Publisher: Bu Classics Books
High in the church tower, the spirits of the bells awaken to challenge a poor porter's despair on New Year's Eve, lifting the veil of cynicism to reveal the interconnectedness of human fate and the necessity of hope.
In a French duchy, the old Duke has been usurped by his younger brother, Frederick. A young man named Orlando is mistreated by his elder brother, against their dead father's wishes. Rosalind, the old Duke's daughter, has been allowed to remain in court only because she is the closest friend of Celia, Duke Frederick's daughter. When Rosalind is banished from court, she flees to the Forest of Arden with Celia and Touchstone, the court fool; meanwhile, Orlando also escapes to the forest, fleeing his brother. In the Forest of Arden, the old Duke holds court with exiled supporters, including the melancholy Jaques. There, Rosalind disguises herself as Ganymede and offers advice to a group of would-be lovers: Orlando, who has taken to posting love poems dedicated to Rosalind on trees, and Silvius and Phebe, two young shepherds. Shakespeare is thought to have written As You Like It around 1599; while stylistic analysis has not conclusively established its place in the canon, it was certainly completed by August 1600 and was published in the First Folio in 1623. There are no certain dates of performance until the 17th century, but it may have been performed in 1599 or 1603. The play includes a number of Shakespeare's most famous speeches, including Jaques' monologue, "All the world's a stage."Show book
A drawing of two white mice. A riding whip. And a woman who cannot speak — but is trying, desperately, to tell someone something. A barrister with a gift for codes. A psychologist who doesn't believe in telepathy — until tonight. And forty miles of dark country road between them and an old house with two white doors. Some messages are written. Some are screamed in silence. E.C.R. Lorac — a puzzle, a race against time, and a mother's last, wordless act of courage.Show book
The Exodus told through an Egyptian officer of Hebrew birth — Hosea, who will be called Joshua — caught between the army he has served and the people he is asked to lead out. Ebers found the medical papyrus that bears his name and dug in Egypt for years; he wrote this in 1889 with the archaeology of the Delta at his fingertips, and the plagues are described as a man of that court would have understood them.Show book
Richard Mardick is an elderly man with a secret that he has kept since his youth. He recounts his memories to his young protégé and secretary so that his story can be preserved. Faced with illness, the teenage Richard was sent to live with different relatives while being trained as a farmer. Lonely and stifled by family life, he then met a girl and his life changed… with shattering significance for his future. Haunting and subtle, L.P. Hartley’s The Brickfield is a beautifully crafted companion to The Go-Between, exploring childhood and adolescence through the eyes of an adult.Show book
Scientists unleash a subterranean horror in the South Pacific in this classic adventure by the author of Burn, Witch, Burn! and The Ship of Ishtar.On the island of Ponape, a party of researchers explores the ruins of an ancient civilization. There they discover an entrance to an underground world full of unusual scientific findings, including strange beings . . .The most intelligent among this advanced race created an offspring, an entity known as the Dweller. Over time, it turned toward evil. Now, it occasionally returns to the surface to prey upon men and women . . . to feed. When the group of explorers release the creature from its prison, they unknowingly launch a battle of good versus evil. And there can be only one victor . . .Show book
For a thousand injuries, there must be patience, but for a singular insult, there must be absolute, inescapable retribution. During the intoxicating madness of the carnival season, a deadly plot is quietly unfolding above the streets of Italy. Montresor, nursing a profound but unspoken grievance against the arrogant wine connoisseur Fortunato, hatches a scheme of perfect revenge. Luring his intoxicated "friend" into the suffocating, damp catacombs beneath his palazzo with the promise of a rare vintage of Amontillado, Montresor orchestrates a chilling descent into madness and terror. As the two men journey deeper into the bone-lined crypts, the festive sounds of the surface world are replaced by the sinister dripping of nitre—and the horrifying realization of an ancient trap finally snapping shut. Why you will love this: This unforgettable audiobook is a brilliant cornerstone of Gothic Fiction, utilizing classic unreliable narrators, claustrophobic atmospheres, and macabre themes to grip you from the very first word. If you crave dark psychological thrillers, 19th-century suspense, and terrifying tales of murder and deceit, this masterpiece will leave you checking the walls of your own home. It is an essential, heart-pounding listen for fans of suspense and dark romanticism. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic renowned for his dark, romantic, and macabre tales. Often credited as the architect of the modern detective story and a central figure of the American Romantic movement, Poe’s legacy continues to shape the landscapes of horror, suspense, and literary mystery worldwide.Show book
