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  The House of Mirth

  Edith Wharton

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  “The House of Mirth” was the breakthrough novel for Edith Wharton and its immediate commercial and critical success put her on the American literary map.   
  Based on Wharton’s own experiences among the elite of the New York City social set in the late 1890’s, “The House of Mirth” is both a fascinating glimpse into the upper-reaches of high society and a searing satire of the cruelties, frivolities and hypocrisy of the city’s ultra-rich.  The story follows the romantic entanglements of twenty-nine year old Lily Bart, a beautiful socialite who has fallen on hard financial times and must secure a rich husband before the clock runs out and she is forever branded a spinster.   
  An immediate success when it was first serialized and published in 1905, “The House of Mirth” launched Wharton’s extraordinary career and remains an American literary classic to this day.  It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.

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  The Bishop of Borglum and His...

  Hans Christian Andersen

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  Set against the wind-scoured moors and storm-lashed coasts of medieval Denmark, The Bishop of Borglum and His Warriors is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s darkest and most powerful legends—a moral tale carved from history, faith, and fate. 
  High on the northern heath stands the convent of Borglum, ruled by Bishop Olaf Glob, a man of immense authority whose hunger for power outweighs mercy, kinship, and justice. When a widowed noblewoman refuses to surrender her rightful inheritance, the bishop wields the full force of church and curse against her—driving her into exile beneath papal ban. But faith endures where tyranny overreaches, and the long arc of judgment begins to bend. 
  As storms gather over frozen marsh and sea, warriors ride, churches become courtrooms, and the reckoning arrives not through law, but through blood, wind, and silence. What follows is not triumph, but consequence—etched into stone corridors, echoing hymns, and the endless roar of the North Sea. 
  Narrated with gravity and restraint by Robert Jackson, this haunting tale reveals Andersen not as a writer of gentle fairy stories, but as a master of moral legend—where power is exposed, justice is severe, and time itself becomes the final judge. 
  This is not a fairy tale. 
  It is a reckoning.

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  Whispers of the Willow: Timeless...

  Ibnul Jaif Farabi

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  Step into a world where ancient forests whisper secrets, trickster spirits dance in moonlit villages, and the wisdom of centuries is woven into every tale. These are not mere stories; they are the living soul of Japan, passed down through generations around crackling hearths and under starlit skies. 
   
  This curated collection presents a rich tapestry of narratives, from haunting ghost stories of the Edo period to heartwarming fables of kindness from rural provinces. Each tale is meticulously presented with its cultural and historical context, exploring the Shinto beliefs, Buddhist philosophies, and social structures that breathe life into these enduring legends. 
   
  Listeners will be transported, gaining not only entertainment but a profound understanding of Japanese values like *mono no aware*, the importance of community, and respect for the natural world. Prepare to embark on an auditory journey that will enchant the imagination and illuminate the heart of a fascinating culture.

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  Tuscan Warlord - Sir John...

  Griff Hosker

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  Sir John Hawkwood has almost all that he needs. He is the most respected and feared mercenary leader in Italy but he is surrounded by those who would do him and his family harm. He faces betrayal from friend and foe alike. His constants are his company and the leaders who fight for him. Treading a tightrope between warring factions that include the Pope and the Lord of Milan, Sir John Hawkwood decides to make the White Company into a warband and he becomes a warlord.

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  The Killer of Rome - A Dan Kelly...

  Tim Whelan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  The Killer of Rome is a gripping historical mystery—brought to life as an immersive full-performance audiobook featuring multiple voice actors, AI voices, sound effects, and two original songs. 
  The brutal murders of four women connect Detective Dan Kelly to a past he thought he’d left behind. 
  In Rome, 1946, the savage murder of a young prostitute shocks a city still reeling from war. U.S. Army Captain Dan Kelly, serving with the Allied occupation forces, works alongside the Italian police—but the killer is never found. 
  Four years later, now a small-town detective in Southern California, Kelly is drawn back into the nightmare. Three women have been murdered in Los Angeles in the same horrifying fashion. The LAPD turns to Kelly, whose unfinished business in Rome may hold the key to stopping the Killer of Rome at last. 
  For more information on all things concerning Dan Kelly mysteries: dankelly.ca

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  The Bloody Road of Gold - The...

  Michael Schall Johnson

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  Jack Neuman came to Wyoming as a fifteen-year-old orphan. He lodged with Crazy Horse and his Lakota tribe. He later scouted for the U.S. Army. Lonesome for company, Jack brought out his childhood sweetheart from Minnesota, Heather and married her, but his devotion was on destroying the bad guys, not his marriage and his beautiful young wife broke his heart. He teamed up with Calamity Jane and D. Boone May. With their gallant exploits, they were elevated to legendary heroes. Their duties found them involved in at least 8 shootouts with road agents and almost as many with hostile Sioux. They shot it out with the Frank Towles Gang after they tried robbing a stage coach near Old Woman’s Creek in Wyoming. They captured Archie McLaughlin, Billy Mansfield and their fellow gang members. They were intercepted by vigilantes who lynched McLaughlin and Mansfield. They shot and wounded the robber Tom Price while bringing them in. Boone May shot down frequent stage robber Curley Grimes. Ambros Bierce, in his days as a stage coach guard, was riding with May when they saved a $30,000 gold shipment from outlaws. Later, Bierce would memorialize the events in the tale A Sole Survivor.

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