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  Mae Madden

  Mary Murdoch Mason

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  An American girl loose in Italy with her brother and a chaperone, determined to see the country rather than the guidebook — and inclined to fall in love with the wrong Italian. Mason left almost no trace beyond this 1876 novel, published with an introductory note by a better-known writer; the heroine's insistence on her own opinions was the point, and it was noticed.

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  The Terms of Surrender - A...

  Louis Tracy

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  Colorado silver country: a man who loses everything on a mining deal, a woman he cannot have, and twenty years spent getting back what was taken — in a place where the law arrives after the shooting. Tracy was a Fleet Street journalist who wrote at speed under several names, including Gordon Holmes; the mining detail is real, which is more than can be said for most Westerns written in London.

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  The Picture of Dorian Gray -...

  Oscar Wilde, Gerhard Symons

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  This is an abridged audiobook of The Picture of Dorian Gray 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 playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde (1854-1900). 
  It is abridged and narrated by Gerhard Symons, a native English speaker with a neutral English accent. 
  The audiobook run time is five hours and fifty minutes (350 minutes). The audiobook is enhanced with appropriate sound effects throughout. 
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  WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR ETERNAL YOUTH? 
  Victorian London. One afternoon, a beautiful young man is sitting in an artist’s studio. His name is Dorian Gray. He is discussing life in the company of friends. 
  One of his friends convinces him that youth and beauty are the most important things in life. Dorian Gray fears growing old and ugly. He accepts this idea without question, and decides to make a terrible deal with the devil… 
  Every sin that Dorian commits has a cost. Every picture must be seen. Every pleasure that Dorian enjoys has a price. And Dorian will pay a terrible price for eternal youth… 
  © 2023 Three Thrushes

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  The Story of Keesh

  Jack London

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  Step into the icy heart of the Arctic with The Story of Keesh by Jack London—a timeless tale of resilience, intelligence, and quiet courage. In this powerful work of literary fiction, London weaves an unforgettable narrative of a young Inuit boy named Keesh, who dares to challenge tradition and skepticism in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. 
  This immersive audiobook transports listeners to a world where survival is earned through wit and will, not brute strength. When Keesh, the son of a respected hunter, is mocked for his youth and unorthodox methods, he sets out to prove that honor and leadership come from ingenuity and wisdom. With nothing but determination and respect for his people, Keesh upends expectations and becomes a figure of admiration, all while battling the relentless forces of nature. 
  Narrated with atmospheric depth and emotional clarity, this audiobook brings to life the themes of survival, tradition, and social justice, offering listeners a rich literary experience steeped in cultural insight and historical inspiration. It is both an adventure tale and a quiet character study—a reflection on what it means to lead with integrity in the face of adversity. 
  Whether you're a lover of classic literature, a fan of short stories and narrative fiction, or simply seeking a thought-provoking escape into the wild, The Story of Keesh will leave a lasting impression. Perfect for fans of Jack London, wilderness fiction, and those who appreciate a story where the underdog earns their place through grit and heart. 
  So sit back, press play, and let Jack London's masterful storytelling guide you through snowbound landscapes, tribal traditions, and one young man's remarkable rise.

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  Adventures of Sherlock Holmes -...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A missing man. A hidden identity. And a mystery that challenges even Sherlock Holmes. 
  In The Man with the Twisted Lip, from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, what begins as a simple disappearance quickly unravels into one of the most unusual and thought-provoking cases Holmes has ever encountered. 
  When a respectable gentleman vanishes under suspicious circumstances, all clues seem to point toward something far darker lurking beneath the surface. But as Holmes investigates, appearances begin to shift—and the truth proves far more unexpected than anyone could imagine. 
  Expertly narrated by Richard Stibbard, this classic mystery blends suspense, deduction, and psychological intrigue into a gripping listening experience. 
  A standout tale in the Sherlock Holmes canon, this story explores themes of identity, perception, and the secrets hidden in plain sight.

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  A Society - From their pens to...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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