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  The Seven Dials mystery - A...

  Agatha Christie

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  The Seven Dials Mystery is a masterful blend of high-spirited adventure and chilling intrigue from the legendary Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Set against the backdrop of the historic and stately Chimneys estate, the story begins not with a murder, but with a lighthearted prank. 
  A group of exuberant young guests, tired of the chronic oversleeping of their friend Gerald Wade, decides to provide a wake-up call he can never ignore. They purchase eight alarm clocks, setting them to go off in a cacophonous sequence. But when the morning arrives, the joke takes a sinister turn. Gerald Wade is found dead in his bed, having never woken at all. On the mantelpiece, only seven of the eight clocks remain, arranged in a cryptic row. 
  Enter the indomitable Lady Eileen Brent, known to all as Bundle. Intelligent, daring, and possessing a sharp wit, Bundle refuses to believe Gerald’s death was a mere accident. Her investigation leads her away from the quiet countryside and into the dark heart of London’s secret societies. At the center of the web lies the mysterious Seven Dials, a shadowy organization with a deadly agenda. 
  Featuring the return of Superintendent Battle and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Seven Dials Mystery is a fast-paced thriller that captures the vibrant energy of the late nineteen twenties. It is a tale where nothing is as it seems, and every tick of the clock brings Bundle closer to a truth that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.

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  W F Harvey - Six of the Best -...

  W F Harvey

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.

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  With Other Eyes - From their...

  Luigi Pirandello

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  Luigi Pirandello was born on 28th June 1867 into an upper-class family in Agrigento, in Sicily. 
  In 1880, the family moved to Palermo and there he completed high school and thence to the University of Palermo, at that time the centre of what became the Fasci Siciliani movement.  Although not an active member he had close friendships with many of its leading ideologists.  Pirandello then completed his university studies in Rome and Bonn, receiving his Doctorate in March, 1891. 
  His time in Rome had provided him with the opportunity to visit its many theatres. "Oh the dramatic theatre! I will conquer it. I cannot enter into one without experiencing a strange sensation, an excitement of the blood through all my veins..." 
  1894 brought marriage, at his father's suggestion, to a shy, withdrawn girl: Mara Antonietta Portulano.  The marriage encouraged his studies and writings and, the following year, the first part of the ‘Dialoghi tra Il Gran Me e Il Piccolo Me’ was published. 
  In 1903 the flooding of the sulphur mines in which his father had invested the family capital and Antonietta's dowry, brought financial catastrophe.  She, on hearing the news, was mentally broken.  Pirandello would now work a full day and then watch over his troubled wife at night. Somehow he found time to write ‘The Late Mattia Pascal’.  It was an immediate and resounding success.  
  In 1909, Pirandello began his collaboration with the prestigious Corriere della Sera.  Whilst his fame as a writer was increasing his private life was poisoned by the suspicion and jealousy of Antonietta who now turned physically violent.  His plays were now being regularly performed but, within a decade, Antonietta had to be placed into an asylum from which she never left. 
  In 1921, in Rome his play, ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ debuted.  It was a failure.  However, when presented in Milan it was a great success, as it also was in London and New York. 
  In 1925, Pirandello, with Mussolini’s help, assumed the artistic direction and ownership of the Teatro d'Arte di Roma.  He now described himself both as ‘a Fascist because I am Italian’ and ‘I'm apolitical, I'm only a man in the world...’  However his later conflicts with fascist leaders meant he fell under close surveillance by the OVRA, the secret police. 
  In 1934 he won the Nobel Prize but asked that the medal be melted down for Italy’s occupation of Abyssinia Campaign to which he had given his support.  
  Pirandello's canon stretches across novels, short stories, poetry, essays and some 40 plays.  His tragic farces are often cited as forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. 
  Luigi Pirandello died on the 10th December 1936 at his home at Via Bosio, Rome, Italy.  He was 69.

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  Frankenstein - When Ambition...

  Mary Shelley

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  From the shadows of ambition to the haunting consequences of creation, Frankenstein immerses listeners in one of literature’s most enduring tales. This audiobook brings Mary Shelley’s classic to life, blending gothic horror, ethical dilemmas, and human emotion into a gripping audio experience. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, classic literature, and dark science fiction, it captures the story of a man who dares to defy nature and the monster he cannot control. Listeners searching for classic audiobooks, gothic fiction, or tales of obsession and morality will find every chapter rich with intrigue and suspense. 
  Through this audiobook, you will explore the profound consequences of unchecked ambition and the moral boundaries of creation. Experience the tension, isolation, and inner turmoil that define Victor Frankenstein’s journey, while discovering universal themes of responsibility, humanity, and obsession. This edition seamlessly delivers a gothic audiobook experience, perfect for anyone seeking classic literature audio or ethically complex tales. 
  Benefits of this audiobook include:A fully immersive experience of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpieceExploration of the consequences of ambition, isolation, and obsessionInsight into ethical questions that remain relevant todayDramatic narration highlighting tension, emotion, and horrorUnabridged audio preserving the richness of 19th-century literature 
  Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein has endured for over two centuries as a landmark of gothic fiction and philosophical inquiry. Its exploration of science, morality, and humanity has influenced countless works of literature and film. This audiobook preserves Shelley’s authority and timelessness, offering listeners a trusted rendition of a universally acclaimed classic. 
  Step into a world where ambition meets consequence and creation confronts its creator.

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  Arch Rascal An - From their pens...

  Knut Hamsun

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  Knud Pedersen was born in Lom in the Gudbrandsdal valley of Norway on the 4th of August, 1859 in what was then the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway.  He was the fourth son of seven children born to poor parents who, when he was three, were invited to an uncle’s farm to work his land. 
  When he was nine he moved away from his family to help another uncle who ran a post office.  Whilst with him he was beaten and starved which manifested in a series of chronic nervous difficulties.  The treatment endured for six years until he managed to escape back to Lom. 
  For some time he now took any job that was available to him, including store clerk, peddler, shoemaker's apprentice, sheriff's assistant, elementary-school teacher and ropemaker's apprentice.  At about the same time, with the wealth of these gained experiences, he began to explore his literary talents. 
  In 1877 he published his first book ‘The Enigmatic Man: A Love Story from Northern Norway’, others soon followed but real success only came in 1890 with ‘Hunger’, an influential work for later novelists with its internal monologue and bizarre logic.  His work is often associated with Pantheism; where nature and mankind are unified in a strong and often mystical bond.   
  His work was so influential that in 1920 he was awarded the Novel Prize for Literature. 
  Shortly after this point his works became fewer and his interests darker.  During World War II he became a fervent admirer of the Nazi’s, even meeting Hitler, even though German armies had overrun Norway.  With the war’s end he was detained on charges of treason.  His old age was apparently the primary reason given for Hamsun receiving only a fine.  Other reasons also sought to excuse his abhorrent behaviour but it was clear that whilst he was loved for his literature he was detested for his politics and morals. 
  His literary canon includes more than 20 novels, a poetry collection, short stories, plays, a travelogue, other works of non-fiction and essays. 
  Knut Hamsun died on the 19th February 1952 in Grimstad. He was 92.

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  Utopia

  Saint Thomas More

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  Dive into "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More, a cornerstone of literature that masterfully intertwines satire, social critique, and philosophical musings within a fictional island society. Published in 1516, this seminal work challenges the conventions of its time, proposing a society where communal living and equity form the backbone of governance and daily life. 
  Through the eyes of the explorer Raphael Hythloday, More paints a compelling narrative of an idealized world, inviting readers to reflect on justice, governance, and human contentment. "Utopia" provocatively questions the societal norms of 16th-century Europe, offering a mirror to its imperfections and urging us to envision a better world. 
  Whether you're fascinated by speculative fiction, intrigued by social and political philosophy, or curious about historical contexts, "Utopia" is an essential read that remains profoundly relevant, challenging us to ponder the potential and flaws of human society. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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