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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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  A Legend of Old Egypt - From...

  Boleslaw Prus

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  Aleksander Głowacki who wrote under the nom de plume Boleslaw Prus was born on 20th August 1847 at Hrubieszów in the Kingdom of Poland, at that time, controlled by the Russian Empire. 
  At three his mother died and then at nine his father.  Female relatives helped raise him but at 15 he joined the Polish uprising against the might of Imperial Russia.  Wounded on the battlefield, arrested and imprisoned, he was later released into the care of a relative and resumed secondary school and then Warsaw University but poverty forced him to leave after two years.  At some point he developed agoraphobia which often caused problems. 
  In 1869, he enrolled in the Forestry Department at Puławy but was soon sacked and so he began a system of self-education that led to work as a newspaper columnist on a wide-ranging series of topics that eventually became the ‘Weekly Chronicles’ and spanned 40 years. 
  With his finances now stabilized he married and then adopted his late brother-in-law’s son.  
  It seems he had doubts as to the scale of his talents and early on adopted the name ‘Boleslaw Prus’ for both his journalistic and literary offerings. 
  His work as a short-story writer met with much acclaim. He wrote several dozen of them, originally published in newspapers and ranging in length from micro-story to novella. His keen observation of everyday life and sense of humor are evident in them.  
  During his career he also wrote novels. After ‘Pharoah’, in 1895, he embarked on a four-month journey taking in Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rapperswil in Switzerland, where he stayed for two months, and his final destination, Paris.  Here his agoraphobia was so bad he couldn’t cross the Seine.  
  However, his writing continued and in 1911 his novel ‘Changes’, though uncompleted, began to be serialised.  It was never finished. 
  Boleslaw Prus died on 19th May 1912, at his Warsaw apartment.  He was 64.  A National Hero, thousands attended both his funeral service and interment.

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  Round the Moon - The sequel to...

  Jules Verne

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  What happens when three daring adventurers are actually shot into space in a hollow projectile?In this thrilling sequel to 'From the Earth to the Moon,' Jules Verne takes readers on an unprecedented journey beyond our world. The intrepid trio of Barbicane, Nicholl, and Michel Ardan find themselves hurtling through the void of space in their projectile-vehicle, facing unforeseen dangers and making startling discoveries.Experience the wonder of space travel as imagined in the 19th century, long before the first real lunar missions. Follow our heroes as they grapple with the challenges of weightlessness, navigate past asteroids, and marvel at the lunar landscape. Will they survive their close encounter with the moon and find a way to return to Earth?Verne's remarkable imagination combines scientific speculation with nail-biting suspense, creating a visionary tale that eerily foreshadows actual space exploration. From calculating orbits to dealing with limited oxygen, the story's attention to theoretical detail is as fascinating as its sense of adventure. LibriVox recording of this public domain work, bringing timeless adventures to your ears. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, space enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever looked up at the moon and wondered 'what if?'Prepare for an exhilarating orbital adventure that pushes the boundaries of human achievement and imagination!

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  Grimm's Fairy Tales - A...

  The Brothers Grimm

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  Ready to turn bedtime into the most magical part of your day? Dive headfirst into a world of wonder, danger, laughter, and heart with Grimm’s Fairy Tales: A Collection of Classic Bedtime Stories for Kids & Adults! This isn’t just an audiobook — it’s a dazzling journey through enchanted forests, royal palaces, and mysterious villages where anything is possible and every story bursts with adventure. Cheer for brave Hansel and clever Gretel, gasp as Little Red Riding Hood faces the big bad wolf and celebrate the power of love and courage with Sleeping Beauty and the Frog Prince. These legendary tales don’t just entertain — they ignite the imagination, teach timeless life lessons, and fill every listener with joy, hope, and wonder. Whether you’re sharing them with a child or rediscovering them for yourself, each story is a cozy escape into a world where good triumphs, magic is real, and dreams truly do come true. So snuggle in, press play, and let the magic of Grimm sweep you away tonight!

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  Anne of Windy Poplars (Unabridged)

  L.M. Montgomery

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  Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They're known as the royal family of Summerside--and they quickly let Anne know she is not the person they had wanted as principal of Summerside High School. But as she settles into the cozy tower room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds she has great allies in the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty and in their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. As Anne learns Summerside's strangest secrets, winning the support of the prickly Pringles becomes only the first of her delicious triumphs.

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  The Mystery of Edwin Drood

  Charles Dickens

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  The Mystery of Edwin Drood is Charles Dickens's final and most enigmatic novel, left unfinished at the time of his death. Blending elements of mystery, psychological drama, and Gothic suspense, the book stands apart from Dickens's other works and continues to intrigue readers and scholars alike.
  
  Set in the atmospheric cathedral town of Cloisterham, the story revolves around the sudden disappearance of young Edwin Drood. Suspicion soon falls upon his uncle, John Jasper, a respected choirmaster whose outward respectability masks dark inner obsessions. As hidden desires, jealousy, and moral corruption emerge, Dickens carefully constructs a tense and unsettling portrait of a man divided against himself.
  
  Alongside the central mystery, the novel introduces a cast of vivid characters, including the independent and thoughtful Rosa Bud, the mysterious siblings Neville and Helena Landless, and the eccentric investigator Mr. Datchery. Through these figures, Dickens explores themes of identity, guilt, secrecy, and the struggle between conscience and desire.
  
  Though unfinished, The Mystery of Edwin Drood remains a compelling and powerful work. Its unresolved ending invites endless speculation, making readers active participants in solving its central puzzle. Dark in tone yet rich in character and atmosphere, the novel stands as a fascinating final chapter in Dickens's literary legacy and a timeless classic of Victorian mystery.

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