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  Looking After Your Own

  Evelyn Hood

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  A Set of Six

  Joseph Conrad

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  Each of the stories in this collection is spun from a simple, if typically wry and bleak, idea. In "Gaspar Ruiz", a South American general who has fought in a war of independence tells his guests a long tale about a notorious strong man that explains the origin of his current domestic arrangements. "The Informer" leads the reader into the depths of a political conspiracy, dealing very slyly indeed with questions of truth and pretence. In "The Brute", we are asked whether we can believe there could be such a thing as a positively malevolent ship, while "An Anarchist" introduces us to an unfortunate man who has had a vision of society itself as malevolent and has not been able to rest in peace ever since. "The Duel", the most obviously likeable tale in this collection, recounts the history of an unfortunate feud between two officers of Napoleon's army that caused them to fight a series of duels over many years. "Il Conde" rounds out the collection, giving a new twist to the saying "See Naples and die".

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  Solicitor the

  Shauna Ritz

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  The Solicitor is the story of Marcello Luna, a brilliant psychopath who is an intellectual, wealthy,  
  Fulbright Scholar, and linguist. As events unfold, the narrative shifts its focus to Beatriz Luna,  
  and the hardships she endures as her husband’s reckless decisions and bigger than life personality 
  plunge them into a series of chaotic events, impacting them and those they leave behind.   
  Spanning beyond a decade commencing in 1977 between Monte Video, Uruguay and Los Angeles, California,  
  accurate geographical details, noteworthy contemporary public figure, in addition to volatile civil and social  
  issues during the time of the AIDS epidemic, authenticate this compelling story’s relevance and cautionary tale. 

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  A Royal Likeness

  Christine Trent

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  As heiress to the famous Laurent Fashion Dolls business, Marguerite Ashby's future seems secure. But France still seethes with violence in the wake of the Revolution. And when Marguerite's husband is killed during a riot, the young widow travels to Edinburgh and becomes apprentice to her old friend, Marie Tussaud, who has established a wax exhibition. When Prime Minister William Pitt commissions a wax figure of Admiral Nelson, Marguerite becomes immersed in a dangerous adventure - and earns the admiration of two very different men. And as Britain battles to overthrow Napoleon, Marguerite will find her loyalties under fire from all sides. With a masterful eye for details, Christine Trent brings one of history's most fascinating eras to life in of a story of desire, ambition, treachery, and courage. 
  A Royal Likeness is the second book in the Royal Trades series.

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  Pride and Prejudice - Performed...

  Jane Austen

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  As one of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice has delighted listeners since its first publication in the early 19th Century. 
  Here, all 61 chapters are masterfully brought to life by seasoned actor and vocal artist Stephanie Poppins. Her bright and energetic performance expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. And her attention to detail, her literary background, and her commitment to auditory excellence, makes this a captivating listen. 
  Pride and Prejudice is a historical romance, which delves into themes of love, social class, and individual agency. 
  It revolves around the life of Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five sisters from a modest but genteel family, who is doing her best to navigate the pitfalls of societal expectation, whilst supporting her siblings who have not set the best example by their irresponsible parents. 
  This is the first audiobook in the Neworld Classics Collection. 
  Published by Neworld Books Limited. 
  Soundtrack written and produced by Jean Miles Carter

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  Quicksand

  Nella Larsen

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  Nella Larsen's "Quicksand" paints a poignant portrait of Helga Crane, a young woman grappling with her mixed racial heritage in the 1920s. Caught between societal expectations and her yearning for identity, Helga navigates different settings – the segregated South, bustling Harlem, and even Denmark – searching for a place to belong. Yet, societal constraints and her own internal struggles leave her feeling trapped, like sinking in quicksand. Through Helga's journey, Larsen explores themes of race, class, and the search for self in a world fraught with prejudice and limited options.

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