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  Murder in the maze

  J. J. Connington

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  The likeness between the twins went even deeper than the surface. Both owed their success in life to a certain hardness of character coupled with an abundance of energy. Neville, going to the Bar, had made himself feared from the first as a brutal and domineering cross-examiner; and his criminal practice had done little to soften his professional manners. Roger's rise to prosperity had been more mysterious. It was vaguely known that he had made money in South Africa and South America; but the exact methods which had led to his fortune were never discussed by him. He had come home at the age of forty-five to find his brother one of the leading lights of the Bar. The purchase of the little Whistlefield estate had followed, and Roger had apparently been content to settle down in the countryside and make a clean break with the interests of his past...FROM THE BOOKS.

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  The Mask - A Story of Love and...

  Arthur Hornblow

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  A New York husband goes abroad, meets a criminal who has his own face, and learns that the man is the twin brother stolen by gypsies as a baby. The brother leaves him for dead aboard the liner Abyssinia, the newspapers report her lost with all hands, and the double comes home in his place to a wife who half believes him. Hornblow edited Theatre Magazine and turned successful plays into novels; this one keeps the stage melodrama's pace, and the return from the dead is handled with some skill. Fifty-eight plates drawn from Boldini and Degas to Courbet follow the novel's backstage Paris and its theatre world, from Rejane on stage to an argument in the corridors of the Opera.

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  The Adventure of the Cardboard Box

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Cardboard Box is one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the second of the twelve Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes in most British editions of the canon, and the second of the eight stories from His Last Bow in most American versions. The story was first published in The Strand Magazine in 1893.Miss Susan Cushing of Croydon receives a parcel in the post that contains two severed human ears packed in coarse salt. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard suspects a prank by three medical students whom Miss Cushing was forced to evict because of their unruly behaviour. The parcel was sent from Belfast, the city of origin of one of the former boarders. Upon examining the parcel himself, Holmes is convinced that it is evidence of a serious crime. He reasons that a medical student with access to a dissection laboratory would likely use something other than plain salt to preserve human remains, and would be able to make a more precise cut than the roughly hacked ears suggest. The address on the package, roughly written and with a spelling correction, suggests to Holmes that the sender lacks education and is unfamiliar with Croydon. The knot in the string suggests to Holmes that they are looking for someone with sailing experience...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.

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  Great African American Literary...

  Langston Hughes, Arna Bontemps,...

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  Hear rare recordings from five of the most-respected African American poets reading their own works: Langston Hughes, The Negro Speaks of Rivers; Arna Bontemps, Nocturne at Bethesda; Countee Cullen, Heritage; Gwendolyn Brooks, The Vacant Lot; and Sonia Sanchez, Black Magic. . 
  ©2009 Rick Sheridan (P)2009 Rick Sheridan

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  A Haunted House - A Classic...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Something moves through the house… WHISPERING. SEARCHING. REMEMBERING. In "A Haunted House", Virginia Woolf delivers a mesmerizing ghost story unlike any other - quiet, lyrical, and deeply haunting. This short work of literary fiction blends supernatural elements with psychological depth, inviting listeners into a dreamlike haunted house where spirits wander not in fear, but in search of something precious left behind. Through poetic language and masterful modernist storytelling, Virginia Woolf explores memory, love after death, the passage of time, and the thin veil between the living and the dead. Perfect for fans of classic literature, literary horror, subtle ghost stories, psychological fiction, and haunting short tales that linger in the mind, this audiobook is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys stories that stir both the imagination and the heart. Step inside the haunted house and let the whispers guide you through its secrets.

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  The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook

  Laura Lee Hope

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  "Fresh air, green fields, and a brand new mystery—the Bobbsey twins have arrived at Meadow Brook!"
  
  The Bobbsey family is packing their trunks once again! In The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook, Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie leave the paved streets of Lakeport behind for a summer stay at a sprawling country estate. For the twins, Meadow Brook is a paradise of new experiences—from learning how to milk cows and gather eggs to exploring the mysterious "deep woods" nearby. But where the Bobbseys go, excitement is sure to follow. Between a missing farm animal and a strange encounter at the old swimming hole, the twins find that life on a farm is every bit as thrilling as the big city.
  
  The Magic of the Countryside: This volume captures the idyllic charm of rural America at the turn of the century. Readers join the twins as they discover the rhythms of nature, the hard work of harvest time, and the simple joy of a hayride. It's a story that celebrates the outdoors and the curiosity of children when placed in a brand-new environment.
  
  New Friends and Familiar Faces: While the story features the beloved Bobbsey quartet, it also introduces a cast of colorful country characters. The twins learn valuable lessons about community and cooperation as they interact with the farmhands and neighbors of Meadow Brook.
  
  A Mystery in the Meadows: True to the series' formula, a gentle mystery keeps the pages turning. Whether it's investigating strange noises in the barn or tracking down a lost treasure, Nan and Bert use their growing detective skills to solve the puzzles of the countryside, proving that a sharp mind is useful no matter where you are.
  
  Escape to the country with a classic family favorite. Purchase "The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook" today.

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