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  The Merchant Of Venice

  William Shakespeare

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  The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare is a timeless classic that explores themes of justice, mercy, love, and prejudice. Set in the vibrant city of Venice, the story follows the complex relationship between Antonio, a melancholic merchant, and Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. 
   
  Antonio’s dear friend Bassanio seeks to court the wealthy and beautiful Portia but lacks the funds to do so. To help his friend, Antonio borrows money from Shylock, offering a pound of his own flesh as collateral if he cannot repay the loan. As circumstances unfold, Antonio’s ships are lost at sea, and he finds himself unable to repay the debt. Shylock, deeply wronged by the discrimination he has faced, seeks to enforce their bond and claim his pound of flesh, sparking a tense legal battle that tests the concepts of justice and revenge. 
   
  Portia, disguised as a lawyer, enters the courtroom in a dramatic attempt to save Antonio, ultimately challenging Shylock’s rigid interpretation of the law. Through its intricate plot and memorable characters, the play delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by each individual, offering a thought-provoking reflection on human nature and the consequences of our choices. 
   
  This audiobook brings the rich language of Shakespeare to life, immersing listeners in the intensity of the courtroom drama, the romance of Bassanio and Portia, and the profound struggles of identity and morality. With its engaging narration and timeless relevance, The Merchant of Venice continues to captivate audiences with its exploration of loyalty, vengeance, and the complexity of mercy. A must-listen for lovers of classic literature, this audiobook provides a fresh and dynamic interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most iconic works.

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  Frankestein

  Mary Shelley

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  Delve into the haunting and thought-provoking world of Frankenstein, a timeless masterpiece of gothic literature. This audiobook brings to life the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but tormented scientist who defies the natural order by creating life. What emerges from his laboratory, however, is not the miracle he envisioned but a creature doomed to isolation and despair. 
  As Victor and his creation grapple with themes of ambition, responsibility, and the boundaries of human endeavor, listeners are drawn into a story that is as relevant today as it was in the 19th century. Shelley's narrative raises profound questions about morality, scientific exploration, and what it truly means to be human. 
  This audiobook is perfect for those who love suspenseful storytelling, philosophical reflection, and unforgettable characters. With its rich prose and deeply emotional core, Frankenstein offers a compelling listening experience that will stay with you long after the final words. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook invites you to explore the dark and beautiful complexities of creation and consequence.

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  The Overtone

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Overtone' looks at a sterile marriage with no children and no spontaneous sexual feeling between the couple. Lawrence seems to lose interest in the story, although he introduces a younger woman, who walks away baffled at the end. His purpose seems to be to analyse the relationship between men and women in religious terms - Christianity for the women and the old Pan religion for the men. Lawrence produces some fine writing but the argument at the end of the story seems contrived.

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  Nathaniel Hawthorne - Six of the...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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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. 
   
  1 - Six of the Best - Nathaniel Hawthorne -  An Introduction 
  2 - Nathaniel Hawthorne - An Introduction 
  3 - Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  4 - The Devil In Manuscript By Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  5 - The Artist of the Beautiful by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  6 - The Wedding Knell By Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  7 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 1 by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  8 - Rappaccini's Daughter - Part 2 by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
  9 - Roger Malvin's Burial by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  The Sign of the Four

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the fictional detective.The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards. It presents the detective's drug habit and humanizes him in a way that had not been done in the preceding novel, A Study in Scarlet (1887). It also introduces Doctor Watson's future wife, Mary Morstan.Mary Morstan is left without the bulk of the Agra treasure, although she will apparently receive the rest of the chaplet. John Watson falls in love with Mary and it is revealed at the end that he proposed to her and she has accepted.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.

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  The Roman Hat Mystery

  Ellery Queen

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  The New York City Theatre District provides the backdrop in this locked-room mystery, the first of many featuring Inspector Richard Queen and his son, Ellery Queen!

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