When the Mormon missionaries came to Victorian London, they didn't tell of Brigham Young's iron-fisted rule over Utah Territory, his collection of wives, or how paradise came with chains forged in scripture. They didn't mention what would happen to Sarah Holbrook - seventeen, faithful, and about to discover that real love grows in the places prophets fear to look.
A full-cast audio drama about faith, freedom, and forbidden love in a land where one man's word is law. Written and produced by Justin Rich.
Content Warning: Contains themes of religious control and discussions of polygamy.
Sarah confronts the powerful William Hickman, armed with newfound knowledge and determination, as she speaks her truth to power and alters the course of her life.
11 Dec 2024
Chapter 10: The Unmovable Object
Elizabeth Kane and Sarah Ann's bond is tested when a violent confrontation in Brigham Young's home forces them to face the consequences of defiance in a world where God's will and man's authority have become entangled.
11 Dec 2024
Chapter 9: Lessons in Survival
Elizabeth teaches Sarah survival skills in Utah's wilderness, blurring lines between student and teacher, and empowering her to find freedom, strength, and determination.
11 Dec 2024
Chapter 8: Shattered Hopes
Sarah Jenkins confronts harsh family truths and dark secrets in the Lion House, navigating the treacherous waters between duty and survival in a polygamous community.
11 Dec 2024
Chapter 7: A Taste of Freedom
Sarah and Elizabeth share an intimate evening that deepens their bond, but in Brigham Young's Utah Territory, freedom comes at a price, revealing the complexities of forbidden love in 1850s Mormon society.
11 Dec 2024
Chapter 6: The Mill Run
Sarah and Elizabeth navigate a pivotal moment in their lives as they confront long-held secrets and the harsh realities of their polygamous community in 19th-century Utah Territory.
10 Dec 2024
Chapter 5: Revelations and Stolen Moments
Sarah and Elizabeth share a transformative kiss and reveal Elizabeth's painful past, showcasing how love can flourish in the darkest circumstances.
10 Dec 2024
Chapter 4: Lessons and Secrets
Lion House resident Elizabeth and her friend Sarah navigate the complexities of trust and rebellion against Brigham Young's authority amidst domestic life.
10 Dec 2024
Chapter 3: A Shoulder to Cry On
Sarah and Elizabeth, two of Young's wives, form an unlikely bond as they find solace and support within the oppressive system of polygamy, offering a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
10 Dec 2024
Chapter 2: The Lion's Den
Lucy Decker and Sarah navigate the dark reality of forced marriages in early Mormon Utah, where patriarchal power dynamics and manipulation reign supreme.
10 Dec 2024
Chapter 1: An Unexpected Altar
Sarah Holbrook recounts her shocking transformation from hopeful immigrant to reluctant bride in a Mormon polygamy community where faith and deception collide.
9 Dec 2024
Intro: Love In A Time Of Polygamy
Sarah Holbrook shares her gripping story of forbidden love and survival in 1850s Mormon Utah, where faith, freedom, and love ultimately break even the strongest chains.
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