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  The Borgias

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "The Borgias" by Alexandre Dumas is a dramatic and scandalous retelling of one of history’s most infamous families. Set in Renaissance Italy, the novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Borgia dynasty, led by Pope Alexander VI and his children, Cesare and Lucrezia. Dumas explores their relentless pursuit of power through ambition, betrayal, and corruption, set against a backdrop of political intrigue and moral decadence. The story delves into themes of loyalty, greed, and the blurred lines between love and manipulation. With rich detail and vivid characters, Dumas captures the opulence and brutality of the era, offering a compelling portrait of human ambition and the cost of unchecked desire for dominance.

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  Here We Are - From their pens to...

  Dorothy Parker

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Dorothy Parker.

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  CARNACKI: The Complete Collection

  William Hope Hodgson

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  Step into the world of one of the most influential paranormal investigators of the early 20th century with "CARNACKI: The Complete Collection". This definitive anthology brings together all of William Hope Hodgson’s celebrated stories featuring the brilliant, if eccentric, investigator, Thomas Carnacki. Known for his keen intellect, inventive methods, and unshakable resolve, Carnacki faces some of the most chilling and enigmatic supernatural phenomena of his time. 
  Throughout these nine tales, Carnacki is called upon to confront strange forces that defy logic and reason. Armed with his trusty scientific tools, a deep understanding of the occult, and a fearless heart, he investigates everything from spectral hauntings and ghostly apparitions to malevolent spirits and unearthly forces lurking in the shadows. 
  The first six stories were collected in the 1913 anthology, “Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder”, with the latter three appearing in an expanded collection of the same name published in 1947.

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  The Invisible Man

  H. G. Wells

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  Enter the mind of a brilliant but tormented scientist in The Invisible Man, a gripping story of ambition gone awry. This audiobook tells the tale of Griffin, a gifted physicist whose groundbreaking discovery of invisibility becomes both his greatest achievement and his undoing.
   
  As Griffin descends into madness, his journey reveals the darker side of human nature and the devastating effects of unchecked power and isolation. Set against the backdrop of a small English village, this story masterfully blends suspense, intrigue, and thought-provoking themes about morality, identity, and the cost of ambition.
   
  Perfect for fans of science fiction and psychological thrillers, The Invisible Man is a timeless classic that explores the boundaries of science and the depths of the human soul. Experience the chilling consequences of invisibility in this unforgettable audiobook adaptation.

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  The Sherlock Holmes Collection -...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes was created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. 
   
  Holmes first appeared in print in 1887's A Study in Scarlet, the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totaling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 1880 and 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. John H. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. 
   
  Though not the first fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes is arguably the best known. By the 1990s there were already over 25,000 stage adaptations, films, television productions, and publications featuring the detective, and Guinness World Records lists him as the most portrayed literary human character in film and television history. Holmes's popularity and fame are such that many have believed him to be not a fictional character but a real individual; numerous literary and fan societies have been founded on this pretense. Avid readers of the Holmes stories helped create the modern practice of fandom.  
   
  Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ DL was a British writer and physician.

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  The Emancipated

  George Gissing

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  The Emancipated explores the complexities of marriage, personal freedom, and societal expectations in late Victorian England. The story centers on Everard Domby, a disillusioned barrister trapped in a loveless marriage to a woman whose conventional mindset stifles his intellectual and emotional growth. As he grows closer to Dora Mead, a divorced and independent-minded woman considered scandalous by society, Everard is forced to confront his own ideals versus social reality. Gissing critiques the institution of marriage and the rigid moral codes of the time, portraying the inner turmoil of individuals torn between duty and desire. With psychological depth and sharp social observation, the novel questions what it truly means to be free—especially for those who challenge the norms of family, gender, and class.

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