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  Wind in the Willows The -...

  Kenneth Grahame

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  Originally published in 1908 by British novelist Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows has become one of the most beloved and admired classics of children's literature. The novel follows the adventures of the mild-mannered Mole and his friend Rat, who emerge from their winter's slumber to explore the Springtime world, encountering the sedate and businesslike Badger as well as the wild and impulsive Mr. Toad of Toad Hall, who cannot seem to avoid mishaps and run-ins with the police.  At times a charming, pastoral story of life in the British countryside and a rollicking adventure with car chases and fast-paced action, The Wind in the Willows never fails to be mentioned among the finest children's books of all time, adapted countless times for the stage and screen.  It is presented here in its unabridged and original format.

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  Notes From the Underground - The...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound psychological and philosophical novel that explores the depths of human consciousness and self-destruction. Written in the form of a confessional monologue, the novel follows an unnamed narrator, a bitter and isolated former civil servant, as he reflects on his own contradictions, resentments, and the absurdities of existence. 
  Divided into two parts, the book first presents the narrator’s philosophical musings, filled with self-loathing, defiance, and reflections on free will, rationality, and human nature. The second part recounts episodes from his past, including humiliating encounters with former acquaintances and a tragic interaction with a young woman, exposing his inability to connect with others and his deep existential anguish. 
  Considered one of the first existentialist novels, Notes from Underground challenges notions of logic, morality, and individual freedom, offering a raw and unsettling insight into the complexities of the human mind.

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  Arsène Lupin: The Collection

  Maurice Leblanc

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  The series that inspired the Netflix show.
  
  This collection contains 34 Arsène Lupin stories, including:
  
  - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1-15)
  - Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes (16-25)
  - The Hollow Needle 26-37)
  - 813 (38-56)
  - The Crystal Stopper (57-71)
  - The Confessions of Arsène Lupin (72-91)
  - The Teeth of The Tiger (92-128)
  - The Woman of Mystery (129-150)
  - The Eight Strokes of The Clock (151-160)
  - The Secret Tomb (161-180)

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  Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

  Winifred Watson

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  Set in 1930s London, Winifred Watson’s Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day recounts twenty-four hours in the life of a governess who turns up for a very unexpected first day at work. Watson’s comedic, light-hearted novel is read by Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand, who plays Miss Pettigrew in the 2008 film production.Middle-aged governess Guinevere Pettigrew visits her employment agency one morning and is mistakenly sent to the glitzy home of a nightclub singer. Miss Pettigrew meets the glamorous Miss Delysia LaFosse and embarks on a whirlwind adventure. These two very different women soon become friends, and Miss Pettigrew proves to be the perfect companion. Instead of having to look after unruly children, Miss Pettigrew spends her evening at a party. But what will happen when the day finally ends? Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is part of the Persephone Audiobook Collection, a series of forgotten classics including neglected fiction and non-fiction by women writers. First published in 1938, this edition includes a preface by author and retired academic Henrietta Twycross-Martin.

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  A Daughter of Albion

  Anton Chekhov

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  Albion's Daughter is a story by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. Written in 1883, first published in 1883 in the magazine "Oskolki" No. 33 for August 13, signed by A. Chekhonte. 'A Daughter of Albion' is a short story hitting out at the free-spirited and broad-minded British of the nineteenth century. The word 'Albion' indicates someone belonging to Great Britain or England. In this story penned by Anton Chekhov, one of the greatest short story writers of the nineteenth century, a British governess is ridiculed by her cynical employer, who is infatuated with her. Her married employer is in a sexual relationship with her despite having a wife and children. He loves spending time with this free-spirited and haughty governess who looks down upon the Russian's backwardness. Because of her, he has taken to fishing all day without caring for his job, family, or friends. Chekhov uses subtle and brazen sexual innuendos to bring out the feelings Gryabov, the landowner, has for Fyce, the British governess.

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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Left almost penniless and homeless on the death of their father, each needs to resolve their problems by marrying well. But fate takes them on a bumpy road as impetuous Marianne falls for the duplicitous Willoughby while Elinor seems to be unlucky in love. As ever, Austen resolves her heroines' fortunes in her inimitable and witty way.

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