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  The Haunted Man and the Ghost's...

  Charles Dickens

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  The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, A Fancy for Christmas-Time (better known as The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain is a novella by Charles Dickens first published in 1848. It is the fifth and last of Dickens's Christmas novellas. The story is more about the spirit of Christmas than about the holiday itself, harking back to the first in the series, A Christmas Carol. Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

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  Lord Peter Wimsey Collection...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  Explore the brilliant and captivating mysteries of Lord Peter Wimsey, one of literature's most iconic detectives, in this collection of Dorothy L. Sayers' first five novels. With wit, intellect, and a flair for solving crimes, Wimsey navigates through high society and dark secrets in these classic tales.Included in this Collection:Book 1 - Whose Body? Track 1-13Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the appearance of a naked body in a bathtub, while a prominent financier goes missing. With his sharp mind and keen observational skills, Wimsey untangles a web of deception to uncover the truth behind these perplexing events.Book 2 - Clouds of Witness. Track 14-33When Lord Peter's brother, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murder, Wimsey steps in to prove his innocence. Set against the backdrop of English aristocracy, this case delves into family secrets and unexpected twists.Book 3 - Unnatural Death. Track 34-57A seemingly natural death sparks Wimsey's suspicion, leading to an investigation of greed and foul play. With sharp deductions, Wimsey exposes the dark motives behind a quiet murder in a rural setting.Book 4- Lord Peter Views the Body. Track 58-73A collection of short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey solving a variety of intricate cases, from missing heirlooms to puzzling murders. Each tale showcases Wimsey's wit and ingenuity.Book 5 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. Track 74-97Lord Peter is called upon to investigate the mysterious death of General Fentiman at his club. As Wimsey uncovers long-hidden family rivalries, the case turns into a complex and thrilling pursuit of justice.

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  Horror at Sea - 15 Nautical...

  William Hope Hodgson, H. P....

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  HorrorBabble's complete "Horror at Sea" collection. 15 nautical nightmares: from the discovery and subsequent investigation of a mysterious vessel in The Derelict; to the terrifying ordeal of a lighthouse keeper stationed at the remote, Three Skeleton Key. 
  "There’ll be restless nights for thee, upon these seven seas…" 
  Contents: 
  The Derelict by W. H. Hodgson (Red Magazine, Dec 1912) 
  The Ocean Ogre by D. Carroll (Weird Tales, July 1937) -- A stranded ship. 
  Ghouls of the Sea by J. B. S. Fullilove (WT, March 1934) -- Death aboard the "Kay Marie". 
  The Voice in the Night by W. H. Hodgson (Blue Book Magazine, Nov 1907) -- A schooner, approached in the night. 
  The Black, Dead Thing by F. B. Long (WT, Oct 1933) -- A dreadful thing came aboard the ship. 
  The Temple by H. P. Lovecraft (WT, Sep 1925) -- A submarine on a strange descent. 
  The Lure of Atlantis by J. M. Nichols, Jr. (WT, April 1925) -- An expedition into a lost city. 
  The Uncharted Isle by C. A. Smith (WT, Nov 1930) -- A sailor lost at sea. 
  The Night Ocean by H. P. Lovecraft (Californian, Winter 1936) -- An artist, unsettled by the ocean. 
  Fire in the Galley Stove by W. Outerson (Atlantic, May 1937) -- An attack on the "Unicorn". 
  The Black Kiss by R. Bloch (WT, June 1937) -- The thing that swam in black waters. 
  Lost by A. M. Schnirring (WT, July 1943) -- A tale of the marshes. 
  The Thing in the Weeds by W. H. Hodgson (Story-teller, Jan 1913) -- A Sargasso Sea story. 
  The Brain-Eaters by F. B. Long (WT, June 1932) -- A horror from four-dimensional space. 
  Three Skeleton Key by G. G. Toudouze (Esquire, Jan 1937)

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  The Baront

  Katherine Mansfield

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  The Baron is a short story by Katherine Mansfield: "Who is he?" I said. "And why does he sit always alone, with his back to us, too?" - "Ah!" whispered the Frau Oberregierungsrat, "he is a Baron." - She looked at me very solemnly, and yet with the slightest possible contempt - a "fancy-not-recognising-that-at-the-first-glance" expression.

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  Uncle's Tom Cabin

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. The story follows the lives of several enslaved African Americans, primarily Uncle Tom, as they navigate the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. Stowe wrote the novel as a response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and intended to portray the immorality of slavery. The book had a profound impact on American public opinion and is often credited with helping to galvanize the abolitionist movement.

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  Measure for Measure

  William Shakespeare

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  Step into the intricate world of Vienna as Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" unfolds in a mesmerizing digital audiobook experience. Delve into the gripping narrative of a city steeped in vice and deception, where a devout deputy is given extraordinary powers to restore order. As you listen, you'll be captivated by the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, like the virtuous Isabella and the enigmatic Angelo, as their lives intersect in a gripping tale of authority, temptation, and redemption. With the artful narration and dynamic character portrayals in our digital audiobook, you'll find yourself entangled in the web of Shakespearean drama, resonating with the timeless themes and complexities that make this play a true masterpiece. Explore the depths of human nature and the consequences of power, all while experiencing the magic of Shakespeare through your headphones.

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