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  Through the Looking‑Glass -...

  Lewis Carroll, Classic...

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  In Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll once again invites readers to join Alice as she steps into another fantastical world—this time by passing through a mirror. On the other side, she finds a land where everything is reversed, and life itself resembles a giant game of chess. Each encounter—from the bumbling Tweedledum and Tweedledee to the tragic White Knight—brings Alice closer to her goal of becoming a queen on the chessboard of this topsy-turvy universe.Carroll enriches his whimsical storytelling with memorable poems like "Jabberwocky" and playful riddles that continue to challenge the imagination. Unlike the dreamlike wandering of Wonderland, this sequel carries a clearer structure, echoing the rules and strategy of a chess game. Yet beneath the surface lies the same blend of wonder, humor, and quiet reflection that makes Alice's journey as enchanting as ever.

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  The Analects of Confucius

  Confucius

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  The Analects, or Lunyu, also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 475 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today. William Jennings was a rector of Grasmere, and late colonial chaplain. He served at St. John's Cathedral in Hong Kong. (Summary by Wikipedia and Jing Li)

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  Crime and Punishment (Part I II)...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, conceives a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her money. He argues that with the loot he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime. But as he executes his plan, he is consumed by a fever of guilt and paranoia. A monumental work on the nature of evil and the possibility of spiritual rebirth, narrated with intense gravitas by George Baker.

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  The Necklace - From their pens...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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  The Burial of the Rats

  Bram Stoker

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  🎬 Experience the atmospheric visual edition of this tale by searching "Jonathan Dunne Horror" on YouTube. 
  Title: The Burial of the Rats 
  Series Name: Timeless Terrors 
  Series Entry: 140 
  Author: Bram Stoker 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1896 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Description: 
  The Burial of the Rats is a grim and suffocating tale of desperation, decay, and the hidden horrors that fester beneath the surface of civilization. Set in the shadowy outskirts of Paris, the story follows a wandering artist who strays too far into a desolate quarter where society’s forgotten souls dwell among refuse and ruin. 
  At first, the place seems merely squalid — a wasteland of dust-heaps and ragged figures scratching out a living from what others have cast aside. But as the artist ventures deeper, he becomes aware of something far more sinister lurking beneath the filth: watchful eyes, silent pursuit, and a growing sense that he has crossed into a domain where mercy does not exist. 
  What begins as curiosity turns to dread, and dread to sheer terror, as he realizes he is no longer an observer… but prey. 
  Stoker crafts a relentless descent into panic and claustrophobia, where the boundaries between human and scavenger blur, and escape becomes a desperate race against something unspeakably patient. In this world of rot and ruin, even the smallest misstep may lead to a fate far worse than death — a fate that waits, hungry and unseen, beneath the rats.

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  Moonfleet

  J. Meade Falkner

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  "Beneath the church of Moonfleet, a secret lies buried in the dark—and some secrets are better left untouched."
  
  In the fog-drenched coastal village of Moonfleet, young orphan John Trenchard accidentally stumbles upon the secret vault of the Mohune family while hiding in the church graveyard. There, he discovers the entrance to a smuggling tunnel and the restless spirit of "Blackbeard" Mohune, a man whose lost diamond is said to be cursed. Taken under the wing of the gruff innkeeper Elzevir Block, John is thrust into a dangerous world of midnight runs, revenue men, and the search for a treasure hidden within a coded message from the grave. From the cliffs of Dorset to the terrifying depths of the Carisbrooke well, Moonfleet is a masterpiece of suspense and high-stakes survival.
  
  A Classic Adventure of Honor and Loyalty: At its heart, the story is about the relationship between John and Elzevir. Block, who lost his own son to the law, finds a surrogate in John. Their loyalty to one another is tested by imprisonment, storms at sea, and the corrupting influence of the legendary Mohune diamond.
  
  The Gothic Atmosphere of the Sea: Falkner excels at creating a sense of dread and mystery. The sound of the "snoring" of the surf on the beach and the haunting imagery of the Mohune crypt provide a Gothic backdrop to the fast-paced action. It captures the historical reality of the "free traders" (smugglers) who operated along the English coast when the law was often as cruel as the sea itself.
  
  The Search for Blackbeard's Diamond: The quest for the diamond leads John and Elzevir far from the shores of Moonfleet. The tension peaks as they attempt to decode the mystery of the diamond's location—a journey that proves that the greatest treasures are often found in the people we love, rather than the gems we seek.
  
  Uncover the secret of the Mohunes. Purchase "Moonfleet" today and embark on the ultimate maritime adventure.

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