Publisher: Bu Classics Books
The dense fog of London mirrors the impenetrable web of the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit, which devours the lives of all involved. Amidst the legal decay, a secret involving an aristocratic lady and a lost love comes to light. A biting critique of a broken system where justice is delayed until it is denied.
"A Desertion" is a short story published in 1900 about a young woman who is suspected by others in the neighborhood of indiscretion that might trouble her father.Show book
Step into the world of wit, sophistication, and intrigue with Lord Peter Views the Body, the fourth installment in Dorothy L. Sayers’ celebrated Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries. This delightful collection of twelve short stories showcases Lord Peter at his finest—solving cases that range from the bizarre to the macabre, all with his trademark charm and intelligence. From uncovering the truth behind a mysterious corpse found in an unusual location to unraveling a seemingly impossible crime, Lord Peter’s keen intellect and unrelenting curiosity lead him to uncover secrets hidden in plain sight. Each story is a masterclass in clever plotting and sharp characterization, making it a perfect introduction to one of literature’s most beloved amateur sleuths. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the world of Lord Peter Wimsey, this audiobook promises an enthralling listening experience filled with humor, suspense, and the timeless allure of classic detective fiction.Show book
An explorer obsessed with reaching the North Pole undertakes a harrowing expedition in this classic novel of adventure and survival in the Arctic.Capt. John Hatteras will stop at nothing to reach the North Pole. After having a steamship built for the purpose, he embarks for terra incognita. But when he encounters a frozen sea, mutiny and shipwreck leave Hatteras and his remaining crew stranded on an island in the harsh Arctic winter. Even in the face of death by starvation or polar bear attack, Hatteras knows that the sea must eventually thaw, opening a path to incredible discovery. First published in 1864, The Adventures of Captain Hatteras was written in two parts: The English at the North Pole and The Desert of Ice. It was later included in Jules Verne’s Extraordinary Voyages series, alongside Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and many others.Show book
🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition plus narrator intro and outro of this tale by searching 'Jonathan Dunne Horror' on YouTube. Title: The Shambler from the Stars Author: Robert Bloch Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1935 Public Domain: Yes Series: Timeless Terrors Number: 112 Description: The Shambler from the Stars is a chilling tale of cosmic horror, forbidden knowledge, and the unknowable forces that lurk just beyond human perception. Set in a world teetering between reality and nightmare, the story follows a scholar who uncovers fragments of an ancient, otherworldly text. As he delves deeper into its secrets, he begins to sense a presence — alien, malevolent, and utterly indifferent to mankind. Strange phenomena begin to manifest: unsettling visions, inexplicable events, and an escalating sense of dread that nothing in the natural world can explain. Bloch’s prose masterfully conjures a universe of creeping terror, where the ordinary bends under the weight of the extraordinary. Beneath the surface horror lies a meditation on humanity’s vulnerability to forces it cannot comprehend — the peril of curiosity and the lure of forbidden knowledge. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the mounting dread, cosmic unease, and dark elegance of Bloch’s vision. The Shambler from the Stars is a haunting journey into the limits of perception, where the stars themselves may conspire against those who dare to look too closely.Show book
The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is George Moore.Show book
From the Collins Crime Club archive, the forgotten second novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’ and recognised as one of the ‘big four’ Golden Age crime authors. When the body of Sir William Ponson is found in the Cranshaw River near his home of Luce Manor, it is assumed to be an accident – until the evidence points to murder. Inspector Tanner of Scotland Yard discovers that those who would benefit most from Sir William’s death seem to have unbreakable alibis, and a mysterious fifth man whose footprints were found at the crime scene is nowhere to be found . . . The rural setting of the small town adds a cosy, traditional feel to this mystery, making it a top pick in detective fiction. The thrillers don't get any better than this, as the plot thickens and the suspect list narrows. For fans of Ethel Lina White (PUT OUT THE LIGHT), Dorothy L. Sayers (Striding Folly), Elly Griffiths (The Locked Room), George Bellairs (Toll the Bell for Murder), and Edward Marston (Murder in Transit).Show book
