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  Hot Milk - Suffragette author...

  V F Friedlaender

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  The bookshelves of European literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Grazia Deledda.

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  Ibid (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Ibid is a parody by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. Ibid is a mock biography of the Roman scholar Ibidus (486-587), whose masterpiece was Op. Cit., "wherein all the significant undercurrents of Graeco-Roman thought were crystallized once and for all." The piece traces the skull of Ibidus, once the possession of Charlemagne, William the Conqueror and other notables, to the United States, where it travels via Salem, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to a prairie dog hole in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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  Five Children and It

  Edith Nesbit

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  "Five Children and It" by Edith Nesbit follows the adventures of the adventurous siblings who discover a magical creature, the Psammead, granting wishes with unpredictable outcomes. Each wish leads to comic misadventures, teaching valuable lessons about consequences, responsibility, and the fleeting nature of desires. Nesbit's enchanting tale explores the boundary between fantasy and reality, emphasizing the transformative power of imagination in the lives of these spirited children.

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  Picture in the House The...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  While riding his bicycle in the Miskatonic Valley of rural New England, a genealogist seeks shelter from an approaching storm. He enters an apparently abandoned house, only to find it occupied by a "loathsome old, white-bearded, and ragged man", speaking in "an extreme form of Yankee dialect... thought long extinct." The narrator notices that the house is full of antique books, exotic artifacts, and furniture predating the American Revolution. At first, the old man appears harmless and ignorant towards his guest. However, he shows a disquieting fascination for an engraving in a rare old book, Regnum Congo, and admits to the narrator how it made him hunger for "victuals I couldn't raise nor buy"- presumably human flesh. It's suggested that the old man was murdering travelers who stumbled upon the house to satisfy his "craving", and has extended his own life preternaturally through cannibalism.[4] Soon, a now frightened narrator realizes the old man has been alive for over a century. Still, the old man denies he ever acted upon such a desire. Suddenly, a drop of blood falls from the ceiling, clearly coming from the floor above, and splashes a page in the book. The narrator then looks up to see a spreading red stain on the ceiling; this belies the old man's statement. At that moment, a bolt of lightning destroys the house. Fortunately, the narrator survives to tell of his ordeal.

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  Classic Christmas Stories

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  This work is a selection of Christmas stories (or sometimes chapters) of Lucy Maud Montgomery from different sources and different times. The focus is widened a bit to include a few works about Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. LMM was a prolific Canadian author in the early 20th century whose works were very popular in her own country as well as the United States, and indeed around the world. Perhaps her most read novel was her first, Anne Of Green Gables 
   
  Lovers of the Anne of Green Gables series will love these ten Christmas stories by Lucy Maude Montgomery.

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  The Cricket on the Hearth - A...

  Charles Dickens

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  Step into the charming world of "The Cricket on the Hearth," the heartwarming tale by Charles Dickens, narrated by the soothing voice of Andrew Bond and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If restless nights or a busy mind are preventing you from falling asleep, this audiobook is crafted to gently lull you into a peaceful, restorative slumber. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Andrew Bond’s calming narration guide you through the cozy domestic life of John and Dot Peerybingle, where a mysterious cricket brings comfort and joy to their home. Experience the warmth, love, and gentle humor of this timeless story while slipping into a state of deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating calming content to help you unwind and drift off effortlessly. This audiobook features slow, gentle narration accompanied by soft background music, perfect for easing you into dreamland. 
  If you're looking for a peaceful way to wind down after a long day, this is the perfect choice. Simply press play, snuggle in, and let Andrew’s tranquil voice lead you through the magical tale of "The Cricket on the Hearth." Wake up feeling refreshed, with a sense of serenity to start your day.

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