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  Whereyouwantogoto

  E. Nesbit

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  Selim and Thomasina are very put out that they must stay in London during the summer holidays, instead of going to the seaside, just because their aunt and uncle are coming to stay.  (They're not even the nice kind of aunt and uncle!) The hot summer becomes more bearable when an India-rubber ball takes them to Whereyouwantogoto, a magical seaside place where there are no grown-ups around to tell children what to do.  The only condition for staying in this dreamland is that the children must continue to be good, but being good is easy when you're happy… or is it?    Whereyouwantogoto was first published in Nine Unlikely Tales, 1901.

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  A Summer Novella

  Stefan Zweig

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  Bored in a semi-deserted Italian hotel, the narrator of this short story spends his days observing the other residents. However, his routine changes when he finally finds a companion: a mysterious elderly gentleman who is willing to share an idea for an exciting novel...
  Throughout his writing career, Stefan Zweig showed great interest in psychology and, in particular, in the work of Sigmund Freud. This fascination with human nature led Zweig to create complex portraits of his characters and, as a result, works that continue to captivate readers for generations.

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  The Great Gatsby

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  When F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, the novel was not an instant hit – but you wouldn’t know it now, given its standing in school curricula and pop culture alike. The novel is a classic, following the exploits of its narrator, Nick Carroway, as he enters the glittering world of New York’s elite. A world filled with boozy parties, romantic obsessions, and a mysterious millionaire named Jay. Now, the classic novel is an immersive audiobook. Enjoy this production of The Great Gatsby, produced by Scott Sherratt and narrated by Scott Shepherd. 
  Cover illustrated by: James Jeffers 
  James Jeffers is a queer illustrator whose work explores the delightful world of the fantastique through colors, shapes, and whimsy.

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  Apple Blossom in Brittany - From...

  Ernest Dowson

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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 Ernest Dowson.

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  The Legacy of Cain

  Wilkie Collins

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  The Legacy of Cain is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel by Wilkie Collins that confronts one of the most controversial questions of the Victorian age: is human behavior shaped by heredity or by upbringing? Blending social critique with psychological depth, Collins crafts a compelling narrative that challenges conventional ideas of morality, justice, and personal responsibility.
  
  The story begins with a crime that casts a long shadow over the lives of those connected to it. Two young women—raised in starkly different environments—become the focus of an unsettling moral experiment, as their futures are shaped by secrets surrounding birth, inheritance, and reputation. As their lives unfold, love, fear, and suspicion intertwine, forcing those around them to confront uncomfortable truths about prejudice and judgment.
  
  Collins builds suspense not through sensational action alone, but through intense psychological tension and ethical debate. His characters are deeply human—flawed, compassionate, and often conflicted—making their struggles resonate long after the final page. Themes of crime and punishment, nature versus nurture, and the power of social conditioning run throughout the novel, giving it both narrative drive and philosophical weight.
  
  Written with Collins's trademark clarity and emotional intelligence, The Legacy of Cain stands apart from traditional mystery novels by focusing on consequences rather than detection. It is a bold and unsettling work that questions whether society creates criminals—or merely condemns them.
  
  A striking blend of classic fiction and moral inquiry, The Legacy of Cain is essential reading for fans of Victorian literature, psychological drama, and socially conscious storytelling.

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  Jilting of Jane The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  The Jilting of Jane is a short story by H. G. Wells. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction," as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. Wells's earliest specialised training was in biology, and his thinking on ethical matters took place in a specifically and fundamentally Darwinian context. He was also from an early date an outspoken socialist, often (but not always, as at the beginning of the First World War) sympathising with pacifist views. His later works became increasingly political and didactic, and he sometimes indicated on official documents that his profession was that of "Journalist."

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