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  Miss Mapp - Mapp and Lucia: Book #2

  E.F. Benson

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  'Anger and the gravest suspicions about everybody had kept her young and on the boil.'
  
  Part of a six-instalment comic book series, Mapp and Lucia, which recounts the eccentric tales of various women in the 1920s and their fight for social status, Miss Mapp introduces the formidable Elizabeth Mapp. It is the second book in Benson's hugely successful series.
  
  Set in the quaint seaside town of Tilling, inspired by the real-life village of Rye where Benson once lived, busybody Miss Mapp is known for her sharp eye and even sharper tongue. Usually found spying on the neighbourhood through her bay window, Elizabeth works hard to maintain her social standing through winning bridge games, making the most lavish dresses of the town and obtaining the best gossip. Often preoccupied with a bitter rivalry with her neighbour, Godiva Plaistow, Miss Mapp shines a spotlight on the bizarre lengths people go to in the name of keeping up appearances, told with wit and warmth. This audiobook edition is brilliantly read by Lucy Scott.
  E.F. Benson (1867 – 1940) was an English novelist, historian and short story writer. A precocious writer, he published his first book while he was at university. He is best known for the successful novel, Dodo (1893), and his collection of satirical and evocative ghost stories.

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  No More Parades

  Madox Ford

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  There are not many English novels which deserve to be called great: Parade's End is one of them. — W. H. Auden  
  No More Parades is the second of four in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The novel follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and the new reality of a world marred by war, the novel details Tietjens' turmoils in both his personal life and on the warfront—and what follows when those struggles become one and the same.  
  The Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. It is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature. The 2012 television adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and seven BAFTA Television Awards.

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  A castle shrouded in fog. A charm that hides a hunger. A darkness ready to cross the seas and devour the living.
  When Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, he enters a nightmare of deception, terror, and ancient evil. As the Count unleashes his shadow across England, a desperate band of allies—Harker, Mina, Van Helsing, and others—must confront a horror that thrives in silence, seduction, and blood.
  
  Praised as "the most influential vampire novel ever written," Stoker's masterpiece blends gothic atmosphere, psychological fear, and relentless suspense. Its diary-style narrative draws readers deep into a world where every whisper may be a warning and every shadow hides a predator.
  
  If you crave chilling suspense, haunting imagery, and a story that shaped modern horror, this classic will grip your imagination until the very last page.
  
  Open the book—if you dare—and face the immortal darkness that changed literature forever.

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  The Stranger

  Katherine Mansfield

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  "The Stranger" is a 1921 short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in the London Mercury in January 1921, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories.
  In Auckland, Mr. Hammond is waiting for his wife, back from Europe. After talking to some other people waiting at the harbour, she lands in but takes her time, leading him to wonder if she was sick during the voyage - she was not.

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  The Collected Short Stories of...

  Algernon Blackwood

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  Enter the strange, whispering world of Algernon Blackwood, one of the most influential masters of supernatural and cosmic horror. The Collected Short Stories of Algernon Blackwood brings together some of his most enduring and unsettling works—stories where nature itself becomes conscious, hostile, and profoundly unknowable. 
  This essential collection features classics such as “The Willows” and “The Wendigo,” two of the most celebrated weird tales ever written, alongside atmospheric gems including “Sand,” “The Glamour of the Snow,” and “The Man Whom the Trees Loved.” Across these stories, Blackwood explores themes of isolation, psychological unraveling, ancient forces, and humanity’s fragile place within a vast and indifferent universe. 
  Both eerie and beautifully written, these tales rely on suggestion rather than shock, building a slow, creeping dread that lingers long after the final page. Ideal for fans of classic horror, cosmic terror, and literary supernatural fiction, this volume stands as a cornerstone of early twentieth-century weird literature. 
  Perfect for readers who enjoy H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Machen, and other pioneers of psychological and cosmic horror.

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  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  Frank Baum

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  What if a single whirlwind could carry you from ordinary life into a world of dazzling magic and unforgettable friends? 🌪️
  
  In The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum invites readers into one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever imagined. When young Dorothy Gale is swept away to the magical Land of Oz, she embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with wonder, danger, and heartwarming companionship.
  
  This beautifully formatted edition brings Baum's enchanting tale to life with:
  
  Dorothy's unforgettable quest down the Yellow Brick Road
  
  Iconic companions—the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion
  
  Breathtaking lands, from Munchkin Country to the Emerald City
  
  Magical encounters with witches, flying monkeys, and mysterious creatures
  
  Timeless themes of courage, love, home, and self-discovery
  
  More than a children's story, Baum's masterpiece speaks to readers of all ages. Its imaginative world, bold characters, and uplifting message have inspired movies, musicals, and countless adaptations across generations.
  
  Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or discovering Oz for the first time, this edition offers a clean, immersive reading experience that captures all the charm, humor, and adventure of Baum's original vision.
  
  Follow the Yellow Brick Road—add this magical classic to your library today and rediscover the wonder of Oz.

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