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  The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel

  Baroness Orczy

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  The sequel to The Scarlet Pimpernel; The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a collection of short stories that all see Sir Percy Blakeney, AKA The Scarlet Pimpernel, thumb his nose at the bloodthirsty members of the Revolutionary Government of Paris, snatching innocent aristocrats from their clutches and the guillotine. 
  Written by the Baroness Orczy, and narrated by Michael Ward.

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  3 Stories - Set in Summer - A...

  Virginia Woolf, W F Harvey,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.   
   
  01 - 3 Stories - Set in Summer 
  02 - August by Bruno Schulz 
  03 - August Heat by W F Harvey 
  04 - Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf

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  Amerika

  Franz Kafka

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  'Karl continued to push through, but he no longer had any real hope of achieving anything.' 
   
  Unexpected adventures and whirlwind encounters await Karl Rossman when he arrives in New York from Europe. Cast out by his family and determined to make a better life, he soon finds himself making friends as well as enemies in a bizarre and chaotic new world brimming with unknown places, eccentric characters, and ulterior motives. 
   
  First published in 1927 and newly translated here, Franz Kafka's Amerika is a gripping and humorous tale of a young exile searching for new opportunities while navigating hope and disillusionment in his pursuit of belonging.

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  Measure for Measure

  William Shakespeare

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  Duke Vincentio has given his deputy Angelo temporary power over Vienna before his leave for a diplomatic mission. But instead of leaving the city, the Duke disguises himself as a friar named Lodowick, and stays behind to observe the city's happenings and Angelo's brief reign.
  Meanwhile, Angelo decides to enforce the laws on prostitution and debauchery, effectively shutting down the red-light district. A man named Claudio gets arrested for impregnating his lover, and Angelo sentences him to death. Claudio's sister enlists a certain friar's help to trick Angelo into releasing her brother.

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  Ruth

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  Ruth is a heartwarming biblical story about loyalty, love, and redemption. Ruth, a Moabite widow, remains devoted to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and accompanies her back to Bethlehem. Despite facing hardships and discrimination, Ruth's kindness and perseverance lead to her marriage to Boaz, a wealthy landowner. Their union results in the birth of Obed, who becomes the grandfather of King David. The book celebrates the power of love, the importance of family, and the idea that even in the face of adversity, hope and happiness can prevail.

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  An Authentic Narrative of a...

  Sheridan Le Fanu

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  "It was not a dream; the door had opened, and the thing was in the room."
  
  Breaking away from the sensationalist Gothic tropes of his time, Le Fanu presents a chillingly sober account of a family's residence in a house plagued by the inexplicable. Set in a quiet, unassuming suburb, the narrative details a series of escalating disturbances: soft footsteps following residents down corridors, doors that unlock themselves, and the recurring apparition of a hand on a banister. Unlike the ghosts of old, these spirits are silent, indifferent, and terrifyingly persistent. This "authentic narrative" strips away the melodrama to focus on the raw, psychological dread of living with the unknown, creating a blueprint for haunted house stories that is still used in cinema today.
  
  The Horror of the Mundane: Le Fanu's genius lies in his restraint. He understands that a ghost seen in the bright light of a Victorian afternoon is far more unsettling than one found in a graveyard at midnight. By grounding the "narrative" in the boring details of daily life—household chores, tea times, and servant gossip—he makes the eventual appearance of the "woman in white" feel disturbingly real.
  
  A Pioneer of the "Found Footage" Style: By framing the story as a factual report, Le Fanu pioneered the "investigative" style of horror. He includes specific dates, descriptions of witnesses, and a clinical tone that forces the reader to question the boundary between fiction and reality. This approach directly influenced later masters like M.R. James and Shirley Jackson.
  
  The Psychological Toll: The book explores the "contagion" of fear—how the haunting affects each member of the household differently, leading to a climate of paranoia and exhaustion. It is a brilliant study of how a space meant for safety and privacy can be transformed into a site of inescapable vulnerability.
  
  Enter the house if you dare. Purchase this landmark of supernatural history today.

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