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Audible presents a special edition of three Gothic masterpieces: a brand-new Audible Exclusive recording of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

This chilling collection includes: "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" by Henry James, "The Shadow" by E. Nesbit, "Monsieur Anastasius" by Dinah Maria Mulock, "John Granger" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and more.

En un Londres devastado por las bombas y que empieza a recuperarse de las terribles heridas de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Juliet Ashton, una joven escritora en busca de inspiración novelesca, recibe la carta de un desconocido llamado Dawsey Adams. El hombre, que vive en la isla de Guernsey, un pequeño enclave en el canal de la Mancha, está leyendo un libro de Charles Lamb que había pertenecido con anterioridad a Juliet.

All too often the talents of women have been scorned, mocked and laughed at. In reality that was more usually by those whose own talents were hardly fit to even grace their shadows. But society in general still connived and set women to one side in almost everything that men considered their rightful territory. And literature was one such territory. Remarkably resilient as well as talented these women strove to be published, to show themselves as equals. The results more often than not proved that they were.

Bloomsbury presents Hemingway's Faith by Mary Claire Kendall, read by Regina Reagan Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway’s faith and does so commendably. She doesn’t explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to know the heart of...

Dive into a charming collection of six enchanting tales featuring children, penned by some of the most celebrated authors of the time, including Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Maria Edgeworth, and Alicia Catherine Mant. These beautifully crafted stories not only capture the essence of childhood adventures but also resonate with adult readers, making them a delightful experience for all ages. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

The holidays are upon us. Dive into this collection of short stories and poems that will get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy these tales of Christmas and memorable family times. Let the spirit move you and swell within you as you are filled with the magic of the seasons.

In a country far, far away there was a miller who had a daughter that he was proud of her beauty and cleverness, so he spread the word across the country that his daughter can spin straw into gold. One of the king's guards informed the king as soon as he heard about it, the king became anxious and ordered to bring the miller's daughter to the palace. The Miller was so happy that at last the king will meet his daughter and he will appreciate it.

To all God’s children who have been the victims of abuse in silence: Christ has regarded your helpless estate; like the woman in the bible with the infirmity that could in no wise lift herself. I want you to know it is well. And I’ve dedicated this song to all the women and children who are the victims of rape: sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, and mental abuse. I want you to know that I am a survivor of all of the above. I would also like to share a fraction of my story with you, which I called: Silent Captivity.

House Party: Design, Real Estate & Shenanigans is where design, real estate, renovation, business, and lifestyle collide.Hosted by Maria Perketa and Mary DaRosa of the Aspire Collective Group of Companies, each episode features engaging conversations with industry experts, entrepreneurs, designers, builders, artists, musicians, and special guests who share insights, experiences, and perspectives shaping today’s world.From market trends and interior design to entrepreneurship and luxury living, we cover the topics that matter most—then wrap things up with a dose of pop culture shenanigans ...

ESTE É UM EPISÓDIO DA OBRA "CARTA PARA O MEU JOVEM EU", DE. JANE GRAHAM, QUE APRESENTAM CARTAS PARA DAME STELLA RIMINGTON E MARY ROBINSON E MARIA DA PENHA MAIS JOVENS. SE QUISER LER TODAS AS CARTAS LEIA A OBRA COMPLETA. Se a viagem no tempo fosse uma possibilidade, o que você diria ao seu eu adolescente, caso o encontrasse? Em Carta Para Meu Jovem Eu, personalidades das mais diversas áreas refletem sobre o que teria sido bom saber antes. Elas também lembram aqueles momentos mágicos que gostariam de reviver. O livro inclui a participação especial de personalidades brasileiras.