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  The Mysterious Affair at Styles

  Agatha Christie

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  The first book in Agatha Christie's famous detective series introduces us to the incredible Hercule Poirot. Known today as one literature's greatest detectives, this book is Poirot's very first foray onto the written page.  In this twisty tale, we are introduced to Arhur Hastings, a military man on leave from World War I, who is invited to spend some time at his friend John Cavendish' estate. However, all is not well at Styles Manor. Cavendish' stepmother, Emily, has recently remarried to a much younger man, Alfred, and the entire estate is on edge with suspicion about Alfred's intentions. When the worst happens and Emily dies under suspicious and seemingly impossible circumstances, Hastings immediately reaches out to his old friend, esteemed detective Hercule Poirot, for assistance on the case.With his impeccable attention to detail, clever wit, and keen understanding of the world around him, Poirot embarks on the first of his many iconic cases.

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  Canon Alberic's Scrap Book -...

  M R James

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  Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with. 
  James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia.  
  From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist.  
  Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing. 
  A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword.  
  Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting.  Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story. 
  Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times. 
  James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936. 
  M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire.  He was 73.

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  On Some Technical Elements of...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, receiving encouragement from Andrew Lang, Edmund Gosse, Leslie Stephen and W. E. Henley, the last of whom may have provided the model for Long John Silver in Treasure Island.
  ON SOME TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF STYLE IN LITERATURE: There is nothing more disenchanting to man than to be shown the springs and mechanism of any art.

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  The Last September

  Elizabeth Bowen

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  The Last September is set in Ireland during the Irish War of Independence in the early 1920s, a time of political turmoil and social change. The story focuses on the Fall of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, symbolized through the life of 18-year-old Lois Farquar, who is living with her aunt and uncle at their country estate, Danielstown.
  
  Lois's coming-of-age is intertwined with the unraveling of the societal structures around her, as the tension between the Anglo-Irish gentry and the Irish nationalists intensifies. The novel explores themes of political conflict, personal disillusionment, and the complexities of love, loyalty, and identity. Lois is caught in a world of fading privileges, societal expectations, and uncertain allegiances, while also navigating her own desires, relationships, and the shifting nature of her identity.
  
  Through Bowen's rich, atmospheric prose, The Last September portrays the personal and cultural upheaval of the period, highlighting the impact of historical change on individual lives. The novel paints a vivid picture of a world in transition, as characters struggle with the forces of history, the loss of old certainties, and the inevitability of change.

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  The General's Will - An emotive...

  Vera Jelihovsky

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  The Ukrainian writer Vera Jelihovsky was born on the 29th April 1835.  At that time Ukraine, or Little Russia as it was also called, was part of the Russian Empire.   
   
  Vera was also the sister of Helena Blavatsky, herself a noted writer and a co-founder of the Theosophical Society. 
   
  As a writer Vera’s works rests mainly on her children’s stories and little of any of her work is known in the West.   
   
  ‘The General’s Will’ is a fascinating story of a dying man who tries, with the writing of a new Will, to right the wrongs his second marriage has caused to the children of his first.   
   
  His scheming second wife attempts to change that.  But will her selfish plan succeed? 
   
  Vera Jelihovsky died on the 17th May 1896.  She was 61.

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  old fashioned girl An

  Louisa May Alcott

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  An Old-Fashioned Girl – A Timeless Tale of Heart and Virtue 
  Step into the charming world of Polly Milton, a simple country girl with a heart full of kindness and values that stand the test of time. In a society dazzled by wealth and appearances, Polly’s honesty, warmth, and unwavering sense of morality challenge the norms of the fashionable city life she enters. 
  As she befriends the wealthy Shaw family, Polly’s humble nature brings unexpected lessons to those around her—especially to Fanny Shaw, who is drawn to Polly’s sincerity despite their contrasting lifestyles. Through love, loss, and self-discovery, Polly’s journey highlights the power of true friendship, resilience, and staying true to oneself. 
  A heartwarming and uplifting novel from the beloved author of Little Women, An Old-Fashioned Girl is a celebration of timeless values in an ever-changing world. 
  🎧 Narrated by an AI voice for a smooth and engaging listening experience.

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