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  Sarrasine

  Honoré de Balzac

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  Sarrasine is a novella written by Honoré de Balzac. It was published in 1830, and is part of his Human Comedy. 
  Around midnight during a ball the narrator is sitting at a window, out of sight, admiring the garden. He overhears the conversations of passers-by regarding the origins of the wealth of the mansion's owner, Monsieur de Lanty. There is also the presence of an unknown old man around the house, whom the family was oddly devoted to, and who frightened and intrigued the partygoers. When the man sits next to the narrator's guest, Beatrix Rochefide, she touches him, and the narrator rushes her out of the room. The narrator says he knows who the man is and says he will tell her his story the next evening....

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  Under the Lilacs

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Under the Lilacs is a tale of friendship and adventure from celebrated author Louisa May Alcott. When sisters Bab and Betty Moss decide to have a tea party one spring morning, little did they know a strange and talented dog and a bedraggled circus run-away would come into their lives. Ben Brown is believed to be orphaned. With no family to return to, the girl's kind neighbour, Miss Celia, takes Ben under her care, where he learns the true meaning of friendship, home and family.

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  Lady Susan

  Jane Austen

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  Step into the world of Regency-era England with Jane Austen's "Lady Susan" in digital audiobook format! 
   
  Experience the scandalous tale of Lady Susan Vernon, a cunning and captivating widow navigating the intricate social landscape of the time. With wit and manipulation, she orchestrates romantic entanglements while evading societal norms. 
   
  In this audiobook, immerse yourself in Austen's classic storytelling, filled with intrigue, romance, and the sharp commentary on societal expectations. Perfect for both Austen enthusiasts and newcomers, this rendition offers a captivating journey into the heart of Austen's literary brilliance. 
   
  Indulge in the allure of "Lady Susan" through our digital audiobook – where classic storytelling meets modern convenience!

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  Ozma of Oz (Unabridged)

  L. Frank Baum

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  Meet Dorothy's new friends, the Shaggy Man, Button Bright and Polychrome, as you travel with them to the Emerald City. Share their adventures with the Musicker and the Scoodlers. See how they escape from the Soup-Kettle and what they found at the Truth Pond. Find out how they are able to cross the Deadly Desert and finally get to the Emerald City of Oz.

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  The Devil of the Marsh

  H. B. Marriott Watson

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  H. B. Marriott Watson (1863-1921) was a prolific author who wrote over 40 books, including 17 short story collections. His writing included adventures and historical romances, mystery, fantasy and supernatural fiction.For the first nine years of his life, Marriott Watson lived in Australia. Early in 1873, Marriott Watson moved to New Zealand, where his father was incumbent of St John's, Christchurch. In 1885 he traveled to England, where he settled. Though not a prolific writer of supernatural fiction, a couple of his stories, notably 'The Devil of the Marsh' and 'The Stone Chamber', are regarded as classics of their kind.'The Devil of the Marsh' tells the story of a man bewitched by a sinister fairie of the marshes....

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  A Garland for Girls

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Alcott in 1862 served as a nurse in Georgetown, D.C during the Civil War. She wrote home what she observed there. Those harrowing and sometimes humorous letters compiled make up Hospital Sketches.

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