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  Gooseberries

  Anton Chekhov

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  In Anton Chekhov’s haunting short story Gooseberries, a rain-soaked evening in the Russian countryside becomes the backdrop for a quietly devastating tale of comfort, delusion, and moral awakening. As Ivan Ivanovitch and his companion seek shelter in a landowner’s estate, a simple conversation unfolds into a powerful monologue about happiness, privilege, and the unseen suffering that underpins contentment. 
  Chekhov masterfully juxtaposes the rustic idyll of country life with a piercing reflection on the ethics of retreating from the world’s troubles. With its melancholic beauty, quiet irony, and philosophical weight, Gooseberries is a profound meditation on the illusion of peace and the price of personal fulfillment. Narrated with eloquent sensitivity by Ian Turrell, this classic resonates more deeply than ever in an age still divided between comfort and conscience.

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  A Life Lived Beautifully

  Catherine Miller

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  A heartbreaking and gripping emotional listen, perfect for fans of unputdownable family dramas, and for those who love reading Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. 
   
  Jodie and Harper are destined to be on the West End stage side by side. They’ve lived and worked on that dream all their lives but, in a split second, their world divides. Harper is left disabled after a black taxi ploughs into her and Jodie has to return to her stage career alone. After the accident, the doctors tell Harper she will live, but she’ll be a wheelchair user. Jodie vows to never leave her side, but Harper knows that’s not what she needs. Having never been apart, for the first time, Harper needs time and space to adjust to her new life, and she recognises her sister needs to do the same. Facing life without her best friend is harder than Harper thought and, as the time comes for them to reunite, she senses something is wrong. Her sister has disappeared. As she begins to search for Jodie, she has a horrible feeling in her chest… If something has happened to her twin sister, can she find her way back to her before it’s too late?

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  Robert Howard: The Devil in Iron...

  Robert Howard

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  Conan's lustful desires again get him into a whole pile of trouble. This time the beautiful, golden haired, noble born Octavia, lures him into a fiendish trap set by his most powerful enemies and from which there seems to be no escape. But on the long deserted island of Xapur where he goes to capture this crafty beauty, it is not just mortal enemies that await him; Khosatral Khel a demon that crawled up from the abyss many eons ago and is of a substance as hard as iron has been awakened and is intent on crushing Conan and the woman like bugs for it's amusement. Conan is up against a being immensely stronger than he is and which he cannot kill with normal weapons. Will his mighty thews and muscles finally be crushed beneath the iron fists of this devil? Will Conan finally meet his match in this fierce but scantily clad woman or will she finally yield to his powerful kisses? Listen and discover the answer to these questions

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  Distant Waters

  Andrew Wareham

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  The short-lived Peace of Amiens is over. Entered into in bad faith, the Peace has provided both sides with the chance to take a breath and restock their arsenals. 
   
   
   
  Sir Nicholas Turnhouse, Bloody Nick, has recovered from his wound and is ready to go to sea again, supported by his lady. Only at sea will he be able to achieve the promotion in rank and honors that both believe to be his due. He is given Hawke, 44, again and sets out for the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea to tidy up the remnants of Napoleon's Army of Egypt, if they should exist, and to make a general nuisance of himself around the Mauritius. 
   
   
   
  It is a long way from home, and the new happiness he has created for himself. It is back at sea, where he truly belongs. He sets sail, torn between domesticity and adventure, and wondering if he has taken the wiser choice.

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  The Death of Ivan Ilyich

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "In the end, it is love alone that matters, the love that we give and receive."
  
  Considered one of the masterpieces of Tolstoy's later fiction, The Death of Ivan Ilyich tells the story of Ivan Ilyich Golovin, a high-ranking judge in the Russian judicial system. His life appears successful by societal standards: he has a respectable job, a family, and a comfortable lifestyle until he is diagnosed with a terminal condition which eventually confines him to his bed. Here, he reflects on his life and the relationships around him and comes to realise that he has not truly lived and has instead followed a path dictated by society that has not brought him happiness or contentment. Brought face to face with his mortality, he experiences a revelation about the importance of authentic love and human connection.
  Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. He is best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, both celebrated for their intricate character development and profound exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature. In his later years, Tolstoy experienced a spiritual awakening which led him to reject materialism and embrace a life of simplicity, seeking to align his life with his beliefs about non-violence and compassion. Tolstoy's legacy endures not only through his literary masterpieces but also through his profound impact on literature and philosophy.

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  Anna Karenina

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy’s timeless masterpiece, weaves a tale of passion, betrayal, and societal pressures in 19th-century Russia. Follow the intertwined lives of characters caught in a web of love, tragedy, and morality. From the opulence of Russian aristocracy to the desolation of its rural landscapes, this profound exploration of human emotions and choices resonates across generations. Narrated with care, this audiobook brings Tolstoy's rich characters and sweeping narrative to life. Perfect for those seeking a captivating and thought-provoking experience.

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