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  The Awakening

  Kate Chopin

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  Experience the timeless beauty of one of America's great literary works with "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, now available in "The Sound of Classics" series. Expertly narrated by Elizabeth Mitchell, this audiobook brings to life the story of Edna Pontellier and her journey of self-discovery, set against the backdrop of 19th century Louisiana. Mitchell's nuanced and captivating delivery captures every detail of Chopin's lyrical prose, taking listeners on a journey through the innermost thoughts and emotions of the unforgettable protagonist. Published by The Sounding Page, this audiobook is a stunning tribute to the power of language and the beauty of great literature. Whether you are a longtime fan of "The Awakening" or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook is the perfect way to experience the enduring appeal of this classic American work.

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  Cohen of Trinity - From their...

  Amy Levy

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  Amy Levy was born in London, England in 1861, the second of seven in a fairly wealthy Anglo-Jewish family. The children read and participated in secular literary activities and became firmly integrated into Victorian life. 
  Her education was at Brighton High School, Brighton, before studies at Newnham College, Cambridge; she was the first Jewish student when she arrived in 1879, but left after four terms. 
  Amy’s writing career began early; her poem ‘Ida Grey’ appeared when she was only fourteen. Her acclaimed short stories ‘Cohen of Trinity’ and ‘Wise in Their Generation,’ were published by Oscar Wilde in his magazine ‘Women's World’. 
  Her poetic writings reveal feminist concerns; ‘Xantippe and Other Verses’, from 1881 includes a poem in the voice of Socrates's wife. ‘A Minor Poet and Other Verse’ from 1884 comprises of dramatic monologues and lyric poems. 
  In 1886, Amy began a series of essays on Jewish culture and literature for the Jewish Chronicle, including ‘The Ghetto at Florence’, ‘The Jew in Fiction’, ‘Jewish Humour’ and ‘Jewish Children’. 
  That same year while travelling in Florence she met the writer Vernon Lee. It is generally assumed they fell in love and this inspired the poem ‘To Vernon Lee’. 
  Her first novel ‘Romance of a Shop’, written in 1888 is based on four sisters who experience the pleasures and hardships of running a London business during the 1880s. This was followed by Reuben Sachs (also 1888) and concerned with Jewish identity and mores in the England of her time and was somewhat controversial. 
  Her final book of poems, ‘A London Plane-Tree’ from 1889, shows the beginnings of the influence of French symbolism. 
  Despite many friendships and an active life, Amy suffered for many years with serious depressions and this, together with her growing deafness, led her to commit suicide by inhaling carbon monoxide on September 10th, 1889. She was 27.

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  One of Ours

  Willa Cather

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  A Nebraska native, Claude Wheeler wants to attend the State University but instead lives a typical college life as a Temple College student. However, when his successful father decides to expand the family farm, Claude's reality is changed forever as he's forced to drop out to help realize his father's dream. Later, as war wages on in Europe, he enlists, hoping to escape his dreary fate and find purpose.

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  The Complete Collection of...

  Maurice Leblanc

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  What if the greatest criminal was also the most charming man in the room?
  
  The Complete Collection of Arsène Lupin gathers all the classic adventures of literature's most elegant and ingenious thief. Created by Maurice Leblanc, Arsène Lupin is a master of disguise, deception, and daring—outwitting detectives, stealing priceless treasures, and escaping with style.
  
  Set against the backdrop of Belle Époque France, these stories blend clever mysteries, thrilling heists, and playful humor. Lupin is neither villain nor hero, but a brilliant antihero whose intelligence, wit, and moral code make him irresistible to readers.
  
  Often compared to Sherlock Holmes—whom Lupin famously challenges—this series helped define the gentleman-thief genre and inspired countless modern crime stories.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll enjoy:
  
  The complete Arsène Lupin stories in one volume
  
  Clever mysteries, bold heists, and unforgettable twists
  
  A charismatic antihero with charm and intellect
  
  A cornerstone series of classic crime fiction
  
  Adapted for film, television, and modern streaming series, Arsène Lupin continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
  
  Steal into a world of brilliance and intrigue. Buy now and experience the complete adventures of Arsène Lupin.

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  Danger at Pemberley - Return to...

  Fenella J. Miller

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  A Regency Romance for all Austen fans! From bestselling author Fenella J Miller 
  Darcy and Lizzy have been married for some time and their union is going through troubled times. This is brought to a head when Caroline Bingley, who always had designs on Darcy, arrives unexpectedly. 
  If having Darcy’s old flame under her roof wasn’t enough for Lizzy to contend with, Colonel Fitzwilliam, an intelligence officer, arrives also. However, this isn’t a purely social call as he needs Darcy’s assistance to entrap two spies who are passing secrets to the French. Against her better judgment Lizzy is drawn into this dangerous escapade and is asked to invite the suspects to a house party at Pemberley. 
  As Lizzy and Darcy dash from Pemberley to London and back again they not only unmask the traitors but rekindle the spark that brought them together all those summers ago. 
  Please note: This was originally published as A Spy at Pemberley 
  A wonderful Regency romance that recreates the magic of Pemberley. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer and Mary Balogh. 
  Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 
  'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.' Glynis Peters– Bestselling author of The Secret Orphan. 
  'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane 
  'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton 
  'Loved every word of this book. Fenella is a great author and leaves her books with you wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next one.' *5 star Reader Review**

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  Aloysha the Pot - From their...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in the Russian province of Tula to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he had private tutors but he showed little interest in any formal education. When he went to the University of Kazan in 1843 to study oriental languages and law, he left without completing his courses.  Life now was relaxed and idle but with some writing also taking place.  Gambling debts forced an abrupt change of path and he joined the army to fight in the Crimean War.  He was commended for his bravery and promoted but was appalled at the brutality and loss of life.  He recorded these and other earlier experiences in his diaries which formed the basis of several of his works. 
  In 1852 ‘Childhood’ was published to immediate success and was followed by ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Youth’. 
  His experience in the army and the horrors he witnessed resulted in ‘The Cossacks’ in 1862 and the trilogy ‘Sevastopol Tales’. After the war he travelled around Europe, visiting London and Paris and meeting such luminaries as Victor Hugo and Charles Darwin.  
  It was now that Tolstoy began his masterpiece, ‘War and Peace’. Published in 1869 it was an epic work that changed literature. He quickly followed this with ‘Anna Karenina’.  
  These successes made Tolstoy rich and helped him accomplish many of his dreams but also brought problems as he grappled with his faith and the lot of the oppressed poor. These revolutionary views became so popular that the authorities now kept him under surveillance.  
  He led a life of asceticism and vegetarianism and put his socialist ideals into practice by establishing numerous schools for the poor and food programmes. He also believed in giving away his wealth, which caused much discord with his wife.  
  His writing continued to bring forth classics such as ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ and many brilliant and incisive short stories such as ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need’.  
  In 1901 Tolstoy was excommunicated from the Church and controversially deselected for the Nobel Prize for Literature. 
  Whilst undertaking a pilgrimage by train in October 1910 with his daughter Aleksandra he caught pneumonia in the nearby town of Astapovo.  Leo Tolstoy died on November 9th, 1910, he was 82.

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