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  A Story Without An End

  Anton Chekhov

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  Soon after two o'clock one night, long ago, the cook, pale and agitated, rushed unexpectedly into my study and informed me that Madame Mimotih, the old woman who owned the house next door, was sitting in her kitchen."She begs you to go in to her, sir…" said the cook, panting. "Something bad has happened about her lodger… He has shot himself or hanged himself…""What can I do?" said I. "Let her go for the doctor or for the police!"
  "How is she to look for a doctor! She can hardly breathe, and she has huddled under the stove, she is so frightened… You had better go round, sir."
  I put on my coat and hat and went to Madame Mimotih's house. The gate towards which I directed my steps was open. After pausing beside it, uncertain what to do, I went into the yard without feeling for the porter's bell. In the dark and dilapidated porch the door was not locked. I opened it and walked into the entry. Here there was not a glimmer of light, it was pitch dark, and, moreover, there was a marked smell of incense. Groping my way out of the entry I knocked my elbow against something made of iron, and in the darkness stumbled against a board of some sort which almost fell to the floor. At last the door covered with torn baize was found, and I went into a little hall...

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  The Joy Of Christmas - Classic...

  Charles Exeter

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  In this classic series of delightful Christmas stories especially for kids are all the beautiful, hopes, dreams, peace, love, light, and joy we look forward to every 25th of December. Here is a unique loving collection of extraordinary tales for all the little ones on the most special day of the calendar year. A very Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone! A truly unique audio treasure the whole family can enjoy! Welcome to a real old-time family celebration.

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  Enlargement - From their pens to...

  John Davys Beresford

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  John Davys Beresford was born on 17th March 1873.  His life was blighted by infantile paralysis which left him partially disabled. 
  After an education at Oundle school he trained to be an architect.  However, he quickly decided that his life was to be centred on a literary career.  His first offerings were in drama and as a journalist. 
  As well as being a book reviewer for the Manchester Guardian he contributed to New Statesman, The Spectator, Westminster Gazette, and the Theosophist magazine The Aryan Path.   
  His spiritual journey in early adulthood had claimed him as an agnostic, in defiance of his clergyman father.  This view he later abandoned in preference to describing himself as a Theosophist and a pacifist. 
  As well as many novels, many themed with spiritual and philosophical elements.  Beresford was also a gifted short story writer particularly across the science-fiction, horror and ghost genres. 
  All of these elements helped him to obtain a prominent place in Edwardian Literary London. 
  John Davys Beresford died on the 2nd February 1947. He was 73.

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  The Way We Live Now

  Anthony Trollope

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  Set in the corrupt and morally bankrupt world of Victorian London, "The Way We Live Now" is a scathing satire of the greed, ambition, and societal vices of the era. The novel weaves together multiple plotlines, revolving around the unscrupulous financier Augustus Melmotte and a cast of ambitious characters seeking financial gain or advantageous marriages. Trollope's incisive portrayal of the financial world, political maneuverings, and social machinations reveals the darker side of Victorian society. With its astute critique and vivid characterizations, "The Way We Live Now" remains a compelling and relevant commentary on the pursuit of wealth and status.

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  Great Expectations (Classic...

  Charles Dickens

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  Unlock the Secrets of Victorian England's Most Elusive Gentleman 
  In Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, "Great Expectations", the boundaries between love, class, and redemption blur in a spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery. Follow Pip, a young orphan, as he navigates the dark alleys and opulent mansions of 19th-century England, driven by a burning desire to transcend his humble beginnings. 
  When Pip's life intersects with the enigmatic Miss Havisham and her captivating adopted daughter, Estella, he's drawn into a world of intrigue and deception. A mysterious benefactor propels Pip into London's high society, where he'll learn the art of refinement and the pain of unrequited love. 
  But as Pip's "great expectations" unravel, he'll be forced to confront the true cost of his newfound status and the secrets that have shaped the people around him. Will he find love, acceptance, and redemption, or will the shadows of his past consume him? 
  Enter a World of 
  - Richly drawn characters, from the bitter Miss Havisham to the elusive Estella 
  - Vivid settings, from the misty Kent marshes to the bustling streets of London 
  - Timeless themes, exploring the complexities of love, class, and redemption 
  Join the journey into the heart of "Great Expectations" and discover why Charles Dickens' masterpiece continues to captivate readers to this day. 📚

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  Millionaire's Proposal A...

  L. M. Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  A Millionaire's Proposal: It is all settled at last, and in another week I shall have left Thrush Hill. I am a little bit sorry and a great bit glad. I am going to Montreal to spend the winter with Alicia.

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