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  The Devil's Pool

  George Sand

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  The Devil's Pool (1846) is a novel about the life of the French peasants by George Sand. Excerpt from the book: "I knew the young man and the beautiful child; I knew their history, for they had a history. Although but a peasant and a laborer, Germain had always been aware of his duties and affections. He had related them to me clearly and ingenuously, and I had listened with interest. After some time spent in watching him plow, it occurred to me that I might write his story, though that story were as simple, as straightforward, and unadorned as the furrow he was tracing. Next year that furrow will be filled and covered by a fresh one. Thus disappear most of the footprints made by man in the field of human life. A little earth obliterates them, and the furrows we have dug succeed one another like graves in a cemetery. I mean, if possible, to save from oblivion the furrow of Germain, the skilled husbandman. He will never know nor care, but I shall take pleasure in my talk."

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  The Coffin Merchant

  Richard Middleton

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  Richard Barham Middleton (1882-1911) was an English poet and author who is remembered mostly for his supernatural tales and ghost stories, in particular 'The Ghost Ship', 'The Coffin Merchant' and 'On the Brighton Road'.'The Coffin Merchant' is the peculiar tale of Eustace Reynolds, who is handed a handbill by a stranger one day. The flyer reads: "You will soon be wanting a coffin! At 606 Gray's Inn Road, your order will be attended to with civility and despatch. Call and see us!"Eustace is curious enough to go to see the coffin merchant, and what happens next is unexpected, to say the least.

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  Fairy Tales for Adults Volume 6

  Charles Perrault, Anton Chekhov

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  This volume brings together an eclectic mix of beloved fairy tales and stories from renowned authors. Delve into the classic tales of Charles Perrault, including the timeless allure of "Little Red Riding-Hood" and the enduring beauty of "The Sleeping Beauty." These stories, woven with whimsy and magic, captivate readers of all ages, reminding us of the power of imagination and the allure of fantasy. Additionally, this collection features works by Anton Chekhov and O. Henry, two master storytellers renowned for their ability to capture the human experience with depth and nuance. In "The Looking Glass, Her Husband," Chekhov explores the complexities of human relationships, delving into the intricacies of love, desire, and the longing for connection. O. Henry's "The Gift of The Magi" is a heart-warming tale of selflessness and sacrifice, reminding us of the true meaning of love and the power of giving. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Wrong Box

  Robert Louis Stevenson, Lloyd...

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  “The Wrong Box” is a wonderful, farcical black comedy co written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne (Stevenson’s stepson) in 1889. 
  The story is built around that mainstay of many a farce, a family squabbling over money. In this case it is the proceeds of a Tontine, a once popular investment scheme. 
   A cast of colourful characters, worthy of Dickens, are thrown together, either in the pursuit of money, or in the disposal of a mysterious corpse which makes surprising and gruesome appearances throughout the story. 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Wrong Box" by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne. Narrated by Simon Hester

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  Life is a Circus

  Alexander Kuprin

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  Various aspects of love, life, and death, set against the circus background. 
  This collection includes the following works:BlondinAllez!BrickieAnatoly DurovLolliThe Daughter of Great Barnum

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  King Solomon's Mines

  H. Rider Haggard

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  African explorer Allan Quatermain and his two companions aren't just searching for the fabled diamond mine of the Biblical King Solomon, deep in the heart of Africa, they are searching for a man. The trio braves long treks across parched, waterless deserts and the icy cold of the mountains. They survive wicked witchcraft and fierce tribes, only to be lured into an eerie stalactite cave of skeletons where they narrowly escape being buried alive in a tomb of diamonds with chests full of uncut stones, some as large as pigeon's eggs

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