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  The Adventure of the Retired...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A quiet Sussex village, a once-respectable tradesman, and a crime that refuses to stay buried—The Adventure of the Retired Colourman is one of Sherlock Holmes’s most morally complex cases. When Dr. Watson brings Holmes a troubling mystery involving a retired paint dealer, long-hidden violence, and unsettling domestic secrets, the great detective uncovers a story where justice, guilt, and retribution blur into uneasy shades of gray. Set during Holmes’s later years, this gripping tale showcases his razor-sharp logic tempered by human judgment, making it a compelling entry for readers who enjoy classic detective fiction with psychological depth. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle, this story is essential reading for fans of Sherlock Holmes, golden-age mysteries, and timeless crime literature.

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  Chopin Op 47 - From their pens...

  Stanley Victor Makower

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Stanley Victor Makower.

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  Gods of Mars The - Barsoom...

  Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  After the long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars - an Eden from which none ever escaped alive. The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second of his Barsoom series. It was first published in The All-Story as a five-part serial in the issues for January-May 1913. It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in September, 1918.

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  The voyage out

  Virginia Woolf

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  "The Voyage Out" is the first novel written by Virginia Woolf. It was published in 1915 and is considered a significant work in the modernist literary movement. The novel follows the journey of Rachel Vinrace, a young woman, as she embarks on a sea voyage from England to South America. "The Voyage Out" explores themes of self-discovery, societal conventions, and the limitations imposed on women in the early 20th century. Woolf weaves a narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of cultural norms on individual lives. The novel is known for its introspective and psychological depth, laying the groundwork for Woolf's later, more experimental works.

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  The Terrible Solomons

  Jack London

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  “The Terrible Solomons” written by Jack London: There is no gainsaying that the Solomons are a hard-bitten bunch of islands. On the other hand, there are worse places in the world. But to the new chum who has no constitutional understanding of men and life in the rough, the Solomons may indeed prove terrible.

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  The Great Gatsby

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  When F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, the novel was not an instant hit – but you wouldn’t know it now, given its standing in school curricula and pop culture alike. The novel is a classic, following the exploits of its narrator, Nick Carroway, as he enters the glittering world of New York’s elite. A world filled with boozy parties, romantic obsessions, and a mysterious millionaire named Jay. Now, the classic novel is an immersive audiobook. Enjoy this production of The Great Gatsby, produced by Scott Sherratt and narrated by Scott Shepherd. 
  Cover illustrated by: James Jeffers 
  James Jeffers is a queer illustrator whose work explores the delightful world of the fantastique through colors, shapes, and whimsy.

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