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  Middlemarch

  George Eliot

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  Middlemarch is a complex tale of idealism, disillusion, profligacy, loyalty and frustrated love. This penetrating analysis of the life of an English provincial town during the time of social unrest prior to the Reform Bill of 1832 is told through the lives of Dorothea Brooke and Dr Tertius Lydgate and includes a host of other paradigm characters who illuminate the condition of English life in the mid-nineteenth century.America.

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  The Woman in White

  Wilkie Collins

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  Before Sherlock Holmes, there was the mystery of the woman in white.
  
  Late one night on a lonely moonlit road near London, art teacher Walter Hartright encounters a distressed woman dressed entirely in white. Her brief, chilling warning is only the beginning of a vast and terrifying conspiracy involving a stolen identity, a locked asylum, and a high-stakes struggle for a fortune.
  
  Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White is widely considered the first "sensation novel" and a landmark in the history of the detective story. Told through a series of vivid first-hand testimonies, the narrative shifts between the heroic Marian Halcombe—one of the most formidable female characters in Victorian literature—and the brilliantly charismatic yet villainous Count Fosco.
  
  As the plot moves from the quiet halls of Limmeridge House to the ominous depths of Blackwater Park, Collins masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense that remains as gripping today as it was in 1859. This definitive edition presents the quintessential Victorian thriller, perfect for fans of gothic mystery and intricate plotting.
  
  Can you unravel the secret before it's too late? Buy "The Woman in White" today and enter a world of shadows and secrets.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Boscombe...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Boscombe Valley Mystery is the fourth of the 12 stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in 1891. 
  Holmes is summoned to a community in Herefordshire where a local landowner has been murdered outdoors. The deceased's estranged son is strongly implicated. Holmes quickly determines that a mysterious third man may be responsible for the crime, unraveling a thread involving a secret criminal past, thwarted love, and blackmail. 
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  Gidget

  Frederick Kohner, Kathy Kohner...

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  A surfing, boy-crazy teenager comes of age in the summer of 1957 in this classic novel that inspired movies, television, and created an American pop culture icon. 
   
   
   
  "My English comp teacher Mr. Glicksberg says if you want to be a writer you have to—quote—sit on a window sill and get all pensive and stuff and jot down descriptions. Unquote Glicksberg! I don't know what kind of things he writes but I found my inspiration in Malibu with a radio, my best girlfriends, and absolutely zillions of boys for miles. I absolutely had to write everything down because I heard that when you get older you forget things, and I'd be the most miserable woman in the world if I forgot about Moondoggie and what happened this summer. I absolutely owe the world my story. (And every word is true. I swear.)" 
   
   
   
  This is Franzie, part Holden Caulfield, part Lolita. The guys call her Gidget—short for girl midget. Based on the experiences of his daughter, Frederick Kohner's novel became an international sensation with an irrepressible heroine whose voice still echoes every thrill, every fear, and every hope that every teenager ever had about growing up. 
   
   
   
  Includes a foreword by Kathy Kohner Zuckerman (aka the real Gidget)

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  Sense and Sensibility - A...

  Jane Austen

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  Step into the refined world of "Sense and Sensibility," the beloved novel by Jane Austen, narrated by the soothing voice of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If restless nights or a busy mind keep you awake, this audiobook is designed to ease you into a peaceful, restful slumber. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth’s soothing narration transport you to Regency England, where the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, navigate love, heartbreak, and social expectations. Experience the wit, romance, and charm of this timeless story while drifting into a state of deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in calming content crafted to help you unwind and fall asleep effortlessly. This audiobook features slow, gentle narration alongside soft background music, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. 
  If you’re seeking a peaceful way to end your day, this is an ideal choice. Simply press play, get cozy, and let Elizabeth’s tranquil voice lead you through the elegant tale of "Sense and Sensibility." Wake up feeling refreshed, ready to greet the day with a sense of calm and clarity.

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  Curious if true

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  "I had a feeling that I was in the presence of those who had lived for centuries."
  
  While traveling through the dense forests of France, a pragmatic Englishman named Richard Whittingham loses his way and stumbles upon a mysterious chateau. Inside, he is invited to a grand soirée populated by an assembly of aristocrats who seem strangely familiar. As the evening unfolds, he realizes he is a guest at a living reunion of legendary figures—from a sleeping lady just awakened to a gentleman with a penchant for glass slippers. Elizabeth Gaskell, the celebrated author of Northport and South, trades industrial realism for a sparkling, eerie, and witty deconstruction of the world's most famous folklore.
  
  A Sophisticated Literary Game: Curious, if true is a delight for lovers of intertextuality. Gaskell treats these mythical characters as aging French nobles, bound by the rigid etiquette of the 19th century. Through Whittingham's bewildered eyes, we see how the "happily ever after" would actually function in a society obsessed with lineage, marriage contracts, and social standing.
  
  Gaskell's Hidden Masterpiece: Often overlooked in favor of her larger novels, this story proves Gaskell's immense range. It balances a sense of "Gothic" atmosphere—the dark forest, the ancient house—with a sharp, satirical bite. It is a precursor to modern "fractured fairy tales," exploring the humanity, the vanity, and the lingering magic behind the legends we think we know.
  
  Step through the shadows of the forest and into the salon of legends. Purchase "Curious, if true" today and discover a different side of Elizabeth Gaskell.

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