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  Home of the Gentlefolk

  Iván Turguénev

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  "Home of the Gentlefolk" by Ivan Turgenev is a captivating novel that offers a poignant exploration of the lives and struggles of the Russian gentry in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of a changing society, Turgenev weaves a narrative that delves into themes of love, social expectations, and the clash between traditional values and evolving attitudes. "Home of the Gentlefolk" stands out for its keen social observations and the intricate portrayal of human relationships. Turgenev's lyrical prose captures the nuances of the characters' inner lives, their hopes, disappointments, and quiet triumphs. The novel presents a compelling commentary on the limitations of societal expectations and the impact they have on individuals' ability to pursue their true desires. With its evocative descriptions, nuanced characterizations, and timeless exploration of human emotions, "Home of the Gentlefolk" stands as a remarkable work of Russian literature. Turgenev's ability to reflect the complexities of the human condition and the transformative power of love makes this novel a compelling and resonant read, offering a glimpse into the hearts and lives of the Russian gentry during a time of societal change.

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  The Secret Adversary

  Agatha Christie

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  A missing girl, a secret document, and a shadowy enemy who will kill to stay hidden—Tommy and Tuppence have just walked into the most dangerous adventure of their lives.
  What begins as a simple business scheme quickly turns into a high-stakes race against a ruthless mastermind known only as Mr. Brown. With political power hanging in the balance, the spirited young duo plunge into a world of spies, disguises, coded messages, and deadly traps.
  
  Praised as "a fast, witty thriller with irresistible charm," this novel introduces two of Christie's most beloved characters—bold, clever, and wonderfully unpredictable. Their chemistry, humor, and daring make the mystery as entertaining as it is suspenseful.
  
  Perfect for readers who love thrilling twists, energetic characters, and espionage-style intrigue, this story keeps the tension high until the final shocking reveal.
  
  Dive into the mystery now—and join Tommy and Tuppence as they chase the adversary no one else can catch.

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  The Canterville Ghost

  Oscar Wilde

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  It's a disaster! Sir Simon, the vaunted Canterville Ghost, has had years of success haunting the family mansion, centuries of wailing moans, rattling chains and phantasmagoria... and what should the Canterville family do, but sell up the house! 
  But it gets worse! 
  They've sold the house to Americans! And they aren't impressed by his tricks! They tell him to oil his chains! They throw pillows at his head! They ambush him in the parlour! They even removed the much vaunted bloodstain of Lady Caterville with detergent cleaner! 
  What is a self respecting spook to do!? This can't go on! 
  Published in 1887 by Oscar Wilde and Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  The Perfumed Garden

  Sheikh Nefzaoui

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  The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delight (Arabic: الروض العاطر في نزهة الخاطر Al-rawḍ al-ʿāṭir fī nuzhaẗ al-ḫāṭir) is a fifteenth-century Arabic sex manual and work of erotic literature by Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Nefzawi, also known simply as "Nefzawi".
  The book presents opinions on what qualities men and women should have to be attractive and gives advice on sexual technique, warnings about sexual health, and recipes to remedy sexual maladies. It gives lists of names for the penis and vulva, has a section on the interpretation of dreams, and briefly describes sex among animals. Interspersed with these there are a number of stories which are intended to give context and amusement.

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  The Facts in the Case of...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Edgar Poe was born in Boston Massachusetts on 19th January 1809. His father abandoned his family the following year and within a year his mother had died leaving him an orphan.   
  He was taken in by the Allan family but never formally adopted although he now referred to himself as Edgar Allan Poe.  His father alternatively spoiled or chastised him and tension was frequent over gambling debts and monies for his education.  His university years to study ancient and modern languages was cut short by lack of money and he enlisted as a private in the army claiming he was 22, it is more probable he was 18. After 2 years he obtained a discharge in order to take up an appointment at the military academy, West Point, where he failed to become an officer. 
  Poe had released his 1st poetry volume in 1827 and after his 3rd turned to prose and placing short stories in several magazines and journals.  At age 26 he obtained a licence to marry his cousin.  She was a mere 13 but they stayed together until her death from tuberculosis 11 years after. 
  In January 1845 ‘The Raven’ was published and became an instant classic.  Thereafter followed the prose works for which he is now so rightly famed as a master of the mysterious and the macabre. 
  Edgar Allan Poe died at the tragically early age of 40 on 7th October 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland. Newspapers at the time reported Poe's death as ‘congestion of the brain’ or ‘cerebral inflammation’, common euphemisms for death from disreputable causes such as alcoholism but the actual cause of death remains a mystery.

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  The Adventure of the Tall Man

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  When searching through Conan Doyle's papers, Hesketh Pearson, a biographer of his, came across a plan for an unwritten story. As Richard Lancelyn Green notes, "there is no evidence to show that it is by [Conan Doyle] and strong internal evidence to suggest that it's not". Various authors have attempted to complete the story (named "The Adventure of the Tall Man" by Peter Haining) and put it alongside the canon. Some are very close to Doyle's plot, others including variations. However no 'official' completion has been made.

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