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  Great Expectations (Version 3)

  Charles Dickens

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  In one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved stories, Philip Pirrip, known as “Pip”, narrates his own journey, from the hindsight of 50 years.Pip grows up with his older sister after losing his parents at a very early age. His sister, a tough unloving woman, rules Pip and her gentle husband Joe with an iron hand.  During Pip's 7th year, while playing in the marshes, he is accosted by an escaped criminal whom he decides to help by stealing food from his own home.  But the convict is caught and returned to prison.Miss Havisham, an eccentric, rich recluse, sends for Pip to come to her house to play with Estella, a haughty and rude girl about his age. Although Pip is ashamed of himself as a poor uneducated boy, he is fascinated by Estella. A few years later, he becomes apprenticed to Joe, a blacksmith, but dreams of becoming rich and clever and marrying Estella. A stranger, Mr. Jaggers, arrives to inform him that he has come into a handsome property, and will be removed from his present home to be brought up as a gentleman. The benefactor is kept secret, but Pip is sure it must be Miss Havisham.In London, he acquires a tutor, grand new clothes and the lifestyle he always wanted.  However, life is complicated as a gentleman in society, and he finds himself very unhappy, as Estella remains indifferent to him, involved with someone else.  Pip begins overspending his generous allowance, and worse, spurns his old friends.  Then unexpected problems from his past arise, and begin to transform his attitude.  (Summary by Mil Nicholson)

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  Dead of Night

  W. F. Harvey

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  William Fryer Harvey (1885-1937) was an English writer of short stories, particularly in the mystery and horror genres."Dead of Night" is a creepy tale set during a Zeppelin raid during the first world war. Athelston Digby goes out during a raid to check on a fire at a factory of which he is a shareholder. While he is out he is involved in an accident and is take to the local infirmary. The hospital is operating under blackout conditions with a skeleton staff... and under these circumstances it is quite possible for mistakes to take place... terrible mistakes....

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  The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Venture back in time to Victorian London to join literature's greatest detective team — the brilliant Sherlock Holmes and his devoted assistant, Dr. Watson — as they investigate a dozen of their best-known cases. Originally published in 1892, this is the first and best collection of stories about the legendary sleuth.

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  Twelfth Night

  William Shakespeare

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  The audiobook version of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a must-have for anyone who loves a good story. This classic play is a true masterpiece, filled with intrigue, romance, and unforgettable characters. With the audiobook, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the captivating plot, following the twists and turns as they unfold. The talented actors who lend their voices to the characters bring them to life in a way that will leave you feeling as though you're right there in the midst of the action. As the story progresses, you'll become invested in the characters' lives and their relationships with one another. Whether you're a seasoned Shakespeare fan or a newcomer to his work, the audiobook version of Twelfth Night is sure to captivate and entertain you with its rich storytelling and timeless themes. Don't miss out on the chance to experience this classic tale in a whole new way - pick up the audiobook version of Twelfth Night today and get lost in its gripping narrative.

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  Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman

  E. W. Hornung

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  Ernest William Hornung(1866-1921) was born in Middlesborough, England and educated at Uppingham School, Rutland. He spent two years in Australia for his health, returning to England in 1886.  In 1893 he married Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's sister Constance and five years later the first of his stories of “Raffles” the gentleman burglar appeared in Cassell's Magazine.  More stories followed and proved extremely popular. The first collection of the exploits of A.J. Raffles and his friend Bunny Manders was published as “The Amateur Cracksman” in 1899.The characters of Raffles and Bunny were possibly inspired by his brother-in-law's creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, although they are on the opposite side of the law.The activities of the gentleman cricketer and his associate are highly questionable but “he never steals from his hosts and he helps his old friends in trouble”.The stories are: “The Ides of March”“A Costume Piece”“Gentleman and Players”“Le Premier Pas”“Wilful Murder”“Nine Points of the Law”“The Return Match”“The Gift of the Emperor”Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready

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  The Mayor of Casterbridge

  Thomas Hardy

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  A captivating story of love and regret from the author of Tess of the D’Urbervilles and The Return of the Native Young farm worker Michael Henchard arrives in Casterbridge, Wessex, with his wife and child, looking for a job. Instead, he finds rum. At the town fair, Henchard quarrels with his wife and drunkenly auctions her and his daughter to the assembled crowd. He sells his family to a sailor for five guineas, a monstrous crime that marks him for a lifetime of guilt and pain.   The next morning, Henchard swears off drink. Eighteen years later, he is the wealthy—and sober—mayor of Casterbridge, his terrible secret buried deep in the past. But when Henchard falls in love with a young woman on a trip to the island of Jersey, his inability to marry her threatens to destroy her reputation. The sudden return of his wife and daughter presents Henchard with a chance to finally make things right—or doom himself forever.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.  

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