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  Jane Eyre

  Charlotte Brontë

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  Fiery love, shocking twists of fate, and tragic mysteries put a lonely governess in jeopardy in JANE EYRE. 
  Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast her whole young life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at Thornfield Hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud Edward Rochester to care for his ward Adèle. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled yet kind spirit. She falls in love. Hard. 
  But there is a terrifying secret inside the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall. Is Rochester hiding from Jane? Will Jane be left heartbroken and exiled once again?

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  Almayer's Folly

  Joseph Conrad

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  A European businessman and his Malayan wife have a daughter, Nina. A Malayan prince comes to do trade with the businessman and falls in love with the daughter. Conflict arises when other influences cause distrust in the business partnership and the daughter runs off to be with the prince.

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  Almayer's Folly

  Joseph Conrad

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  Almayer's Folly is about a poor businessman who dreams of finding a hidden gold mine and becoming very wealthy. Kaspar Almayer is a white European. He agrees to marry a native Malayan captured by Captain Tom Lingard, his employer, believing the marriage will bring him riches even though he has no love for the woman. They have one daughter named Nina. Almayer relocates with his wife to Malaysian where he hopes to build a trading company and find gold mines. His hopeless daydreams of riches and splendor cause his native wife to loath him.Almayer, desperate, hopes to find his salvation in Dain Maroola, a Malayan prince, who arrives on the island one day. Maroola agrees to work with Almayer and Lakamba, the Rajah, to send an expedition in search of the gold mines. In fact, Maroola is interested only in Nina with whom he has fallen in love. They plan to secretly leave the island. I can't tell you more, or I would spoil the story.

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  Hunchback of Notre-Dame Book 9...

  Victor Hugo

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  The Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Notre-Dame de Paris is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831.The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI. The gypsy Esmeralda (born as Agnes) captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, but especially Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo is torn between his obsessive lust for Esmeralda and the rules of Notre Dame Cathedral. He orders Quasimodo to kidnap her, but Quasimodo is captured by Phoebus and his guards, who save Esmeralda. Gringoire, who attempted to help Esmeralda but was knocked out by Quasimodo, is about to be hanged by beggars when Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him for four years.

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  Great Gatsby The (Unabridged)

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Enter the glamour and decadence of the Jazz Age with "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)", F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale of love, aspiration, and disillusionment in 1920s America. Beautifully narrated, this audiobook presents a vivid and memorable picture of life during one of the most vibrant and tumultuous periods in American history.With exceptional clarity and precision, the narrator brings to life the novel's vibrant characters, each brimming with hopes, dreams, and haunting regrets. Every word is skillfully articulated, immersing you in the mysterious world of Jay Gatsby, a man who devoted everything to the pursuit of an ideal. The crisp, clear voice enhances Fitzgerald’s elegantly crafted prose, drawing you further into the glamorous, yet shallow world Gatsby inhabits.This unabridged version remains true to Fitzgerald's original text, allowing you to experience every twist and turn as it was meant to be. The exquisite narration gives a new depth to this timeless story, engaging listeners with its sincerity and authenticity.From the opulent parties on Long Island's North Shore to the desperate underbelly of New York City, this audio journey delivers the ultimate "Great Gatsby" experience. Rediscover the novel that defined a generation, painting a scathing critique of the American dream and the relentless pursuit of wealth and status.Indulge in "The Great Gatsby (Unabridged Version)" and explore the intoxicating allure of the American dream and its ultimate cost. This immersive audio experience is not just a journey into the past, but a mirror held up to our own time.

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  Evangeline - A Novel

  Finis Fox

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  This heartbreaking story of two Acadian lovers separated during the expulsion of the French settlers from Nova Scotia has become one of the most enduring, endearing, and popular poems in American literature. In this edition, the story is enhanced by the new insightful foreword by Henri-Dominique Paratte. Longfellow's epic marks a stylistic shift from reflective lyrics and ballads to a longer tale in verse. The English edition contains sixty-one pages of notes and explanations, which make this an excellent study guide. Readers will discover even more about the poem that will for eternity move those "who believe in affection that hopes, and endures, and is patient . . . who believe in the beauty and strength of woman's devotion."The renowned Pamphile Le May French translation is also available. Although not originally written in French, the beautiful language is perfectly suited for the poem and, in fact, would have been the mother tongue of Evangeline herself.

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