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  A Lesson on a Tortoise - From...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44.

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  The Master of Silence - A...

  Irving Bacheller

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  Kendric Lane is a boy apprenticed to a Liverpool cotton house when a deaf and dumb old man brings him a letter from an uncle who went to America before he was born, and dies in Kendric's bed before morning. Two years of searching end at a walled house on the St. Lawrence near Ogdensburg, where Revis Lane has raised his son Rayel from birth without a spoken word, to learn what a mind becomes in perfect silence; the young man paints what he has never seen and reads what others think. When the old man dies, Kendric must take Rayel into New York society, which has no idea what to do with him, while someone in England is quietly arranging Kendric's own death. Irving Bacheller, who founded one of the first American newspaper syndicates, published this, his first novel, in 1892. Fifty-six plates, among them canvases by Winslow Homer and Albert Bierstadt, carry the silence of woods, water, and watchful figures through the story's wordless world.

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  In the Days of the Comet

  H. G. Wells

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  In the Days of the Comet is a visionary and philosophical novel that blends speculative science with social commentary to imagine a transformed world. The story follows Willie Leadford, a troubled and emotionally conflicted young man living in a society marked by injustice, inequality, and personal despair. As his life unfolds amid love, jealousy, and moral confusion, a cosmic event changes everything.
  
  When a mysterious comet passes close to Earth, its influence alters human consciousness on a global scale. Suddenly, people are freed from selfishness, cruelty, and destructive impulses, awakening to compassion, reason, and a shared sense of responsibility. In the aftermath, humanity begins to rebuild society on principles of peace, cooperation, and ethical clarity.
  
  Through this bold premise, H. G. Wells explores themes of human nature, moral evolution, and the possibility of social renewal. In the Days of the Comet is both an intimate personal journey and a sweeping vision of collective transformation, offering readers a thought-provoking reflection on whether humanity can truly change for the better.

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  Zanoni

  Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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  Zanoni is an 1842 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a story of love and occult aspiration. By way of introduction, the author confesses: "... It so chanced that some years ago, in my younger days, whether of authorship or life, I felt the desire to make myself acquainted with the true origins and tenets of the singular sect known by the name of Rosicrucians." A manuscript came into his hands written in what Bulwer-Lytton described as an "unintelligible cipher", a manuscript which through the author's own interpretation became Zanoni.

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  The Hound of the Baskervilles [A...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Embark on a chilling auditory adventure with the classic mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles, narrated with soft warmth by Miles Palmer in a captivating audiobook edition. 
  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpiece takes centre stage as the moors of Dartmoor come to life with the haunting tale of the legendary Baskerville hound and the enigmatic curse that shadows the Baskerville family. 
  Palmer's soothing voice draws listeners into the suspenseful world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the eerie secrets surrounding the desolate Baskerville Hall. In this enchanting rendition, Palmer's gentle narration adds an extra layer of intrigue, making this audiobook a must-listen for both fans of classic literature and those seeking a calming, engrossing escape into the realms of mystery and suspense. Allow the melodic tones of Miles Palmer to guide you through the foggy landscapes and unravel the mysteries that have captivated readers for generations.

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  The War of the Worlds - An...

  H. G. Wells

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  “This isn’t a war… It never was a war, any more than there’s war between men and ants.” 
  The War of the Worlds is a classic science fiction novel that has been terrifying and enthralling readers for over a century. In this epic audiobook, you will experience the story like never before, as RJ Bayley and Audiobook Empire take you on a journey through the chaos and destruction of an alien invasion. 
  From the moment the Martians land in England, you will be on the edge of your seat. H.G. Wells' vivid descriptions of the Martian war machines and the heat rays they wield are given desperate urgency and authenticity by narrator RJ Bayley (Bayley's Bookshelf Podcast). You'll feel like you're right there, witnessing the invasion firsthand. 
  More than just a thrilling tale of alien invasion, The War of the Worlds is a groundbreaking work of fiction that explores the themes of fear, hope, survival and imperialism. Even now, H.G. Wells' masterpiece has the power to chill, awe and force listeners to confront their own society's impact on others. 
  This is a must-listen audiobook for anyone who loves science fiction, adventure, or wants to experience of the most important novels ever written. So what are you waiting for? Download your copy today!

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