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  The Metamorphosis

  Franz Kafka

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  New translation of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka.Poor Gregor Samsa! This guy wakes up one morning to discover that he's become a "monstrous vermin". The first pages of The Metamorphosis where Gregor tries to communicate through the bedroom door with his family, who think he's merely being lazy, is vintage screwball comedy. Indeed, scholars and readers alike have delighted in Kafka's gallows humor and matter-of-fact handling of the absurd and the terrifying.But it is one of the most enigmatic stories of all time, with an opening sentence that's unparalleled in all of literature.

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  The Daughter of Time

  Josephine Tey

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  The Daughter of Time is a 1951 detective novel by Josephine Tey, concerning a modern police officer's investigation into the alleged crimes of King Richard III of England. It was the last book Tey published in her lifetime, shortly before her death. In 1990 it was voted number one in The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time list compiled by the British Crime Writers' Association (CWA). 
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  Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant (a character who also appears in five other novels by the same author) is feeling bored while confined to bed in hospital with a broken leg. Marta Hallard, an actress friend of his, suggests he should amuse himself by researching a historical mystery. She brings him some pictures of historical characters, aware of Grant's interest in human faces. He becomes intrigued by a portrait of King Richard III. He prides himself on being able to read a person's character from his appearance, and King Richard seems to him a gentle, kind and wise man. Why is everyone so sure that he was a cruel murderer? 
  With the help of other friends and acquaintances, Grant investigates Richard's life and the case of the Princes in the Tower, testing out his theories on the doctors and nurses who attend to him. Grant spends weeks pondering historical information and documents with the help of Brent Carradine, a likable young American researcher working in the British Museum.[2] Using his detective's logic, he comes to the conclusion that the claim of Richard being a murderer is a fabrication of Tudor propaganda, as is the popular image of the King as a monstrous hunchback. 
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  Narrated by Nick Donovan 
  Author: Josephine Tey 
  Date of original publication: 1951 
  Genre: detective novel 
  Language : English 
  Version : unabridged, full/complete 
  Without subtitles

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  Adventures of Sherlock Holmes...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A Scandal in Bohemia is one of the most famous cases in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this thrilling detective story, Sherlock Holmes is hired by the King of Bohemia to recover a compromising photograph from the brilliant and cunning Irene Adler—an enigmatic woman who proves to be Holmes' intellectual equal. As Holmes employs his signature deductive reasoning and disguise tactics, he soon discovers that outwitting Adler may be his most formidable challenge yet. 
  Narrated by Ian Michael Turrell, this audiobook immerses listeners in the fog-laden streets of Victorian London, where deception, intrigue, and clever maneuvering unfold in a tale of scandal and surprise. With its timeless storytelling, sharp wit, and unforgettable characters, A Scandal in Bohemia remains one of the greatest detective stories ever written, showcasing Holmes' unparalleled intellect and the one woman who truly outmatched him. 
  Originally published in 1891, this classic detective tale continues to captivate audiences, making it a must-listen for fans of mystery, crime fiction, and Victorian literature.

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  The Comedy of Errors

  William Shakespeare

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  The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare's earliest and shortest plays. This comedy utilizes slapstick humor, word play, and mistaken identities to create a series of farcical accidents. Over time, the play's title has become an idiom used to describe "an event or series of events made ridiculous by the number of errors that were made throughout."
  In Ephesus, the law forbids entry to any merchants from Syracuse, and if they are discovered within the city, they must pay a thousand marks or be put to death. Aegeon, an old Syracusian merchant, is arrested and Solinus, the Duke of Ephesus, listens to his story of coming to the city. Long ago, Aegeon was on a sea voyage. Traveling with him was his wife, his twin sons, and their twin slaves. The family becomes separated during a tempest; Aegeon, one son, and one slave were rescued together, and the others were never to be seen again. Years later his son Antipholus and his slave Dromio left to search for their long lost siblings; after the boys didn't return, Aegeon set out to bring his son back home. Moved by this story, the duke allows Aegeon one day to get the money to pay his fine and to find his family.

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  Bank Holiday

  Katherine Mansfield

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  "Bank Holiday" is a story by Katherine Mansfield: A stout man with a pink face wears dingy white flannel trousers, a blue coat with a pink handkerchief showing, and a straw hat much too small for him, perched at the back of his head.

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  The Hound of the Baskervilles

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  🎧 Embark on a thrilling auditory adventure with "The Hound of the Baskervilles" audiobook! Arthur Conan Doyle's masterpiece is brought to life in this captivating rendition, perfect for both Sherlock Holmes aficionados and newcomers alike. 
  Join the legendary detective and his trusted companion, Dr. Watson, as they unravel the chilling mystery surrounding the Baskerville family and the spectral hound haunting the misty moors of Dartmoor.  
  With expert narration that grips you from the very first word, you'll be transported to the heart of Victorian England, where danger lurks around every corner. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or simply relaxing at home, let the power of audio storytelling whisk you away on a journey of suspense, intrigue, and deduction. Don't miss your chance to experience this timeless tale in a whole new light – press play and let the adventure begin!

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