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  Wintry Peacock

  D H Lawrence

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  'Wintry Peacock' is, on the surface, a tale of misdirected love or even irresponsible love, the relationship between the wife and the peacock being the most strange but it is the conspiracy of the two men in the story to prevent the truth coming out about the husband's love child that is most disturbing. The innocent are punished and the guilty get away with their sins and the author goes laughing down the hill at the end of the story.

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  Summer Boarders; or The Great...

  Josephine Van Tassel Bruorton

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  Introducing the captivating world of "Summer Boarders; or The Great Jewel Mystery" in its all-new digital audio book version! Immerse yourself in an enchanting tale of mystery, friendship, and adventure that will keep you hooked from the very first word to the final thrilling twist. 
   
  "Summer Boarders" takes you on an unforgettable journey to a picturesque countryside, where a group of diverse and intriguing characters come together for an eventful summer. As the story unfolds, you'll be drawn into a web of secrets, suspense, and a treasure hunt like no other! 
   
  Step into the shoes of the summer boarders and join them on their extraordinary quest to uncover the truth behind "The Great Jewel Mystery." As they stumble upon an ancient legend and hidden gems, you'll be transported into a world where every chapter unravels a new layer of intrigue and excitement. 
   
  Delight in the richly developed characters, each with their own quirks and personalities that will make you laugh, gasp, and empathize with their individual journeys. From the adventurous protagonist with a thirst for discovery to the enigmatic local guide with a mysterious past, you'll be engrossed in their lives and experiences. 
   
  Suspense and mystery permeate every chapter, and you'll find yourself engrossed in piecing together the clues as the thrilling plot thickens. Unravel the secrets of the past and witness the unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what comes next.

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  Animal Farm

  George Orwell

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  'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.'
  
  First published in 1945 and widely considered one of Orwell's most esteemed works, Animal Farm is a political satire for the ages.
  
  The animals of Manor Farm are in the midst of a revolution. Overworked and mistreated, they overthrow their dictator leader, Mr Jones, and swear upon new, idealist values to live by – ones of progress, justice and equality. However, as some animals attempt to take control of the farm despite their promises, it transpires that revolution isn't as simple as it seems.
  
  An allegory on totalitarian regimes and inspired by the events of the 1917 Russian Revolution, Animal Farm was banned in the Eastern bloc. It remains one of the great political works of the twentieth century. This edition is expertly read by Leighton Pugh.
  George Orwell is the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair (1903 – 1950). He was a British novelist, essayist, poet and critic, most famous for his novels Animal Farm and 1984. Often regarded of one of the fiercest social and political commentators of his day, his works have been studied and read through generations.

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  Les Misérables - Audiobook

  Victor Hugo, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Les Misérables is a sweeping epic of human suffering, resistance, and redemption set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. The novel centers on Jean Valjean, a man who transforms from a hardened ex-convict into a symbol of compassion and moral strength. His journey touches the lives of others, including the tragic Fantine, the innocent Cosette, the determined Marius, and the relentless Inspector Javert.Through intersecting stories of love, poverty, injustice, and revolution, Victor Hugo reveals the deep fractures of society while upholding the enduring hope for change. The novel is both a personal tale of redemption and a broader cry for social reform.Profound, emotional, and timeless, Les Misérables remains one of the most powerful novels ever written.

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  The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  The Raven, first published in 1845, is Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous and haunting poem. With its hypnotic rhythm, gothic imagery, and refrain of “Nevermore,” it explores grief, obsession, and the descent into madness. The story follows a bereaved narrator who, late one stormy night, is visited by a mysterious raven that seems to echo his deepest despair. Blending the supernatural with psychological torment, Poe creates one of the most iconic works in American literature. This audiobook edition captures the dark atmosphere and lyrical intensity of Poe’s masterpiece, making it a perfect listen for lovers of classic poetry, gothic tales, and timeless literature. 
  Keywords/Tags: gothic poetry, classic literature, American poetry, gothic horror, madness, grief, haunted tales, psychological gothic

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  The Nine Billion Names of God

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  "The Nine Billion Names of God" is a 1953 science fiction short story by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. The story was among the stories selected in 1970 by the Science Fiction Writers of America as one of the best science fiction short stories published before the creation of the Nebula Awards. It was reprinted in The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One, 1929–1964.In a Tibetan lamasery, the monks seek to list all of the names of God. They believe the Universe was created for this purpose, and that once this naming is completed, God will bring the Universe to an end. Three centuries ago, the monks created an alphabet in which they calculated they could encode all the possible names of God, numbering about 9,000,000,000 ("nine billion") and each having no more than nine characters. Writing the names out by hand, as they had been doing, even after eliminating various nonsense combinations, would take another 15,000 years; the monks wish to use modern technology to finish this task in 100 days.They rent a computer capable of printing all the possible permutations, and hire two Westerners to install and program the machine. The computer operators are skeptical but play along. After three months, as the job nears completion, they fear that the monks will blame the computer (and, by extension, its operators) when nothing happens. The Westerners leave slightly earlier than their scheduled departure without warning the monks, so that it will complete its final print run shortly after they leave. On their way to the airfield they pause on the mountain path. Under a clear night sky they estimate that it must be just about the time that the monks are pasting the final printed names into their holy books. Then they notice that "overhead, without any fuss, the stars were going out."

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