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  Whose Body? - The Lord Peter...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  Dive into the intriguing world of Whose Body?, Dorothy Sayers' brilliant debut in the Lord Peter Wimsey series. When a mysterious body is discovered in a bathtub, wearing only a pair of spectacles, the case seems destined to remain unsolved. But Lord Peter Wimsey, a sophisticated amateur detective, takes on the challenge, unraveling clues and exposing hidden motives in a story filled with suspense and clever twists. 
  This captivating audiobook immerses listeners in a classic British mystery, showcasing Sayers' talent for intricate plotting and sharp dialogue. Perfect for fans of golden age detective fiction, Whose Body? promises a gripping experience from start to finish.

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  A Farewell to Arms

  Ernest Hemingway

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  'A Farewell to Arms'' is Hemingway's classic set during the Italian campaign of World War I. The book, published in 1929, is a first-person account of American Frederic Henry, serving as a Lieutenant ("Tenente") in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army.It's about a love affair between the expatriate American Henry and Catherine Barkley against the backdrop of the First World War, cynical soldiers, fighting and the displacement of populations. The publication of ''A Farewell to Arms'' cemented Hemingway's stature as a modern American writer, became his first best-seller, and is described by biographer Michael Reynolds as "the premier American war novel from that debacle World War I."

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  Classic Tales of Horror

  Martin Greenberg

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  This collection of classic horror stories is sure to give you goosebumps, raise the hair on the back of your neck, and put some fright in your night. These dark tales from renowned authors such as Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, and Ramsey Campbell are sure to please everyone— from campfire storytellers to die-hard horror fans. Stories featured here are:
  
  
  • " Coin of the Realm" by Charles L. Grant (read by Louise Sorel)
  
  
  • " Something Had to be Done" by David Drake (read by John Aprea)
  
  
  • " The Graveyard Rats" by Henry Kuttner (read by Michael Gross)
  
  
  • " The Small Assassin" by Ray Bradbury (read by Roscoe Lee Browne)
  
  
  • " Calling Card" by Ramsey Campbell (read by Juliet Mills)
  
  
  • " The Words of Guru" by C.M. Kornbluth (read by Susan Anspach)
  
  
  • " Passengers" by Robert Silverberg (read by William Atherton)
  
  
  • " Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Robert Bloch (read by Robert Forster)

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  Chelkash by Maxim Gorky - A...

  Maxim Gorky

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  Alexei Maximovich Peshkov was born on 28th March 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. 
   
  Better known as Maxim Gorky he was orphaned at 11 and ran away from home at 12.  At 19 he had already attempted suicide and thereafter travelled, by foot, across the Russian Empire for 5 years. 
   
  His first book ‘Essays & Stories’ in 1898 was a sensation and so began a long career as an author of short stories, novels and plays.  Gorky saw writing as a moral and political act that would help to change the unjust world around him.  He was an ardent early advocate of the emerging Marxist movement and publicly opposed the Tsarist regime leading several times to his arrest.  
   
  In 1904 he began his own theatre but the censor banned every play and Gorky was forced to abandon the project. 
   
  But Gorky was a financially successful author, editor, and playwright and gave monies to political parties as well as for civil rights and social reform.  The brutal shooting of workers, which set in motion the Revolution of 1905, pushed Gorky more decisively toward radical solutions.  
   
  In 1906 he went to the United States to raise funds for the Bolsheviks. Those experiences including a scandal over travelling with his lover and not his wife deepened his contempt for the ‘bourgeois soul.’ 
   
  Gorky now moved to Capri in Italy, both for health reasons and to escape the increasingly repressive times in Russia.  
   
  An amnesty for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty saw him return to Russia in 1914. His politics remained close to the Bolshevik cause.  But soon, after the 1918 revolution, his essays referred to Lenin as a tyrant for his senseless arrests and repression.  He was soon appealing to the outside world for food aid after the catastrophic crop failure. 
   
  In October 1921 Gorky returned to Italy, now in Fascist hands, and settled in Sorrento until 1932.  His health worsened with the onset of tuberculosis. 
   
  He wrote several successful books there but now decided to find an understanding with the communist regime. Stalin invited him home and his return was hailed as a major propaganda victory.  He was decorated with the Order of Lenin, and a province, a park, and various streets re-named in his honour. 
   
  But he had his faults too.  In 1933, Gorky co-edited a book on the White Sea-Baltic Canal and denied even a single prisoner died during its construction, but thousands had. As well, knowing that some Nazis were homosexual, a phrase was attributed to him that said ‘exterminate all homosexuals and fascism will vanish’.  Although he was himself was quoting another he was decidedly homophobic. 
   
  With the increase of Stalinist repression in 1935 Gorky was placed under unannounced house arrest. 
   
  Maxim Gorky died on the 18th June 1936 from pneumonia.  He was 68. 
   
  Stalin and Molotov were among those who carried Gorky's urn of ashes at his funeral.  
   
  In Gorky’s story, a thief, Chelkash, ensnares a young man into his scheme to steal silk from a ship.  When he then sells the stolen goods he is set upon by the young accomplice.  What happens then is as unexpected as it is remarkable.

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  Eight Cousins

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Rose Campbell is sent to live with her wealthy Uncle Alec after the death of her father. Surrounded by seven lively boy cousins, she finds herself immersed in a world of adventure, laughter, and lessons about life. Uncle Alec’s progressive parenting fosters Rose’s independence and self-worth, challenging traditional gender roles. Through themes of family, health, and personal growth, Alcott crafts a heartwarming tale that blends humor with moral insight. As Rose matures, she learns the value of love, resilience, and staying true to oneself, proving that family bonds can shape a brighter future.

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  The Canterville Ghost

  Oscar Wilde

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  👻 A hauntingly funny classic by Oscar Wilde. 
  When an American family moves into a haunted English mansion, the ghost gets more than he bargained for. 
  A witty and heartwarming classic from the master of irony, Oscar Wilde.
When a modern American family moves into an old English mansion, they discover it’s haunted — by none other than Sir Simon de Canterville, a ghost doomed to roam the halls for centuries. 
  But this is no ordinary haunting! The practical, skeptical Otis family refuses to be frightened, and soon it’s the ghost who’s terrified.
Wilde’s timeless tale mixes humor, satire, and gentle melancholy, revealing that even the dead can find redemption through kindness and love. 
  📚 Author: Oscar Wilde
🎙️ Audiobook: Logan Keen
📖 Length: approx. 60–80 pages (novella)
🏛️ Genre: Classic literature, ghost story, satire
🌍 Year of publication: 1887 
  ✨ “Death must be so beautiful... To lie in the soft brown earth, with the grasses waving above one's head, and listen to silence.” 
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