Theresa Raquin
Zola Emile
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Theresa Raquin By Emile Zola AuthorZola, Émile, 1840-1902 TranslatorVizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 TitleTheresa Raquin
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Theresa Raquin By Emile Zola AuthorZola, Émile, 1840-1902 TranslatorVizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922 TitleTheresa Raquin
Return to Tantalus. Forgotten and penniless after returning from the disastrous Avalon Expedition, the crew of the Guinevere struggle to survive and stay together as the Tantalus Cluster spirals into destitution and chaos. The beginning of a new season of the critically acclaimed audio drama ‘The Sojourn’, Season Two Volume One finally explores the rich and varied worlds of the Tantalus Cluster amidst their darkest days. Directed and produced with careful scientific consultation, The Sojourn captures every detail of life aboard ship, from the sounds of the smallest airlock seal to the largest space battle. Featuring a full cast of veteran voice actors, backed up by high-quality sound effects and an epic original soundtrack, The Sojourn is a unique and striking audio experience. Starring Larissa Thompson as Captain Cassandra Farren, Emily Serdahl as Elizabeth Ancelet, Laura Faye Smith as Tamara Melari, Ben Prendergast as Mathias Croft, also featuring Star Trek’s Dominic Keating, Shetland’s Angus Miller, Matt Surges, and Jim Chi. Written by Daniel Orrett and Larissa Thompson, sound design and audio editing by Kennedy Phillips, music by Sam Redfern. Transcripts available here: https://www.thesojournaudiodrama.com/transcriptsShow book
Ambitious advice columnist Ginny Dugan knows she's capable of more than solving other people's beauty problems, but her boss at Photoplay magazine thinks she's only fit for fluff pieces. When she witnesses the kidnapping of a famous singer at Harlem's hottest speakeasy, nobody takes her seriously, but Ginny knows what she saw—and what she saw haunts her. Guilt-ridden over her failure to stop the kidnappers and hard-pressed for cash to finally move out of her uptight showgirl sister's apartment, Ginny resolves to chase down the truth that will clear her conscience and maybe win her a promotion in the process. She manipulates a brooding detective into a reluctant partnership and together they uncover a sinister plot that pulls them into the dazzling yet dangerous world of the Ziegfeld Follies. Meanwhile, Ginny grapples with a secret of her own—she's fallen for Gloria Gardner, the star of the show. In the Roaring Twenties, their love isn't just scandalous; it's illegal. But when a brutal murder strikes someone close to her, Ginny realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. This glamorous world has a deadly edge, and Ginny must shatter her every illusion to catch the shadowy killer before they strike again.Show book
Desire or destiny—which would you choose? Portia Welham lives in modern-day New York, but was born 200 years before on an island kingdom ruled by her father. After she falls critically ill as a child, she's transported to the future using her family's Time Medallion. It saves her life; but having grown up in a different era, adult Portia can no longer reconcile to the fate that awaits her back home. Watching over her shoulder is Michael Bryce, Guardian of the Medallion. It's his job to keep her—and the amulet—safe. And now they're locked in a battle of wills as he attempts to convince her it's time to come home to marry a prince to further her family's interests. Till one day Michael arrives in her world seriously injured and Portia realizes something is truly amiss on Welham Island. As she nurses him to health, it's also clear there's more to their relationship than they are willing to admit. Fighting a forbidden desire, she agrees to return, whereupon she's engaged to a prince who promises protection against a common enemy. But it might be too little too late to save the island. And she can no longer ignore what her heart wants. Contains mature themes.Show book
What if you could uncover the ancient roots of our modern understanding of sleep, dream states, and the challenges of insomnia? In this seminal work, Aristotle examines why we sleep, how rest rejuvenates us, and what causes sleeplessness. Adapted for the contemporary reader, this text bridges classical philosophy and current scientific perspectives, providing new insights into the nature of rest, the role of consciousness, and practical considerations for achieving better sleep. What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation:The purpose and benefits of sleep in human lifePossible causes and implications of insomnia and restlessnessAncient viewpoints that complement modern sleep sciencePractical guidance to improve sleep hygiene and well-being Imagine understanding your body’s need for rest so well that you could optimize your sleep routine, enhance mental clarity, and enrich your daily life. Aristotle’s perspectives bring you one step closer to mastering this essential aspect of health. Drift into a deeper sense of rest and renewal. Get your copy now and unlock timeless wisdom for restorative sleep and balanced living.Show book
From the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE THORNS REMAIN comes an enemies-to-lovers journey to the underworld unlike any other, for fans of THE CRIMSON MOTH and THE CRUEL PRINCE An immortal vampire. A mortal bride. A vow that even death can’t break. Irina is about to be married to a dead man. She is the willing village sacrifice for the Wedding of the Dead: a desperate ritual designed to lay the hungry vampire that has been terrorising her Transylvanian village to rest. Irina’s beloved sister’s soul is trapped in the land of the dead. If Irina can retrieve it, she could bring her back – but Irina would need a guide, one who can walk between the living and the dead. Irina strikes up a deal with her new husband – if he agrees to get her safely there and back again, then he can drink her blood as much as he wants. They begin a perilous journey through the afterlife together, in which Irina realises Stefan isn’t the cruel and terrifying monster that she thought. In a land of three-headed beasts, winged creatures and walking corpses, the last thing Irina would have expected was to fall in love. Only, Irina learns that by bringing Stefan to the land of the dead she has put him in grave danger, and will be faced with an impossible choice. Will they be able to make it out, undead or alive? For fans of Erin Morgenstern (The Night Circus), Stephanie Garber (The Ballad of Never After), Ava Reid (A Study in Drowning), Adalyn Grace (Wisteria), and Rachel Gillig (Two Twisted Crowns). HarperCollins 2024Show book
Berlin is at a crossroads, and so is Camryn's heart. When Camryn travels to France to celebrate Samhain, the veiled New Year, she has the chance to explore her growing feelings for Leon. But an unexpected giant, an eagle shifter who holds the key to Camryn’s father’s whereabouts, and old enemies stand in their way as they battle for their lives and for the fate of Berlin. With her heart and the city’s future on the line, Camryn must once again step into the line of fire to save everyone she cares about.Show book