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  Aunt Hettie on Matrimony - From...

  Fanny Fern

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Fanny Fern.

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  Les Misérables: Volume 4: The...

  Victor Hugo

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  Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.
  BOOK 5: THE END OF WHICH DOES NOT RESEMBLE THE BEGINNING: Cosette's grief, which had been so poignant and lively four or five months previously, had, without her being conscious of the fact, entered upon its convalescence. Nature, spring, youth, love for her father, the gayety of the birds and flowers, caused something almost resembling forgetfulness to filter gradually, drop by drop, into that soul, which was so virgin and so young.

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  Lot No 249

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "...he’s a man whom I, for one, would rather not know."  
  So says Abercrombie Smith's friend to him one night about the man in the room directly below his: Edward Bellingham.  
  But Smith soon finds himself drawn into the acquaintance of the strange, Egypt obsessed man, and his room full of strange antiquities... and especially the pride of Bellinghams collection: A well preserved mummy, known only by the title "Lot No 249"... And soon, Abercrombie Smith comes to understand just how right his friend was to warn him, and just what murderous powers Bellingham has in his thrall...  
  A short story of supernatural horror written by Arthur Conan Doyle, and narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Between the Acts

  Virginia Woolf

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  "Scraps, orts and fragments."
  
  Set on a June day in 1939 at a country house in the English heartland, Between the Acts captures a community suspended in time. As the residents of Pointz Hall gather for the annual village pageant, the distant drone of warplanes serves as a chilling reminder of the world outside. Virginia Woolf's final novel is a brilliant, rhythmic exploration of the spaces between—between the scenes of a play, between individual lives, and between the eras of history.
  
  The Canvas of Consciousness: Woolf weaves a tapestry of voices, from the frustrated artist Miss La Trobe to the estranged couple Giles and Isa Oliver. Through her signature stream-of-consciousness style, she examines how art attempts to unify a fragmented society. The pageant itself becomes a mirror held up to England's past, questioning whether history is a coherent story or merely a collection of fleeting moments.
  
  A Final, Poetic Testament: Completed shortly before her death, this novel represents Woolf at her most daring and rhythmic. It is a work of extraordinary sensory detail, where the buzzing of a fly or the rustle of a program carries profound weight. Between the Acts is a poignant meditation on the endurance of the creative spirit and the fragile beauty of life in the face of uncertainty.
  
  Step into the interval where life and art collide. Purchase "Between the Acts" today and experience the final vision of a modernist pioneer.

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  Vaninka

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "Vaninka" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Russia. The story follows Vaninka, a proud and enigmatic woman whose past holds dark secrets. When her former lover reappears, old wounds resurface, unraveling a web of passion, jealousy, and vengeance. Dumas explores themes of honor, guilt, and redemption as Vaninka confronts the consequences of her actions. Filled with emotional intensity and moral dilemmas, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. A blend of romance and tragedy, it captures the tension between personal desires and the weight of duty, showcasing Dumas’s flair for drama and psychological depth.

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  Romeo and Juliet - Audiobook

  William Shakespeare, Classic...

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  Romeo and Juliet is an iconic tragedy written by William Shakespeare, telling the story of forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet, two young members of the rival Montague and Capulet families in Verona. From the moment they meet, they fall deeply in love, unaware of the longstanding hatred that divides their families. Their sincere love drives them to defy social expectations and dream of a life together.However, a cruel twist of fate and a series of misunderstandings lead to a tragic end, highlighting the destructive consequences of family conflicts and intolerance. Secondary characters, such as Mercutio and Juliet's Nurse, add depth to the plot, bringing moments of lightness and tension that enrich the story.Through this poignant narrative, Shakespeare explores timeless themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and fate, which continue to resonate with audiences today. Romeo and Juliet remains a powerful and enduring work, reminding us of love's strength in the face of prejudice and the human cost of hatred.

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