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  The Metropolitan Emigrant - From...

  John Galt

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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 the Scottish author John Galt.

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  The Napoleon of Notting Hill - A...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  'The joke is the noblest thing in the world. The joke is older than the throne, and will survive it.'
  
  A colourful reimagining of the year 1984, written eighty years before its occurrence, The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a playful yet philosophical satirical novel which explores how meaning can emerge from even the most absurd situations.
  
  The year is 1984. The British government has become impersonal and apathetic, not run by a particular party or corresponding ideology, but by the random selection of a new figurehead each year. When the eccentric Auberon Quin – who loves nothing more than a good gag – is chosen to lead the country, the nation begins to take a whimsical turn. In an attempt to liven up London, Auberon transforms the city into a mock-medieval town, complete with crests, flags and costumes. Everything is a joke – that is until Adam Wayne, a young man claiming to be the Napoleon of Notting Hill, begins to take it seriously. A masterclass in how even silliness can transcend into nobility, The Napoleon of Notting Hill is one of Chesterton's finest satirical works. This audiobook edition is compellingly narrated by Justin Avoth.
  Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English novelist, philosopher, journalist and critic. A Christian apologist, he is famed for creating the fictional priest-detective Father Brown. His writing was also renowned for his sense of humour: known as 'the prince of paradox', Chesterton often turned common sayings upside down. Admired by several of his literary contemporaries, Chesterton's work is still widely read today.

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  Middlemarch - A crowning...

  George Eliot

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  Before the gossip settles, a devastatingly unequal marriage will change the provincial town of Middlemarch forever. 
  In the tightly knit, observing community of Middlemarch, ambitious minds and restless hearts collide. Dorothea Brooke is a young woman of fierce, unyielding idealism, yearning for a life of intellectual grandeur and meaningful purpose. Blind to the affections of the eligible young Sir James Chettam, she becomes captivated by the austere, elderly scholar Edward Casaubon, believing she has found her epic destiny. But as Dorothea eagerly plunges into a premature engagement to aid him in his esoteric research, the brilliant facade of her chosen life threatens to crumble into an isolating reality. 
  Surrounded by a rich tapestry of town gossips, scheming relatives, and societal expectations, Dorothea's journey is only the beginning. As political tides turn and personal desires war with duty, every secret and whispered truth in this intricate web will be laid bare. 
  Why you will love this: A pinnacle of English Literary Fiction, this classic audiobook weaves unforgettable character studies with domestic tragedy and romantic tension. Fans of complex heroines, slow-burn psychological depth, and nineteenth-century provincial sagas will be utterly immersed in Eliot's meticulously crafted world. 
  About the Author: George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Celebrated for her penetrating psychological insight and fierce intellect, her works dismantled societal norms and elevated the English novel to a sublime art form.

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  The Statement of Randolph Carter

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  Randolph Carter, a recurring character in many of Lovecraft’s stories, begins the story telling the harrowing tale to those who found him stumbling through the swamp. Carter and his friend, the occultist Harley Warren, went to investigate the location of a supposed portal to the underworld – near Big Cypress Swamp in Florida. Upon discovery of a tomb with stairs going deep into the earth, Warren decides to descend them. Only after waiting for what seems an eternity does Carter call down into the tomb, only to be returned with a voice that does not belong to Warren telling him that his friend was dead.  

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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. Jacobs

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  "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.
  As the wishes unfold, the tale takes a haunting turn, exploring themes of greed, grief, and the haunting power of the supernatural. Jacobs expertly builds suspense, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as the sinister consequences of the wishes become apparent.
  With its atmospheric setting and well-crafted plot, "The Monkey's Paw" is a masterful example of horror fiction, tapping into primal fears and the dangers of meddling with forces beyond human control. This haunting and thought-provoking story continues to captivate readers, leaving them pondering the age-old question of whether it is wise to tamper with fate.

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  How Treason Came to Russia -...

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke was born into a troubled marriage on the 4th December 1875 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  His mother, having previously lost a baby girl, would dress the young boy up in girl’s clothing.   
  Later his father dispatched him to a military academy at age 10 but after a miserable 5 years the young Rilke left due to illness and instead entered first Prague and then Munich and finally Berlin university to study art history, philosophy and literature. 
  His initial forays into literature was in poetry.  His intense, mystical and lyrical style was much admired and over time inspired many in succeeding generations.    
  His short prose collection ‘Stories of God’, written in an impassioned burst over several nights was published in 1900 and offers a beguiling view of much of Rilke’s influences and outlook.  
  The following year he married the pioneering sculptor and artist Clara Westhoff.  The union produced one child, a daughter Ruth.   
  He lived in Paris for most of the Century’s first decade where he mixed with many great minds of the time.  Although he continued to write he also worked as a secretary to the sculptor, Rodin.   
  It was only after they settled in Switzerland in 1919 that his writing output was in full flow.  Here he wrote profusely in both German and French, which included much on his previous travels, his left-wing sympathies, his religious and existential thoughts, all part of a unique and consummate style. 
  From 1923 on, Rilke increasingly struggled with his health which was now in constant decline and often spent time rehabilitating at a sanatorium.   
  Rainer Maria Rilke died of leukaemia on the 29th December 1926 in Montreux, Switzerland.  He was 51.

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