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  Emma - A Comedy of Matchmaking

  Jane Austen

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  Emma Woodhouse is handsome, clever, rich, and quite certain she knows what everyone else should want. Austen said she was taking on a heroine whom no one but herself would much like, and then wrote the funniest of her novels around her — a comedy in which every piece of matchmaking misfires because the matchmaker cannot read her own heart. The plot is a puzzle: every clue is on the page, and almost no reader spots them. Twenty-nine plates of English landscape and portraiture, from Constable to Ibbetson, catch the light and weather of Emma's Surrey world.

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  The Sister of the Baroness

  Katherine Mansfield

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  In The Sister of the Baroness by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of appearance, identity, self-importance, class and escape. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed English woman and after reading the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of appearance. With the exception of the narrator all the visitors at the Pension are in awe of the Baroness’ sister.

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  Orley Farm

  Anthony Trollope

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  When the elderly magnate Sir Joseph Mason died, he left behind a very young widow and their little boy. This was his second marriage, the children by his first wife being fully grown with families of their own. He left his main Yorkshire estate to his eldest son, also Joseph Mason, but a codicil to his will left his town estate, Orley Farm, to the infant son of his second marriage. The eldest son believed his father intended to leave him the full estate, however, and the matter was taken up in court. The codicil was proved, despite irregularities, and Orley Farm became the home of Lady Mason and her boy, Lucius. This is the state of affairs as Orley Farm begins, with Lucius now coming of age and taking possession of his inheritance. Owing to his own ambitious and stern personality—something of a Mason family trait—he claims back some acres that a local solicitor had been managing. The aggrieved solicitor cannot let matters rest, goes back over old papers, and discovers evidence which he believes demonstrates that the eldest son, Joseph Mason, had been in the right all along. This sets in motion the main plot of the novel, declared already in its opening paragraph. But the plot thickens nicely and, as the legal case develops, a number of subplots emerge. The neighboring gentry, the lawyers, the judges, the witnesses—these each have their own tales to tell, and across generations: both the older ones who remember the original case, and the younger ones (contemporaries of Lucius Mason himself) embarking on adult life, with hopes and ideals of their own. As ever, Trollope will not (and, it appears, cannot) keep secrets from his readers. The inherent drama of "Did she? or didn't she?" is of little concern to Trollope's crafting of the plot. In his autobiography he expresses some regret that he didn't withhold a little more from the reader to heighten the drama, although he was pleased overall with the story itself. Despite this, his chief gifts as a novelist reach maturity with Orley Farm —his insight into human nature in particular—and these gifts have ample scope for expression in a novel deeply engaged in the great themes of sin and forgiveness, greed and.

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  Heart of Darkness

  Joseph Conrad

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  Are you ready to embark on a journey into the depths of human nature? Look no further than Joseph Conrad's classic novel, Heart of Darkness, brought to life in an unforgettable audiobook experience. 
   
  Set against the backdrop of the Belgian Congo in the late 19th century, Heart of Darkness tells the story of Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain tasked with venturing up the Congo River to find the enigmatic and notorious ivory trader, Kurtz. As Marlow makes his way deeper into the heart of the African continent, he confronts the brutal realities of imperialism and the dark, primal forces that lie within us all. 
   
  Narrated by a talented voice actor, this audiobook will transport you to the heart of Africa, immersing you in Conrad's haunting prose and vivid descriptions of the jungle landscape. You'll feel the humidity of the air and the murkiness of the river as Marlow navigates the dangerous terrain, and you'll experience the tension and suspense as he unravels the mystery of Kurtz. 
   
  But Heart of Darkness is more than just an adventure story. It's a powerful exploration of the human psyche and the darkness that lurks within us all. Conrad's vivid portrayal of the destructive forces of greed, imperialism, and the human capacity for evil will leave you contemplating the nature of humanity long after the audiobook has ended. 
   
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, adventure stories, and psychological thrillers, Heart of Darkness is a timeless masterpiece that will captivate and challenge listeners of all ages. Don't miss your chance to experience this literary classic in a whole new way with the Heart of Darkness audiobook.

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  Blue ridge country

  JEAN THOMAS

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  1. The Country and the People 2. Land of Feuds and Stills 3. Products of the Soil 4. Tradition 5. Religious Customs 6. Superstition 7. Legend 8. Singing on the Mountain Side 9. Reclaiming the Wilderness

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  Out of the Iron Womb!

  Poul Anderson

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  They stood with feet braced apart, trading fury, a metal rain on shivering plastic. The stuff was almost unbreakable, but not quite, not for long when such violence dinned on it. Bo felt a lifting wild glee, something savage he had never known before leaped up in him and he bellowed. He was stronger, he could hit harder. Lundgard's helmet would break first!...FROM THE BOOKS.

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