters, yawning. Miss Caroline Herschel, I hope this letter finds you in the most
1:55.5	flawless of health. I've taken to looking over your extraordinary work.
2:01.1	I was particularly drawn to your breathtaking discovery of...
2:06.4	Flattery, hmm.
2:08.8	Ah, not in the mood.
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