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  War and Peace - Book 12: 1812...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.Book 12: 1812: In Petersburg at that time a complicated struggle was being carried on with greater heat than ever in the highest circles, between the parties of Rumyántsev, the French, Márya Fëdorovna, the Tsarévich, and others, drowned as usual by the buzzing of the court drones.

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  Virginians The (Unabridged)

  W.M. Thackeray

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  This novels depicts the fortunes of the descendants of Henry Esmond and the once beautiful Beatrix, with a brilliant picture of eighteenth-century London society at the time of the American War of Independence.

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  Medea

  Euripides

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  The story of Medea is only one part of a myth about the Argonauts' campaign. It portrays Jason joining a battle with fire-breathing bulls and a dragon guarding the Golden Fleece, Medea is helping him tame the beasts. She then follows him to Greece, because she falls in love.
  It is also a story of how a once young, beautiful and joyful woman, transforms into a monster, hungry for revenge, she kills even her own children. A long trail of horrible deaths, tied to her life path, is hard to imagine.

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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness-as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who's already engaged.   Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and emotion.

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  Summer Boarders; or The Great...

  Josephine Van Tassel Bruorton

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  Introducing the captivating world of "Summer Boarders; or The Great Jewel Mystery" in its all-new digital audio book version! Immerse yourself in an enchanting tale of mystery, friendship, and adventure that will keep you hooked from the very first word to the final thrilling twist. 
   
  "Summer Boarders" takes you on an unforgettable journey to a picturesque countryside, where a group of diverse and intriguing characters come together for an eventful summer. As the story unfolds, you'll be drawn into a web of secrets, suspense, and a treasure hunt like no other! 
   
  Step into the shoes of the summer boarders and join them on their extraordinary quest to uncover the truth behind "The Great Jewel Mystery." As they stumble upon an ancient legend and hidden gems, you'll be transported into a world where every chapter unravels a new layer of intrigue and excitement. 
   
  Delight in the richly developed characters, each with their own quirks and personalities that will make you laugh, gasp, and empathize with their individual journeys. From the adventurous protagonist with a thirst for discovery to the enigmatic local guide with a mysterious past, you'll be engrossed in their lives and experiences. 
   
  Suspense and mystery permeate every chapter, and you'll find yourself engrossed in piecing together the clues as the thrilling plot thickens. Unravel the secrets of the past and witness the unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what comes next.

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  Quest of Iranon The (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  The story is about a golden-haired youth who wanders into the city of Teloth, telling tales of the great city of Aira, where he was a prince. While Iranon enjoys singing and telling his tales of wonder, few people appreciate it. A city solon even orders Iranon to cease his singing & music, and become apprenticed to a cobbler - or leave the city by sunset. When a disenfranchised boy named Romnod suggests leaving Teloth to go to the famed city of Oonai (which he thinks may be Aira, now under a different name), Iranon takes him up on his offer. Iranon and Romnod spend years on their journey to Oonai. Along the way, Romnod grows up while Iranon remains exactly the same. Eventually they reach Oonai, which Iranon is disappointed (although not surprised) to discover isn't Aira. Iranon is loved by the people in Oonai, however, so he stays there even though he still desires to return to Aira. As the years pass, people appreciate him less and less, and he is eventually upstaged by dancers from the desert. By this point, Romnod has grown old and has become a drunkard. After Romnod's death, Iranon decides to leave Oonai and continue his search for Aira. Eventually Iranon comes across an old shepherd and asks him if he knows of Aira. The shepherd tells him that he has indeed heard of it, for in his youth there was a beggar's boy who had always talked about it. The boy, who presumed himself to be a prince, was laughed at by everyone and ran away. With the truth revealed, that Aira was merely a figment of his imagination, Iranon loses his eternal youth. Now aged significantly, Iranon wanders into the quicksands to his death.

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