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  The Murder on the Links

  Agatha Christie

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  The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the US by Dodd, Mead & Co in March 1923, and in the UK by The Bodley Head in May of the same year. It is the second novel featuring Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence and the US edition at $1.75.The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot's long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha's part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine."Reviews when it was published compared Mrs Christie favourably to Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Remarking on Poirot, still a new character, one reviewer said he was "a pleasant contrast to most of his lurid competitors; and one even suspects a touch of satire in him."

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  Tales of Mean Streets - Lizerunt...

  Arthur Morrison

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  Arthur Morrison was born on November 1st, 1863, in Poplar, in the East End of London. From the age of 8, after the death of his father, he was brought up, along with two siblings, by his mother, Jane. 
  Morrison spent his youth in the East End. In 1879 he began as an office boy in the Architect's Department of the London School Board and, in his spare time, visited used bookstores in Whitechapel Road. He first published, a humorous poem, in the magazine Cycling in 1880. 
  In 1885 Morrison began writing for The Globe newspaper. In 1886, he switched to the People's Palace, in Mile End and, in 1888, published the Cockney Corner collection, about life in Soho, Whitechapel, Bow Street and other areas of London.  
  By 1889 he was an editor at the Palace Journal, reprinting some earlier sketches, and writing commentaries on books and articles on the life of the London poor. 
  By 1890 he was back at The Globe and published ‘The Shadows Around Us’, a supernatural collection of stories.  Also at this time he began to develop a keen interest in Japanese Art. 
  In October 1891 his short story A Street appeared in Macmillan's Magazine. The following year he married Elizabeth Thatcher and then befriended publisher and poet William Ernest Henley for whom he wrote stories of working-class life in Henley's National Observer between 1892-94.  
  In 1894 came his first detective story featuring Martin Hewitt, described as "a low-key, realistic, lower-class answer to Sherlock Holmes”. 
  Morrison published A Child of the Jago in 1896 swiftly followed by The Adventures of Martin Hewitt. 
  In 1897 Morrison wrote seven stories about Horace Dorrington, a deeply corrupt private detective, described as "a cheerfully unrepentant sociopath who is willing to stoop to theft, blackmail, fraud or cold-blooded murder to make a dishonest penny."  
  To London Town, the final part of a trilogy including Tales of Mean Streets and A Child of the Jago was published in 1899. Following on came a wide spectrum of works, including novels, short stories and one act plays.  
  In 1911 he published his authoritative work Japanese Painters, illustrated with art from his own collection.  
  Although he retired from journalistic work in 1913 he continued to write about Art.  
  In his last decades Morrison served as a special constable, and reported on the first Zeppelin raid on London. Tragically in 1921 his son, Guy, who had survived the war, died of malaria.  
  The Royal Society of Literature elected him as a member in 1924 and to its Council in 1935.   
  In 1930 he moved to Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Here he wrote the short story collection Fiddle o' Dreams and More. 
  Arthur Morrison died on the 4th December 1945.  He was 82 years.

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  After the Race - From their pens...

  James Joyce

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  James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings 
  Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere.  From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian 
  In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings.  Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe.  The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off.  
  After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world.  
  Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin.  Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies.  His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. 
  His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918.   
  On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed.  He was 58.

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  From the Earth to the Moon -...

  Jules Verne, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  With From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne launched not only a projectile toward space but also the modern imagination toward the stars. Written in 1865, this novel envisions an audacious experiment — the attempt to reach the Moon using the ingenuity and willpower of humankind. It is both a celebration of scientific curiosity and a satire of human ambition.Verne's protagonists, a band of American inventors and dreamers, transform post-Civil War rivalry into a race toward the heavens. With meticulous technical detail and infectious enthusiasm, Verne brings to life the excitement of discovery and the humor of innovation gone wild.A century before the Apollo missions, From the Earth to the Moon predicted space travel with uncanny accuracy. Yet its true power lies in its optimism — a belief that imagination, courage, and reason can lift humanity beyond its earthly limits.

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  Frankestein

  Mary Shelley

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  Delve into the haunting and thought-provoking world of Frankenstein, a timeless masterpiece of gothic literature. This audiobook brings to life the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but tormented scientist who defies the natural order by creating life. What emerges from his laboratory, however, is not the miracle he envisioned but a creature doomed to isolation and despair. 
  As Victor and his creation grapple with themes of ambition, responsibility, and the boundaries of human endeavor, listeners are drawn into a story that is as relevant today as it was in the 19th century. Shelley's narrative raises profound questions about morality, scientific exploration, and what it truly means to be human. 
  This audiobook is perfect for those who love suspenseful storytelling, philosophical reflection, and unforgettable characters. With its rich prose and deeply emotional core, Frankenstein offers a compelling listening experience that will stay with you long after the final words. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook invites you to explore the dark and beautiful complexities of creation and consequence.

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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Embark on a thrilling journey into the depths of human ambition and hubris with "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this timeless masterpiece of Gothic literature, listeners will be transported to the eerie landscapes of 19th-century Europe, where the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein brings to life a creature of his own making. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will follow the tragic consequences of Frankenstein's reckless experiment, as his creation, rejected and tormented by society, seeks vengeance against his creator. Through Shelley's haunting prose and richly drawn characters, "Frankenstein" explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the nature of humanity itself. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature and psychological horror, this audiobook delivers a spellbinding performance that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you're revisiting this iconic tale or experiencing it for the first time, "Frankenstein" promises to captivate and chill you to the bone. 
  So, if you're ready to experience a tale of ambition, obsession, and the consequences of playing god, start listening to "Frankenstein" today and immerse yourself in one of the greatest works of Gothic fiction ever written. Start Listening to "Frankenstein" today!

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