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  Anne of the island

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  "Harvest is ended and summer is gone," quoted Anne Shirley, gazing across the shorn fields dreamily. She and Diana Barry had been picking apples in the Green Gables orchard, but were now resting from their labors in a sunny corner, where airy fleets of thistledown drifted by on the wings of a wind that was still summer-sweet with the incense of ferns in the Haunted Wood. But everything in the landscape around them spoke of autumn. The sea was roaring hollowly in the distance, the fields were bare and sere, scarfed with golden rod, the brook valley below Green Gables overflowed with asters of ethereal purple, and the Lake of Shining Waters was blue—blue—blue; not the changeful blue of spring, nor the pale azure of summer, but a clear, steadfast, serene blue, as if the water were past all moods and tenses of emotion and had settled down to a tranquility unbroken by fickle dreams. "It has been a nice summer," said Diana, twisting the new ring on her left hand with a smile. "And Miss Lavendar's wedding seemed to come as a sort of crown to it. I suppose Mr. and Mrs. Irving are on the Pacific coast now." "It seems to me they have been gone long enough to go around the world," sighed Anne. "I can't believe it is only a week since they were married. Everything has changed. Miss Lavendar and Mr. and Mrs. Allan gone—how lonely the manse looks with the shutters all closed! I went past it last night, and it made me feel as if everybody in it had died." "We'll never get another minister as nice as Mr. Allan," said Diana, with gloomy conviction. "I suppose we'll have all kinds of supplies this winter, and half the Sundays no preaching at all. And you and Gilbert gone—it will be awfully dull." "Fred will be here," insinuated Anne slyly. "When is Mrs. Lynde going to move up?" asked Diana, as if she had not heard Anne's remark...

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  The Quicksand - and other stories

  J. D. Beresford, P. G....

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  Embark on an extraordinary auditory adventure with our digital audiobook version of "The Quicksand and Other Stories." Immerse yourself in timeless tales by renowned authors, where each story unfolds like a carefully crafted masterpiece. Let's delve into the enchanting worlds crafted by J.D. Beresford, P.G. Wodehouse, Stacy Aumonier, and Edith Wharton: 
   
  Looking-Glass, The by J.D. Beresford 
  Journey into the mysterious and thought-provoking realm as Beresford weaves a tale that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning reality itself. 
   
  Pots o' Money by P.G. Wodehouse 
  Indulge in the wit and humor of Wodehouse as he takes you on a hilarious escapade filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and, of course, the pursuit of pots o' money! 
   
  Where was Wych Street? by Stacy Aumonier 
  Travel back in time to the streets of Wych as Aumonier unfolds a historical mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving to uncover the secrets hidden within the cobblestone paths. 
   
  The Quicksand by Edith Wharton 
  Immerse yourself in the evocative storytelling of Wharton as she skillfully crafts a tale of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of "The Quicksand."

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  The Crystal Stopper

  Maurice Leblanc

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  A tiny object hides a devastating secret—and powerful people will do almost anything to possess it.
  
  In The Crystal Stopper, Arsène Lupin becomes entangled in a dangerous struggle involving crime, political influence, blackmail, hidden evidence, and an adversary capable of matching his cunning.
  
  What begins as a carefully planned operation rapidly develops into something far more complicated. Lupin must rely on his intelligence, disguises, courage, and extraordinary ability to improvise as the stakes rise and every apparent solution reveals another layer of danger.
  
  Maurice Leblanc delivers a fast-moving mystery packed with reversals, secret identities, psychological battles, and the sophisticated intrigue that defines the Arsène Lupin series.
  
  Enter a world of deception and danger where one small object may determine everything.

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  The evolution of love

  EMIL LUCKA

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  Originally published in Berlin in 1920. The Austrian author was a "poet - philosopher," whose conception of the development of love must rank with the most daring speculations in early psychology. He develops the theory that love is not a primary instinct, but has been gradually evolved in historical time.

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  Holy Bible — Volume I The: The...

  Anonymous, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  The Holy Bible — The Old Testament presents the foundational sacred books of Judeo-Christian tradition, capturing the origins of the world, the formation of God's chosen people, and the earliest stages of divine revelation. In this Catholic edition based on the King James Version, listeners encounter the timeless Scriptures that have shaped faith, morality, and spiritual identity across centuries. From Genesis to the prophetic writings, these texts form the bedrock upon which Christian teaching and history are built.The stories of Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets illuminate humanity's enduring relationship with God — a relationship marked by covenant, struggle, mercy, and hope. The poetry of the Psalms and the wisdom of the historical and prophetic books express the spiritual longing and moral guidance that continue to resonate through time.This edition offers a clear and reverent presentation of the Old Testament, inviting listeners into the depth, beauty, and spiritual richness of Scripture. It is an opportunity to rediscover the power of these ancient texts and the lasting message that has inspired countless believers throughout the ages.

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  A Fisher Girl of France - A...

  Fernand Calmettes

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  A fishing village on the Picardy coast, a girl who waits for the boats, and the season that changes what waiting means. Calmettes wrote about the French coast with an eye trained in the studios - he was an art critic before he was a novelist. This edition adds a gallery of 13 plates bound with the book, among them works by Stanhope Forbes, Joseph Heard and George Webster, alongside 19 restored and coloured illustrations.

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