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  Lord Jim

  Joseph Conrad

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  "Lord Jim" is a novel by Joseph Conrad, originally published as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine from 1899 to 1900 and later as a book in 1900. The novel is a complex exploration of honor, guilt, and redemption through the story of Jim, a young British seaman. Jim dreams of being a hero but is faced with a critical test when he abandons a ship in distress. His idealism is shattered by his actions, and the novel follows his quest for atonement. Conrad's narrative delves into the psychological depth of Jim's character, using a non-linear storytelling technique that was innovative for its time.

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  A Doll's House

  Henrik Ibsen

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  Experience the world of Nora Helmer in 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen, masterfully brought to life in this unabridged version by the talented Robin LaRee Berry. Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of love, duty, and the pursuit of independence that resonates as much today as it did over a century ago.Our high-quality production process ensures a crisp and clear voice, providing you with an enjoyable listening experience. Each sentence, each word, is carefully edited for clarity and precision. Robin's masterful narration breathes new life into Ibsen's iconic characters, taking you on a journey into the depth of their hopes, their fears, and their dreams. It is a testament to her artistry that Robin captures the essence of each character, delivering performances that are as engaging as they are emotionally impactful.No matter where you are - at home, on the commute, or taking a break - 'A Doll's House' is an audiobook that will engage your senses and touch your soul. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a timeless classic in a new light.

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  The Return of Tarzan

  Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  Tarzan disenchanted with civilized life leaves America for Europe. But after numerous scrapes and adventures Tarzan is ultimately ambushed and thrown overboard the ship he has taken passage on. He swims for his life and miraculously finds himself in the coastal jungle where he was brought up by apes.Tarzan once again becomes part of the jungle life and finds himself actively protecting a new adopted family. But Civilization is only around the corner and it is not finished with Tarzan. Non-stop action and adventure!

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  The Moving Finger - An detective...

  Rose Champion de Crespigny

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  Annie Rose Charlotte Key was born on 9th November 1859 in Kensington, London. 
   
  With a privileged background—her father was an admiral, her mother a Lady, Rose began her creative life as a painter before a stab at writing local history settled her into popular fiction. 
   
  Her works were solidly written and often described as having a ‘certain graceful facility’. 
   
  Her marriage to Philip Augustus Champion de Crespigny in 1878 resulted in a family of 4 children and a name of status. 
   
  Rose was a leading member of the Ridley Art Club, the Lyceum Club in Piccadilly, and of the British College of Psychic Science.  Victorian society had a particular fascination with spiritualism and in ‘The Moving Finger’ Rose uses the theme as a background to introduce her popular occult detective Norton Vyse into her series of short stories.  
   
  Rose Champion de Crespigny died on 10th February 1935.  She was 75.

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  The Landlady - A rare benevolent...

  Elinor Mordaunt

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  Evelyn May Clowes was born on 7th May 1872 in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire.  
   
  Growing up in genteel circumstances, her early childhood was spent at Charlton Down House near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and her teenage years near Heythrop in the Cotswolds.  
   
  She was educated at home by governesses, excelling at German, Latin, Greek, shorthand, landscape painting, and fabric and wallpaper design. 
   
  In 1897 she went to Mauritius as companion to her cousin Caroline and in 1898 married Maurice Wilhemn Wiehe, the owner of a sugar plantation. She gave birth to two stillborn children. After a few years of marriage, she found life difficult and returned to England. Shortly afterwards she went by herself to Australia, arriving in June 1902 and gave birth to a son a few months later.   
   
  She lived in Melbourne for about eight years.  To earn a living she took on a wide and varied range of jobs; she edited a woman's fashion paper, wrote short stories and articles, made blouses, designed embroideries, tilled gardens, acted as a housekeeper, and did other artistic work. Her health was not strong, but she undertook any kind of work which would provide a living for herself and her infant son. This gained her an experience of life which was readily put to use in her literary works. 
   
  Her first book, ‘The Garden of Contentment’, was published in 1902 under her pen-name Elinor Mordaunt. It was the first of many works that covered fiction, short stories, travel and autobiography. 
   
  She changed her name by deed poll to Evelyn May Mordaunt on 1st July 1915 and gained a further reputation as a writer of short stories for magazines which display both her humour and sense of tragedy. Travel was always high on her priority and the experiences used not only for pleasure but in her writings and, as travel books, ideas in themselves.  
   
  On 27th January 1933 at Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, she married a retired barrister from Gloucestershire. In her own words, the marriage ‘ended in tragedy.’ 
   
  Elinor Mordaunt died on 25th June 1942 at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. She was 70.

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  Emperor's new clothes

  Hans Andersen

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  Short story about a kingdom that falls for the new clothes of their Emperor.

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