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Sallie McBride takes charge of a grim orphanage, determined to transform the lives of its inhabitants through reform and sheer force of will. Amidst the challenges of administration and a grumpy Scottish doctor, she discovers a sense of purpose she never expected. This epistolary sequel is a spirited look at social activism and the power of compassion.
"The Invisible Man" is a science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells and originally serialized in Pearson's Weekly in 1897. It was later published as a novel the same year. The central character, Griffin, is a scientist who becomes invisible after inventing a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air. He carries out this procedure on himself, rendering himself invisible. However, he fails in his attempt to reverse it. Griffin, a practitioner of random and irresponsible violence, has become an iconic character in horror fiction. The novel begins when Griffin arrives at an inn in the English village of Iping, West Sussex, during a snowstorm. He is reclusive, irascible, and introverted, spending most of his time in his rooms working with chemicals and laboratory apparatus. His odd behavior makes him the talk of the village. When his landlady demands payment, Griffin reveals his invisibility to her in anger. An attempt to apprehend him by the police fails, as he undresses to take advantage of his invisibility, fights off his captors, and escapes. "Support Us and visit our site at https://manifoldmedia.net/donateVer livro
Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following. By Grace of Julius Caesar: Melissa sent word on Monday evening that she thought we had better go round with the subscription list for cushioning the church pews on Tuesday. I sent back word that I thought we had better go on Thursday.Ver livro
A Procurator Fiscal in Scotland, being responsible for public prosecutions, needs to be a fairly hard-minded lawyer. Simon Rattar is an older lawyer of just this type. Along with holding the office Procurator Fiscal in his small town, he also serves as factor for the estate of the local laird whose wider clan is well-represented in the vicinity. Naturally, when one of Rattar's esteemed clients is murdered in strange circumstances, the local gossips struggle to make sense of the killing—and the police aren't much the wiser, either. J. Storer Clouston's sleuth, called in when the slow-witted rural detective fails to make progress, is the monocled and gentlemanly F. T. Carrington , anticipating by some years the first appearance of that more famous and aristocratic monocle-wearer, Lord Peter Wimsey . J. Storer Clouston (died 1944) was an influential writer of the modernist period. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. As a work of classic literary fiction, Simon exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.Ver livro
Mrs Dalloway Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself." Join Clarissa Dalloway on a transformative day in post-war London, where the boundaries of time, memory, and reality blur. Virginia Woolf's modernist masterpiece weaves together the inner lives of Clarissa and Septimus Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran, as their paths converge in the city's vibrant streets. In this immersive exploration of human consciousness, Woolf masterfully captures the fluidity of time and the intricate web of thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape our lives. As Clarissa prepares for her evening party, memories of love, loss, and identity resurface, while Septimus grapples with the devastating impact of war. Through Woolf's innovative stream-of-consciousness narrative, the past and present intertwine, revealing the profound connections between these two characters and the world around them. This meticulously edited edition, collated from all known proofs and manuscripts, ensures a rich and authentic listening experience. Features: - Elaine Showalter's insightful introduction and endnotes - A map of Mrs. Dalloway's London, bringing the setting to life - A catalog of emendations, ensuring textual accuracy - Woolf's lyrical prose, expertly narrated Limbur into the heart of London and the depths of the human experience with Mrs Dalloway, a timeless exploration of love, trauma, and the search for meaning.Ver livro
More classic horror narrations on Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks Title: Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman Author: Mary Shelley Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1826 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 89 Description: Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman is a haunting example of Mary Shelley’s mastery of early Gothic horror, blending science, morality, and the uncanny. The story follows the discovery of a man preserved in ice for more than a century, and the profound consequences of restoring him to life. As Dodsworth awakens, he carries with him the manners, memories, and worldview of a bygone era—alien and dissonant in the present world. Rather than relying on spectacle, Shelley builds unease through atmosphere, character reaction, and the philosophical weight of revival. The horror emerges not from the act of reanimation itself, but from the unsettling confrontation between past and present, and the implications of bringing something once long dead back into a world that has moved on. Central to Roger Dodsworth is Shelley’s exploration of mortality, memory, and human ambition. The narrative probes the moral and emotional consequences of defying natural law, revealing a subtle, persistent dread that resonates long after the final page. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance emphasizes Shelley’s quiet tension, lingering eeriness, and reflective horror. Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman remains a striking example of early nineteenth-century Gothic fiction—where curiosity, science, and obsession intersect, and the boundaries of life and death are disturbingly blurred.Ver livro
The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter, one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle collected as The Return of Sherlock Holmes. It was originally published in The Strand Magazine in 1904 with illustrations by Sidney Paget.Mr. Cyril Overton of Trinity College, Cambridge, comes to Holmes seeking his help in Godfrey Staunton's disappearance. Staunton is the key man on Overton's rugby union team (who plays at the three-quarters position, hence the story's title) and they will not win the important match tomorrow against Oxford if Staunton cannot be found. Holmes has to admit that sport is outside his field, but he shows the same care he has shown to his other cases.Staunton had seemed a bit pale and bothered earlier in the day, but late in the evening, according to a hotel porter, a rough-looking, bearded man came to the hotel with a note for Staunton which, judging from his reaction, contained rather devastating news. He then left the hotel with the bearded stranger and the two of them were seen running in the direction of the Strand at about half past ten. No one has seen them since.Overton has wired to Cambridge to find out if Staunton has been seen there; he has not. He has also wired Lord Mount-James, Staunton's very wealthy and thoroughly miserly uncle and nearest living relative, but has heard no answer. Staunton is the almost-eighty-year-old Lord Mount-James's heir, but he must meanwhile live in relative poverty owing to his uncle's miserly behaviour...Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Valley of Fear, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World.Ver livro
