Join first year student Eloise Weaver, as she embarks on a journey through Oxonia: a dreamy landscape where fiction entwines with the true literary history of Oxford.
As she explores the enchanting streets of Oxford, Eloise meets beloved characters and the brilliant minds behind them—past and present. Eloise’s adventures are fantasy, but the authors, people, and ideas she encounters are as real as you and I.
Eloise experiences Oxford's May Day festivities, exploring dawn rituals and literary cults in this immersive episode that concludes her journey in Oxonia.
14 Jun 2025
Episode 11: Word Count
Eloise escapes Oxford to Wallingford and contemplates the events of her year, discovering a pattern tied to playing cards and cryptic clues.
19 May 2025
Episode 10: Evensong
Send us a text This episode unfolds at a springtime scholars' garden party on historic college grounds, where trimmed hedges, buzzing bees, and eccentric academics set the scene for a day steeped in beauty and introspection. A line from C.S. Lewis—“Imagination is the organ of meaning”—echoes through the narrative, guiding a quiet journey from lighthearted conversation to a deeper, more haunting experience. Professor Simon Horobin describes the legacy of C.S. Lewis in Oxford. An im...
26 Apr 2025
Episode 9: Pimms and a Punt
Send us a text Eloise and Iris escape their studies for a dreamy afternoon of punting—only to be ambushed by rivals with cruel intent. What begins as a playful outing spirals into confrontation, injury, and an unexpected, electric moment that shifts everything between them. As Eloise reckons with public recognition and private doubt, she also reflects on the forgotten legacy of writer Katherine Lee Bates, whose literary obscurity haunts her. With poetic echoes from Shelley and a stirrin...
16 Apr 2025
Episode 8: The Queen of Hearts
Send us a text Eloise struggles to keep up with her workload and manage the stressors of midyear. To make matters worse, she faces the growing scrutiny of college and an uncomfortable conflict with Jax. She attends a lecture on Seamus Heaney at the exams schools. Increasingly threatened by forces beyond her understanding, Eloise must decide: will she abandon her search for hidden meanings, or keep digging—risking everything to uncover truths she may not be ready to face?
12 Apr 2025
Episode 7: Nine Card Don
Send us a text Eloise receives a curious invitation to play a card game in the MCR, where the atmosphere feels more deliberate than casual. Her academic path takes a thrilling turn as she explores the wit and subversion of Oscar Wilde, guided by an exclusive and illuminating conversation with Sir Stephen Fry. As the evening unfolds, a subtle clue emerges—one that may bring her closer to uncovering who has been quietly observing her movements.
28 Feb 2025
Episode 6: A Falcon on the River Isis
Send us a text Eloise and Iris venture through the foggy landscape of Oxonia to attend an exclusive boat race. As they walk along the riverbank, they encounter several surprises, including a friendly boater named Sally and a group of sharp-eyed students. Eloise reflects on Susan Sontag’s philosophical writings, and contemplates the eternal desire to capture fleeting moments. The pair of friends face a menacing social spectacle, while Eloise uncovers another clue to the enigmatic and ever-elus...
30 Jan 2025
Episode 5: The Library is an Iceberg
Send us a text In this episode, Eloise explores the legendary Bodleian Library, uncovering its rich history as one of the oldest libraries in Europe, filled with priceless manuscripts, treasures of literature, and... poltergeists? As she navigates the labyrinth of ancient books, Eloise faces a pivotal choice—whether to follow a falconry clue that promises adventure, or to stay grounded and stick with the safety of her routine. Her decision could lead her into uncharted territory or keep her o...
13 Dec 2024
Episode 4: Notes and Inklings
Send us a text After her first tutorial with Professor Meade, Eloise is drawn to the library's quiet mystery. While researching, she uncovers an unusual symbol and a cryptic notation—its origins unclear and its significance uncertain. Torn between skepticism and curiosity, Eloise faces a pivotal decision: should she follow her instincts, or ignore the potential danger? Along the way, she delves into the life and work of Dorothy L. Sayers, the 20th-century crime writer and founding member of T...
6 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Into The Portal
Send us a text Eloise meets Dr Franziska Kohlt and learns about Lewis Carroll's mad wonderland. The group of friends attend their first bop, then journey into the Portal, where Eloise pilfers something that does not belong to her. Shadows from the past play on her mind, as she loses touch with all she thinks she knows.
15 Nov 2024
Episode 2: Ghosts in the Museum
Send us a text Eloise and her College Family visit the Pitt Rivers Museum, encountering phantoms from the distant past.
28 Oct 2024
Episode 1: Sub Fusc and Hot Chocolate
Send us a text Eager first-year student Eloise Weaver arrives in Oxonia, where she will read English Literature. Her first stop is Blackwell's Bookshop, where she discovers the rich history of the store and delves into Tolkien's early poetry, crafted within its very walls. As she ventures into the college for the first time, she encounters a friendly porter and catches sight of an intriguing figure just beyond her access limits...
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