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  The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an 1886 Gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. 
   
  Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most famous pieces of English literature and is considered to be a defining book of the gothic horror genre. The novella has also had a sizable impact on popular culture, with the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" being used in vernacular to refer to people with an outwardly good but sometimes shockingly evil nature.

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  Once On A Time

  A. A. Milne

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  There is a particular magic in stories that begin with "Once on a time." These four simple words have an uncanny ability to unlock our imaginations, inviting us into worlds where anything is possible and where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In the stories which follow, A.A. Milne, a masterful weaver of whimsy and wit, invites us to share in such magic. 
  Known and beloved for his Winnie-the-Pooh tales, Milne demonstrates in Once Upon a Time that his storytelling extends far beyond the Hundred Acre Wood. With a lightness of touch and a knack for drawing out universal truths from seemingly simple scenarios, Milne captures the hearts of both children and adults. His tales do not merely entertain; they offer gentle insights into human nature, friendship, and the quirks of everyday life. 
  Enjoy the tale of King Merriwig as he goes to battle, leaving his daughter to rule alone in his absence, only to discover she has battles of her own to fight! 
  Head Stories Audio presents "Once Upon a Time" by A. A. Milne. Narrated by Simon Hester, with original music.

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  Marguerite de Valois Volume 1

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "Marguerite de Valois" by Alexandre Dumas is a captivating historical novel set during the tumultuous reign of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of France. Amidst the religious wars between Catholics and Huguenots, Marguerite’s marriage to Henri of Navarre becomes a political pawn in a nation divided. The story delves into courtly intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden love, as Marguerite navigates her own desires while grappling with duty and power struggles. Dumas paints a vivid portrait of 16th-century France, blending romance, danger, and political machinations. A tale of passion and resilience, this work explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and survival in a world rife with conflict and shifting alliances.

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  A Hero of our Time - Abridged...

  Mikhail Lermontov, Gerhard Symons

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  This is an abridged audiobook of A Hero of our Time in English. It is intended for intermediate English-language students (CEFR: level B1+/B2). 
  This audiobook is a simplified version of the classic story by nineteenth-century author Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841). 
  It is abridged and narrated by Gerhard Symons, a native English speaker with a neutral English accent. 
  The audiobook run time is seven hours and five minutes (425 minutes). The audiobook is enhanced with appropriate sound effects throughout. 
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  A FIGHTER AND A LOVER. A HERO OR A VILLAIN? 
  It is a time of war. A young army officer, Pechorin, has arrived in the Caucasus. Pechorin is a nobleman who is handsome, charming, and rich. He enjoys hunting wild pigs, 16-year-old Circassian princesses, and power. He is also selfish, violent, and rather bored with life. Whoever he meets is changed forever... 
  You will follow him through five stories. You will read his private diary. You will penetrate the secrets of a human soul. And you will ask yourself, “who is Pechorin?” 
  © 2022 Three Thrushes

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  The Watsons

  Jane Austen

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  The Watsons is an abandoned novel by Jane Austen, probably begun about 1803. There have been a number of arguments advanced as to why she did not complete it, and other authors have since attempted the task. A continuation by Austen's niece was published in 1850. The manuscript fragment itself was published in 1871. Further completions and adaptations of the story have continued to the present day.  
  The timeframe of the completed fragment covers about a fortnight and serves to introduce the main characters. Mr. Watson is a widowed and ailing clergyman with two sons and four daughters. The youngest daughter, Emma, the heroine of the story, has been brought up by a wealthy aunt and is consequently better educated and more refined than her sisters. But after her aunt contracted a foolish second marriage, Emma has been obliged to return to her father's house. There she is chagrined by the crude and reckless husband-hunting of two of her sisters, Penelope and Margaret. One particular focus for them is Tom Musgrave, who had paid attention to all of the sisters in the past. This Emma learns from her more responsible and kindly eldest sister Elizabeth.

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  A Christmas Carol

  Charles Dickens

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  "A Christmas Carol" is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in 1843. It recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge learns about the errors of his ways and transforms into a kinder, more generous person. The novella is one of Dickens's most famous works and has been adapted into numerous forms of media over the years. It's widely regarded as a classic of both English literature and holiday storytelling.

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