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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Franz Kafka, Guy de Maupassant,...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  Those taken away by their own hand leave many questions and many sorrows.  In this volume ten of our vaunted authors share stories of tragedy and the early demise of characters who take a tortured path of no return. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - Suicide - An Introduction 
  02 - In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka 
  03 - Suicides by Guy de Maupassant 
  04 - The Victory by Rabindranath Tagore 
  05 - Paul's Case by Willa Cather 
  06 - Claude Gueux by Victor Hugo 
  07 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley 
  08 - A Slav Soul by Alexander Kuprin 
  09 - Cohen of Trinity by Amy Levy 
  10 - A Passion in the Desert by Honoré de Balzac 
  11 - The Quadroons by Lydia Maria Child

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  Lincoln Highway The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amor Towles.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Embark on a journey of brotherhood, courage, and unexpected friendship along America’s most storied road. In The Lincoln Highway, four young travelers—each carrying hopes, secrets, and untapped potential—navigate sun-scorched plains, midnight detours, and roadside alliances that reshape their destinies. Blending heart-pounding adventure with timeless lessons in adaptive planning, empathy, and resilient teamwork, this audiobook will inspire you to chart your own course with purpose, embrace life’s detours, and discover the power of shared dreams under an ever-widening sky.

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  Oddity of the Ton

  Emily Royal

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  Eleanor Howard has never fit in. Constantly outshone by her younger sister, and continually criticized by her ambitious mother, Eleanor yearns to be loved for herself. Her secret infatuation with the Duke of Whitcombe—who'd never deign to notice, much less court her—would, if revealed, make her the laughingstock of the ton. 
   
   
   
  Until he strides across a crowded ballroom and offers his hand. 
   
   
   
  Montague FitzRoy, fifth Duke of Whitcombe, is unwilling to surrender the pleasures of bachelorhood. When his mother, insistent on finding him a duchess of the right pedigree, forces his hand, he decides on impulse to punish her by kneeling before the least desirable woman in the room. 
   
   
   
  Only Miss Howard believes his proposal to be genuine. 
   
   
   
  The solution? A false betrothal that keeps Monty's mother in check, and lifts Miss Howard's prospects. But beneath Eleanor's awkward exterior lies a passionate, intelligent woman, misunderstood and unappreciated, who challenges Monty's notions of duty, life, and love—and with whom he's falling in love himself. 
   
   
   
  As the end of the Season, and their inevitable parting, approaches, Monty is faced with a choice—surrender to duty, or follow his heart. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Blue Billy’s Rogue Lexicon

  David Lawrence

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  Oliver Twist meets The Crimson Petal and the White in this devilishly funny, emotionally charged tale of finding a new path in life after a great fall. 
   
   
   
  William Dempsey rose from a life of thieving and prostitution to be the personal plaything of the Marquess of Argyll. Then a betrayal sees him returned to the rough streets of London without patronage, his West End apartment, or a place among the ton. 
   
   
   
  So on a stormy night, he arrives at a house in Southwark—Marathon Moll's in the Mint—the bawdyhouse he worked in during his ascent and where he earned the name Blue Billy. Here, amidst the parties and antics at Moll's, he meets Tom, a quiet, conflicted man, who senses in Billy a kindred soul. The attraction is immediate, and they take the first, tentative steps towards each other. 
   
   
   
  Then an ambitious young rogue arrives at the house. A man who asks Billy to fulfil the promise of his failed youth—he asks him to reclaim the language of his past, even if it costs him his future. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  A Daughter's Courage

  Liz Harris

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  From AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris comes the first unforgettable novel in the sweeping Linford Family Sagas – a story of love, loyalty, and courage in the aftermath of the Great War.💔 💫 
  Oxfordshire, 1919 
  The war is over, but its shadows linger. When spirited Lily Brown meets Robert Linford, heir to a prosperous building dynasty, their connection is immediate and electric. But Robert’s father, Joseph Linford, sees only danger in his new daughter to be. Convinced Lily is a gold-digger and Robert’s love a fleeting fancy, Joseph will stop at nothing to protect the family name. 
  What begins as prejudice soon turns into obsession, and Joseph’s actions set in motion a lie that will haunt the Linfords for generations. Torn apart by deceit and circumstance, Lily and Robert must find the courage to fight for love, truth, and their own destinies. 
  From rural Oxfordshire to the corridors of family power, A Daughter’s Courage is a rich and passionate saga, perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Evelyn Hood and Fenella J Miller. 
  Previously published as The Dark Horizon. 
  Praise for A Daughter's Courage: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absorbing and hugely enjoyable’ Reader Review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping first instalment’ Reader Review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful dramatic love story’ Reader Review 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Would make a wonderful TV series' Reader Review

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  The Maracot Deep

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean in The Maracot Deep, a thrilling adventure novel by Arthur Conan Doyle. This captivating audiobook takes listeners on an extraordinary journey to the unexplored regions of the sea, where secrets and wonders lie beneath the waves. 
  Set in the year 1925, the story follows the intrepid explorer, Professor Challenger, and his team as they descend into the Maracot Deep—a previously uncharted part of the ocean. During their descent, they encounter prehistoric creatures, strange phenomena, and ancient civilizations frozen in time. As they navigate the dangers of the deep, the explorers face incredible challenges that test their courage and determination. 
  With expert narration, this audiobook brings Doyle’s imaginative world to life, blending scientific exploration with thrilling adventure. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction and undersea mysteries, The Maracot Deep offers a timeless exploration of the unknown. 
  Start listening to The Maracot Deep today and embark on a mesmerizing journey to the depths of the unknown!

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