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  Prelude - A Classic Literary...

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  What if a single day could reveal the hidden currents of family life, desire, and ambition? In Katherine Mansfield’s "Prelude", you’ll be drawn into the world of the Burnell family as they prepare for a move to the countryside. Beneath the surface of everyday routines, subtle tensions, quiet rivalries, and moments of tender affection reveal the complexity of human emotion, all rendered with Mansfield’s trademark elegance, wit, and psychological insight. From fleeting glances to whispered conversations, every interaction uncovers the joys, frustrations, and unspoken longings that define family life. Rich in atmosphere and delicately observed detail, "Prelude" invites reflection on love, relationships, and the beauty hidden in ordinary moments. Press play and immerse yourself in Mansfield’s luminous prose - a captivating journey where every thought, gesture, and moment resonates with timeless insight and emotional depth.

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  The Water Took Us Away

  Priyanshu Sinha

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  On a rainy day, an earthquake strikes, followed by a tsunami warning for the Digha region. Chaos erupts as people rush to escape. Umla and her family flee in their car, taking a shortcut through a forest. The road is blocked by a fallen tree, and they're forced to continue on foot. Suddenly, the tsunami hits. In the panic and rising waters, Umla is separated from her family and trapped under a log. She's injured, bleeding, and alone in the forest. 
  As the tsunami waves return, she's swept away, suffering severe injuries, including the loss of her arms. She briefly regains consciousness in a destroyed house, only to realize her dire state—and that the severed hand beside her is her own. The final wave hits, and she is consumed completely by the water. 
  This haunting story highlights the terrifying power of natural disasters and the heartbreaking fragility of life in their path.

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  Memorandum

  Quah Sy Ren, Hee Wai Siam

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  Featuring new translations of previously untranslated Chinese short stories, Memorandum maps out seven decades of Sinophone Singaporean Literature. From bargirls to student activists, from trishaw men to tea merchants, this collection provides a glimpse into a world that has been previously invisible to Anglophone readers. Paired with critical essays, these stories showcase the richness and diversity of Singapore’s Chinese community, but also its inherent interconnectedness with other cultures within Singapore. 
   
  “Memorandum is a pathbreaking anthology that refracts over half a century of Singapore’s history through its lens. The translated stories do much more than simply bridge Sinophone and Anglophone worlds: they actively cross geographical, cultural, linguistic and class boundaries, causing us to think more deeply about the nature of social power, and the transformative interventions literary texts can make.” 
  -Philip Holden, scholar of Singapore &Southeast Asian literatures

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  Behind the Wall - From their...

  Violet Jacob

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Violet Jacob.

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  The Stories of Erskine Caldwell

  Erskine Caldwell

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  American master Erskine Caldwell’s powerful classic stories of anger, humor, insight, and hope for the South  Author of some of the most widely banned fiction of the twentieth century, Erskine Caldwell had a talent for striking a nerve. In this collection of nearly one hundred stories, the full depth and scope of his talent is on display, including his trademark biting satire as well as his skill at rendering deeply moving portraits of his native South. In a career that spanned over six decades, Caldwell produced stories that serve to document a changing society, from the dehumanizing trials of the Great Depression through the transformative battle to desegregate the South. Taken together, his short fiction reveals a voice that remains essential for readers hoping to understand the American experience.   This ebook features an illustrated biography of Erskine Caldwell including rare photos and never-before-seen documents courtesy of the Dartmouth College Library.

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  The Hunted

  Mai Redding

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  Gerald Dupont, a man devoted to the old ways of the hunt, sets out to claim a cunning fox on 
  his estate. As the chase leads him into the misty depths of the forest, the balance of predator 
  and prey begins to shift. 
  Mai Redding, both author and narrator, weaves tales of tradition, suspense, and the eerie 
  balance of power between man and nature. With a keen eye for atmosphere and tension, she 
  crafts narratives that linger in the mind. Her storytelling blends classic themes with psychological 
  depth, drawing readers into haunting, unforgettable worlds

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