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Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Dickens: The Ultimate Collection brings together the major works of fiction from three of the greatest writers of the 1800s. In this collection you'll hear Jonathan Keeble and David Rintoul expertly narrating the grand epics of The Brothers Karamazov and War & Peace, Stephen Fry narrating Great Expectations, Scrooge's ghostly journey narrated by Jason Isaacs, and other award-winning narrators bringing Tolstoy and Dickens' most beloved stories to life.

Great Expectations follows Pip's life from a plucky but poor and put-upon child in the Kent marshes, to a young man with "great expectations" in London and the choices he must make as a result of his winding journey. In A Tale of Two Cities Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, flees to England to escape the violence of his noble family’s past, only to be drawn back into the chaos of his homeland.

Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert is a gripping science fiction short story first published in the late 1950s. What begins as a simple house trade spirals into a mind-bending journey for Ted and Martha Graham, a couple looking to settle down.

Godzilla emerged from the sea to devastate Tokyo in the now-classic 1954 film, creating a global sensation and launching one of the world's most successful movie and media franchises. Awakened and transformed by nuclear weapons testing, Godzilla serves as a terrifying metaphor for humanity's shortsighted destructiveness: this was the intent of Shigeru Kayama, the science fiction writer who drafted the 1954 original film and its first sequel and, in 1955, published these novellas.

The Irish Classics Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 10 classic works of fiction and poetry by Irish authors, read by an award-winning cast of narrators. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including James Joyce; Bram Stoker; Oscar Wilde; W.B. Yeats; Elizabeth Bowen; and more.

The Herman Melville Collection includes 4 of Melville's most beloved works: Moby Dick; Bartleby, the Scrivener; Billy Budd; and Typee. Read by Robert G. Slade, Christopher Ragland, and Malk Williams, this collection is the perfect opportunity to delve into some of Melville's most formative and iconic writings.

"The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft contains all the original stories which Lovecraft wrote as an adult. It begins in 1917 with "The Tomb" and ends in 1935 with his last original work "The Haunter of the Dark." The book is ordered chronologically by the date the story was written.

Moskau zu Beginn der 1930er-Jahre: Der Teufel sucht die Stadt heim und stürzt ihre Bewohner mit tatkräftiger Unterstützung seiner Zauberlehrlinge in ein Chaos aus Hypnose, Spuk und Zerstörung. Es ist die verdiente Strafe für Heuchelei, Korruption und Mittelmaß. Doch zwei Gerechte genießen Satans Sympathie: der im Irrenhaus sitzende Schriftsteller, genannt "Meister", und Margarita, dessen einstige Geliebte. Bulgakows Gesellschaftssatire aus der Sowjetzeit ist ein faustisch-fantastisches Meisterwerk.

Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, flees to England to escape the violence of his noble family’s past, only to be drawn back into the chaos of his homeland. Lucie Manette, the daughter of a former prisoner of the Bastille, becomes the emotional anchor for those around her, including the brilliant but disillusioned lawyer Sydney Carton.

Set against the harsh landscape of World War I-era Europe, this hauntingly beautiful tale of love and loss follows American ambulance driver Frederic Henry as he embarks on a romance with British nurse Catherine Barkley. Narrated with Hemingway's signature economy and power, the book navigates the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices one makes for those they love.

As loyalty turns to blades and oaths shatter amidst conspiracy, the embers of the Ashridge Empire are reignited by the fires of war. The shadow of Emperor Sariel’s death still lingers, yet a new storm has descended. In the vortex of crumbling power, once unbreakable bonds are ruthlessly torn asunder. The prince stands amidst the ruins of love and duty, finding each step towards the throne stained crimson with betrayal. War drums thunder, iron hooves shatter the illusion of peace, the dream of a golden age splintered amidst sword and shadow. As the lines between loyalty and treason blur, ...

Ukrainian-born humorist, dramatist and novelist Nikolai Gogol is widely believed to have led the realist revolution in Russian literature. His surreal, absurdist satires liberated comedy from its sentimental traditions and influenced writers both within Russia and worldwide, among them Fyodor Dostoevsky, Franz Kafka and Flannery O’Connor.

"Make me a little happier: let me know it: Owe you me nothing for a life half-lost?" This Idyll continues the story of Geraint and Enid from Book 3. Geraint suspects that Enid no longer loves him, though she has done nothing to deserve his doubt. Without explaining himself, he asks her to ride with him on a long and dangerous journey, during which he forbids her to speak to him. Though hurt and confused, Enid obeys, warning him of danger along the way and helping him in silence, even as he risks his life again and again.

The Forgotten Melody is a fictional short story of Liam, a gifted musician. His rise to fame led him down a path of pride and selfishness. This path caused him to abandon his loving wife and young daughter. Yet, fate intervenes when a song he had composed long ago but never published unexpectedly brings them back together. This forgotten melody is brimming with emotion. It carries the echoes of a love he had once cherished. It becomes the bridge that mends their fractured bond. Liam is overcome with remorse and a longing to make amends. With patience and effort, he and his daughter ...

Frank Wedekind is widely acknowledged as one of the pioneers of modern drama, whose works influenced later writers such as Brecht and Dürrenmatt. His best-known plays were Spring Awakening and Lulu, both of which transgressed the social norms of his time and still have the power to shock and provoke us today. They are included here, alongside his lesser-known tragicomedy The Marquis of Keith.

A journey through time. A return to the past. A chance to relive what once was. What if you could go back—not just in memory, but in reality? In this compelling time travel tale, acclaimed author Dr. Andrew C S Koh transports readers to the heart of 1969, a defining year of history, culture, and personal awakening. When a mysterious opportunity allows the protagonist to travel back in time, he embarks on a deeply emotional journey to a world of typewriters, transistor radios, and untold stories. As the traveler revisits the streets of his youth, encounters familiar faces, and relives ...

The Man Who Was by Rudyard Kipling is a haunting short story of identity, honor, and the psychological scars of war. Set in British colonial India, the narrative follows a mysterious and disfigured man whose appearance at a military mess sparks curiosity and unease. As the truth of his identity slowly unravels, the story reveals a powerful meditation on the cost of duty and the resilience of the human spirit.

The James Joyce Collection includes Joyce's 2 most celebrated novels, short fiction from Dubliners, and a selection of his poetry. Read by a wonderful Irish cast of Aoife McMahon, Aidan Kelly, and Stephen Hogan.

Billy Budd is a "handsome sailor" who strikes and inadvertently kills his false accuser, Master-at-arms John Claggart. The ship's Captain, Edward Vere, recognizes Billy's lack of intent, but claims that the law of mutiny requires him to sentence Billy to be hanged.

"San Pantaleone" es una novela escrita a finales del siglo XIX, que buscar capturar la esencia del fervor religioso y la tensión comunitaria en un pequeño pueblo, girando en torno a la figura de un santo y las supersticiones de los lugareños. Central en la trama es el personaje de Giacobbe, un fanático cuyas visiones y profecías provocan inquietud entre los habitantes del pueblo, especialmente mientras se preparan para una procesión. La primera escena de la novela presenta una escena vívida en una plaza soleada, donde los habitantes se reúnen en un frenesí, luchando con miedos ...

LOS AUTORESJavier Cosnava ha publicado 30 obras en editoriales tan prestigiosas como Suma de Letras, Dolmen o, en Francia, Sarbacane (Flammarion) 37 premios literarios, destacando el Ciudad de Palma, el Serra i Moret de la Generalitat de Cataluña y el premio Haxtur del Festival del Principado de Asturias. En Amazon se ha especializado en novelas de la segunda guerra mundial y thrillers policíacos junto a Teresa Ortiz Tagle, autora asturiana de gran éxito, habitual en las listas de los más vendidos. LA NOVELA Un hombre que afirma ser Sherlock Holmes aparece en la Inglaterra de 1930. Sin ...

En medio de una concurrida fiesta de la alta sociedad, lord Julian Taverham tiene una cita clandestina en la biblioteca con una experimentada viuda a la que lleva cuatro largos meses tratando de seducir. Ansioso por el devenir de su tête à tête se presenta en el lugar acordado a la hora indicada, hasta ahí todo correcto. No obstante, la muchacha que le ruega con desesperación que la bese, no es ni de lejos la mujer con la que él pensaba reunirse. Lady Anastasia Doger, la hija del duque de Grafton, no podía creerse su buena fortuna. ¡Estaba entre los poderosos brazos del pecaminoso ...

Discover the Shadows of "The Marquis of Lumbría" by Miguel de Unamuno Step into the compelling, gothic world of "The Marquis of Lumbría," a masterpiece from the brilliant Spanish author, Miguel de Unamuno. This isn't just a story; it's an intense dive into a family shrouded in dark secrets, suffocating traditions, and the slow poison of resentment. Unamuno masterfully crafts the tale of a reclusive marquis who loathes sunlight and fresh air, living in a decaying mansion that mirrors his own hidden anxieties. Here, life is a monotonous ritual, interrupted only by quiet feuds and unspoken ...

Inspired by actual events, this story is set—in a small town on the Gulf Coast of South Alabama, where football runs deep, and tradition colors everything in Purple and Gold. One boy’s journey rises above the field. Alvin has lived a life shaped by pain—family trauma, loss, and the kind of hardship that would break most people. But beneath it all, there’s fight in him. When the world tells him he won’t make it, Alvin finds strength in unexpected places: a dedicated coach, a handful of teachers who never gave up on him, and a younger brother who still sees him as a hero. Wearing ...

Ward Whispers: Code of Silence by G.J. Fene There are rooms in every hospital where silence is more than protocol—it’s protection. In this chilling anthology, thirteen medical professionals recount the stories they were never supposed to share. From whispered voices in the vents to patients who speak with memories not their own, each tale peels back the sterile curtain to reveal the supernatural rot beneath. A resident receives progress notes from a patient who knows his secrets. A speech therapist begins to speak in a dead man’s tone. A janitor finds a sub-basement full of shoes and ...