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  Our Lady's Juggler - From their...

  Anatole France

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  François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile. 
  He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution.  Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being appointed librarian for the French Senate in 1876. 
  His literary career had begun as a journalist and as a poet before publishing his novel ‘Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard’ in 1881.  Praised for its elegant prose, it won him a prestigious prize from the Académie Française, which later elected him to its storied ranks. 
  His works were profound and thoughtful and often couched in surreal and outlandish expressions; whether penguins baptized by a near-blind Abbott transformed themselves into humans or of a guardian angel who becomes an atheist, his stories turned established thought into startling literature. 
  His short stories run in the same vein.  The premise may seem plausible but his distinctive style turns them into an individual viewpoint which invokes both discussion and admiration. 
  In his private life his relationships with women were often turbulent.  A Socialist, he was a fervent supporter of the Russian Revolution and the early years of the French Communist party. 
  He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 but the following year his entire canon of works was placed on the prohibited list of the Catholic Church, which he thought of as a credit to his name. 
  Anatole France died on the 12th October 1924 in Tours.  He was 80.

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  The First Men in The Moon - The...

  H. G. Wells

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  Britain won the Moon Race! Decades before Neal Armstrong took his "giant leap for mankind" two intrepid adventurers from Lympne, England, journeyed there using not a rocket, but an antigravity coating. Mr. Bedford, who narrates the tale, tells of how he fell in with eccentric inventor Mr. Cavor, grew to believe in his research, helped him build a sphere for traveling in space, and then partnered with him in an expedition to the Moon. What they found was fantastic! There was not only air and water but the Moon was honeycombed with caverns and tunnels in which lived an advanced civilization of insect-like beings. While Bedford is frightened by them and bolts home, Cavor stays and is treated with great respect. So why didn't Armstrong and later astronauts find the evidence of all this? Well, according to broadcasts by Cavor over the newly-discovered radio technology, he told the Selenites too much about mankind, and apparently, they removed the welcome mat!  
   
  Herbert George Wells was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography.

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  A Study in Scarlet

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Embark on the thrilling journey that introduced the world to one of the most iconic detective duos in literary history—Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. A Study in Scarlet takes listeners on an intellectual adventure filled with intrigue, mystery, and masterful deductions. 
  When a baffling murder case in London confounds the police, the brilliant yet enigmatic Sherlock Holmes steps in with his razor-sharp intellect and unparalleled observational skills. Joined by the loyal Dr. Watson, Holmes unravels the clues in a case that spans continents and decades, uncovering secrets, revenge, and a complex web of deceit. 
  This classic tale is more than just a gripping detective story; it’s a study of human nature, justice, and the unbreakable bond of friendship. Packed with vivid descriptions, suspenseful twists, and groundbreaking forensic techniques, A Study in Scarlet remains as compelling today as it was when it was first published. 
  Perfect for fans of crime fiction, timeless classics, and captivating storytelling, this audiobook brings the genius of Sherlock Holmes to life in an unforgettable way. Dive into the story that started it all and experience the brilliance of Holmes' mind as he solves the unsolvable.

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  After Many a Summer Dies the...

  Aldous Huxley

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  A Hollywood millionaire with a terror of death, whose personal physician happens to be working on a theory of longevity—these are the elements of Huxley's caustic and entertaining satire on man's desire to live indefinitely. 
   
  "A highly sensational plot that will keep astonishing you to practically the final sentence." —The New Yorker.

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  The Blind Spot - Discover the...

  Austin Hall, Homer Eon Flint

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  What lies beyond the five human senses? When the world's greatest philosopher steps through the veil of reality, humanity's darkest and most thrilling mystery begins. 
  Professor Holcomb promised a revelation that would shatter the boundaries between the physical world and the occult. But on the morning of his legendary lecture, he vanishes without a single trace. Enter Harry Wendel and his pragmatic best friend Hobart Fenton, who are unexpectedly plunged into a desperate chase against unfathomable forces. At the center of the conspiracy stands Rhamda Avec—a beautiful, ageless phantom—and the enchanting, ethereal Nervina. Armed only with their wits and a cryptic sapphire ring containing a living image of the missing professor, Harry and Hobart must brave a lethal gateway that consumes all who draw near: The Blind Spot. 
  Fans of gripping Science Fiction / Mystery hybrids will be absolutely captivated by this pulp-era masterpiece. Blending hardboiled detective suspense, cosmic dread, and the mind-bending thrill of alternate dimensions, this visionary tale delivers a pulse-pounding plunge into the great unknown. If you love timeless speculative fiction laced with thrilling occult mysteries and intellectual puzzles, this unforgettable adventure is an absolute must-listen. 
  First serialized in the golden age of pulp magazines, Austin Hall and Homer Eon Flint were pioneering visionaries of early speculative fiction. Together, they laid the foundation for modern interdimensional sci-fi, influencing generations of writers with their signature blend of high science and supernatural dread.

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  War and Peace

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "War and Peace" is a monumental novel written by Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published between 1865 and 1869. The book is set in the period of the Napoleonic Wars and offers a panoramic view of Russian society at that time. It follows the lives of five aristocratic families through the historical events of the early 19th century, including Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. The novel explores themes of fate, free will, history, and the complexities of family and human relationships.

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