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  Moonfleet

  J. Meade Falkner

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  A hidden treasure. A coastal village full of whispers. A boy drawn into a world far darker than he imagined.
  When young John Trenchard discovers a secret passage beneath the church in Moonfleet, he stumbles into the dangerous world of smugglers and outlaws. His search for the lost diamond of Blackbeard takes him through shipwrecks, betrayals, daring escapes, and a fight for survival that will test his courage and loyalty.
  
  Praised as "one of the finest adventure novels of its era," Moonfleet delivers suspense, mystery, and unforgettable emotion. Its blend of danger, friendship, and coming-of-age drama continues to captivate readers of all ages.
  
  If you love atmospheric historical adventures, treasure hunts, and stories where a brave heart rises in the face of peril, this classic is a must-read.
  
  Open the book—and journey to the shores where legends hide in the shadows.

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  On the Makaloa Mat

  Jack London

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  "The old Hawaii is passing; these are its echoes."
  
  In this masterful collection, Jack London moves away from the "Survival of the Fittest" brutality of the Yukon to the lush, nuanced landscape of the Hawaiian Islands. The title story, "On the Makaloa Mat," features two elderly sisters of high chieftain rank reflecting on their lives, loves, and the secrets they've kept while reclining on a traditional mat—a symbol of status and history. From the haunting folklore of "The Water Baby" to the tragic beauty of "Aloha Oe," London captures a culture in transition, blending the psychological depth of his later years with the rugged storytelling that made him a legend.
  
  The "High Ali'i" Perspective: Unlike many Western writers of the era, London focuses on the Hawaiian aristocracy (the Ali'i). He portrays them not as primitive "subjects," but as highly sophisticated, tragic figures navigating the loss of their kingdom and the blending of their bloodlines with the "haole" (foreign) world. These are stories of dignity, hidden passion, and the weight of ancestry.
  
  A Psychological Oasis: Written while London was exploring the works of Carl Jung, these stories delve into the "collective unconscious" of the islands. London uses the tropical setting to explore the shadows of the human heart, where ancient myths still hold power over the modern mind. It is a world where a pearl diver might encounter a sea-spirit, or a prince might find himself a stranger in his own land.
  
  Experience the sunset of a kingdom. Purchase "On the Makaloa Mat" today and discover the soul of the islands.

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  The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is the last of the twelve collected in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. It was first published in Strand Magazine in June 1892.Violet Hunter visits Holmes, asking whether she should accept a job as governess; a job with very strange conditions. She is enticed by the phenomenal salary which, as originally offered, is £100 a year, later increased to £120 when Miss Hunter baulks at having to cut her long hair short (her previous position paid £48 a year). This is only one of many peculiar provisos to which she must agree. The employer, Jephro Rucastle, seems pleasant enough, yet Miss Hunter obviously has her suspicions.She announces to Holmes, after the raised salary offer, that she will take the job, and Holmes suggests that if he is needed, a telegram will bring him to Hampshire, where Mr Rucastle's country estate, the Copper Beeches, is situated.After a fortnight, Holmes receives such a message, beseeching him to come and see her in Winchester. Miss Hunter tells them one of the most singular stories that they have ever heard. Mr. Rucastle would sometimes have Miss Hunter wear a particular electric blue dress and sit in the front room reading, with her back to the front window. She began to suspect that she was not supposed to see something outside the window, and a small mirror shard hidden in her handkerchief showed her that she was right: there was a man standing there on the road looking towards the house.Famous works of the author Arthur Conan Doyle's: "A Study in Scarlet", "Silver Blaze", "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "The Yellow Face", "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", A Case of Identity", "The Boscombe Valley Mystery", "The Five Orange Pips", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Blue Carbuncle", "The Speckled Band", "The Engineer's Thumb", "The Noble Bachelor", "The Beryl Coronet", "The Copper Beeches" and many more.

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  Madame Bovary

  Gustave Flaubert

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  Written over a century and a half ago, Madame Bovary is still an extraordinarily fresh, exciting and shockingly frank novel, at once an acute psychological study of a woman drawn into adultery through circumstances we can partly understand, and a sharply-observed comedy that offers a fascinating glimpse of the social and cultural divisions running through French provincial society in the mid nineteenth century. This translation is by Eleanor Marx-Aveling, a prominent social activist and literary translator. She was the youngest daughter of Karl Marx.Gustave Flaubert was a highly influential, he has been considered the leading exponent of literary realism in his country. According to the literary theorist Kornelije Kvas, "in Flaubert, realism strives for formal perfection, so the presentation of reality tends to be neutral, emphasizing the values and importance of style as an objective method of presenting reality".He is known especially for his debut novel Madame Bovary (1857), his Correspondence, and his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Guy de Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert. On the occasion of Flaubert's 198th birthday (12 December 2019), a group of researchers at CNRS published a neural language model under his name.

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  The Night Wire

  H.F. Arnold

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  Title: The Night Wire 
  Author: H. F. Arnold 
  Narrator: Jonathan Dunne 
  Original Publication: 1926 
  Public Domain: Yes 
  Series Placement: Number 47 in the Timeless Terrors series 
  Description: 
  The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold is one of the most haunting pieces of early 20th-century weird fiction — a story that fuses the hum of modern technology with a creeping, supernatural dread. 
  Inside a dim telegraph office in the dead of night, two wire operators receive a strange news report: a distant city consumed by fog and death. Yet as the dispatches continue, the events seem to unfold in real time — and ever closer to home. 
  With its claustrophobic atmosphere, its blend of realism and the uncanny, and its quiet descent into cosmic horror, The Night Wire stands as a forgotten classic of early radio-age terror — a perfect bridge between pulp mystery and Lovecraftian unease. 
  Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the dread of isolation, the crackle of the telegraph, and the mounting terror of a message that refuses to stop. While the text is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. 
  Part of Timeless Terrors, a series devoted to resurrecting the masters of the macabre and uncanny, The Night Wireendures as a chilling reminder that sometimes the scariest voices come not from beyond the grave — but from the wire itself.

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  Diamonds are Forever - A James...

  Ian Fleming

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  USING HIS FORMIDABLE SKILLS OF DECEPTION, JAMES BOND WORKS TO TAKE DOWN AN AMERICAN GANG 
  The Spangled Mob are no ordinary American gangsters. 
  They prey on the addictions of the wealthy and treat the poor as collateral. Their ruthless desire for power and fierce brotherly loyalty make them deadly and invincible. 
  Now James Bond must go deep undercover in his urgent new assignment: to destroy their millionaire masterminds, Jack and Seraffimo Spang. 
  But the Spangs’ cruel influence is everywhere, from dusty African diamond mines to the frenzied gambling dens of Las Vegas. Can Bond find his men before his cover is blown?

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