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  King Arthur - A Retelling

  Joseph Comyns Carr

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  A retelling of the classic legend of King Arthur, Guinevere & Sir Lancelot. A 4 Act Drama 
   
  Introducing the mesmerizing digital audio version of "King Arthur: A Retelling of the Classic Legend" by Joseph Comyns Carr. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Camelot, where honor, love, and destiny collide in a riveting four-act drama. 
   
  Step into a realm where knights wield swords and chivalry, where queens possess untamed beauty, and where the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. This digital audio adaptation brings Carr's captivating work to life, allowing you to experience the legendary tale in a whole new way. 
   
  Through the power of audio, you'll be transported to the grand halls of King Arthur's court, where the ambitious King strives to forge a kingdom united under the principles of justice and virtue. The resonant voices of the talented cast will breathe life into the iconic characters, painting vivid images in your mind's eye and immersing you in their emotional journeys. 
   
  Feel the palpable tension as Arthur and his noble knights face their greatest challenges, battling against dark forces and treachery that threaten to tear apart the very fabric of Camelot. Witness the passionate love triangle between Arthur, the beautiful Guinevere, and the valiant Sir Lancelot, as they navigate conflicting loyalties and the relentless pursuit of their desires. 
   
  This digital audio version of "King Arthur" brings the narrative alive through richly layered sound effects, transporting you to the battlefield, the mythical Avalon, and the majestic Round Table. 

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  The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation -...

  J. S. Fletcher

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  When a powerful business enterprise becomes entangled in mystery, deception, and suspicious death, the search for truth leads deep into a world of corporate ambition and hidden agendas. In The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation, J. S. Fletcher delivers a gripping detective story filled with intrigue, unexpected twists, and carefully concealed motives. As investigators peel back the layers of a seemingly respectable organization, they uncover secrets that threaten reputations, fortunes, and lives. Rich in suspense and classic mystery craftsmanship, this compelling novel remains a standout work of early twentieth-century detective fiction.

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  The Rangers - Or The Tory's...

  Daniel P. Thompson

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  Vermont in 1777: Burgoyne coming down from Canada, the Green Mountain Boys, Bennington, and a Tory's daughter caught between her father's loyalty and her own. Thompson was a Vermont judge who collected the testimony of the men who fought it while they were still alive to give it — the campaign here is history taken down from witnesses and then told as a story.

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  The Canterville Ghost

  Oscar Wilde

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  The first thing the American family see when they step into their new British mansion is the bloodstain in the sitting room. As it turns out, they have moved into an already occupied house, and their new roommate is a proud ghost determined to terrify them to death. But things do not go as planned for the poor ghost. The more he tries to scare the Otis family, the more they make fun of and ignore him. Clever from start to finish, Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Canterville Ghost’ (1887) is charming and engaging. It has been adapted to the screen many times, and 1996 saw Patrick Stewart as the ghost Sir Simon de Canterville. 
  Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish playwright, novelist, essayist, and poet, famous for ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ to name a couple. He was believed to be gay and met a lot of resistance in his life on that account. He died in Paris at the age of 46.

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  At The Bay - A Classic Literary...

  Katherine Mansfield

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  What if a simple summer day by the shore could unveil the quiet tides of desire, memory, and human connection flowing beneath the surface? Enter the radiant world of "At the Bay" by Katherine Mansfield - a shimmering work that captures life’s delicate moments and unspoken tensions with remarkable sensitivity. Wander alongside the inhabitants of a peaceful seaside community, from the kind and reflective Mrs. Fairfield and her family to the neighbors who share their sunlit world, as hidden emotions and private yearnings gently unfold. From children’s carefree wonder along bright, sandy beaches to the quiet introspection and fragile hopes of the adults, every scene pulses with subtle feeling and insight. With her luminous, poetic voice, Mansfield turns ordinary moments into a rich portrait of love, longing, and revelation. A treasure for admirers of literary fiction and timeless storytelling - press play and drift into a world where each day by the bay shimmers with warmth, intimacy, and quiet magic.

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  The Lillies - From their pens to...

  Kate Chopin

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  Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. 
  At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868.  Whilst there she began writing and became an avid reader of almost anything that crossed her path.   
  Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children.  
  In 1882 her husband died leaving her in a deep trench of debt.  Despite her best efforts to turn the businesses around they were sold, and she moved the family back to St Louis and the financial help of her mother.  Sadly, her mother died within the year.  Kate, now struggling with depression, pushed herself to write and gained a local reputation as a writer of short stories that captured the local color and vibrancy of her surroundings.  
  By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally.  With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about. 
  Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth. 
  Kate Chopin died from a brain haemorrhage in St Louis Missouri on the 22nd of August 1904.  She was 54. 
  For much of the 20th Century her work was forgotten and out of print.  It was only in early 1970’s, with the rise of feminism and the call for a more just society that she was given the status her works had long described and shone a literary light at.  She is now safely revered as one of America’s great authors.

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