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  The Sword of Wealth

  Henry Wilton Thomas

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  "A week before the day set for her wedding, in a bright hour of early April, Hera rode forth from the park of Villa Barbiondi. Following the margin of the river, she trotted her horse to where the shores lay coupled by a bridge of pontoons—an ancient device of small boats and planking little different from the sort Cæsar’s soldiers threw across the same stream. She drew up and watched the strife going on between the bridge and the current—the boats straining at their anchor-chains and the water rioting between them. 
  Italy has no lovelier valley than the one where flowed the river on which she looked, and in the gentler season there is no water-course more expressive of serene human character. But the river was tipsy to-day. The springtime sun, in its passages of splendour from Alp to Alp, had set free the winter snows, and Old Adda, flushed by his many cups, frolicked ruthlessly to the sea. 
  Peasant folk in that part of the Brianza had smiled a few days earlier to see the great stream change its sombre green for an earthy hue, because it was a promise of the vernal awakening. Yet their joy was shadowed, as it always is in freshet days, by dread of the havoc so often attending the spree of the waters." 
  The sword of wealth by Henry Wilton Thomas.

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  London Models (Unabridged)

  Oscar Wilde

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  Oscar Wilde (16 October 1854 - 30 November 1900) was an Irish poet and playwright. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of the most popular playwrights in London in the early 1890s.
  LONDON MODELS: Professional models are a purely modern invention. To the Greeks, for instance, they were quite unknown. Mr. Mahaffy, it is true, tells us that Pericles used to present peacocks to the great ladies of Athenian society in order to induce them to sit to his friend Phidias, and we know that Polygnotus introduced into his picture of the Trojan women the face of Elpinice, the celebrated sister of the great Conservative leader of the day.

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  The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

  Omar Khayyam, Edward FitzGerald

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  The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is a collection of quatrains (four-line verses) attributed to the 12th-century Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer, Omar Khayyam. While the original Persian text is complex and open to interpretation, it is the English translation by Edward Fitzgerald that popularized the work in the Western world. 
  Fitzgerald's translation portrays a world view that is often characterized as: 
  Carpe Diem: Seize the day, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the importance of enjoying the present moment. 
  Skepticism: Questioning traditional beliefs and religious dogma, particularly in relation to the afterlife. 
  Epicureanism: Focusing on pleasure and the senses as the primary goods in life. 
  Fatalism: Accepting one's fate and the inherent unpredictability of existence.

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  The Poison Belt

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A follow up to Arthur Conan Doyles well known novel, The Lost World, the Poison Belt is a short story set over a single 24 hour span of time. On the Anniversary of their momentous trip to the Plateau, as depicted in The Lost World, the irascible Professor Challenger calls his companions to his home in Rochester with a curious directive: "Bring Oxygen". What can it mean? Does it have anything to do with his dire warnings printed in the Times that morning? Can it truly be, as he says... The End of the World?  
  Written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1913 and Narrated here by Michael Ward.

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  Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

  Lewis Carroll

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  Join Alice on a fantastical journey down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." When Alice follows a white rabbit into a mysterious and magical world, she encounters a cast of curious characters, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. As she journeys through this strange and whimsical land, Alice learns valuable lessons about growing up and finding her way in the world. 
  This timeless classic has captivated audiences for over 150 years with its imaginative storytelling and enduring themes. Through its vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" explores the power of imagination, the importance of individuality, and the challenges of growing up. 
  Narrated by Richard Hunt, this audiobook brings the magic of Wonderland to life, inviting listeners of all ages on a journey that will leave a lasting impression. So grab your headphones and get ready for a wild ride with Alice, in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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  The Thirty-Nine Steps

  John Buchan

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  The Thirty-Nine Steps begins John Buchan’s series of spy novels featuring adventurer Richard Hannay. Having just returned from South Africa, he finds life dull until a mysterious American tells him about an assassination plot before being murdered in Hannay’s London flat. The obvious suspect, Hannay flees to his native Scotland pursued by the police and his ruthless enemies. His life and the security of Britain are seriously threatened, and it is vital to uncover the mystery behind ‘the thirty-nine steps’. Filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and fast-paced action, Buchan’s classic novel of 1915 has captivated readers for generations, laying the groundwork for the modern spy thriller genre and inspiring numerous film, TV, stage and radio versions. It is read by Rupert Degas, whose ‘quick-change brilliance’ in Patrick Barlow’s long-running stage adaptation was so highly praised.

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