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  History of Tom Jones a Foundling...

  Henry Fielding

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  A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue, bawdy exuberance and good-natured authorial interjections, Tom Jones is one of the greatest and most ambitious comic novels in English literature.
  BOOK 13: Come, bright love of fame, inspire my glowing breast: not thee I will call, who, over swelling tides of blood and tears, dost bear the heroe on to glory, while sighs of millions waft his spreading sails; but thee, fair, gentle maid, whom Mnesis, happy nymph, first on the banks of Hebrus did produce.

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  Memory (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  This story takes place in the ancient valley of Nis, in vegetation-covered stone ruins described by Lovecraft in great detail. These crumbling blocks of monolithic stone now serve only for grey toads and snakes to nest under. Interspersed in the ruins are large trees that are home to little apes. Through the bottom of this valley runs the great, slimy red river called Than. "Memory" involves only two characters: "the Genie that haunts the moonbeams" and "the Daemon of the Valley". The Genie inquires of the Daemon who it was that long ago placed the stones that were now the desolate ruin near the river Than. The Daemon replies that he remembers the name of the creatures "clearly," but only because their name rhymed with that of the river: they were called Man. He also remembers "dimly" that they appeared like the small apes that now leap through the ruins. The Genie flies back to his moonbeams, and the Daemon turns to regard an ape in silent contemplation.

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  A Broken Trust - From their pens...

  Elizabeth Corbett

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  Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett was born on the 16th August 1846 at Standishgate, near Wigan. 
  After a good education she worked as a journalist for the Newcastle Daily Chronicle and went on to become a widespread and popular writer of adventure and society novels. 
  As a feminist writer it is a little bizarre that she published as Mrs George Corbett.  Her most ardent feminist work was ‘New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future,’ though other of her works were also similarly themed and dealt with one of the great issues of the day in Victorian society. 
  She married George Corbett in Sheffield in 1868.  They went on to have 4 children, of which only 3 survived. 
  As a writer she was not overly prolific but was perhaps most admired for her female detectives.  During her literary career Detective books were all the rage and authors of both sexes attempted to bring new and unusual angles of characters and narratives before the voracious public.   
  Corbett’s first was in a collection of short stories ‘Adventures of a Lady Detective featuring Dora Bell'.  A later novel introduced a further detective in the guise of Annie Cory. 
  Elizabeth Corbett died on in 1930.

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  Christmas Carol A (unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Experience the Timeless Classic with Crystal-Clear Clarity and Captivating Narration in A Christmas Carol Audiobook!Immerse yourself in the beloved tale of redemption and holiday magic as Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, comes to life in an audiobook like never before. With meticulous audio editing and a truly gifted narrator, this exceptional production guarantees an enchanting listening experience.Listen as the crisp and clear voice transports you to Victorian London, where the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge embarks on a transformative journey. Through the artful guidance of the talented narrator, each character springs to life with depth and emotion, painting a vivid tapestry of Dickens' unforgettable world.The audio editing process ensures a seamless and immersive experience, with careful attention paid to every detail. The result is a flawless audio performance that captures the essence of the story, bringing forth the joy, sorrow, and heartwarming moments that have captivated readers for generations.Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to this timeless classic, the A Christmas Carol audiobook is the definitive edition to own. Lose yourself in the magical combination of expertly crafted audio and exceptional narration, and let the transformative power of this cherished tale leave you filled with the spirit of compassion and redemption.Don't miss out on this unforgettable listening experience. Get your copy of the A Christmas Carol audiobook today and rediscover the magic of the holiday season!

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  The Voice in the Night

  William Hope Hodgson

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  Title: The Voice in the Night 
  Author: William Hope Hodgson 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1907 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 17 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson is a chilling maritime horror first published in 1907. The story follows two sailors who encounter a mysterious castaway on a fog-drenched sea. His tale of isolation, disease, and transformation reveals a creeping terror that lingers far beyond the narrative. 
  Narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne, this recording captures Hodgson’s eerie atmosphere, blending suspense, dread, and the uncanny beauty of the open, menacing sea. While the text is in the public domain, this performance is an original work and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  This audiobook is part of Timeless Terrors, a dedicated series bringing classic horror back to life — stories from the great masters of the macabre, narrated afresh to haunt a new generation. 
  Listeners should be prepared for an unsettling voyage into isolation, the unknown, and the subtle horrors that dwell in both nature and humanity.

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  Where the Trail Forks

  Jack London

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  Where the Trail Forks is a late 19th century work of literature and is fiction. London's main purpose in this text is to entertain his readers by revealing to them an exciting fictitious event. London ties his story in with naturalism by describing natures terrain and landscape in many instances. Throughout the story there are many encounters with nature itself as well as wild animals such as dogs. Jack londons diction in this piece can be related to the diction reflecting the time period this work of literature was written. The way the sentences are constructed also reflect back on his time period using terminology that is less common in todays society.  The tone of the story starts off London sets the stage for the setting by starting the story in a forest full of snow covered pine trees with a handful of men waiting by a campfire protecting their food from a pack of hungry, wild dogs.

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