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  The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle is one of 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the seventh story of twelve in the collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in January 1892.As London prepares for Christmas, newspapers report the theft of the near-priceless gemstone, the "Blue Carbuncle", from the hotel suite of the Countess of Morcar. John Horner, a plumber and a previously convicted felon, is soon arrested for the theft. Despite Horner's claims of innocence, the police are sure that they have their man. Horner's record, and his presence in the Countess's room where he was repairing a fireplace, are all the police need.Just after Christmas, Watson pays a visit to Holmes at 221B Baker Street. He finds the detective contemplating a battered old hat brought to him by the commissionaire, Peterson. Both the hat and a Christmas goose had been dropped by a man in a scuffle with some street ruffians. The honest Peterson had sought Holmes's help in returning the items to their owner but although the goose bears a tag with the owner's name—Henry Baker—based on the number of people with this name in London there is little hope of finding the man. Peterson takes the goose home for dinner, and Holmes keeps the hat to study as an intellectual exercise.Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle's: "A Study in Scarlet", "Silver Blaze", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The Yellow Face", "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Blue Carbuncle", "The Speckled Band", "The Engineer's Thumb", "The Noble Bachelor", "The Beryl Coronet", "The Copper Beeches" and many more.

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  A Farewell to Arms

  Ernest Hemingway

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  This new audiobook edition of Hemingway's classic is narrated by Audie Award nominee and AudioFile Golden Voice Kevin R. Free.  
  It is a moving and beautiful book. —Percy Hutchison in the The New York Times Book Review, 1929  
  Hemingway’s rhythmic, stripped-down, often-mimicked style lulls readers into a sort of trance that allows his final line to explode like a tossed grenade, devastating in its simplicity. —Valerie Trapp in The Atlantic, in their list of The Great American Novels  
  Frederic Henry is an American lieutenant of an ambulance corps serving in the Italian front of World War I. During his service he meets Catherine Barkley, an English nurse who goes on to work closely with him.  
  As the relationship between Frederic and Catherine develops, the novel follows the effects the war has on them and those around them. But the war is not the centerpiece of the book; rather, it serves more as a background and plot device for the growth of the characters’ interpersonal relationships.  
  A Farewell to Arms went on to become his first bestseller, with contemporary critics calling it “the premier American war novel from World War I.” It cemented his reputation as a powerful voice of the Lost Generation, and modern critics consider it among his best works.

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  The Complete Collection of James...

  James Joyce

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  Experience the Writer Who Redefined the Limits of Language.
  
  James Joyce did not just write novels; he dismantled the traditional story and rebuilt it into something entirely new. This comprehensive collection brings together the complete literary journey of a man who transformed a single city into a universal stage for the human experience. From the sharp clarity of his early character studies to the boundless linguistic experimentation of his final works, this volume is the ultimate guide to a legendary mind.
  
  This collection explores the pillars of the Joycean revolution:
  
  The Pioneer of the Modern Mind: Explore the "stream of consciousness" technique that pulls the reader directly into the chaotic, beautiful, and unfiltered thoughts of his characters.
  
  The Portrait of a City: A deep, atmospheric dive into the streets of Dublin, capturing its people, its struggles, and the "epiphanies" that reveal the hidden truths of everyday life.
  
  Linguistic Alchemy: Witness the evolution of language itself as Joyce blends mythology, history, and multilingual wordplay into a symphonic prose unlike anything else in literature.
  
  The Heroism of the Ordinary: Discover how Joyce found epic grandeur in the mundane events of a single day, elevating the common man to the level of ancient myth.
  
  Joyce's work is a challenge and a reward—a labyrinth of meaning that invites endless exploration. Whether you are a student of the avant-garde or a lover of classic Irish prose, this volume is an essential cornerstone of world literature and a must-own for anyone seeking the pinnacle of 20th-century art.
  
  Step into the stream of genius. Buy "The Complete Collection of James Joyce" today and master the architecture of the modern soul.

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  The Cask of Amontillado

  SAMPI Books, Edgar Allan Poe

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  Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is a short story that explores themes of revenge and deceit. The story follows Montresor, who is deeply offended by Fortunato. Montresor devises a meticulous plan under the guise of cordiality, promising Fortunato a taste of a rare wine, Amontillado, during the carnival. The story unfolds in a tense and mysterious atmosphere.

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  The Kiss

  Kate Chopin

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  Kate Chopin's "The Kiss" was written on September 19, 1894, and first published in Vogue on January 17, 1895. It is a short story about a woman scheming to marry a wealthy man.

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  Just So Stories

  Rudyard Kipling

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  "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is a whimsical collection of imaginative tales that explain the origins of animals and natural phenomena. Written with playful language and rhythmic prose, the stories explore how the leopard got its spots, the camel its hump, and the elephant its trunk, blending creativity with curiosity. Kipling’s narrative style invites readers into a world of wonder, where animals and nature are shaped by quirky adventures and lessons in adaptation. Each story carries a moral or insight, encouraging reflection on the interconnectedness of life. Filled with charm and humor, this timeless classic captivates both children and adults, celebrating the joy of storytelling and the magic of discovery in the natural world.

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