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  Vampire Hunter D: Volume 11 -...

  Hideyuki Kikuchi, Yoshitaka Amano

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  "Krauhasen: A mysterious land under the control of Lord Vlad Balarge, a member of the vampire Nobility. When Lord Vlad's son, Baron Byron Balarge, needs to make a long and treacherous journey to faraway Krauhasen, he commissions the help of the infamous Vampire Hunter D, promising a princely sum and a solemn vow-no feasting on any humans for the duration of their journey!Still, D finds his work cut out for him as the duo encounters an ongoing parade of thugs, rogues, and runaways, all with riot and revenge in mind. The pair are joined by the teenage tumbling act, May and Hugh, and the haughty Noblewoman Miska, recently spared death by the stake. But when D discovers the Baron's plans to murder Lord Vlad, he quickly finds his own life in danger.Pale Fallen Angels - Parts One and Two, the first two stories of Hideyuki Kikuchi's groundbreaking epic four-part Vampire Hunter D tale, are presented here in one omnibus production!Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!Performed by Scott McCormick, David Cui Cui, Mike Carnes, Emily Beresford, Amanda Forstrom, Drew Kopas, Khaya Fraites, Terence Aselford, Henry Kramer, James Lewis, John Kielty, Richard Rohan, Daniel Llaca, Matthew Bassett, Patrick Boylan, Ken Jackson, Elias Khalil, Michael John Casey, Robb Moreira, Gabriel Michael, Bradley Smith, Matthew Pauli, Ryan Haugen, Samantha Cooper, Yasmin Tuazon, and Karen Novack."

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  The Nightingale and the Rose

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Nightingale and the Rose is a short tragic fantasy story for children. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Happy Prince", "The Devoted Friend", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
  In The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde we have theme of love, sacrifice, selflessness, pity, materialism and gratitude.
  The story's plot is set in motion when a nightingale overhears a young student express his fears about losing the young woman he loves forever. The young woman threatens to abandon the student unless 
  he gives her a red rose. Taking pity on the student, the nightingale sacrifices her life in order to procure a red rose for the young man. However, the birds' sacrifice proves to be in vain.

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  The Ambassadors

  Henry James

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  "The Ambassadors" is a 1903 novel by Henry James, originally published as a serial in the North American Review (NAR). This dark comedy follows the journey of the protagonist, Lewis Lambert Strether, to Europe. His mission is to bring back the son of his widowed fiancée to the family business. The novel is entirely told from Strether's point of view, chronicling his transformation from an American to a European perspective.

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  Taken at the Flood

  Mary Elizabeth Braddon

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  Brought up by a parish schoolmaster with a hidden past, Sylvia Carew dreams of a future devoid of poverty. Will she be faithful to the man she adores or will she opt for the chance at wealth and position? What lengths will she go to and when all is said and done, will she be gratified with her "happily ever after"? Romance, ambition and greed, deceit and selfishness are at the root of this sensational Victorian novel by Braddon. As usual she manages to keep us in suspense until her well constructed surprise ending.

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  Hounds of Orion - Book One

  DM Rook

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  In the future, gods don’t descend from the heavens - they pilot war machines. 
  The year is 2848. Wars aren’t won by nations - they’re brokered by corporations. A.R.M.S. pilots, warriors bound to towering mechs with the firepower of gods, fight for fame, fortune, and survival in the ruthless chaos of Free Space. 
  Cameron Pellyn was born a prince. 
  Now he's nothing but an exile with a stolen name and a death warrant hanging over his head. Betrayed by the very people who raised him, he has only one shot at reclaiming his life: enter the mercenary arena and rise through the ranks of A.R.M.S. combat. 
  But nothing about surviving as a rookie pilot is easy. 
  The battlefield is brutal, his mech is a relic, and his only ally is Logan - an ex-Guard Captain with a sharp tongue and a buried past. 
  To endure, Cameron must become more than a pilot. 
  He must become a weapon. 
  As war looms and an old enemy resurfaces, Cameron is forced to choose: cling to the past - or forge a new future in fire and steel. 
  Perfect for fans of Gundam, Iron Widow, Red Rising, and The Expanse.Gritty mech warfareHigh-stakes space operaWeak-to-strong character arcMorally gray decisionsPolitical intrigue, personal vengeance, and found family 
  The Hounds of Orion are ready for war. 
  And Cameron Ket is done running.

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  The Scarlet Pimpernel - Stories...

  Baroness Orczy

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  “We seek him here, we seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere" 
   
  “It was long past midnight when at last Marguerite retired to rest" 
   
  “Money and titles may be hereditary,” she would say, “but brains are not.” 
   
  The story is set during the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel. Opening at the New Theatre in London's West End on January 5, 1905, the play became a favorite of British audiences, eventually playing more than 2,000 performances. 
    
  Baroness Emma Orczy, usually known as Baroness Orczy or to her family and friends as Emmuska Orczy, was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright. 
  A true audiobook treasure!

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