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  Grandmother

  H.C. Andersen

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  Grandmother is old, kind, and she knows many stories. Between the pages of her psalter can be found a pressed withered rose that she often regards with a smile on her lips. Do you know why?Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films “The Little Mermaid” in 1989 and “Frozen”, which is loosely based on “The Snow Queen”, in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

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  Manon Lescaut

  abbé Prévost

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  ‘The sweetness of her glance – or rather, my evil star already in its
  ascendant and drawing me to my ruin – did not allow me to hesitate
  for a moment...’ So begins the story of Manon Lescaut, a tale of
  passion and betrayal, of delinquency and misalliance, which moves
  from early 18th-century Paris – with its theatres, assemblies, and
  gaming-houses – via prison and deportation to a tragic denouement
  in the treeless wastes of Louisiana. It is one of the great love stories,
  and also one of the most enigmatic: how reliable a witness is Des
  Grieux, Manon’s lover, whose tale he narrates? Is Manon a thief and
  a whore, the image of love itself, or a thoroughly modern woman?
  Prévost is careful to leave the ambiguities unresolved, and to lay bare
  the disorders of passion.

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  B J Harrison Reads The Monk and...

  Ambrose Bierce

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  Monk Ambrosius arrives at a rural monastery and the last thing he expects to happen is to be drawn into sympathy with a young girl. Her name is Benedicta, the local hangman’s daughter. Ambrosius is not allowed to spend time with Benedicta but he opposes his superiors and stands by her side until a young impetuous man confronts him. The battle between mind and heart is fierce. Find out what will prevail in Ambrose Bierce’s story “The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter”. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Ambrose Bierce was an American author and journalist who lived in the period 1842 – 1914. He is best known for his horror short stories, but he was also considered to be one of the pioneering writers of realist fiction. Ambrose Bierce was often called “Bitter Bierce” because of his cynicism and sardonic view of human nature, a point of view which transpires mainly in “The Devil’s Dictionary”, a work which was named as one of “The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature”. Other popular works by Bierce are “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and “Tales of Soldiers and Civilians”. Ambrose Bierce’s interesting life ended as if it had been plotted by himself. The last that is known of him is a letter he wrote to a friend, which said “I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination”, and he was never seen again.

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  The call of Cthulhu - Unearth...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents." 
  Following the mysterious death of his grand-uncle, Francis Wayland Thurston inherits a puzzling collection of research papers, unearthly clay sculptures, and frantic global news clippings. As he attempts to piece together these seemingly unrelated fragments, Thurston uncovers a terrifying reality: a shadowy, worldwide cult worshipping an ancient, slumbering entity hidden beneath the Pacific Ocean. From the fevered dreams of a young artist in Providence to the blood-curdling swamps of Louisiana and a doomed sea voyage in uncharted waters, Thurston's investigation draws him closer to an apocalyptic truth. The stars are aligning, and the Great Old Ones are waiting to reclaim the earth. 
  If you crave creeping tension, psychological dread, and mind-bending lore, you will be mesmerized by this definitive piece of Cosmic Horror. Blending detective fiction, dark fantasy, and eerie maritime adventure, this audiobook masterfully explores the fragility of human sanity against the vast, indifferent universe, delivering an atmosphere dripping with primordial terror and eldritch abominations. 
  About the Author: H. P. Lovecraft was an American writer whose groundbreaking blend of science fiction and gothic horror forever changed the literary landscape. Often regarded as the father of weird fiction, his mythos continues to inspire generations of writers, filmmakers, and artists.

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  The Custom of the Country

  Edith Wharton

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  The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton is a scathing social satire that follows Undine Spragg, a beautiful, ambitious woman from the American Midwest who relentlessly pursues wealth, status, and power in early 20th-century New York and European high society. Marrying and discarding men with calculated ease, Undine manipulates the customs of the elite to climb the social ladder, indifferent to the emotional wreckage she leaves behind. Wharton exposes the moral emptiness of a world where love, marriage, and identity are commodified. A ruthless critique of greed and gender roles, the novel portrays a woman who wins the game of society—only to find it hollow. A masterpiece of realism and psychological depth.

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  The Hound of the Baskervilles -...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A legendary detective. A demonic beast. A centuries-old curse that demands blood. 
  When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead upon the grounds of his imposing countryside manor, his face distorted in a mask of unspeakable horror, rumors of a supernatural hellhound begin to spread. The terrifying legend of a demonic beast that stalks the Baskerville heirs has seemingly claimed another victim. Now, the young and wealthy Sir Henry Baskerville returns from America to inherit the estate, stepping blindly into a deadly trap. Desperate to protect him, Dr. James Mortimer enlists the brilliant intellect of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and his steadfast companion, Dr. John Watson. As Watson navigates the treacherous, fog-shrouded terrain of the grim Dartmoor, he uncovers a web of dark secrets, hidden identities, and lethal conspiracies. Can Holmes deduce the mortal truth behind the mythical monster before the jaws of the hound close around the last Baskerville? 
  Why you will love this: If you are a fan of classic Mystery / Detective Fiction, this iconic tale delivers an unparalleled masterclass in deduction. Weaving brilliant whodunit tropes, chilling gothic atmosphere, Victorian detective suspense, and mind-bending clues, this novel remains the ultimate supernatural thriller. The eerie isolation of the moors combined with the logical genius of Sherlock Holmes creates an unforgettable listening experience tailored for lovers of traditional crime and historical mystery audiobooks. 
  About the Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer and physician whose legendary creation, Sherlock Holmes, revolutionized the detective genre forever. His incredible ability to blend logic, thrilling adventure, and intricate puzzles has made him one of the most enduring figures in global literature.

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