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  Inspiration An - From their pens...

  George Gissing

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  George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.  
  He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent.  By the age of ten he was reading Dickens, a lifelong hero. 
  In 1872 Gissing won a scholarship to Owens College. Whilst there Gissing worked hard but remained solitary. Unfortunately, he had run short of funds and stole from his fellow students. He was arrested, prosecuted, found guilty, expelled and sentenced to a month's hard labour in 1876. 
  On release he decided to start over.  In September 1876 he travelled to the United States. Here he wrote short stories for the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers. On his return home he was ready for novels. 
  Gissing self-published his first novel but it failed to sell.  His second was acquired but never published. His writing career was static.  Something had to change.  And it did. 
  By 1884 The Unclassed was published.  Now everything he wrote was published. Both Isabel Claren-don and Demos appeared in 1886. He mined the lives of the working class as diligently as any capitalist. 
  In 1889 Gissing used the proceeds from the sale of The Nether World to go to Italy. This trip formed the basis for his 1890 work The Emancipated. 
  Gissing's works began to command higher payments. New Grub Street (1891) brought a fee of £250.  
  Short stories followed and in 1895, three novellas were published; Eve's Ransom, The Paying Guest and Sleeping Fires. Gissing was careful to keep up with the changing attitudes of his audience.  
  Unfortunately, he was also diagnosed as suffering from emphysema. The last years of his life were spent as a semi-invalid in France but he continued to write. 1899; The Crown of Life. Our Friend the Charlatan appeared in 1901, followed two years later by The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft. 
  George Robert Gissing died aged 46 on December 28th, 1903 after catching a chill on a winter walk.

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  Katherine Mansfield - Six of the...

  Katherine Mansfield

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.

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  A Classic Christmas - A Giftable...

  Louisa May Alcott, Charles...

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  Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics in this beautiful, giftable Christmas collection, featuring stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and many more. 
  Perhaps no Christmas novel is more beloved than Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, and no holiday poem more well-known than Clement Clarke Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Together these classic literary masterpieces warm our hearts and remind us of the joy and love to be discovered anew each Christmas morning. 
  A Classic Christmas features both of these traditional works, as well as other vintage poems and stories that celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season. This cheerful, collectible treasury makes a wonderful gift for the reader in your life and reminds us that simple gifts of the heart and memories made with loved ones truly are the most meaningful of all. 
  With additional pieces from Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Hans Christian Andersen, and more, A Classic Christmas will become a beloved holiday keepsake--one that will be enjoyed by the whole family for years to come. 
  A Classic Christmas is the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or keepsake to treasure year after year. Whether combined with A Timeless Christmas and A Vintage Christmas or given on its own, this enchanting collection is a meaningful way to celebrate the season with friends and loved ones.

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  The Adjuster

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  The Adjuster by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant exploration of love, betrayal, and the emotional struggles of a woman navigating the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the Jazz Age. As she confronts the choices that have shaped her life, she begins to question her place in the world and the meaning of happiness. Fitzgerald’s masterful prose captures the glamour and disillusionment of the 1920s, weaving a bittersweet tale of emotional turmoil and self-reflection. 
  Narrated by Julie Ann Marra, this audiobook brings to life the elegance and emotional depth of Fitzgerald’s writing, drawing listeners into the complex world of his unforgettable characters. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, Jazz Age stories, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless exploration of the human condition, The Adjuster is a captivating tale of love and loss.

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  The Travelling Musicians

  Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

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  Four unlikely companions set out on a journey—and discover that courage, friendship, and a little cleverness can change everything. 
  When an aging donkey is cast aside by his master, he decides to seek a new life as a musician in the great city. Along the road, he is joined by a weary dog, a clever cat, and a proud rooster—each fleeing a similar fate. Though none are young or strong anymore, together they form an unexpected fellowship bound by hope and determination. 
  As night falls, their journey leads them to a lonely house in the woods—one occupied by a band of robbers. With nothing but their voices and their wits, the four animals devise a daring plan that turns fear into triumph and danger into opportunity. 
  The Traveling Musicians, one of the most beloved fairy tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, is a timeless story of resilience, loyalty, and finding purpose when the world says you are finished. Warm, humorous, and quietly heroic, this classic tale reminds listeners that even the forgotten can still make themselves heard. 
  Narrated with warmth and storytelling charm by Richard Stibbard, this production brings new life to a fairy tale that has delighted generations.

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  Persuasion - A breathtaking tale...

  Jane Austen

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  Eight years ago, she allowed her family to persuade her to walk away from the only man she ever loved. Now, he's back. 
  At just nineteen, Anne Elliot was deeply in love with Frederick Wentworth, a handsome, brilliant, but penniless young naval officer. Yielding to the immense pressure of her aristocratic, image-obsessed family and a trusted mentor, she broke their engagement, believing it to be the prudent choice. It is a decision that has haunted her ever since. Her youth and bloom have quietly faded, overshadowed by the vain trivialities of her father and sisters. 
  Now twenty-seven and still unmarried, Anne's world is turned upside down when a twist of financial fate brings the celebrated and newly wealthy Captain Wentworth back into her social circle. But his heart has hardened. He has not forgiven her for her perceived weakness, and he is determined to find a bride who possesses the unyielding strength Anne seemingly lacked. Forced to silently watch the man she still desperately loves court younger, more vibrant women, Anne must confront the ghosts of her past and quietly fight for the future she sacrificed. 
  Why you will love this: This cornerstone of Classic Literature is the ultimate origin of the beloved second-chance romance trope. You will be captivated by the simmering tension, the brilliant societal critique, and the quiet, agonizing yearning of a heroine who learns to trust her own heart. A deeply emotional and mature historical romance, it perfectly blends Austen's trademark witty banter with deeply relatable, heart-wrenching stakes. 
  About the Author: Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated novelists in English literature, renowned for her sharp social commentary, subtle irony, and mastery of romantic fiction. Her timeless works continue to shape the literary landscape, defining the very essence of the Regency era romance.

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