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  The Cask of Amontillado - A Tale...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a dark and unforgettable tale of revenge, pride, and psychological horror—one of the most chilling short stories in the history of American literature. 
  Set against the backdrop of Italy’s carnival season, this gothic masterpiece follows the cunning Montresor as he lures his unsuspecting victim, Fortunato, into the catacombs beneath his home with the promise of tasting a rare wine: Amontillado. What begins as a celebration of indulgence quickly descends into a terrifying descent into madness, deception, and cold-blooded vengeance. With each step deeper into the darkness, Poe masterfully builds suspense, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere thick with tension, irony, and symbolism. 
  In this enhanced audiobook edition, we begin with a thoughtful introduction that explores the story’s central themes—revenge, pride, guilt, and justice—along with a breakdown of its major characters and the symbolic elements hidden throughout the narrative. This contextual overview is perfect for both new listeners and returning fans who want a richer understanding of Poe’s work. 
  Listeners who wish to skip directly to the story may do so at any time. 
  Perfect for fans of gothic literature, classic horror, and psychological thrillers, The Cask of Amontillado is a must-listen for those drawn to stories that linger long after the final word. Whether you're a student studying Poe or a lover of dark fiction, this tale will leave you questioning the fine line between justice and cruelty. 
  Experience one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most iconic works, brought to life through atmospheric narration that captures the chilling essence of the original text.

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  By Grace of Julius Caesar...

  L. M. Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 - April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  By Grace of Julius Caesar: Melissa sent word on Monday evening that she thought we had better go round with the subscription list for cushioning the church pews on Tuesday. I sent back word that I thought we had better go on Thursday.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Victor Hugo, Robert Louis...

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  The Top 10 – The European 19th Century – an Introduction 
   
  A century of change.  Some catastrophic, some fantastical.  Europe reaches out its national tentacles in a global grab for Empire.  At home, revolutions erupt and decay.  Literature gains a widespread audience through advancing technology.  Here, in this volume, authors absorb and then reveal their wondrous stories. 
   
  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  1 - Top 10 - The European 19th Century 
  2 - The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  3 - The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov 
  4 - The Cloak by Nikolai Gogol also known as 'The Overcoat' 
  5 - The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 
  6 - The Story of B24 by Arthur Conan Doyle 
  7 - The District Doctor by Ivan Turgenev 
  8 - A Fight with a Cannon by Victor Hugo 
  9 - A Legend of Old Egypt by Boleslaw Prus 
  10 - A Passion in the Desert by Honoré de Balzac 
  11 - The Bundle of Letters by Moritz Jokai 
   
  1 - Top 10 - The European 19th Century 
  2 - The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  3 - The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov 
  4 - The Cloak by Nikolai Gogol also known as 'The Overcoat' 
  5 - The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant 
  6 - The Story of B24 by Arthur Conan Doyle 
  7 - The District Doctor by Ivan Turgenev 
  8 - A Fight with a Cannon by Victor Hugo 
  9 - A Legend of Old Egypt by Boleslaw Prus 
  10 - A Passion in the Desert by Honoré de Balzac 
  11 - The Bundle of Letters by Moritz Jokai

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  Ivy Day in the Committee Room...

  James Joyce

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  James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 - 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet and literary critic. He contributed to the modernist avant-garde movement and is regarded as one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century.
  IVY DAY IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM: Old Jack raked the cinders together with a piece of cardboard and spread them judiciously over the whitening dome of coals. When the dome was thinly covered his face lapsed into darkness but, as he set himself to fan the fire again, his crouching shadow ascended the opposite wall and his face slowly re-emerged into light.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  William Makepeace Thackeray, E F...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume we explore and enjoy the stories of authors who attended one of the great seats of learning.  Amongst their storied number are M R James, Hugh Walpole, William Makepeace Thackeray and a host of others. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - Cambridge - An Introduction 
  02 - A Little Dinner At Timmin's by William Makepeace Thackeray 
  03 - Caterpillars by E F Benson 
  04 - Cohen of Trinity by Amy Levy 
  05 - The Ash Tree by M R James.wav 
  05 - Major Wilbraham by Hugh Walpole 
  07 - Far Above Rubies by Netta Syrett 
  08 - The Closed Window by A C Benson 
  09 - The Diary of a God by Barry Pain 
  10 - The 9.30 Up-Train by Sabine Baring-Gould 
  11 - The Screaming Skull by F Marion Crawford

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  Father Brown: The Invisible Man...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  "The Invisible Man" is a detective story written by G. K. Chesterton which concerns the nature of the crimes committed by one James Welkin, who had been harassing Laura Hope and menacing his romantic rival, Isidore Smythe (whom he would later murder), all without ever being seen.

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