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  The Sun Also Rises

  Ernest Hemingway

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  Immerse yourself in the world of post-war disillusionment with "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway, a classic audiobook that captures the essence of the Lost Generation. Follow the journey of Jake Barnes and his circle of expatriate friends as they navigate love, loss, and the search for meaning in the vibrant cities of Paris and Pamplona. 
  Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, Hemingway’s debut novel delves into the lives of disenchanted individuals seeking solace in a world forever changed by war. Through sharp dialogue and evocative descriptions, "The Sun Also Rises" paints a vivid picture of a generation struggling to find purpose and identity. 
  Narrated with clarity and depth, this audiobook brings Hemingway’s concise prose and rich characterization to life, making it an engaging experience for both new listeners and longtime fans of the author. Whether you're drawn to the exploration of human emotions or the historical context of the 1920s, this timeless classic offers a compelling listen. 
  Perfect for road trips, quiet afternoons, or any moment when you seek a thought-provoking and immersive story, "The Sun Also Rises" remains a profound exploration of the human condition. 
  Start Listening to "The Sun Also Rises" today and experience Hemingway’s unforgettable tale of love and loss.

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  The Invisible Man

  H. G. Wells

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  The mysterious recluse Mr Griffin wanders into town, keeping his whole body hidden and shutting himself away with his scientific equipment. So begins a tour de force by the master of science fiction, H.G. Wells.
  
  When the village is besieged by strange thefts by an uncatchable thief, the clues might lie with the odd-acting stranger. Revealing his incredible secret, he has turned himself invisible, Griffin escapes and seeks those whom he might suborn into aiding him. Driven to darkness by his inability to make himself visible again, Griffin decides to use his misfortune to terrorise others. Greeted with fear and suspicion and betrayed by those around him, Griffin is determined to show just how dangerous an unseen enemy can be.

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  White Nights

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  White Nights, a tale of lonelyness by Fyodor Dostoevsky. 
  Like many of Dostoevsky's stories, "White Nights" is told in the first person by a nameless narrator, a young man living in Saint Petersburg who suffers from loneliness. He gets to know and falls in love with a young woman, but the love remains unrequited as the woman misses her lover. How will it end? 
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Sherlock Holmes and the Five...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are presented with a singular mystery involving the receipt of five orange pips in the mail, and their connection to seemingly accidental deaths.  
  First published in 1891 and collected as part of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Narrated by Robin Reads.

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  The Voyage of Copley Banks

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Voyage of Copley Banks is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Pearson's Magazine in may 1897. 3rd story of the Captain Sharkey saga.Copley Banks, of Kingston, had been one of the leading sugar merchants of the West Indies. The pirate John Sharkey killed his wife and two children when they were sailing from England. Since then Banks is gathering information to locate Sharkey. Two years after his misfortunes, he decides to prepare the brig Ruffling Harry for a slaving venture to Whydah in Africa. However, the ship is heavily armed like a warship rather than a merchant. And he hires the scum of the port, instead of the usual sailors from the firm. After the departure Copley Banks reveals his plans to the crew. He explains that he chooses the pirate's life. Among the 46 men only 4 decide to return to the port. After a year of piracy Copley Banks becomes as famous as Sharkey. And one day in Cuba they both meet while careening their boats. They become good friends and sunked ships together for a long while. Sharkey knew nothing of the evil that he had done to his new boon companion. One day, in the captain's cabin Banks and Sharkey are alone face to face. Banks tells him the story of his murdered wife and sons and captures Sharkey. He ties him securely around a powder barrel and lit a slow powder line while he leaves the boat. From the shore he sees the boat exploding with all his captain and crew.

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  A Garland of Earth - From their...

  Dorothy Edwards

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  Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards was born on 7th June 1831 in Islington, London.  She was educated at home by her mother and showed early promise as a writer, publishing her first poem at the age of 7 and her first story at 12.  Thereafter several popular periodicals published her poetry, stories and articles. 
  In addition she also illustrated some of her own writings and painted scenes from books she had read.  This talent was not supported by her parents, who saw an artist’s life as scandalous.  Undeterred Amelia took up composing and performing music until a bout of typhus caused throat damage.  Other interests soon followed until, early in the 1850s, Amelia focused exclusively on writing.  Her early novels were well received, and with ‘Barbara's History’ in 1864, a work revolving around bigamy, her reputation was established.  
  Amelia’s pen was also the purveyor of ghost stories for magazines and are still anthologized as classic tales to this day. 
  In January 1851, Amelia became engaged, apparently to please her parents, but she quickly broke it off.  In reality her emotional attachments were almost exclusively with women.  From the early 1860s she lived with Ellen Drew Braysher, a widow 27 years her senior, until both women died in early 1892.  During this relationship other women also entered and left her life.  Her frequent travelling companion, Lucy Renshaw, accompanied her to Egypt in the winter of 1873 and there she found a life-changing interest in Egyptology.  Aware of increasing threats from tourism and modern development she became an advocate for their research and preservation.  
  To advance the work Amelia largely abandoned much of her writing in favour of Egyptology and even took on strenuous lecture tours to raise funds. 
  After catching influenza, Amelia Edwards, ‘the Godmother of Egyptology’ died on 15th April 1892 at Weston-super-Mare.  She was 60.

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