Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing
Want a peek behind the curtain of a traveling comedy troupe in the late 1800s? This show business mystery will thrill fans of golden era vaudeville and entertainment, while the puzzle at the center of the story will keep you guessing until the last page.
This prophetic Brothers Grimm fairytale is about the supposedly dimmest and youngest of three brothers, who due to an act of kindness, is gifted a golden goose by an old man. The parable is about not being greedy trying to pluck a golden feather will only get you stuck in a parade of shame.Show book
Step through the mirror into the whimsical world of Through the Looking-Glass, Lewis Carroll’s enchanting sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she embarks on a fantastical journey through a topsy-turvy land where logic is reversed, and everything is a delightful puzzle. From her encounters with the Red Queen and Tweedledee and Tweedledum to her meetings with peculiar creatures like Humpty Dumpty and the White Knight, Alice navigates a chessboard-like landscape filled with riddles, poetry, and wonder. Carroll’s timeless classic brims with imagination, wit, and charm, captivating readers of all ages with its playful language and unforgettable characters. Through the Looking-Glass is a literary treasure that celebrates curiosity and the magic of dreams. Narrated with warmth and whimsy, this audiobook brings Alice’s extraordinary journey to life, making it an enchanting experience for listeners everywhere. Start listening to Through the Looking-Glass today and follow Alice into a world where anything is possible!Show book
The Secret Garden is a timeless children's classic that tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely girl who is sent to live with her uncle in a gloomy manor on the Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. Surrounded by mystery and sadness, Mary discovers a hidden, neglected garden locked behind high walls. With the help of new friends—Dickon, a boy who understands animals, and her sickly cousin Colin—Mary brings the garden back to life.As the garden flourishes, so do the children. The once-sullen Mary grows kinder and more joyful, Colin begins to heal from both physical and emotional wounds, and the secret garden becomes a symbol of renewal and the magic of nature. Full of wonder, friendship, and transformation, The Secret Garden is a heartwarming tale of how hope can grow in the most unexpected places.Show book
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are presented with a singular mystery involving the receipt of five orange pips in the mail, and their connection to seemingly accidental deaths. First published in 1891 and collected as part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads.Show book
The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" 19th in a list of his 19 favourite Sherlock Holmes stories.Holmes explains that several clues all pointed to Joseph: the thief knew the ways of the office well, given that he had rung the bell before seeing the treaty; Phelps had shown his relatives around the offfice; Joseph had dined in London that evening, and took the 11:00 PM train to Woking; Phelps expected to meet him for the train; the theft happened at about 9:40 PM; it was a rainy night, but there were no wet footprints in the passage or office, so the thief had come in a cab; and the burglar who tried to break into Phelps' room was familiar with the layout of the house...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.Show book
"A Crystal Age" is a speculative fiction novel that explores a utopian society set in a distant future. The protagonist, a man from the 19th century, stumbles upon this idealistic civilization where people live in harmony with nature, devoid of the conflicts and societal issues of his own time. The novel reflects Hudson's views on the industrialized society of his era and presents an alternative vision of a more enlightened and harmonious world.Show book
