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  Portrait of a Lady The - Audiobook

  Henry James, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a profound psychological novel that explores freedom, identity, and the constraints of society through the journey of Isabel Archer — a spirited young American woman traveling through Europe. Eager to live life on her own terms, Isabel turns down conventional marriage offers in pursuit of independence and self-discovery. But when she inherits a fortune, her choices grow more complex, and her idealism is put to the test.Set against the rich backdrop of 19th-century Europe, the novel masterfully examines themes of manipulation, betrayal, and personal growth. With his signature depth and subtle irony, James crafts an unforgettable portrait of a woman caught between the desire for autonomy and the expectations of the world around her.

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  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

  Anne Brontë

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  "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of social customs, morality, and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society through its main character, Helen Graham, who is introduced as the mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall.  
  At the beginning of the novel, we meet Gilbert Markham, who narrates his life as a farmer in the early 1820s, offering insights into his family dynamics and social interactions within the village. The arrival of a new tenant, Mrs. Graham, sparks curiosity and speculation among the local residents.  
  Gilbert's interactions with his family and his reflections on Mrs. Graham's character lay the groundwork for a deeper exploration of her backstory, suggesting that she is a significant woman with a troubled past. The narrative creates a strong sense of intrigue surrounding Mrs. Graham, hinting at the drama that will unfold as she navigates her choices and the judgments of society.

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  Symzonia - A Voyage of Discovery...

  Nathaniel Ames

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  Symzonia: A Voyage of Discovery is a piece of fictional travel literature published on November 2, 1820, by Jonathan Seymour. It was written under the pseudonym Captain Adam Seaborn and its true authorship is uncertain, although stylometric analysis performed by Paul Collins suggests that the author was Nathaniel Ames. The book is premised on the earth's being hollow and was influenced by the theories of John Symmes. The account by the fictional Captain Seaborn details a voyage from the United States in which Captain Seaborn leads a crew of sailors to the center of the Earth.

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  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

  Washington Irving

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  Washington Irvine’s tale of an awkward and lanky schoolmaster who comes to Sleepy Hollow is brought to life with sound effects and original thematic music. 
  Written in 1819, the short story is set in about 1790 and describes the events that unfold when Ichabod Crane comes to Sleepy Hollow to teach school in the small Dutch settlement. Ichabod is a firm believer of the tales of ghosts and witchcraft he has heard and read, including the local legend of the Headless Horseman who haunts the area. 
  As Ichabod begins to court Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, he incurs the rath of Brom Bones, a jealous rival for Katrina’s affections who often plays cruel tricks on the awkward schoolmaster. 
  Late one night as Ichabod rides home after a party at Katrina’s home, he comes face to face with the headless horseman and is never seen again.

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  Les Misérables: Volume 5: Jean...

  Victor Hugo

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  Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.
  BOOK 3: MUD BUT THE SOUL: The transition was an unheard-of one. In the very heart of the city, Jean Valjean had escaped from the city, and, in the twinkling of an eye, in the time required to lift the cover and to replace it, he had passed from broad daylight to complete obscurity, from midday to midnight, from tumult to silence, from the whirlwind of thunders to the stagnation of the tomb, and, by a vicissitude far more tremendous even than that of the Rue Polonceau, from the most extreme peril to the most absolute obscurity.

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  The Open Window

  Saki Saki

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  Title: The Open Window 
  Author: Saki (H. H. Munro) 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1914 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 30 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Open Window by Saki is a masterful blend of subtle wit and unsettling irony — a tale where polite conversation becomes a stage for deception and the supernatural lingers just out of sight. When the nervous Mr. Nuttel visits a country home for rest and recovery, his young hostess, Vera, entertains him with a chilling story of loss, ghosts, and an open window that never closes. 
  Deceptively light in tone, Saki’s story conceals a dark brilliance — a study in manipulation, imagination, and the thin line between truth and terror. The quiet domestic setting becomes the perfect trap for the reader’s expectations, as the tale turns from social comedy to ghostly suspense with unnerving precision. 
  Narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures Saki’s sharp dialogue, dry tension, and sudden twist of fear. While the text itself is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Part of Timeless Terrors, a series devoted to reviving the classic and uncanny, The Open Window stands as a timeless parable of storytelling itself — where every tale may open onto something far more chilling than it seems. 
  Prepare for a story that begins with civility and ends with a shiver — a moment when laughter and fear share the same breath.

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