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  The Girl Who Drove the Cows

  Lucy Maud 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.
  The Girl Who Drove the Cows: "I wonder who that pleasant-looking girl who drives cows down the beech lane every morning and evening is," said Pauline Palmer, at the tea table of the country farmhouse where she and her aunt were spending the summer.

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  War and Peace (Book Five: 1806-07)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Book 5: 1806-07: After his interview with his wife Pierre left for Petersburg. At the Torzhók post station, either there were no horses or the postmaster would not supply them. Pierre was obliged to wait. Without undressing, he lay down on the leather sofa in front of a round table, put his big feet in their overboots on the table, and began to reflect.

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  The Trespasser

  D. H. Lawrence

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  Immerse yourself in the emotional landscape of "The Trespasser" by D. H. Lawrence. The novel follows Helena and Siegmund, lovers whose passionate yet doomed affair unfolds over a fateful seaside holiday. Amidst the rugged beauty of the Isle of Wight, the couple grapples with societal constraints, personal conflicts, and impending tragedy. Lawrence's rich, lyrical prose captures the intensity of their emotions and the inevitable sorrow that accompanies their transgression, offering a poignant exploration of love, fate, and the human condition.

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  The Pit and the Pendulum

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Experience the relentless suspense of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum," the sixth part of an Edgar Allan Poe short story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. This harrowing tale follows a man imprisoned during the Spanish Inquisition as he faces the terror of his impending doom, trapped in a dark dungeon with a swinging pendulum slowly descending toward him. 
  Jake Urry's narration intensifies the story's claustrophobic horror and escalating tension, drawing listeners into the protagonist's desperate struggle for survival. His compelling voice and expert pacing make this audiobook an unforgettable journey into fear and psychological torment.

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  Stolen Bacillus and Other...

  H. G. Wells

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  The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents is a collection of fifteen fantasy and science fiction short stories written by the English author H. G. Wells between 1893 and 1895. It was first published by Methuen & Co. in 1895 and was Wells's first book of short stories. All of the stories had first been published in various weekly and monthly periodicals.

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  Space Frontiers

  Michael D'Ambrosio

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  Will Saris, a recent graduate of the Space Fleet Academy, teams up with the owner of a supply depot and a princess to get revenge on a barbaric alien king and recover the mythical Eye of Icarus, which foretells future events through five Seers. Will’s nack for tactical strategies leads his crew on the Luna C and his new friends to a double life as space raiders and Fleet personnel.Will’s life becomes more complicated when he falls in love with Shanna, whom he rescues from the alien king’s prison. He learns that they have both descended from royal bloodlines and bestows additional responsibilities that they aren’t prepared for. Their romance becomes an inspiration for others in their quest for peace.

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