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  East Wind: West Wind

  Pearl S. Buck

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  'I am moved in two ways. He will have his own world to make. Being of neither East nor West purely, he will be rejected of each, for none will understand him.'
  
  First published in 1932, East Wind, West Wind is a deeply moving and essential coming-of-age tale from the Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck.
  
  Kwei-lan, a young Chinese woman, has always been taught to appease the values of her traditional upbringing; submit, surrender, do as one's told. Soon to enter a marriage arranged by her parents, she is surprised to learn that her husband-to-be has been educated abroad and upholds some Western ideals – ideals that she has been instructed for years to vehemently reject. But as the pair bond outside of the family home, Kwei-lan's beliefs around tradition, modernity and morality start to morph into something new altogether. Sensitively written and a fascinating insight into Chinese culture in the early twentieth century, East Wind, West Wind is a profound exploration of cross-cultural ideology, and remains one of Buck's greatest literary achievements.
  Pearl S. Buck (1892 – 1973) was an American author and humanitarian. Brought up in a missionary household in Zhenjiang, much of her written work focussed on Chinese village life. In 1932, Buck won the Pulitzer Prize with her novel The Good Earth, and in 1938, she became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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  The Lady with the Dog

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Chekhov’s The Lady With The Dog weaves a tale of love, longing, and the elusive nature of happiness, set against the scenic backdrop of late 19th-century Yalta. When Dmitri Gurov, a man weary of his monotonous life, encounters Anna Sergeyevna and her small dog by the seaside, his world shifts unexpectedly. Both dissatisfied with their lives yet hesitant to embrace change, they find themselves drawn together by a connection as powerful as it is uncertain. Chekhov masterfully explores the complexity of human emotions, capturing a tale where love emerges quietly, in stolen glances and whispered confessions. 
  Narrated with depth and sensitivity by Jamie Rodriguez, this audiobook breathes life into Chekhov’s nuanced prose. Rodriguez’s narration captures the introspective nature of both Gurov and Anna as they grapple with societal expectations, moral dilemmas, and a longing for something more profound than the lives they lead. Through his voice, listeners will be transported to the quiet streets and gentle waves of Yalta, feeling the weight of every hesitation and the spark of every shared moment. 
  The Lady With The Dog is a timeless story that examines the human condition with honesty and grace. Chekhov’s narrative invites listeners to ponder the nature of happiness and the choices that shape our lives. This audiobook offers a rich, immersive experience that will resonate with anyone who has ever yearned for connection amidst the routines of daily life.

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  The Murder on the Links

  Agatha Christie

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  The second book in Agatha Christie's famous detective series brings us to Detective Hercule Poirot's next case.Poirot and his friend Hastings receive an urgent call from France and immediately go to provide assistance only to find their would-be client brutally murdered and burried on a golf course. Stranger still, an identical body is uncovered shortly after. Between clashing with the local authorities and the victim's tumultous personal life, it will take all of Poirot's impeccable attention to detail, clever wit, and unshakeable confidence to solve this intriguing case . . . if he isn't already too late.

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  The Bagman's Story - From their...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens is a name that dominates the landscape of English literature.  From his early years of hardship he rose to become one of the great novelists of any age.  But amongst his other talents were that of short story writer, turning his pen to many subjects and genres as well as travel articles, speaking tours and as an advocate for social justice.  He was also amongst the first to commercialise Christmas and a publisher of various periodical magazines for which he also contributed and encouraged the talents of very many others. 
  Dickens died at only 58 leaving an incredible legacy that is still admired to this day.

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  A Child's Garden of Verses

  ‎Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collectionA Child's Garden of Verses of 64 poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination. 
  Nothing has ever been written that appeals to a child's nature more than "A Child's Garden of Verses." It is written in a simple verse that a child can readily understand.

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  The Sign of the Four

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
  
  A decade after her father mysteriously vanished in London, Mary Morstan receives a strange summons and a gift of priceless pearls. She turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, leading them into a labyrinthine plot involving a secret pact made in India, a blood-stained treasure map, and a locked-room murder committed with a poisoned dart.
  
  A High-Stakes Pursuit: The Sign of the Four showcases the darker, more restless side of Holmes's genius. To solve the riddle of the "Four," he must lead Watson and the Baker Street Irregulars from the suburban villas of London to a pulse-pounding steamboat chase down the River Thames. Along the way, the novel explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the lingering shadows of colonial history.
  
  The Heart of the Legend: This novel is pivotal for the series, introducing the woman who would become Mrs. Watson and providing the first deep look into Holmes's reliance on chemical stimulants to battle the "dull routine of existence." It is a masterclass in atmosphere and pacing, blending the gritty realism of Victorian forensics with the exotic allure of an Eastern mystery.
  
  Love, loyalty, and a treasure that brings only ruin. Purchase "The Sign of the Four" today and experience the most exotic mystery in the Holmes collection.

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