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  Truth is Not Sober - From their...

  Winifred Holtby

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  Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire.  
  A governess provided her early education before she went to Queen Margaret's School in Scarborough.  After passing the entrance exam for Somerville College, Oxford in 1917, she decided to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in early 1918.  However, soon after her arrival in France, the War ended. 
  She returned to study at Oxford and met fellow student Vera Brittain.  After graduating from Oxford, in 1921, Winifred and Vera moved to London, hoping to establish themselves as authors. 
  Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known.  Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper.   
  Winifred was a committed feminist, socialist and pacifist.  She gave many lectures for the League of Nations Union.  She was also active in the Independent Labour Party and was a campaigner for the unionisation of black workers in South Africa. 
  In 1931 the symptoms of high blood pressure, recurrent headaches and bouts of lassitude brought forth a diagnosis of Bright's disease.  She was given two years to live and now put all her efforts into what was to become her crowning achievement: South Riding.  Released posthumously it received lavish praise and enormous sales.  Her canon of works tackle difficult subjects head on, many in unusual ways, brimming with verve and usually strong female protagonists. 
  Winifred Holtby died on 29th September 1935 in London.  She was 37.

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  Classic Combo Pack - Alice’s...

  Lewis Carroll, Washington Irving

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  Classic Tales Audiobook Two-Pack: Alice Through the Looking Glass & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 
  Step into two unforgettable worlds with this beautifully dramatized audiobook bundle featuring: 
   
   Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass 
  A vibrant stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales, this dramatization blends the whimsical charm of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the surreal journey of Through the Looking Glass. Follow Alice as she steps through the mirror and meets a parade of fantastical characters—including the Red and White Queens, Humpty Dumpty, the Mock Turtle, the Cheshire Cat, and the ever-mad Tea Party. Perfect for fans of imaginative storytelling and theatrical flair. 
   
   The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 
  Washington Irving’s haunting classic comes alive in this atmospheric audio performance. Set in the eerie village of Sleepy Hollow, the tale follows Ichabod Crane and his fateful encounter with the legendary Headless Horseman. First published in 1820, this enduring piece of American fiction captures the mystery, folklore, and suspense that have captivated readers for generations.

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  The Return of Dr Fu-Manchu - Fu...

  Sax Rohmer

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  Nayland Smith and Dr. Petrie's underground war against the nefarious genius of Dr. Fu-Manchu continues in this, the second in the Fu-Manchu series by Sax Rohmer. Join in the adventure of kidnappings, poisonous cats, a haunted house, rat torture, mummy attacks and more!

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  Narrated Archives - Anthology of...

  Sally Barron

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  Welcome to this collection of timeless tales, drawn entirely from the public domain. Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer readers and listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered. Here, you will find stories that have shaped literature, commented on culture of the day, made observations and entertained generations, featuring a variety of authors whose words have transcended time. 
  Each chapter introduces the author(s) with a brief biography. 
  Authors include but are not limited to:Louis BromfieldWilla CartherEdna FerberMary Eleanor Wilkins FreemanZona GaleO. HenryAlexander KuprinAlbert Lee H. P. LovecraftLucy Maud MontgomeryDorothy ParkerBanjo PatersonRobert Louis StevensonHenry David ThoreauH. G. WellsEdith Wharton 
  The stories, essays, poems and articles are sourced from archives like Project Gutenberg, a wonderful resource for public domain books, and have been curated to offer a diverse listening experience. 
  We invite you to sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in these literary treasures.

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  The Seductress

  Kavita Kane

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  Bound by her decree, Urvashi is torn between her personal desires and her responsibilities. But the man she finds herself irresistibly drawn to isn't just any other human being. After all, Arjun is the son of king Indra, and seducing him could determine the fate of all the apsaras in heaven. What happens when the most popular and beautiful apsara in the kingdom sets her eyes on the absolutely captivating Arjun?

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  The Aspern Papers

  Henry James

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  "The Aspern Papers" by Henry James is a gripping novella centered around the literary intrigue of an ambitious American editor, who seeks to obtain the private papers of the esteemed poet Jeffrey Aspern. Traveling to Venice, the editor meets Aspern's elderly former lover, Juliana Bordereau, and her niece, Miss Tina. Obsessed with acquiring the papers, the editor navigates a web of secrecy and manipulation, as Juliana guards the precious documents jealously. He develops a peculiar relationship with Miss Tina, using her affection to gain access to the coveted papers.

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