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  Brightness Falls - From their...

  Mary Butts

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  Mary Frances Butts was born on 13th December 1890 in Poole, Dorset. 
  Her early years were spent at Salterns, an 18th-century house overlooking Poole Harbour.  Sadly in 1905 her father died, and she was sent for boarding at St Leonard's school for girls in St Andrews. 
  Her mother remarried and, from 1909, Mary studied at Westfield College in London, and here, first became aware of her bisexual feelings.  She was sent down for organising a trip to Epsom races and only completed her degree in 1914 when she graduated from the London School of Economics.  By then Mary had become an admirer of the occultist Aleister Crowley and she was given a co-authorship credit on his ‘Magick (Book 4)’. 
  In 1916, she began the diary which would now detail her future life and be a constant reference point for her observations and her absorbing experiences. 
  During World War I, she was doing social work for the London County Council in Hackney Wick, and involved in a lesbian relationship.  Life changed after meeting the modernist poet, John Rodker and they married in 1918. 
  In 1921 she spent 3 months at Aleister Crowley's Abbey of Thelema in Sicily; she found the practices dreadful and also acquired a drug habit.  Mary now spent time writing in Dorset, including her celebrated book of short stories ‘Speed the Plough’ which saw fully develop her unique Modernist prose style. 
  Europe now beckoned and several years were spent in Paris befriending many artists and writing further extraordinary stories.   
  She was continually sought after by literary magazines and also published several short story collections as books. Although a Modernist writer she worked in other genres but is essentially only known for her short stories.  Mary was deeply committed to nature conservation and wrote several pamphlets attacking the growing pollution of the countryside. 
  In 1927, she divorced and the following year her novel ‘Armed with Madness’ was published.  A further marriage followed in 1930 and time was spent attempting to settle in London and Newcastle before setting up home on the western tip of Cornwall.  By 1934 the marriage had failed. 
  Mary Butts died on 5th March 1937, at the West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, after an operation for a perforated gastric ulcer. She was 46.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the ninth of the 12 stories collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in Strand Magazine in March 1892. 
  An engineer, Victor Hatherly, attends Dr. Watson's Surgery after his thumb is chopped off, and recounts his tale to Watson and Holmes. Hatherly had been hired for 50 guineas to repair a machine he was told compressed Fuller's earth into bricks. 
  Hatherly was told to keep the job confidential, and was transported to the job in a carriage with frosted glass, to keep the location secret. He was shown the press, but on closer inspection discovered a "rust of metallic deposit" on the press, and he suspected it was not being used for compressing earth. He confronted his employer, who attacked him, and during his escape his thumb is chopped off. Holmes deduces that the press is being used to produce counterfeit coins, and works out its location. However, when they arrive, the house is on fire, and the criminals have escaped. 
  ©2016 Rick Sheridan (P)2016 Rick Sheridan

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  Meditations - Audiobook

  Marcus Aurelius, Classic...

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  Meditations is a series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, reflecting his thoughts and philosophies on life, leadership, and the human condition. Written between 161 and 180 AD, this timeless collection serves as a powerful guide to Stoic philosophy. Aurelius offers wisdom on self-discipline, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue, emphasizing the importance of inner peace amidst chaos and suffering. His reflections, originally intended for personal use, have become a profound source of inspiration for anyone seeking clarity and purpose in life. Meditations encourages readers to cultivate strength of mind and spirit in order to face life's challenges with wisdom and grace.

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  The Complete Works of O Henry

  O. Henry

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  Discover the wit, warmth, and unforgettable storytelling of one of America's greatest short story writers in this comprehensive collection of his timeless works.
  
  Explore "The Complete Works of O. Henry," a remarkable anthology featuring the novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and other literary writings of one of the most beloved figures in American literature. Renowned for his clever plots, memorable characters, gentle humor, and surprise endings, O. Henry created enduring works that continue to delight readers around the world.
  
  This comprehensive collection offers readers the opportunity to experience the remarkable breadth of O. Henry's literary talent across multiple genres. Through engaging narratives and richly drawn characters, his writings explore universal themes of love, friendship, hope, generosity, sacrifice, fate, ambition, compassion, justice, and the unexpected moments that shape everyday life. Blending humor, irony, emotional depth, and masterful storytelling, his works remain timeless classics admired across generations.
  
  Widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of the short story, O. Henry left a lasting influence on American literature and the art of short fiction. His timeless works continue to be studied, adapted, and celebrated for their originality, humanity, and enduring appeal.
  
  Perfect for readers who enjoy classic literature, American literature, literary fiction, short stories, humor, historical fiction, literary collections, and timeless masterpieces, "The Complete Works of O. Henry" is an essential addition to every digital library.
  
  Experience the brilliance of one of literature's finest storytellers. Add "The Complete Works of O. Henry" to your Kindle library today and enjoy a timeless collection of stories and literary masterpieces.

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  The Home Mission

  T. S. Arthur

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  A congregation decides to do good in its own town, and discovers that charity administered by committee among neighbours is a different animal from charity sent abroad. Arthur wrote to instruct his readers and outsold nearly all of them; the mission here is domestic, the difficulties are the ones every parish knows, and the portrait of well-meaning people getting in each other's way is exact.

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  Pollyanna

  Eleanor H. Porter, Eden Garret

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  Sunlight, optimism, and the quiet power of perspective—‘Pollyanna’ by Eleanor H. Porter tells the story of a young girl whose outlook begins to transform everyone around her. Sent to live with her strict and distant aunt, Pollyanna brings with her a simple but disarming habit—the “glad game,” a way of finding something to be grateful for in every situation, no matter how difficult. 
   
  What begins as a small, personal outlook slowly spreads, touching lives that had long been closed off or burdened by routine and disappointment. Yet beneath the warmth, the story does not shy away from hardship, making its moments of hope feel earned rather than easy. The narrative unfolds with sincerity and emotional clarity, offering a listening experience that is gentle, uplifting, and quietly enduring.

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