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  The Last of Squire Ennismore -...

  Charlotte Riddell

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  Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan was born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland, on 30th September 1832, the youngest daughter of James Cowan, a High Sheriff for the County of Antrim, and Ellen Kilshaw from Liverpool, England. 
  In the winter of 1855, four years after her father's death, she and her mother moved to London. Sadly, within the year, her mother also passed. 
  In 1857, she married Joseph Hadley Riddell, a civil engineer.  The marriage was happy by all accounts but produced no children. 
  Her first novel, ‘The Moors and the Fens’, was published in 1858 under the pseudonym of F. G. Trafford, which she used until publishing under the moniker ‘Mrs Riddell’ from 1864. 
  Charlotte was a prolific, respected and popular author. In her literary career she published over 50 novels and short stories. The most notable is perhaps ‘George Geith of Fen Court’ (1864), for which she was paid £800. It was later dramatised in 1883 by Wybert Reeve. 
  From 1867, Charlotte ventured into new territory, becoming the co-proprietor and editor of the well-regarded St. James's Magazine, which had begun publishing 1861. She also edited the magazine ‘Home in the Sixties’, and wrote short stories and tales for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge and Routledge's Christmas annuals.  
  Charlotte was a prominent writer of ghost stories; ‘Fairy Water’, ‘The Uninhabited House’, ‘The Haunted River’, ‘The Disappearance of Mr Jeremiah Redworth’ and ‘The Nun's Curse’, all deal with buildings occupied by supernatural phenomena. Charlotte also wrote several short ghost stories, such as ‘The Open Door’ and ‘Nut Bush Farm’, which are regularly anthologised. 
  In 1880 Joseph died.  She now withdrew from society and became a recluse.  From 1886 this was in Upper Halliford, Middlesex.  
  In 1901 Charlotte became the recipient of the first pension, £60 a year, from the Society of Authors. 
  Charlotte Riddell died from cancer in Ashford, Kent, on 24th September 1906.

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  Tamar - From their pens to your...

  Lady Eleanor Smith

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  Lady Eleanor Furneaux Smith was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside in England on the 7th August 1902 into a privileged family steeped in titles and politics. 
  Part of her education was at Miss Douglas's school at Queen's Gate.  Here she met and befriended several other young women that the British tabloid press would later call the ‘Bright Young Things’, a group of bohemian young aristocrats and socialites in 1920s London. 
  Smith's paternal great-grandmother, was said to have been a Gypsy, and this sparked an early and life-long interest with the Romani people, she even went so far as to learn to read and speak the language, which she called ‘musical and broken.’ 
  Her life was full of adventure and mishaps.  A mistaken encounter with a man she thought could help her into the film business turned out to be threats of marriage and death from a man wanted for the murder of his father.  She was even arrested twice.  Once for listing her career as a journalist and another, in Rome, for walking around in a sleeveless dress. 
  Smith began her career writing society gossip columns for various newspapers but later received an offer to write for the newly-formed Great Carmo Circus, with which she travelled for several years and was the source material for many of her books. 
  Her first novel, ‘Red Wagon’, was published when she was 28 and it was an immediate bestseller.  A prolific writer several of her works were also adapted for films. 
  Smith also wrote ghost stories and others flavoured with evil.  Her support for the Conservative party may be forgiven but her attributed quote to be a ‘warm adherent of General Franco’ less so. 
  Lady Eleanor Furneaux Smith died on the 20th October 1945 in Westminster after a long illness.  She was 43.

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  The Sign of the Four

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A mysterious letter. A vanished father. A treasure stained with blood—and only Sherlock Holmes can uncover the truth.
  When Mary Morstan receives an anonymous summons promising answers to her past, Holmes and Watson are drawn into a whirlwind of danger: secret pacts, stolen riches, coded messages, and a ruthless killer closing in fast. What begins as a strange invitation quickly explodes into one of Holmes's most thrilling and emotionally charged investigations.
  
  Praised as "a fast-moving mystery filled with atmosphere and unforgettable twists," this novel also deepens the bond between Holmes and Watson as they navigate a case where every clue leads to a darker revelation.
  
  Perfect for readers who crave adventure, suspense, and the irresistible brilliance of Sherlock Holmes at work.
  
  Begin the hunt—start reading now and follow the clues to the heart of the mystery.

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  Charles Dickens - Short Stories

  Charles Dickens

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  Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens with this captivating digital audiobook collection of short stories. 
   
  Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with 'A Christmas Tree' and explore the warmth and nostalgia of 'A Tale of the Good Old Times.' Delve into the interconnected tales of 'The Holly Tree,' where each branch unveils unique characters and captivating narratives. Join Dickens on a journey through these evocative stories that blend heartfelt emotions, vivid characters, and timeless themes, transporting you to a world of wonder and imagination. Perfect for both devoted Dickens fans and newcomers alike, this audiobook is a treasure trove of classic storytelling, brought to life by skilled narration, making it a must-have addition to your digital library.

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  Mateo Falcone - From their pens...

  Prosper Mérimée

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  The bookshelves of European 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 Prosper Mérimée acknowledged as the first French short story writer.

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  No Longer Human Confessions Of A...

  Osamu Dazai

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  No Longer Human (1948, Ningen Shikkaku / A Shameful Life / Confessions of a Faulty Man) was an attack on the traditions of Japan, capturing the postwar crisis of Japanese cultural identity. Framed by an epilogue and prologue, the story is told in the form three notebooks left by Ōba Yōzō, whose calm exterior hides his tormented soul.
  Osamu Dazai was a Japanese author who is considered one of the foremost fiction writers of 20th century Japan. A number of his most popular works, such as Shayō (The Setting Sun) and Ningen Shikkaku (No Longer Human), are considered modern-day classics in Japan.
  Japanese novelist and a master storyteller, who became at the end of World War II the literary voice and literary hero of his generation. Dazai's life ended in double-suicide with his married mistress. In many books Dazai used biographical material from his own family background, and made his self-destructive life the subject of his books. 
  Famous works of the author Osamu Dazai: The Setting Sun, Run, Melos!, Winter's firework, I heard it in this way, No Longer Human, Good-Bye.

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