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The George du Maurier Library

The George du Maurier Library

By: George du Maurier
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Step softly into The George du Maurier Library, where the dreams, sorrows, studio-lamps, Parisian attics, impossible loves, and curious enchantments of George du Maurier are read in full. Here are tales in which memory opens secret doors, art becomes a perilous magic, and the waking world is never quite so solid as respectable persons suppose.Public domain
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  • The Martian Part Second part 8

    The Martian Part Second part 8
    Jun 29 2026
    In which the sombre stillness of mourning at the loss of the beloved head-master is tenderly observed, as the boys and masters carry out their solemn farewells with a mixture of grief and reverence. Amidst this melancholy, a spirited yet affectionate quarrel between two schoolfellows breaks out, culminating in a heartwarming reconciliation that gently underscores the bonds of youth and friendship.
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    14 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 7

    The Martian Part Second part 7
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the tender complexities of youthful affection and mistaken hand-squeezes accompany the somber return to school under the dreary October skies, where the earnest resolve to excel in studies is warmly contrasted by the genial hospitality and charming idiosyncrasies of the Archibald Rohans. The narrative gently shifts to a sombre note with the sudden and silent passing of Père Brossard, casting a pall of grief upon the boys who find themselves suspended in an unnatural and hushed mourning.
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    14 mins
  • The Martian Part Second part 6

    The Martian Part Second part 6
    Jun 25 2026
    In which a daring encounter with a bull reveals the brave but guileless character of young Barty, whose candid nature endears him to his companions despite the occasional troubles it invites. Following this, a charming and leisurely tour through the picturesque Loire country unfolds, filled with joyous festivities, genteel hospitality, and the tender moments of youthful affection beneath the evening stars.
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    11 mins
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