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  The House of Mapuhi

  Jack London

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  Set in the remote Tuamotu Archipelago, The House of Mapuhi is a gripping tale of ambition, greed, and nature’s unrelenting fury. In this powerful short story by Jack London, a humble islander named Mapuhi dreams of building a fine house — a symbol of prestige and modern comfort. When he discovers an enormous, priceless pearl, he believes his dream is within reach. But the island’s harsh social dynamics and the looming threat of a devastating hurricane put everything in peril. 
  Jack London’s vivid prose and unflinching realism paint a striking portrait of life in the South Seas — where colonial forces, native desires, and the power of nature collide. Combining adventure, tragedy, and a sharp critique of materialism, this story delivers a potent blend of suspense and social commentary. 
  Ideal for listeners who enjoy sea tales, island dramas, and morally complex characters, The House of Mapuhi remains as haunting and relevant as ever.

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  No More Bad Dates - A Sweet...

  Kate O'Keeffe

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  After friend-zoning him for years, could my flirtatious roommate actually be The One? 
  As I navigate the hot mess that is my life—with a dormant career and a family questioning my life choices—my knack for attracting the wrong men is the icing on the disaster cake. Time to put on my adulting pants and find a decent guy. 
  Enter the "No More Bad Dates" pact, a master plan forged with my equally unlucky-in-love friends to filter out the duds before they can do damage. Just when we think we've got it all figured out, in swaggers my roommate, Jason. He's the epitome of charm and a heartbreaker extraordinaire, firmly in the "just friends" zone. Yet, he dives into our pact with an enthusiasm that throws my love radar out of whack. With every new suitor, I find myself wondering, "What if…?" 
  But let's be real, Jason's a notorious playboy, and I'm not in the market for heartbreak. 
  In the midst of this love-life circus, could Mr. Wrong actually be Mr. Right? 
  No More Bad Dates is a swoony, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with all the swoon and none of the spice.

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  Illegal Contact

  Emily Silver

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  Cocky football star Knox Fisher has been driving me crazy for years. 
   
   
   
  I'm one of the few female coaches in the league. I shouldn't want someone who has the power to jeopardize my entire career, especially someone seven years my junior. But I can't stay away. 
   
   
   
  We keep the sizzling chemistry between the two of us. 
   
   
   
  A glance here. A touch there. I live for the stolen moments with him. 
   
   
   
  I know he wants more, but more is dangerous. If anyone saw us together, I could lose my job and be blackballed from the league. 
   
   
   
  There's no way this relationship can end with anything but a broken heart, yet I can't resist him. 
   
   
   
  I might be his coach, but this player is about to teach me a thing or two about love.

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  Solitary Bicycle Thief The - A...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Craig...

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  THE SOLITARY BICYCLE THIEF. Remember Violet Smith, the beautiful young woman who Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson rescued from a forced marriage, as recorded in The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist? Ever wonder what happened to her and her true husband, Cyril Morton, in the years that followed. Well, ten years later she and Cyril reappear in 221B Baker Street with a strange tale of the theft of their bicycles -- hardly a crime worthy of the brilliant mind of the world's greatest detective. But ...What on the surface seemed like a trifle turns out to be the door that leads Sherlock Holmes into a web of human trafficking, espionage, blackmail, and murder.
  
  A new and powerful cabal of master criminals has formed in London and they will stop at nothing, not even the murder of an innocent foreign student, to extend the hold on the criminal underworld of London. Uncovering their network leads Holmes and Watson into the dens of iniquity and vice, with frightful consequences for a group of innocent students and even for the love Mrs. Morton.
  
  Join Holmes and Watson as they live and work in the London of 1904. It's a fun read and is a tribute to the original Sherlock Holmes story in the Canon.

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  The Letters & Journals of Lord...

  Mr Punch

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  Step aboard the HMS History and set sail on an epic voyage with "The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson,” brought to life by the incomparable Charles Dance. 
   
  Discover the remarkable life of Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), the legendary "Hero" of his time. As a daring commander and strategic genius, Nelson's legacy is woven into the fabric of British naval history. From his triumph at the Battle of Cape St Vincent to the awe-inspiring victories at the Nile (1798) and Copenhagen (1801), his story unfolds with unparalleled drama. 
   
  Delve into the complex tapestry of Nelson's life, marked by both brilliance and scandal. His unapologetic arrogance stands in stark contrast to his passionate, scandalous love affair with the captivating Emma Hamilton. 
   
  But the ultimate chapter of his saga is written in blood on the decks of the HMS Victory. On the fateful day of October 21, 1805, Lord Nelson met his heroic end, struck down by a musket shot during the Battle of Trafalgar, securing the greatest naval victory in Royal Navy history. 
   
  In "The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson," you'll experience history like never before. Immerse yourself in the intimate words of the man himself, as his personal letters and journals reveal the audacious exploits and deep emotions of England's greatest hero. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Murdoch

  Diane Darcy

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  When Highland Warrior and spy Murdoch Stirling thwarts a kidnapping and inserts himself into a dangerous situation, weel, so far, so normal for him. 
  Fourth grade teacher Sarah Davis receives a mysterious package from her grandfather, and she's confused. When she's snatched out of her classroom by thugs demanding said package, she just wants to escape and find her missing grandfather. 
  Murdoch is willing to help Sarah recover her grandfather. Not only is it a lot more exciting than what he’s been doing for the last few centuries, but she belongs to him. In fact, even if she wants him to leave, he’s not going anywhere. 
  Can a bad situation provide the backdrop for falling in love, or will their limited time be overshadowed by the threat of harm to her and her loved ones? They have two days to find out.

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