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  Moby Dick - Key Insights

  Herman Melville

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  Moby Dick is more than a tale of the sea—it is a journey into the depths of ambition, destiny, and human endurance. Through the relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, listeners are carried into storms of nature and storms of the soul. This timeless adventure explores courage, obsession, unity, and the price of chasing greatness. With its powerful imagery and stirring narrative, it is a story that reminds us that true purpose demands both strength and sacrifice. Perfect for anyone seeking not only a gripping tale but also a reflection on life’s greatest challenges, this audiobook is a voyage you will never forget.

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  The Case of Vincent Pyrwhtt -...

  Barry Pain

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  Barry Eric Odell Pain was born at 3 Sydney Street in Cambridge on 28th September 1864. He was one of 4 children. 
  He was educated at Sedbergh School and then Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. 
  In 1889, Cornhill Magazine published his short story ‘The Hundred Gates’.  This opened the way for Pain to advance his literary career on several fronts. He became a contributor to Punch and The Speaker, as well as joining the staff of both the Daily Chronicle and Black and White.  
  Pain was also a noted and prominent contributor to The Granta and from 1896 to 1928 a regular contributor to the Windsor Magazine. 
  It is often said that Pain was discovered by Robert Louis Stevenson, who compared his work to that of Guy de Maupassant.  It’s an apt comparison. Pain was a master of disturbing prose but was also able to inject parody and light comedy into many of his works.  A simple premise could in his hands suddenly expand into a world very real but somehow emotionally fraught and on the very edge of darkness. 
  Barry Pain died on 5th May 1928 in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Arthur Machen, Margaret...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume our authors present tales of dark, macabre, and disturbing deeds.  From the pens of Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Machen, Amelia Edwards, Rhoda Broughton and many others come carefully crafted literary journeys designed to disrupt reality, jangle nerves and feed upon our souls. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - British Gothic - An Introduction 
  2 - Olalla - Part 1 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  3 - Olalla - Part 2 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  4 - The Tapestried Chamber by Walter Scott 
  5 - Count Magnus by M R James 
  6 - The Bishop of Hell by Marjorie Bowen 
  7 - The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet 
  8 - The Novel of the White Powder by Arthur Machen 
  9 - The Phantom Coach by Amelia Edwards 
  10 - The Monkey's Paw by W W Jacobs 
  11 - The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth by Rhoda Broughton 
  12 - The Open Door - Part 1 by Margaret Oliphant 
  13 - The Open Door - Part 2 by Margaret Oliphant

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  The Stolen Heart

  Ernest Spencer

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  Life starts swirling around Gene after the death of Jesus.  
  Sarah and Maxine, two women from Gene's past, come back into his life and devote their lives to supporting his causes-long term care for Vietnam vets, supporting the indigenous women and keeping Hawaii Hawaiian.   
  Death, new life, and new alliances occur within Leilani's Hawaiian ohana (family). Amid these changes, expansion and a welcoming of lost native Hawaiian's expands the beauty of the Hawaiian community.   
  Gene's indigenous family in Shasta County also rock this love story. They have planned and plotted for decades to create a society that values the contributions of the indigenous women. When unplanned events happen in Hawaii, these people's dreams are threatened.  
  Who can make the greatest impact on the dreams Gene has? Gene always attracts persons who add value to his life and to the world around them. One by one, these persons step up and surprise us with their acts of selflessness to make the world a better place. Some recognize the plight of the homeless Vietnam war veterans, some recognize a need to empower women where they can and some want to use advances in science to bring about change in the world. With energy and resources behind them, they wind us through an intricate web of interconnected love and exciting progress.  

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  New Skin for the Old Ceremony -...

  Arun Sood

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  New Skin for the Old Ceremony follows four estranged friends reunited for a motorcycle trip up the Isle of Skye in the hope of coming to terms with how their lives have splintered since a transformative ride in Northern India years earlier.
  
  In their fumbling attempts to spiritually reconnect, expectant father Raj, recently widowed Vidushei, perpetually youthful Liam, and perpetually fragile Bobby test the limits of their friendship around campfires, on twisty roads, in unexpected Ayahuasca ceremonies, and against discussions of belonging, race, and identity.
  
  A novel about youth, the ghosts of friendship, and growing up as a mixed-race person in a small but fiercely proud nation, the characters exorcise past ghosts in order to face the present.

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  Luna and the Cloud Castle - A...

  Julie Petersen

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  In the heart of the enchanting Starveil Valley, young Luna lives a simple, joy-filled life surrounded by wildflowers, whispering willows, and endless skies. But everything changes one fateful evening when she discovers something truly extraordinary—a shimmering castle of clouds floating high above her village. 
  Drawn by wonder and courage, Luna follows a mysterious path into a world unlike any she’s ever imagined. Inside, she meets the Moonweavers—ethereal beings who weave dreams from celestial threads and carefully craft glowing jars filled with Starveil, ensuring that every child in Starveil Valley drifts into peaceful slumber. 
  As she explores this breathtaking realm of moonlit towers, stardust gardens, and glowing rivers, Luna discovers that the truest magic isn’t just in the Moonweavers or their dreams—it’s found in kindness, courage, and the belief that even the smallest acts of love can illuminate the world. 
  Luna and the Cloud Castle is a heartwarming, whimsical tale that inspires bravery, compassion, and the boundless power of imagination, perfect for young readers and dreamers of all ages. A soothing bedtime story, this enchanting adventure will leave children feeling safe, inspired, and ready to dream among the stars.

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