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Twenty Minute Tales

Short Stories That Pack a Huge Punch

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Twenty Minute Tales

By: Edgar Allan Poe, W. W. Jacobs, O. Henry, A. J. Alan, Jerome K. Jerome, Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant
Narrated by: Cathy Dobson
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About this listen

A stunning collection of the most significant short stories by some of the world's greatest writers. Each story packs a great tale into around 20 minutes of concise and evocative narrative. Perfect for the 20-minute commute, the jog around the block, or the bed-time wind down.

Public Domain (P)2015 Red Door Audiobooks Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Short Story
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Patchy - some really good stories and some not so good. Cathy Dobson has an unusual narrating voice. It worked well for most of the narration.

I will look for more of these short stories. Ideal late night listening.

Loved the 20 minute factor

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