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  Mansfield Park

  Jane Austen

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  Taken from the poverty of her parent's home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawfords arrive in the neighborhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered Jane Austen's first mature work, with its quiet subtle examination of social position and moral integrity. 
   
  Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpreted, critiqued, and commented upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security.

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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Immerse yourself in the elegance and drama of Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen’s beloved novel that masterfully explores love, family, and the power of self-discovery. Follow the lives of the Dashwood sisters—practical Elinor and passionate Marianne—as they navigate the challenges of romance, heartbreak, and societal expectations in Regency England. Each sister’s journey reveals Austen’s sharp wit and keen insights into human nature, drawing listeners into a story of both sensibility and restraint. 
  From moments of heartache to scenes of profound joy, Sense and Sensibility beautifully portrays the trials of finding love while staying true to oneself. With its engaging dialogue, memorable characters, and timeless themes, this novel remains a classic for readers and listeners alike. 
  Narrated with elegance and warmth, this audiobook brings Austen’s words to life, making it a delightful experience for fans of classic romance. 
  Start listening to Sense and Sensibility today and revel in the wit, charm, and wisdom of Jane Austen’s enduring work.

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  A Jury of Her Peers

  Susan Glaspell

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  In a quiet farmhouse, the ordinary folds into the unseen. A Jury of Her Peers turns a simple domestic scene into a mirror of justice, conscience, and the unspoken weight of women's lives. With spare, careful strokes, Susan Glaspell reveals how silence can testify and how understanding sometimes takes root where authority fails.
  A landmark short story of early feminist fiction, it remains haunting not for what is said — but for what is noticed.

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  The Murderess

  Alexandros Papadiamantis

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  The Murderess is a bone-chilling tale of crime and punishment with the dark beauty of a backwoods ballad. Set on the dirt-poor Aegean island of Skiathos, it is the story of Hadoula, an old woman living on the margins of society and at the outer limits of respectability. Hadoula knows about herbs and their hidden properties, and women come to her when they need help. She knows women’s secrets and she knows the misery of their lives, and as the book begins, she is trying to stop her new-born granddaughter from crying so that her daughter can at last get a little sleep. She rocks the baby and rocks her and then the terrible truth hits there’s nothing worse than being born a woman, and there’s something that she, Hadoula, can do about that.

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  Haunter of the Dark The...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  The Haunter of the Dark" is a horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written between 5-9 November 1935 and published in the December 1936 edition of Weird Tales. It was the last written of the author's known works, and is part of the Cthulhu Mythos. The epigraph to the story is the second stanza of Lovecraft's 1917 poem "Nemesis".

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  The Art Of Money Getting - The...

  P. T. Barnum

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  The Art of Money Getting was written by P. T. Barnum, who is widely known as an important historical entrepreneur as founder of the famous traveling circus, but in this publication, Barnum shares his knowledge of business and teaches readers how to be successful in making money. This is an excellent book for individuals who are interested in learning from an important historical business leader's own personal success and also serves as an excellent motivational writing intended for those looking to be successful and make lots of money. 
   
  Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus with James Anthony Bailey.

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