Family Classics

In an experiment that goes horribly wrong, in which a woman’s memories were to be duplicated, recorded and stored in a computer, she finds herself conscious and self-aware within the machine, not knowing whether she’s the duplicate and conscious or her consciousness was ripped from her body and begins an evolution discovering firsthand how efficient the universe is.

~ The Truth Is Out There. We Make Sure They Don't Get It. ~ Wrongfully fired LAPD officers, desperately in need of work, start a Celebrity Sitter service, figuring, it's the opposite of what they used to do. Instead of arresting celebrities, they keep them from getting arrested by offering two primary services, "Don't let me do anything stupid." and "Don't let me get caught doing anything stupid.” One night while Celebrity Sitting, “CSing”, the group’s leader, James meets the love of his life in a sexually complicated situation only a Celebrity Sitter could get into. Hired to verify...

Cédric vit avec sa mère à New York dans l'harmonie et l'insouciance de l'enfance. Un jour, il apprend qu'il hérite, de son père, d'un titre de noblesse et d'un domaine en Angleterre. Il part donc immédiatement vivre sa nouvelle existence. Mais à son arrivée, il se heurte à la sévérité de son grand-père qui veut faire de lui un véritable aristocrate.

A mystery novel set in the rural English countryside during the early 20th century. Centered around the enigmatic Stillwell family and their silent steward, the loyal butler Frommer, the story takes an unexpected turn with the return of a long lost family member. The resurgence from the past creates ripples through the tranquil countryside life, revealing deep-rooted secrets and chilling surprises. Set in the early 20th century, the novel paints a vivid picture of historic English aristocracy, family intrigues, and the timeless pursuit of power." The Mystery "Immerse yourself in the ...

Glancing sideways, she was intrigued by his flawless profile. He had bronzed skin and a straight nose, with tousled blond hair that was effortlessly stylish. Lounging in his chair elegantly, he looked like the type of guy you could place anywhere and he would look at ease. He turned suddenly and caught her staring at him. Their eyes locked and suddenly she felt lost. They were the bluest eyes she had ever seen… Lydia Kelly is in a good place. Determined to pursue her dream of being a writer, she enrols to do a Master’s degree in English. It means being separated from her handsome ...

Murder at Midnight is a murder mystery set in New York City during the early 20th century. Dive into the twisted and enigmatic world of the Harris family, where secrets run deep and danger lurks in the shadows. When the Harris family's eldest daughter, Suzanne, is found murdered in her bed and the adopted daughter, Ada, is gravely wounded, the initial assumption is a botched burglary. But as Philo McCovey, a brilliant yet unofficial crime consultant, delves into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that points to someone within the family itself. Philo McCovey's keen ...

Calamity is confronting two big transitions: the death of her beloved father and the beginning of menopause, a physical shift that has rekindled her gift for finding lost things. Suddenly, she is getting hot flashes that seem to forge objects out of thin air, most notably a four-year old boy. As Calamity takes the child into her care, she discovers that all is not as it seems. Then, Calamity must reawaken to the mysteries surrounding her own childhood and the early disappearance of her mother.

Andrew has decided he never needs to go pee ever again, but his parents aren’t too sure. Only one minute into the drive to his grandparents’ house, Andrew changes his mind.

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Harlem in the 1970s: the black soul of New York City. Tish is nineteen and the man she loves - her lifelong friend and the father of her unborn child - has been jailed for a crime he did not commit. As their families come together to fight for his freedom, will their love be enough?

They tell Jip he tumbled off the back of a wagon when he was small, and no one ever came back for him. He never had a reason to question this tale - but then a stranger shows up and begins asking about him around town. Who is this man, and could he possibly know something about Jip's past?

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series. In book six, Pat breaks her arm and misses the first weeks of term. Will Pat be upset when new girl Amanda becomes Isabel's new best friend? Expect more mischief at St Clare's!

Leo Tolstoy: The Novellas includes unabridged recordings of Leo Tolstoy's 10 greatest novellas in one audiobook, all read by Audie Award-winning narrators.

Twilight Sleep, a gothic satire of Jazz Age New York, was an instant best-seller when it was released in 1927. Quintessential Edith Wharton, it is stylish and sharp, at turns scathing, hilarious and melodramatic, but also deeply and surprisingly human. In a modernist twist, the story is told by three distinct narrators—19-year-old Nona Manford, her unflappable socialite mother Pauline, and Nona’s father and Pauline’s second husband, divorce lawyer Dexter Manford. All are trying to save the marriage of Nona’s half-brother, Jim Wyant, and his wife Lita.

A moving musical score helps bring to life this unforgettable story from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.

En Sentido y sensibilidad, Jane Austen explora con sutileza e ironía las opciones de la mujer en una sociedad rígida, donde el éxito o el fracaso dependen de la elección del marido. La historia se centra en dos hermanas, Elinor y Marianne, cuyas personalidades antagónicas ejemplifican dos posibles respuestas femeninas ante la hipocresía dominante: el «sentido común» y la «sensibilidad». Sin embargo, tanto un camino como el otro entrañan sus peligros.

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found in Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand-new cover design. 'Oh dear!' said Paddington, 'I'm in trouble again.' Somehow trouble always comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could catch a fish in his hat or cause havoc in the Browns' kitchen just trying to be helpful?

When George, the eldest son of Matthew Silverman, announces he won’t follow in his father’s footsteps as editor of the family-owned local newspaper, the family finds itself on a course for change. The newspaper has been going for nearly 100 years. With younger brother Alexander and sisters Loraine and Alison growing up fast, too, and gradual progress in the world around them, can Matthew do what’s best for them all?

A detective mystery book set in London during the early 20th century. After beginning work as Michael Marks's secretary, Kimbrel soon finds himself entangled in a puzzling disappearance. Known for his modern innovations and bachelor lifestyle, Marks mysteriously fails to appear in his home, despite evidence suggesting he returned the previous night. Kimbrel, along with Marks's niece Peggie Marvell and the eccentric Mr. Tertius, begins an investigation that rapidly takes a dark turn when Marks's body is discovered at his estate office, leading to an investigation that peels back layers of ...

Read by Geraldine McEwan. This classic story has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 40 years ago.The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!