In this episode, Kennedy Fisher discovers key family history and familiar names resurface. They dive into the mystery surrounding Robert Blake's notebook and speculate on an establishment figure's involvement. The speaker's family history reveals a cursed past of fascism and connections to figures like Oswald Mosley. They explore the protagonist's notorious fascist grandfather, nationalist activities, and powerful connections. The episode also uncovers political ambitions and a potentially dangerous claim tied to Robert Blake.
Powerful figures are after the Blake notebook, connecting Kennedy's family history with fascist past and occult involvement.
Dark secrets lurk beneath influential individuals, with Robert Blake's information posing a potential threat for blackmail.
Deep dives
Matt's disappearance and return
After going missing for nearly three years, Matt reappears without any memory of the time he was gone. Though physically unharmed, Matt's return raises questions about what happened to him and where he was during his absence. He struggles to understand the events and experiences that led to his disappearance and hopes that his lost memories will not resurface.
The search for Robert Blake's notebook
Kennedy and Marcus discuss their next steps in investigating the Blake notebook and its potential significance. They suspect that powerful figures, like Wilberforce Ashton Heath, are after the notebook due to its connection with Ernest Gladwin, Kennedy's grandfather, and his fascist past. Determined to shed light on these hidden forces, Kennedy expresses her desire to expose and confront the establishment figures pulling the strings.
Meeting with Caroline Morse and uncovering family connections
Kennedy meets with Caroline Morse, who runs the Carineus Institute. Caroline reveals the disturbing family history surrounding Ernest Gladwin, Kennedy's grandfather, and his involvement with the occult and fascist groups. They discuss the possibility that Robert Blake, who had information that could threaten Wilberforce Ashton Heath, may have given key information to Diane Netley for potential blackmail purposes. This revelation brings forth the idea that dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of influential and respected individuals.
Back in London, Caroline Morse shares some key family history with Kennedy and familiar names crop up again. Finding Robert Blake's notebook is back on Red Hook's agenda.
Three years on from The Shadow Over Innsmouth, and Heawood's disappearance at Pleasant Green, the Lovecraft Investigations are back and podcaster Kennedy Fisher is following new clues in Julian Simpson’s H P Lovecraft-inspired universe.
Cast:
Kennedy Fisher - Jana Carpenter
Matthew Heawood - Barnaby Kay
Caroline Morse - Kate Isitt
Written and directed by Julian Simpson
Music composed by Tim Elsenburg
Sound design: David Thomas
Production Assistant: Ethan Elsenburg
Producer: Sarah Tombling
Executive Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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