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  Passing

  Nella Larsen

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  Passing is a novel by American author Nella Larsen, first published in 1929. Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives  
   
  A must for all students, teachers, and lovers of the epitome of the mile-high artfulness of the English language and how beautifully it can carry timeless tales within it. A rare audiobook treasury. 
   
  Nellallitea "Nella" Larsen was an American novelist. Working as a nurse and a librarian, she published two novels, Quicksand and Passing, and a few short stories. Though her literary output was scant, she earned recognition by her contemporaries

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  The Master of Mystery

  Jack London

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  Jack London's "The Master of Mystery" is set in a Native American fishing village in Alaska. A woman has lost her most valuable possession: the blankets of a deceased Englishman. The culprit must be found, but what makes matters more complicated is that the local shaman has fallen out of favor, forcing a feared shaman from outside the village to come to their aid. Can he help them, and will the culprit be found? The short story is one of London's stories inspired by the period the writer spent at the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century and was published in the early 20th century.

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  The Art of Money Getting

  Phineas Taylor Barnum

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  The Art of Money Getting was written by P.T. Barnum, who is widely known as an important historical entrepreneur as founder of the famous traveling circus, but in this publication Barnum shares his knowledge of business and teaches readers how to be successful in making money. This is an excellent book for individuals who are interested in learning from an important historical business leader's own personal success and also serves as an excellent motivational writing intended for those looking to be successful and make lots of money.

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  A Voice from the Pit - From...

  Bernard Capes

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  Bernard Edward Joseph Capes was born on the 30th August 1854 in London.  He was one of 11 children. 
  His early work was as a journalist and this developed into writing many short stories for the periodicals of the time including Blackwood's, Cassell's, Cornhill Magazine, Illustrated London News, Macmillan's Magazine, Mall Magazine, Pearson's Magazine, The Idler, and The Queen. 
  It took him many years to decide that writing full-time could be a sustainable career path.  His initial success came with ‘The Mill of Silence’.  As well as being published it garnered second prize at a competition sponsored by the Chicago Record.  He exceeded that by winning it the following year with ‘The Lake of Wine’.   
  Capes quickly became both prolific and popular.  As well as his stories and articles for the periodicals he wrote around 40 volumes across novels, poetry, history as well as romance and mystery novels. 
  Bernard Capes died on 2nd November 1918 in the flu epidemic.

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  “Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own will!” - and with these words, the English lawyer Johnathan Harker is drawn into a world of infamous and legendary horror... A genre defining gothic horror classic, of the fight between modern and learned civilisation and ancient and terrible superstition. 
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Around the World in Eighty Days

  Anonym

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  A daring wager. A ticking clock. One unforgettable journey across the globe.
  When the enigmatic Phileas Fogg bets he can circle the world in just eighty days, he sets off with his loyal valet Passepartout on a whirlwind race through oceans, deserts, jungles, and bustling cities. But every step brings new obstacles—runaway trains, unexpected delays, breathtaking rescues, and a relentless detective convinced Fogg is a criminal in disguise.
  
  Celebrated as "one of the most delightful adventures ever written," Jules Verne's classic blends humor, suspense, and discovery into a story that has captivated readers for generations.
  
  If you love fast-paced travel, clever twists, and heroes who never lose their cool, this timeless novel will sweep you away.
  
  Start the journey now—and race around the world without leaving your chair.

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