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  The Adventures of Ferdinand...

  T. Smollett

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  Meet the man who turned deception into an art form—and society into his personal playground. 
  Born in a wagon during a chaotic military campaign and raised amidst the spoils of war, Ferdinand Count Fathom is destined for an extraordinary, albeit wicked, life. Beneath his handsome exterior and courtly manners lies the heart of a consummate trickster. Taken in by a benevolent aristocratic family, Fathom secretly studies the vulnerabilities of his benefactors, using charm, seduction, and flawless manipulation to climb the ranks of 18th-century European high society. But as he dances from one audacious scam to the next, weaving a dangerous web of betrayed lovers and cheated nobles, the thrilling tension mounts. Will his own hubris be his ultimate undoing, or will he con his way to the top? 
  Why you will love this: This is the pinnacle of Picaresque Fiction, offering listeners a deliciously wicked antihero, razor-sharp social satire, and high-stakes adventure. If you crave stories of rogue protagonists, cunning thieves, scandalous aristocratic drama, and historical romance tropes turned completely on their head, this masterpiece delivers an unforgettable, cinematic experience filled with dark humor and breathless suspense. 
  About the Author: T. Smollett (Tobias Smollett) was a legendary 18th-century Scottish novelist whose biting wit and vivid characterizations profoundly shaped the English novel. His satirical, energetic prose paved the way for literary giants like Charles Dickens, cementing his legacy as a master of the picaresque genre.

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  Victorian Tales - Short Stories

  Sir Aarthur Conan Doyl, Edith...

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  Track List 
   
  A Scandal in Bohemia           Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 
   
  Mrs. Manstey's View Edith Wharton  
   
  A Native of Winby    Sarah Orne Jewett      
   
  A New England Nun Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  Persuasion was the last novel completed by Jane Austen and was first published posthumously in December, 1817. 
  The story represents an interesting configuration of Austen’s characteristic narrative patterns. The heroine, Anne Eliot, is something of an old maid—she is twenty-seven years old, still single and is considered by family and friends to have lost her youthful beauty. Several years earlier, her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth had been broken off, due to the insistence of her family that the Captain lacked the wealth and status needed in a suitable husband. 
  Due to the improvidence of Anne’s snobbish father, Sir Walter Elliot, it becomes necessary to rent out the family estate at Kellynch Hall. The Elliots take up residence in Bath. Anne and Frederick meet again, and Anne is faced with a difficult choice between suitors: should she align herself with the honest and upright but socially awkward Frederick Wentworth? Or with her charming, wealthy, and devious cousin, William Elliot?

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  The Science of Getting Rich

  Wallace D Wattles

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  The Science of Getting Rich is the classic guide to creating wealth through the Law of Attraction. First published in 1910, a hundred years later it inspired Rhonda Byrne's bestselling book and movie, The Secret. According to Wallace D. Wattles, "There is a science of getting rich, and it is an exact science, like algebra or arithmetic. There are certain laws which govern the process of acquiring riches; once these laws are learned and obeyed by any man, he will get rich with mathematical certainty."

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  A Thin Ghost and Others

  Montague Rhodes James

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  "Curiosity doesn't just kill the cat—it wakes things that should stay buried."
  
  In A Thin Ghost and Others, M. R. James invites you into the quiet world of dusty archives, secluded cathedrals, and English country estates—only to reveal the terrors lurking in the shadows. This collection features five haunting tales, including the titular "The Residence at Whitminster" and the unsettling "The Diary of Mr. Poynter." James's ghosts aren't your typical white-sheeted spirits; they are hairy, leathery, and intensely tactile creatures of malice. With a slow-burn build-up and a focus on atmospheric dread, these stories prove that the most terrifying things are those we find in the corner of our eye.
  
  The Master of Atmosphere: James is the undisputed king of the "quiet" horror story. He relies on the power of suggestion and the unsettling feeling of being watched. Whether it's a strange pattern on a piece of fabric or a figure seen from a distance that shouldn't be there, James knows exactly how to make your skin crawl without ever raising his voice.
  
  Scholarly Suspense: As a medieval scholar himself, James brings an authentic sense of history to his fiction. His protagonists are often academics who believe their knowledge protects them, only to find that the ancient world has teeth. The realism of the settings makes the intrusion of the supernatural all the more jarring and effective.
  
  Why It Is Essential for Horror Fans: If you prefer psychological dread over jump scares, A Thin Ghost and Others is a must-read. These stories influenced everyone from H.P. Lovecraft to modern filmmakers. They are the perfect accompaniment to a cold, windy night and a flickering fire.
  
  Disturb the peace of the past. Purchase "A Thin Ghost and Others" today.

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  Drum-Taps

  Walt Whitman

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  What does war sound like in the human soul?
  
  First published in 1865, Drum-Taps by Walt Whitman is a moving collection of poems inspired by the American Civil War. Written by a poet who served as a volunteer nurse to wounded soldiers, these poems capture the rhythms of marching armies, the pain of loss, and the quiet dignity of sacrifice.
  
  Whitman's powerful free verse brings readers close to the lived experience of war—its energy, fear, compassion, and aftermath. Rather than glorifying battle, Drum-Taps honors the humanity of soldiers and the emotional cost of conflict, offering a deeply personal vision of a nation in crisis.
  
  This eBook presents the original poems in a clear, accessible format, allowing modern readers to experience one of the most important poetic responses to war ever written.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  Vivid Civil War imagery and emotional realism
  
  Themes of bravery, suffering, grief, and national identity
  
  Whitman's revolutionary free-verse style
  
  A landmark work of American war poetry
  
  Frequently studied in literature and history courses, Drum-Taps remains essential reading for anyone interested in poetry, American history, or the human experience of war.
  
  Hear the drums of history and the voices behind them. Buy now and experience one of Walt Whitman's most powerful works.

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