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  A Journey of Little Profit -...

  John Buchan

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  The Scottish novelist John Buchan enjoyed a remarkable career as politician, historian and Governor General. He was born John Buchan on 26th August 1875 and later added 1st Baron Tweedsmuir PC GCMG GCVO CH to his name.  
  Buchan studied at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Glasgow and at seventeen won a scholarship to the University of Glasgow to study classics. There he began to write poetry. In 1895 he transferred to Oxford to continue his study of Classics and in 1896 ‘Sir Quixote of the Moors’ was published followed by the non-fiction ‘Scholar-Gipsies’. His prolific literary output now hardly faltered. 
  He graduated in 1900 and became the private secretary to Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner for Southern Africa and other colonies. Buchan found the same inspiration in the African landscape as he had in the Scottish Borders, and would later set many works here. Returning to London he became a partner in a publishing house, and garnered an editorial role at The Spectator. He also completed his law studies. He was called to the bar in 1901 but never practiced.  
  On 15th July 1907 Buchan married Susan Charlotte Grosvenor, the cousin of the Duke of Westminster. In 1910 he wrote ‘Prester John’, the first of a series set in South Africa.  
  In 1911 Buchan entered politics as a Unionist candidate in the Scottish Borders advocating the support of free trade, women’s suffrage, national insurance, and reducing the power of the House of Lords.  
  The Great War saw Buchan writing for the War Propaganda Bureau and as Times correspondent in France. In 1915, he published ‘The Thirty-Nine Steps’, his most famous book and a follow-up Richard Hannay novel, ‘Greenmantle’, in 1916.  
  In 1916 Buchan enlisted in the Intelligence Corps which included writing speeches for Sir Douglas Haig. By 1917 he was Director of Information under Lord Beaverbrook. Buchan called it “the toughest job he ever took on”. He somehow found time to assist in a history of the war magazine. This was later published in 24 volumes: Nelson’s History of the War. 
  After the war his writing focused on historical studies. In 1927 Buchan became the Unionist Party Member of Parliament for the Combined Scottish Universities. In a speech to Parliament he said “I believe every Scotsman should be a Scottish nationalist. If it could be proved that a Scottish parliament were desirable… Scotsmen should support it.”  
  Over the next decade he continued to distinguish himself politically and in literature.  On the 1st June 1935 he became 1st Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield in the County of Oxford.  
  He was now also given the position of Governor General in Canada and resolved to travel all over Canada to gain a better insight of the country. Having crossed both length and breadth he saw the cultural shift between areas and their common ground and helped bring about a clear national Canadian identity. 
  On the 6th February 1940 he collapsed from a stroke and sustained a very serious head injury in falling. Two rounds of surgery to stabilise his condition were unsuccessful and Buchan died on the 11th February. After a state funeral in Ottawa his ashes were returned to his estate in Oxfordshire.

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  Outcast of the Islands An

  Joseph Conrad

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  Peter Willems is the outcast of the islands, in this, Joseph Conrad’s second novel published in 1896, inspired by his experience as ship’s mate on the trading vessel Vidar.  
   
  Willems is confidential clerk to Hudig, a powerful merchant trading out of Macassar, in the Dutch East Indies, on the island of Sulawesi. But very soon Willems is on the run from a scandal and finds himself up-river at Almayer’s remote trading post. An all-consuming liaison ensues between Willems and Aissa, the local chief’s daughter. The denouement in the jungle amidst the deluge of a tropical storm is beautifully wrought and brimful of suspense. This is Conrad at his very best. 
   
  It is read for Raconteurs by Greg Wagland.

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  The Reigate Puzzle

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Reigate Squire, also known as "The Adventure of the Reigate Puzzle" or "The Adventure of the Reigate Squires", was one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventure of the Reigate Squires was first published in 1893. It is one of 12 stories in the cycle collected as The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle ranked "The Adventure of the Reigate Squire" twelfth in his list of his twelve favorite Holmes stories.The elder Cunningham's confidence is broken after his arrest and he tells all. It seems that William followed his two employers the night they broke into the Acton estate (Holmes has already deduced that it was they, in pursuit of documents supporting Mr. Acton's legal claim, which they did not find). William then proceeded to blackmail his employers – not realizing that it was dangerous to do such a thing to Alec – and they thought to use the recent burglary scare as a plausible way of getting rid of him. With a bit more attention paid to detail, they might very well have evaded all suspicion.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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  Winnie the Pooh: Stuck at...

  A. Milne

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  Winnie the Pooh is out for a walk and decides to visit his friend Rabbit. Rabbit lives in a hole in a sandbank, so Pooh climbs in. They have lunch together and then Pooh wants to leave...but he ate so much that he can't fit through the hole and he is stuck! Rabbit gets Christopher Robin and they make a plan to get Pooh out... Written by A.A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh is the lovable bear from A.A. Milne's children's book.

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  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

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  Dive into the timeless masterpiece Great Expectations, a compelling tale of ambition, love, betrayal, and redemption. This audiobook invites you into the life of Pip, an orphan with humble beginnings whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is introduced to the mysterious world of wealth and privilege. Guided by his secret benefactor, Pip embarks on a transformative journey, filled with twists, turns, and life-changing lessons. 
  Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the story weaves through vivid landscapes, from the desolate marshes of Kent to the bustling streets of London, capturing the stark contrasts between social classes. Through richly drawn characters like the bitter yet captivating Miss Havisham and the enigmatic Estella, listeners will uncover the complexities of human relationships, the cost of unfulfilled dreams, and the enduring power of compassion. 
  This audiobook brings to life the enduring themes of morality, social mobility, and personal growth, with a narrative voice that echoes with authenticity and emotion. Perfect for anyone seeking a profound and immersive literary experience, Great Expectations is a journey into the heart of what it means to strive, fail, and ultimately find true contentment. 
  Rediscover a classic that resonates with universal truths, leaving you inspired, reflective, and deeply moved. Let the story of Pip’s aspirations and struggles accompany you on your own path of self-discovery.

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  Twenty Thousand Leagues Under...

  Jules Verne, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is one of Jules Verne's most iconic and visionary novels. It follows the journey of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land as they are taken aboard the mysterious submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. What begins as a mission to investigate a sea monster turns into a deep-sea odyssey through a world of underwater wonders, shipwrecks, lost civilizations, and the hidden forces of nature.With rich imagination and early science-fiction brilliance, Verne explores the limits of technology and the depths of the ocean long before submarines were a reality. The novel is not only an adventure tale but also a philosophical reflection on freedom, vengeance, and isolation beneath the waves. It remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers and creators around the world.

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