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  Black Beauty

  Anna Sewell

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  "As a young horse, Black Beauty is well-loved and happy. But when his owner is forced to sell him, his life changes drastically. He has many new owners--some of them cruel and some of them kind. All he needs is someone to love him again...  Whether pulling an elegant carriage or a ramshackle cab, Black Beauty tries to live as best he can. This is his amazing story, told as only he could tell it."

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  Great Expectations (Classic...

  Charles Dickens

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  Unlock the Secrets of Victorian England's Most Elusive Gentleman 
  In Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, "Great Expectations", the boundaries between love, class, and redemption blur in a spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery. Follow Pip, a young orphan, as he navigates the dark alleys and opulent mansions of 19th-century England, driven by a burning desire to transcend his humble beginnings. 
  When Pip's life intersects with the enigmatic Miss Havisham and her captivating adopted daughter, Estella, he's drawn into a world of intrigue and deception. A mysterious benefactor propels Pip into London's high society, where he'll learn the art of refinement and the pain of unrequited love. 
  But as Pip's "great expectations" unravel, he'll be forced to confront the true cost of his newfound status and the secrets that have shaped the people around him. Will he find love, acceptance, and redemption, or will the shadows of his past consume him? 
  Enter a World of 
  - Richly drawn characters, from the bitter Miss Havisham to the elusive Estella 
  - Vivid settings, from the misty Kent marshes to the bustling streets of London 
  - Timeless themes, exploring the complexities of love, class, and redemption 
  Join the journey into the heart of "Great Expectations" and discover why Charles Dickens' masterpiece continues to captivate readers to this day. 📚

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  The Moon-Voyage

  Jules Verne

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  "The Moon-Voyage" by Jules Verne is a visionary tale of humanity’s first journey to the moon, blending science and imagination. The story follows the Baltimore Gun Club, which constructs a massive cannon to launch a projectile carrying three adventurers: Barbicane, Nicholl, and Michel Ardan. Verne explores the scientific principles behind space travel, while infusing the narrative with humor, rivalry, and philosophical reflection. As they embark on their daring mission, the crew faces unforeseen challenges, marveling at the wonders of space and the fragility of Earth. A pioneering work of science fiction, it captures the spirit of exploration and human ingenuity, offering a timeless meditation on curiosity, ambition, and the boundless possibilities of discovery.

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  A Profitable Weakness - From...

  George Gissing

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  George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.  
  He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent.  By the age of ten he was reading Dickens, a lifelong hero. 
  In 1872 Gissing won a scholarship to Owens College. Whilst there Gissing worked hard but remained solitary. Unfortunately, he had run short of funds and stole from his fellow students. He was arrested, prosecuted, found guilty, expelled and sentenced to a month's hard labour in 1876. 
  On release he decided to start over.  In September 1876 he travelled to the United States. Here he wrote short stories for the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers. On his return home he was ready for novels. 
  Gissing self-published his first novel but it failed to sell.  His second was acquired but never published. His writing career was static.  Something had to change.  And it did. 
  By 1884 The Unclassed was published.  Now everything he wrote was published. Both Isabel Clarendon and Demos appeared in 1886. He mined the lives of the working class as diligently as any capitalist. 
  In 1889 Gissing used the proceeds from the sale of The Nether World to go to Italy. This trip formed the basis for his 1890 work The Emancipated. 
  Gissing's works began to command higher payments. New Grub Street (1891) brought a fee of £250.  
  Short stories followed and in 1895, three novellas were published; Eve's Ransom, The Paying Guest and Sleeping Fires. Gissing was careful to keep up with the changing attitudes of his audience.  
  Unfortunately, he was also diagnosed as suffering from emphysema. The last years of his life were spent as a semi-invalid in France but he continued to write. 1899; The Crown of Life. Our Friend the Charlatan appeared in 1901, followed two years later by The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft. 
  George Robert Gissing died aged 46 on December 28th, 1903 after catching a chill on a winter walk.

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  The Second Mrs Bennet - A Pride...

  Catherine Bilson

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  When Charlotte Lucas becomes the new Mrs. Bennet, taking charge of the household after her predecessor's untimely death, she guides the fates of the five Bennet sisters with a steady hand. Even Mr. Darcy can find little to criticise in the elegant family, and much to admire in the witty, clever Elizabeth. 
  However, rumours and scandals brew when the charming but deceitful Mr. Wickham arrives in Meryton. Jealous Caroline Bingley fans the flames against the Bennets, but level-headed Charlotte manoeuvres each challenge with grace. 
  As Elizabeth warily forms a complex acquaintance with the aloof Mr. Darcy, Wickham’s schemes threaten to tear them apart. But with Charlotte’s wise counsel, Elizabeth unravels Wickham’s lies and protects the vulnerable Georgiana Darcy, earning Darcy’s undying respect and admiration. 
  Follow the romantic adventures of the Bennet sisters as Charlotte's steady guidance steers them towards happier fates than they ever imagined possible. With resilience and compassion, love finds a way, demonstrating the enduring power of family.

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  Adeline Mowbray

  Amelia Opie

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  "Adeline Mowbray, or, The Mother and Daughter, is a novel by Amelia Opie that was published in 1804. The experiences of the heroine, Adeline, are loosely based on the unconventional life of Mary Wollstonecraft, an acquaintance of Opie. In the novel, Opie explores what might happen when a woman's idealistic philosophical beliefs conflict with society's notions about female sexuality.    The philosophically minded Adeline decides that marriage is an outmoded institution. She refuses marriage to Frederic Glenmurray (modeled on William Godwin) and instead chooses to live with him as his sexual equal. Although Adeline is honorable, clever, and honest, she faces social condemnation. She is disowned by her mother and respectable friends and harassed by men who assume she is sexually available. After Glenmurray dies, Adeline seeks protection by marrying the abusive Mr. Berrendale, who ultimately abandons her and their daughter, Editha. At the end of the novel, the ill Adeline is finally reunited with her mother. Adeline repents having transgressed society's expectations of women and, before she dies, leaves instructions on how Editha is to be educated."

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