Casa editrice: Austin Macauley Publishers
A fatal fall during steel erection, witnessed by many, was misinterpreted in various ways, leading to further deaths and impacting future generations. The tragic repercussions echoed through time, dividing those involved. It took another war to unite them and heal the wounds of the past.
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A child asks for more—and a city reveals its darkest hunger. In Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens transforms the fogbound streets of Victorian London into a haunting moral landscape of poverty, innocence, crime, and compassion. Drawing on his own knowledge of hardship and social inequality, Dickens attacks a system that punishes the poor while allowing cruelty to hide behind respectability. Born in the workhouse and denied even the smallest kindness, young Oliver escapes to London, where he encounters the watchful Artful Dodger, the shadowy Fagin, the brutal Bill Sikes, and the courageous Nancy. Between crowded alleys, stolen handkerchiefs, and fragile acts of mercy, Oliver’s journey becomes a struggle to remain human in a world determined to turn need into wrongdoing. First published in serial form between 1837 and 1839, Oliver Twist was Dickens’s first novel to portray London’s impoverished criminal underworld with such realism. Its story remains compelling because its questions still matter: what does society owe its most vulnerable children, and how can goodness survive where hunger and fear rule? This AI-narrated audiobook provides a clear, polished, immersive listening experience, bringing Dickens’s dark humour, vivid characters, suspense, and emotional force to life with precision. Step into the gaslit streets of London and discover the unforgettable story that changed social fiction forever. Start listening to Oliver Twist today.Mostra libro
A reputation to reclaim, a matchmaking mother to thwart, and a most inadvisable arrangement. Nell Prescott brings the whiff of scandal wherever she goes. Surrounded by proper ladies and gentlemen ready to be matched, she has a different object at the Countess of Dalmeer’s grand house party: to prove herself a model of propriety worthy of a better reputation. When an unwanted admirer proves difficult to discourage, however, she finds herself in need of an ally. Archibald Thorne, Earl of Dalmeer, intends to thwart his mother’s officious matchmaking attempts through the most aggravating methods at his disposal. Singling out the one woman she is conspicuously ignoring is low-hanging fruit. A mutual arrangement—his protection for her company—seems the perfect solution. If only it doesn’t prove their downfall.Mostra libro
The resurgence of the Irish brotherhood. An unidentified woman's body spilling out of a steamer trunk with freezer burn on her arms. The beginning of a new export industry for New Zealand that brought the country out of recession. An untimely earthquake. And a case with too many threads for Mr. Hardy. Sent to the Wellington docks to watch for members of the Irish Brotherhood, Constable Foster narrowly avoids death -- twice in one day. But when a body spills from a broken steamer trunk bound for Napier, and Foster's mate dies from a poisoned pie intended for Foster, Mr. Hardy is sent down to Wellington to investigate. The mustering on sheep from the north east, the slaughterhouse near the docks, and the new technology for freezing meat to transport it by sea, all have his attention. Mr. Hardy now has several mysteries to investigate. Who is trying to kill Constable Foster, and who killed the young woman in the sea chest? Who was the young woman in the chest? Meanwhile, Beatrice and Aroha bond over a mysterious kidnapping, but will never agree on the issue of clothing.Mostra libro
Immerse yourself in a gripping novel set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand, swiftly transitioning to the enchanting Amalfi Coast in Italy, where flirtatious romance and shopping sprees unfold. This fast-paced narrative then transports you back 70 years, juxtaposing the allure of Italy with the stark realities of war. Experience the harrowing trials of Anzac soldiers battling the Axis powers in Crete, North Africa, and Italy, and delve into a suspenseful espionage plot in Alexandria with fatal consequences. Amidst the tumult of war, witness the courage and resilience of individuals in the partisan resistance against German and Italian fascist forces. Despite the brutality of conflict, romance and intimacy blossom, enduring against the gravest odds. As the story hurtles towards its conclusion, prepare for a clever twist that unravels the fates of characters you've come to know. This novel promises a captivating journey with surprises at every turn, creating an unputdownable reading experience.Mostra libro
A new, unpredictable coven is on the payroll – and they need guidance A “prop spellbook” on an MGM studio soundstage led to Annabelle making friends and discovering they all have powers up their sleeves. How fun! Now that these gals have found each other though, it’s the spellbook that vanishes. But the summer of 1932 in Los Angeles is a busy one: star-studded picnic cookouts, the Olympic Games, demanding bosses. Not to mention the murder of Scottie Merlot, the head of the props department who was helping them track down their magical prop to better understand their powers. Will they manage to solve Scottie’s murder and find their spellbook in time to prevent some seriously powerful damage?Mostra libro
An expertly crafted alternative reality for an Australian legend. The Kelly Gang's reign was believed to have ended in blood and fire at the Glenrowan Inn in June 1880. Ned Kelly survived the siege only to be hanged, while Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart were believed to have perished in the flames. But rumours soon emerged that Dan and Steve had survived, spirited away from the district by family and supporters. Over time, sightings and stories of their adventures grew into legend. Steve Hart: The Last Kelly Standing imagines what might have happened if those rumours were true. Following Steve beyond Glenrowan, Peter Long weaves historical events and fiction into an adventure spanning two continents and a formative period in Australia's history. At its heart is the remarkable mateship between Steve Hart and Dan Kelly—and the question of how far one man will go for his closest friend. Hunted and forced to endure extraordinary danger and hardship, Steve must find a way forward while carrying a past that refuses to disappear. Written and narrated by Peter Long, Steve Hart: The Last Kelly Standing is an Australian historical novel of bushrangers, survival, loyalty, adventure and enduring mateship.Mostra libro
