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  Aunt Kipp

  Louisa May Alcott

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  Louisa May Alcott’s Aunt Kipp is a warm and witty tale of family trials, truth-telling children, and the reform of a difficult relative. 
  Polly Snow, her frail mother, and her mischievous younger brother “Toady” struggle to make ends meet while depending on the uncertain goodwill of their wealthy but domineering Aunt Kipp. With her towering black bonnet, sharp tongue, and constant reminders of her fragile health, Aunt Kipp seems to hold her fortune—and their future—over them like a storm cloud. But through humor, honesty, and unexpected affection, this domestic comedy reveals the power of kindness and change of heart. 
  Filled with Alcott’s trademark blend of sentiment, humor, and social observation, Aunt Kipp is both a sharp portrait of Victorian family life and a heartwarming reminder that it’s never too late to love and be loved.

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  When Time Stood Still - A man...

  W J intle

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  William James Wintle was born in 1861. His talents extended to journalism and writing. 
   
  He wrote and worked for various magazines and was later the director of a publishing house. 
   
  He was deeply interested in nature and was a member of many societies as well as a celebrated collector of shells. 
   
  He died in 1934.

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  Kif: An Unvarnished History

  Josephine Tey

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  Discover Kif: An Unvarnished History, a gripping and deeply human story by Josephine Tey, the celebrated author of classic detective fiction. This poignant novel follows the life of Kif, a young man who struggles against the odds, shaped by hardship, circumstance, and an unforgiving society. 
  Tey’s sharp and compassionate storytelling brings Kif’s journey to life, exploring themes of class, resilience, and personal redemption. With unflinching honesty, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a world where survival often comes at a cost, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate character-driven narratives. 
  Expertly narrated to capture the depth and emotion of Tey’s prose, this audiobook is an unforgettable listening experience for fans of literary fiction and powerful storytelling. 
  Start listening to Kif: An Unvarnished History today and immerse yourself in a raw and moving tale of struggle and self-discovery.

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  The Sugar Merchant's Wife - A...

  Lizzie Lane

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  In the face of changing fortunes, the Strong family must unite to keep their wealth and status…or risk losing it all. 
  As Cholera sweeps through the streets of Bristol, no one is immune. Blanche and her husband Conrad Heinkel, sugar merchant and master sugar baker, are devastated when their seven-year-old daughter Anne, is taken by the deadly disease.  Lost in her own immense grief, her childhood sweetheart Tom Strong, is the only man who can heal Blanche’s terrible hurt and reignite the passion for life and love that has died within her. But Horatia Strong, daughter of the eldest Strong son, has her sights on grabbing power of the Strong family dynasty. Ambitious and more ruthless than most women, she is still desperately in love with her adoptive cousin, Tom, despite his humble birth. As her brother Nelson succumbs to his opium habit, Horatia, believes that only Tom can give her the wealth and strength to take the family businesses to new heights. Will Tom be able to leave his romantic history with Blanche behind for the sake of the Strong family? Or will Blanche and Tom get their happy ending they deserve?Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy Previously published as 'Just Before Dawn' by Jeannie Johnson and 'The Sugar Merchants Wife' by Erica Brown. Don’t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchant’s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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  3 Christmas Stories - Scary - A...

  Algernon Blackwood, W Jacobs,...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  Bolsheviks at the Ballet

  Robert Wilton

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  That’s the trouble with anarchists: big ideas, shoddy staff work. 
  Harry Delamere doesn’t know much about opera, but he’s fairly sure people aren’t supposed to get murdered for real at the climax. In this excerpt from his memoirs - published as the Gentleman Adventurer series - he finds himself kidnapped, blown up, suspected of murder, forced to listen to Winston Churchill, kidnapped again - oh, and again - enjoying a terrifying encounter with modern technology and making a most ungentlemanly display of his legs while tackling the threat of world revolution. 
  A thrilling clash between the genteel arts and the new-fangled flying machines! Two of the most notorious incidents in the history of British radicalism! Shocks, scandals, anarchist outrages, sinister secret policemen, foreign beauties, pioneer pilots, domestic beauties, and a most distressing episode during the interval at the Alhambra. 
  ‘Ye Gods’, said Winston Churchill; ‘Harry Delamere… It must be worse than we feared.’

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