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  Revolt of Mary Isabel The...

  L. M. Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  The Revolt of Mary Isabel: "For a woman of forty, Mary Isabel, you have the least sense of any person I have ever known," said Louisa Irving. Louisa had said something similar in spirit to Mary Isabel almost every day of her life.

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  The Scarlet Letter

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Step into colonial New England with The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece that delves into themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Set in a strict Puritan community, this powerful tale follows Hester Prynne, a woman condemned to wear a scarlet "A" as a symbol of her adultery. With her young daughter, Pearl, Hester faces public shaming, secrecy, and judgment as she seeks dignity and resilience against the harsh morality of her society. 
  As Hester’s past lover and her vengeful husband reenter her life, hidden secrets are revealed, and the story intensifies in a poignant exploration of human nature and justice. Hawthorne's rich, descriptive language and haunting symbolism make The Scarlet Letter a profound and timeless story of the human spirit. 
  Narrated to bring Hawthorne’s vivid characters and Puritan setting to life, this audiobook is perfect for those who enjoy classic literature and compelling narratives. 
  Start listening to The Scarlet Letter today and immerse yourself in a tale of courage, strength, and transformation in the face of adversity.

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  The Mystery of the Semi-Detached

  E. Nesbit

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  The Mystery of the Semi-Detached was first published in 1893 in E. Nesbit's "Grim Tales", a collection of romantic horror stories.     A young man is perplexed when his lover fails to show up for a half-clandestine meeting and passes her house on the way home. Upon arrival, he finds the front door ajar and the suburban semi-detached in eerie darkness. Nothing could have prepared him for the sight that awaited him in his sweetheart's bedroom.

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  Old Age

  Anton Chekhov

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  In Old Age by Anton Chekhov we have the theme of change, loss, renewal, memories, guilt and despair. Taken from his The Complete Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and very early on in the story the reader realises that Chekhov may be exploring the theme of change. Since Uzelkov has returned to his hometown he cannot imagine the differences the town has undertaken. It is not the place that he has left and there is a sense of modernity. Even the old waiter cannot remember the parts of the town that Uzelkov can. What is also interesting about the town is that Uzelkov has many memories there. Including marrying and divorcing his first wife there. But this seems like a distant memory and only Shapkin can recall the marriage and the divorce. For he was responsible for the legal case and was paid handsomely for his duties.
  Over all Old Age is sad tale that lets the reader know that despite the passing of time, time is not a great healer and that the only real winner is Shapkin.

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  The Hound of the Baskervilles

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A chilling mystery stalks the misty moors… 
  In The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle delivers one of the most iconic and atmospheric tales in the Sherlock Holmes canon. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead under suspicious circumstances near his estate on the Devonshire moors, whispers of a family curse resurface—one involving a terrifying spectral hound. Fearing for the safety of the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville, Dr. James Mortimer seeks the help of master detective Sherlock Holmes. 
  Joined by the ever-loyal Dr. Watson, Holmes unravels a tangled web of deception, ancient legends, and sinister schemes. As the fog rolls over the moor, danger closes in, and the line between superstition and reality begins to blur. 
  Narrated with gripping intensity by Luke Oldham, this classic detective novel combines Gothic suspense, psychological drama, and the brilliance of Holmes’s deductive reasoning to keep listeners riveted until the final, unforgettable revelation.

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  The Watcher and Other Weird Stories

  J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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  A captain on the run from his demons…literally!   A trapped countess fights for her life in an unfamiliar estate.   A love-struck painter searches to save his love against the mysterious suitor that stole her.   And more!   The Watcher and Other Weird Stories contains six Victorian cautionary tales. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu shines the light on not only the shadows in the cobblestone alleys but the shadows in the human soul. This is a fine new edition to the classic collection by one of the early masters of supernatural horror with a new foreword by Sam Knight!   Bring your lantern, check your windows and paintings.    You’ll love diving into these old haunts!

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