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  A Source of Irritation - From...

  Stacy Aumonier

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Stacy Aumonier.

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  Timeless Tales of Virtue: A...

  Abdul Rahim khurram

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  "Dive into a world of timeless wisdom and virtuous lessons with 'Timeless Tales of Virtue,' an enchanting audiobook collection written by the acclaimed author Abdul Rahim Khurram and beautifully narrated by the talented Seema Muzaffar. 
  In this captivating compilation of moral stories, listeners will embark on a journey filled with heartwarming narratives that explore the fundamental values of honesty, kindness, compassion, and integrity. Each story is carefully crafted to inspire and instill important life lessons in both children and adults alike. 
  Abdul Rahim Khurram's thought-provoking storytelling takes us on adventures through imaginative realms, where characters face dilemmas, make choices, and learn valuable principles. Whether it's the tale of a clever fox outsmarting its rivals or a brave young girl standing up for what's right, these stories are sure to ignite the spark of morality and empathy within every listener's heart. 
  Abdul Rahim Khurram ’s soothing and expressive narration brings these stories to life, making them a delightful listening experience for the entire family. 'Timeless Tales of Virtue' is an audiobook that will not only entertain but also educate, making it the perfect companion for long car rides, bedtime stories, or any moment when you want to infuse your day with the power of virtue. 
  Discover the magic of morality, and let 'Timeless Tales of Virtue' become a cherished part of your audiobook collection. This audiobook reminds us that the most enduring and beautiful stories are those that touch our hearts and teach us the true essence of being good human beings."

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  Someone at a Distance

  Dorothy Whipple

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  Someone at a Distance was Dorothy Whipple’s last book, hailed by many as her best. The story charts the gradual breakdown of a marriage through the eyes of those involved. Whipple deftly and persuasively explores the minds of her characters, particularly the two women. This audio edition is read by Susan Wooldridge.Ellen and Avery North share a stable and secure life. Everything is well looked after: their teenage children, their garden, and Avery’s elderly mother who lives nearby. In time, old Mrs North decides she is in need of a live-in companion, and Louise Lanier arrives after responding to a newspaper advert. When Louise sets out to seduce Avery for the fun of it, her behaviour threatens to destroy Ellen and Avery’s peaceful life together. Someone at a Distance is part of the Persephone Audiobook Collection, a series of forgotten classics including neglected fiction and non-fiction by women writers. First published in 1953, this edition includes a preface by author Nina Bawden.

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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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  Bleak House

  Charles Dickens

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  A haunting mystery. A biting satire. A masterpiece of Victorian literature.
  
  In one of his most ambitious and acclaimed novels, Charles Dickens weaves a complex web of mystery, injustice, and human drama in Bleak House—a powerful indictment of a broken legal system and a deeply moving portrait of the lives caught within it.
  
  At the center of the novel is the long-running Jarndyce and Jarndyce case, a convoluted inheritance dispute that has dragged through the Court of Chancery for generations, consuming time, money, and lives. As the case grinds on, a cast of unforgettable characters emerges: the kind-hearted Esther Summerson, the brooding and generous John Jarndyce, the proud and tragic Lady Dedlock, and the mysterious figure who holds the key to secrets that could shatter reputations and lives.
  
  Blending elements of legal drama, social critique, romance, and detective fiction, Bleak House is both a scathing commentary on institutional corruption and a deeply human story about identity, morality, and redemption.
  
  Why readers still love Bleak House:
  
  A vivid and sprawling narrative filled with memorable characters
  
  One of the earliest novels to feature a detective figure in English fiction
  
  A profound exploration of class, poverty, and the failures of bureaucracy
  
  Dickens's razor-sharp wit and unforgettable prose
  
  By turns darkly comic and emotionally devastating, Bleak House remains one of Dickens's greatest achievements—and one of the most important novels of the 19th century.

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  Treasure Island

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Jim Hawkins, the narrator of "Treasure Island", is a young man, yet most of the audiobooks available are performed by stately, mature men! This audiobook of the classic novel brings its characters - impulsive narrator Jim, two-faced John Silver, and each filthy pirate - to life in an energetic presentation full of charm and fun. Set sail with the Hispaniola with your course set for adventure! 
  Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" was the first to sail many seas: Long John Silver was the first one-legged buccaneer stumping about on a wooden leg, Captain Flint was the first pirate's parrot, and the map of Skeleton Island was the first to be marked with an X for "Dig Here" - but its swashbuckling adventure remains as fresh and exciting today as it did when it was first published; that's one of the rewards of being first.

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