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  Door in the Wall The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  The eight stories here show Wells in various moods and foreshadow his celebrity. These are uncanny tales, resonating strangely, despite arising from ordinary thoughts, interactions, and memories. Wells shows just how fantastic the everyday can be, if one only pauses to reflect on missed chances, suggestions of what might have been, bleak premonitions of blessed futures whose utopian promise is destroyed by new forms of war.

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  Young Magic - Power may be good...

  Helen Simpson

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  Helen de Guerry Simpson was born in Sydney, Australia on the 1st December 1897.  As a 17 year old she was sent to France and then on to Oxford, England to complete her education.  Whilst there she founded the Oxford Women's Dramatic Society.  She was sent down in 1921 apparently for breaking regulations prohibiting men and women students from acting together. 
   
  Her early work of poems, plays, a novel and a collection of short stories found little commercial success. It was only with ‘Boomerang’ in 1932 that her success was established.  Helen continued to write across the genres and by now had become intensely interested in politics.  She was selected to run by the Liberals for the Isle of Wight parliamentary seat in the expected General Election of 39 or 40. 
   
  Sadly this coincided with the rapid onset of cancer and her health very quickly deteriorated.   
   
  Helen Simpson died in Worcestershire, England on the 14th October 1940.  She was 42. 
   
  In ‘Young Magic’ a young girl has definite supernatural abilities which she attempts to control.  Years later when she returns home and begins a relationship those abilities begin to reappear in a more sinister form.

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  Sense and Sensibility - Audiobook

  Jane Austen, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Sense and Sensibility follows the contrasting lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations in early 19th-century England. Elinor, the embodiment of sense, values reason, restraint, and propriety, while Marianne, representing sensibility, is ruled by passion, emotion, and romantic idealism.Through their experiences with love — including disappointment, betrayal, and eventual self-discovery — Austen explores the balance between emotion and logic, personal happiness and social obligation. With wit and subtle irony, the novel critiques the limited roles of women and the importance of wealth and marriage in determining one's fate.

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  The Fall of the House of Usher

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "A dull, dark, and soundless day... where the clouds hung oppressively low."
  
  When an unnamed narrator arrives at the ancestral estate of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, he finds a house that seems to possess a life of its own. Roderick, suffering from a hypersensitivity of the senses and a profound "mental disorder," lives in a state of perpetual terror alongside his dying twin sister, Madeline. As the physical structure of the mansion mirrors the crumbling sanity of its inhabitants, the narrator is drawn into a nightmare of subterranean vaults, haunting melodies, and a family secret that refuses to stay buried. This is Poe at the height of his powers, weaving a story where every shadow, every sound, and every stone contributes to a singular effect of overwhelming gloom.
  
  One of the most chilling elements of the story is Roderick's belief that the very stones of his house are sentient. Poe uses this to create a "Gothic atmosphere" where the environment itself is a character, conspiring against the Ushers to bring about their total annihilation.
  
  From the "barely perceptible fissure" zig-zagging down the front of the mansion to the storm that rages during the climax, Poe uses the physical world to represent the internal collapse of the human mind. The "Fall" of the title refers simultaneously to the destruction of the building, the death of the family line, and the descent into madness.
  
  The Fall of the House of Usher established the tropes that would define horror for nearly two centuries. It is a psychological puzzle that invites endless interpretation—is it a ghost story, a study of incestuous decay, or a journey into a dying mind? Poe's rhythmic, hypnotic prose ensures that once you enter the House of Usher, you never truly leave.
  
  Enter the mansion of madness. Purchase "The Fall of the House of Usher" today.

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  Allan Quatermain Stories

  H. Rider Haggard

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  Step into the untamed heart of Africa with Allan Quatermain Stories, a sweeping collection of classic adventures from the legendary H. Rider Haggard. Follow the fearless big-game hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain as he journeys through perilous landscapes, lost kingdoms, and ancient mysteries hidden deep within the continent’s wild frontiers. 
  Across deserts, jungles, and towering mountain ranges, Quatermain faces ruthless enemies, mystical legends, and moral dilemmas shaped by the complex clash of cultures during the era of colonial exploration. These timeless tales blend danger, discovery, suspense, and humanity—capturing the thrill of adventure fiction at its very origins. 
  Narrated with gripping clarity by Ken Kowalik, this collection brings Quatermain’s world vividly to life, immersing listeners in treacherous expeditions, forgotten civilizations, and the unforgettable spirit of a man driven by courage, curiosity, and conscience. 
  Perfect for fans of classic adventure, lost-world tales, and heroic journeys into the unknown.

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  Sherlock Holmes: The Engineer's...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Embark on a gripping journey with The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, the ninth part of the Sherlock Holmes Short Story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. In this thrilling tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a young hydraulic engineer named Victor Hatherley seeks Watson's medical help after a horrifying encounter that left him with a severed thumb. As Holmes delves into the engineer's account of a mysterious and dangerous job, he uncovers a sinister plot that endangers many lives. 
  Jake Urry's dynamic narration brings the intensity and drama of this unusual case to life, making this audiobook a must-listen for both devoted Sherlock Holmes fans and newcomers. Discover the brilliance of Holmes's deductive skills and the dark secrets lurking in The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb with this captivating recording.

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