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The novel All Roads Lead to Cavalry offers an irreverent take on the social forces at play in England in the period leading up to and just following the outbreak of World War I. If you're interested in history but often find yourself bored by historical fiction, this funny, one-of-a-kind novel is for you.
If you thought death was the great leveller... think again.The dream comes across a procession of the dead leaving their neglected graveyard for somewhere offering better conditions... and a conversation with one skeleton suggests that material wealth and status is still an obsession beyond the grave.Show book
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter include 21 children's books featuring animals.Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 - 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Born into an upper-middle-class household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. She had numerous pets and spent holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developing a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Though Potter was typical of women of her generation in having limited opportunities for higher education, her study and watercolours of fungi led to her being widely respected in the field of mycology. In her thirties, Potter self-published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Following this, Potter began writing and illustrating children's books full-time.Included in this collection:1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902)2. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (1903)3. The Tailor of Gloucester (1903)4. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1904)5. The Tale of Two Bad Mice (1904)6. The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle (1905)7. The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan (1905)8. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher (1906)9. The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit (1906)10. The Story of Miss Moppet (1906)11. The Tale of Tom Kitten (1907)12. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908)13. The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or, The Roly-Poly Pudding (1908)14. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (1909)15. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (1909)16. The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse (1910)17. The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes (1911)18. The Tale of Mr. Tod (1912)19. The Tale of Pigling Bland (1913)20. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse (1918)21. Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes (1922)Show book
"Step into the enchanting world of the early 20th century with our captivating digital audio rendition of 'Belinda: An April Folly in Three Acts.' Immerse yourself in the elegant tapestry of wit, romance, and drama as the characters' lives unfold in rich detail through the power of expert narration. Every nuance of emotion, every twist of fate, comes alive through the voices of our talented cast, transporting you to a bygone era of manners and intrigue. Whether you're a devoted fan of classic literature or a newcomer to the genre, this digital audio version offers a convenient and immersive way to experience the timeless story of 'Belinda.' Rediscover the art of storytelling with this exquisite auditory journey that will leave you captivated until the final curtain call."Show book
Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more, Men were deceivers ever,- One foot in sea and one on shore, To one thing constant never. Benedick and Beatrice have had a rivalry that spans years, so when she finds out that he is going to be in town for a month, she is happy to resume their ongoing feud immediately. The two mock each other incessantly, always insulting and picking at one another’s insecurities. The people around them concoct a plan to get the two to fall in love by telling each one that the other loves them. This notion amuses the two proud people very much, and they proceed to attempt to right their disagreements for the sake of pursuing what they believe to be secret love. Meanwhile, Claudio and Hero are in love, but everyone in Claudio’s circle is seemingly conspiring to prevent him from marrying her. From sowing discord between the two to deceiving Claudio into thinking that Hero is unfaithful to him, their relationship is torn apart quickly. This leaves Claudio feeling embarrassed, and wishing to retaliate against anyone who had part in humiliating him. These two concurrent relationship entanglements result in chaos and hilarity, as the truths are slowly revealed to both sets of couples. Much Ado About Nothing demonstrates that the power of true love can withstand anything that deceptive and meddling friends can throw at it.Show book
Captivated by the allure of his own portrait, Dorian Gray gives his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. His friend Lord Henry Wotton draws him into a double life of secret vice, while to the world outside he preserves his immaculate facade. As his hidden portrait becomes uglier with each new sin, Dorian begins to lose control, and his past comes around to haunt him. Oscar Wilde's only novel is half gothic horror, half morality tale, and is as timeless as his plays and poems. First published in 1889, this unabridged audiobook edition narrated by Jake Urry captures the wit, the charm and the horror of Wilde's most controversial work.Show book
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novel written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll and the misanthropic Edward Hyde. The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the language, with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was an immediate success and is one of Stevenson's best-selling works. Stage adaptations began in Boston and London within a year of its publication and it has gone on to inspire scores of major film and stage performances.An Author's Republic audio production.Show book
