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  Clouds of Witness - The Lord...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  Clouds of Witness: A Murder Mystery Novel by Dorothy L. SayersDelve into the captivating world of Lord Peter Wimsey with Clouds of Witness, the second installment in Dorothy L. Sayers' iconic mystery series. This timeless classic offers a gripping tale of murder, family secrets, and aristocratic intrigue.When the Duke of Denver, Lord Peter's own brother, is accused of murder, the stakes couldn't be higher. Armed with his razor-sharp intellect and unyielding determination, Lord Peter uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and political entanglements. As the truth unfolds, readers are treated to Sayers' signature blend of wit, suspense, and literary charm.Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, Clouds of Witness showcases Dorothy L. Sayers' masterful storytelling and the enduring appeal of her brilliant and charismatic sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey.

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  Our Mutual Friend Volume 4

  Charles Dickens

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  In the concluding volume of Our Mutual Friend, John Harmon returns from the dead, revealing his identity to his widow, Bella, and her suitor, Mortimer Lightwood. Meanwhile, the malevolent Rogue Riderhood faces a dramatic showdown with Gaffer Hexam, John's father. Betrayals, reconciliations, and tragic consequences unfold as characters navigate their complex relationships, ultimately finding redemption and closure in this profound exploration of human nature and society. Dickens weaves a tapestry of London life, love, and the power of second chances, bringing his timeless tale to a poignant and satisfying end.

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  10 Masterpieces you have to read...

  George Orwell, Charles Dickens,...

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  This Audiobook contains the following works :1. 1984 by George Orwell Start at Chapters 12. Animal Farm  by George OrwellSt art at Chapters 263. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Start at Chapters 364. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court  by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 555. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Start at Chapters 1006. Persuasion by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 1537. The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft Start at Chapters 1778. The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill   Start at Chapters 1809. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Start at Chapters 21110. The Professor by Charlotte Brontë Start at Chapters 232

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  A Voyage to Lilliput

  Andrew Lang

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  A Voyage to Lilliput is a captivating retelling of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, as adapted by Andrew Lang. This whimsical and imaginative tale follows the journey of Lemuel Gulliver, a shipwrecked traveler who awakens in the strange and tiny kingdom of Lilliput. Standing as a giant among the miniature inhabitants, Gulliver quickly becomes a subject of both curiosity and political intrigue. As he navigates the customs, conflicts, and ambitions of the Lilliputian people, he finds himself caught in the middle of royal rivalries, military schemes, and a delicate struggle for power. 
  Narrated by Brett Carter, this audiobook brings the fantastical world of Lilliput to life with vivid storytelling and immersive narration. A timeless adventure filled with satire, humor, and discovery, A Voyage to Lilliput remains one of the most beloved works of classic literature. 
  Originally published in the late 19th century as part of Andrew Lang’s adaptations of literary classics, this version of Gulliver’s Travels makes Swift’s epic tale accessible to a new generation of readers and listeners.

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  Shakespeare's Greatest...

  William Shakespeare

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  William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.  From King Henry V's inspiring speech to his soldiers on the field of Agincourt to the villainous Merchant of Venice Shylock defending his own cruelty, to the shepherdess Phebe from "As You Like It" grappling with her sudden attraction to a young courtier, to Nick Bottom from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," awaking from what he considers the strangest dream in history, Shakespeare's monologues are short distillations of his larger themes - love and loss, fairness and inequity, power and envy, lust and purity.Fort Raphael Publishing is proud to present, in this first volume, some of Shakespeare's greatest monologues, each of which captures a shining, brilliant moment from his plays that gives us a deeper understanding of each character, whether flattering, damning or inspiring.Enjoy this collection of monologues from the greatest theatrical writer in the English language - William Shakespeare.

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  Dagon (Unabridged)

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "Dagon" is the second story of the writer H.P.Lovecraft, written in 1917 and published ,for the first time, in 1919. The work takes its title from the mythological God Dagon, and tells a disturbing story, happened years before to a man with the obsession of suicide. Before throwing himself from the window of his attic, this man writes some notes related to his mental state. Then, he began to recall an old story that happened in the years of the First World War: suddenly, he finds himself a prisoner of a German ship in the Pacific Ocean. After only five days, the protagonist manages to escape with a raft. Wandering for days, adrift in the sea, one afternoon he finds himself stranded on a disquieting and apparently deserted island. Immediately he notices that in the mud, a lot of rotting fish are stranded...

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