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  The Eidoloscope - Milnes...

  Robert Duncan Milne

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  Robert Duncan Milne was born on 7th June 1844 in Cupar in Fife, Scotland. 
   
  Little is known of the life of this extraordinary author who created some of the most appealing science fiction stories ever written.   
   
  As an adult he lived in San Francisco and wrote short stories for local newspapers and periodicals of the time and principally for The Argonaut, the political and literary newspaper heavyweight of the area. 
   
  Robert Duncan Milne died in San Francisco, California on 15th December 1899.  He was 55. 
   
  The Eidoloscope is a story of a man’s pursuit to record and reveal past events as though they are happening right now before our very eyes.  Outlandish, yes. But possible?

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  The Idiot

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  "Beauty will save the world."
  
  Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a man of such pure honesty and childlike simplicity that he is mockingly dubbed "The Idiot," returns to the shark-infested waters of St. Petersburg society after years in a Swiss sanatorium. Seeking only to find the good in others, he is quickly ensnared in a volatile love triangle between the beautiful, traumatized "fallen woman" Nastasya Filippovna and the dark, obsessive merchant Rogozhin. As the Prince's saintly influence clashes with the vanity and greed of the Russian elite, Dostoevsky poses a devastating question: Can a truly good man survive in a world that is anything but?
  
  The Christ-Like Protagonist: Dostoevsky's goal was to depict a "perfectly beautiful" soul. Myshkin is a radical departure from the traditional literary hero; he is compassionate to a fault, lacks any ego, and suffers from epilepsy—a condition Dostoevsky shared and described with visceral, transcendent detail. The Prince is a mirror in which every other character sees their own failings and hidden virtues.
  
  A Tragedy of Modernity: The Idiot is a searing critique of a society obsessed with status, money, and intellectual posturing. Through the eccentric Epanchin family and the nihilistic youth of St. Petersburg, Dostoevsky captures a world on the brink of collapse, where genuine emotion is mistaken for madness and kindness is viewed as a fatal weakness. The novel's shocking conclusion remains one of the most powerful and debated endings in all of world literature.
  
  Experience the radiance and the darkness. Purchase "The Idiot" today and witness Dostoevsky's most heartbreaking achievement.

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  The Wrong Box

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Lloyd...

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  “The Wrong Box” is a wonderful, farcical black comedy co written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne (Stevenson’s stepson) in 1889. 
  The story is built around that mainstay of many a farce, a family squabbling over money. In this case it is the proceeds of a Tontine, a once popular investment scheme. 
   A cast of colourful characters, worthy of Dickens, are thrown together, either in the pursuit of money, or in the disposal of a mysterious corpse which makes surprising and gruesome appearances throughout the story. 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Wrong Box" by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne. Narrated by Simon Hester

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  Brothers Karamazov The - Audiobook

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Classic...

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  The Brothers Karamazov is Fyodor Dostoevsky's final and most profound novel, a sweeping philosophical and psychological exploration of faith, doubt, free will, and morality. Set in 19th-century Russia, the story revolves around the lives of the three Karamazov brothers—Alyosha, the spiritual and kind-hearted novice; Ivan, the intellectual and tormented skeptic; and Dmitri, the passionate and impulsive soldier. Their deeply conflicted relationships with their debauched and manipulative father, Fyodor Pavlovich, lead to a tragic series of events culminating in his mysterious murder.Through the lens of this family drama, Dostoevsky examines the human soul, the struggle between reason and belief, and the consequences of spiritual and moral choices. Rich in philosophical dialogue and emotional depth, The Brothers Karamazov stands as one of the greatest novels ever written, offering timeless insights into the complexities of human nature and the eternal questions of existence.

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  Winning Buddha’s Smile

  Charles M. Taylor

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  A story of wisdom, peace, and quiet transformation. 
   
  In Winning Buddha’s Smile, Charles M. Taylor weaves a thoughtful folklore-inspired tale that explores the search for meaning, inner peace, and human understanding. Through gentle storytelling and timeless themes, this reflective narrative invites listeners into a world where compassion, humility, and quiet wisdom reveal deeper truths about life. 
   
  Blending warmth, contemplation, and subtle spiritual insight, this literary tale unfolds with a calm and meditative atmosphere—offering both emotional resonance and philosophical reflection. 
   
  Beautifully narrated by Richard Stibbard, this audiobook captures the serene and introspective tone of the story, creating an immersive listening experience filled with grace and stillness.

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  The Two Gentlemen of Verona

  E.A. Copen, William Shakespeare,...

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  Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit.  
  This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog.  
  Proteus is played by Michael Maloney and Valentine by Damian Lewis. Silvia is Saskia Wickham, Julia is Lucy Robinson, and John Woodvine plays Launce.

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