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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Torn between reason and passion, obligation and impulse, two sisters search for love in eighteenth-century England Although they are as close as sisters can be, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood could not be more different. Elinor is reasonable beyond her nineteen years; Marianne’s feelings are as ungovernable as the wind. But both girls are about to learn how powerful and devastating true love can be.   When Elinor meets the intelligent and mysterious Edward Ferrars, her commitment to self-control is tested for the first time. As her sister quietly endures the pain of heartbreak, Marianne longs for a romance of her own. She finds it in a chance encounter with John Willoughby, a dashing young rake who lives life as passionately as she does, and whose love could make her the happiest woman in England—or destroy her.   A sparkling comedy of manners and an essential guide to navigating affairs of the heart, Jane Austen’s first published novel is a timeless tale of love and loss.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.   

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  Oliver Twist Volume 1

  Charles Dickens

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  In "Oliver Twist," Charles Dickens crafts an unforgettable journey of the orphaned Oliver, whose life unfolds in the grim underbelly of 19th-century London. Escaping the cruel workhouse, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves led by the cunning Fagin. Amidst harrowing trials, Oliver's innocence and quest for belonging reveal unyielding resilience. Dickens intricately weaves themes of social justice and compassion, spotlighting the indomitable human spirit.

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  The Outcasts of Poker Flat - and...

  Bret Harte, Sir Aarthur Conan...

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  Introducing "The Outcasts of Poker Flat and Other Stories" digital audiobook collection, a captivating journey into the depths of classic literature. Immerse yourself in timeless tales penned by renowned authors, each crafted to enchant and enthrall listeners of all ages. 
   
  Step into the rugged landscape of the Wild West with Bret Harte's iconic "The Outcasts of Poker Flat." Join a band of unlikely companions as they navigate the harsh realities of survival and redemption in the unforgiving frontier. 
   
  Embark on a spine-tingling adventure with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Secret Of Goresthorpe Grange." Delve into the mysterious secrets of a haunted estate as a brave protagonist unravels the truth behind its chilling past. 
   
  Experience the eerie and thought-provoking narrative of H.G. Wells' "The Stolen Body." Journey into the realms of science fiction as a man grapples with the surreal consequences of his own disappearance. 
   
  Sail the high seas and uncover the mysteries of the deep with W. Clark Russell's "The Lazarette Of The 'Huntress'." Lose yourself in a thrilling maritime tale of intrigue and suspense aboard a ship shrouded in enigma. 
   
   
   
  The Outcasts of Poker Flat	Bret Harte 
  The Secret Of Goresthorpe Grange by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 
  The Stolen Body by H. G. Wells 
  The Lazarette Of The "Huntress" by W. Clark Russell

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  Candide - The Classic Tale

  Voltaire

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  Candide is characterized by its tone as well as by its erratic, fantastical, and fast-moving plot. A picaresque novel with a story similar to that of a more serious coming-of-age narrative, it parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is bitter and matter-of-fact. Still, the events discussed are often based on historical happenings, such as the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. As philosophers of Voltaire's day contended with the problem of evil, so does Candide in this short theological novel, albeit more directly and humorously. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers. Through Candide, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism. 
   
  Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Immediately after its secretive publication, the book was widely banned to the public because it contained religious blasphemy, political sedition, and intellectual hostility hidden under a thin veil of naïveté. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is considered as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon. It is among the most frequently taught works of French literature. The British poet and literary critic Martin Seymour-Smith listed Candide as one of the 100 most influential books ever written.

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  The "Gloria Scott"

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Gloria Scott , 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. It is chronologically the earliest case in Sherlock Holmes canon. This story is related mainly by Holmes rather than Watson, and is the first case to which Holmes applied his powers of deduction, having treated it as a mere hobby until this time. This is one of the two Sherlock Holmes stories in which a protagonist is haunted by an old acquaintance for an old crime. The other is "The Boscombe Valley Mystery". It is also one of his many stories that deal with the fate of characters who return to England after having spent time abroad in the colonies of the British Empire.The Gloria Scott was an episode of the animated series Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century, in which the titular prison ship was a spacecraft en route to the Moon. The 1954 "Sherlock Holmes" series loosely adapted the story for its episode "The Case of the Blind Man's Bluff", changing the name of the ship to the "Gloria North".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.

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  The Innocents - A Story for Lovers

  Sinclair Lewis

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  The Innocents: A Story for Lovers is a 1917 novel by Sinclair Lewis.
  This distinctive pulp novel follows a longtime married couple as they vacation away from their home in New York City and contemplate starting a business.

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