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  The Painted Veil

  Somerset Maugham

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  "The Painted Veil" is a literary gem by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1925 and later adapted into a successful film. The novel is set against the backdrop of British colonialism in 1920s China and revolves around the complex life of Kitty Fane. She is a young woman who, driven by societal expectations and her own restless spirit, marries Walter, a bacteriologist. However, her marriage quickly becomes a source of unhappiness, and she seeks solace in an extramarital affair. 
   
  The discovery of Kitty's infidelity by Walter leads to a pivotal turning point in the narrative. Walter, a man of principle, decides to take his wife with him to a remote village in China, where he works to combat a cholera epidemic. It's a form of punishment for Kitty, who must now confront the consequences of her choices and the harsh realities of a foreign and isolated environment. As the couple grapples with their strained relationship and the challenges of the epidemic, Kitty undergoes a profound transformation. She evolves from a self-absorbed and shallow young woman into someone who discovers the depths of her own character and the true meaning of love and sacrifice. 
   
  "The Painted Veil" is a poignant exploration of themes such as love, redemption, and personal growth amidst adversity. It delves into the complexities of human relationships, the consequences of one's actions, and the potential for redemption and self-discovery. Maugham's narrative is richly layered, his characters are beautifully developed, and the novel masterfully captures the emotional struggles and evolution of the central characters. Ultimately, "The Painted Veil" is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers, inviting them to contemplate the intricate nuances of human nature and the transformative power of love and self-reflection.

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  Capture of Father Time The -...

  Joel Thielke

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  Bedtime stories aren't just for kids, they're for everyone! Welcome to Sleep Stories -- fairy tales and folk stories specifically engineered to help you fall asleep faster and sleep through the night. Perfect for listeners of any age, this audiobook of The Capture of Father Time will help you fall sleep in no time.In this adaption of The Capture of Father Time, young Jim finds unlimited opportunities for mischief when he accidentally captures Father Time with his lasso, and like twelve-year-olds everywhere, he has a difficult time resisting temptation. In fact, he doesn't even try. The townspeople are in for some hilarious surprises once time starts moving again.Also included are deep sleep music tracks and a cozy fireplace background track to help you sleep through the night.

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  The Wise Woman

  George MacDonald

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  Two girls born to very different families become spoiled and rotten, though in very different ways.  A wise and powerful woman visits each of them and offers them a look at their true self, at how others live, and at how to grow and change. This powerful story dissects parenting, privilege, self-awareness, and the ability versus the choice to change one’s life. This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators.  ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works. Simon Bubb brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

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  The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that blends gothic atmosphere, domestic intrigue, and Holmes’s signature deductive brilliance. When a distraught husband seeks Holmes’s help after witnessing his wife appearing to bite their infant son, rumors of vampirism spread through the quiet Sussex countryside. Holmes and Watson investigate the troubling case, uncovering layers of jealousy, childhood resentment, and cultural misunderstandings beneath the eerie accusations.

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  Flying Inn The (Unabridged)

  G. K. Chesterton

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  An exuberant man as well as a prolific and gifted writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a man with very strong opinions - and extremely capable of defending them. In this hilarious, satirical romp, Chesterton demonstrates his intense distrust of power and "progressives," railing against Prohibition, vegetarianism, theosophy, and other "dreary and oppressive" forces of modernity. In a spirited response to the government's attempt to curtail alcohol sales, Humphrey Pump (called Hump) a pub owner in the fishing village of Pebblewick takes to the road in a donkey cart. Accompanied by Captain Patrick Dalroy, a crimson-haired giant with a tendency to burst into song, Hump provisions the cart with a cask of good rum, a giant round of cheese, and the signpost from his pub, The Flying Inn. Together, the two men extend good cheer to an increasingly restless populace as they attempt to evade Prohibition. In a journey that becomes a rollicking madcap adventure, the two travel round England, encountering revolution, romance, and a cast of memorable characters. Sure to receive an enthusiastic welcome from Chesterton fans, this new edition of an old classic will also appeal to anyone who enjoys a humorous, well-crafted tale.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - Mens...

  Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain,...

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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. 
   
  As the new nation gathered its strength it pushed into new territories, underwent a tumultuous civil war and tried to reconcile itself into a whole.  Its authors wrote stories of intense beauty and detailed witness.  Literature was engaging and persuasive and now a mass-market industry open to a far wider audience. 
   
  1 - The Top 10 -  The 19th Century - The American Men - An Introduction 
  2 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 
  3 - The Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain 
  4 - The Romance of Certain Old Clothes by Henry James 
  5 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 
  6 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  7 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  8 - The Luck of Roaring Camp by Bret Harte 
  9 - The Repairer of Reputations Part 1 by Robert W Chambers 
  10 - The Repairer of Reputations Part 2 by Robert W Chambers 
  11 - The Lady, or the Tiger by Frank Stockton 
  12 - Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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