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  Portrait of a Lady The (Unabridged)

  Henry James

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  When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself. A story of intense poignancy, Isabel's tale of love and betrayal still resonates with modern audiences.

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  Leviathan

  Thomas Hobbes

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  Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly referred to as Leviathan, is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and published in 1651 (revised Latin edition 1668). Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Leviathan ranks as a classic Western work on statecraft comparable to Machiavelli's The Prince. Written during the English Civil War (1642-1651), Leviathan argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and the brute situation of a state of nature ("the war of all against all") could only be avoided by strong, undivided government.

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  No Ships Pass

  Eleanor Smith

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  Lady Eleanor Furneaux Smith (1902-1945) was an English author, journalist and film critic famous for her supernatural stories. No Ships Pass is a strange tale of a shipwrecked sailor who manages to swim to a remote tropical island. He discovers, to his surprise, that he is not the first sailor to alight there. There are already four castaways ashore...and mysteriously some of them have been there for a very long time. Up to 140 years, in fact. Before long he realises that there is something very peculiar and sinister about the island. He determines to try to escape, whatever the odds.

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  The Well-Beloved

  Thomas Hardy

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  Explore the elusive quest for ideal love in "The Well-Beloved" by Thomas Hardy. This compelling novel follows the life of Jocelyn Pierston, a sculptor obsessed with capturing the essence of his perfect muse, the "Well-Beloved." As he pursues his ideal through three generations of women—all remarkably alike—on the Isle of Slingers, Jocelyn grapples with the nature of love, art, and reality. Hardy's introspective tale delves into the complexities of human desire and the perpetual search for the unattainable, blending romance with profound psychological insight.

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  The Last Laugh

  D H Lawrence

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  ‘The Last Laugh’ is another of Lawrence's supernatural stories, set in a dreamlike snowy London. The question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening. Perhaps Pan, returned to destroy the Christian God, as the church is destroyed in the story and to bring love to the frigid young woman in the form of a policeman who is prevented from leaving the house. But why the other quite harmless, and Platonic lover, had to die is a mystery. Perhaps  because he had made love to a Jewess?

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  The Lady with the Dog

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Chekhov’s The Lady With The Dog weaves a tale of love, longing, and the elusive nature of happiness, set against the scenic backdrop of late 19th-century Yalta. When Dmitri Gurov, a man weary of his monotonous life, encounters Anna Sergeyevna and her small dog by the seaside, his world shifts unexpectedly. Both dissatisfied with their lives yet hesitant to embrace change, they find themselves drawn together by a connection as powerful as it is uncertain. Chekhov masterfully explores the complexity of human emotions, capturing a tale where love emerges quietly, in stolen glances and whispered confessions. 
  Narrated with depth and sensitivity by Jamie Rodriguez, this audiobook breathes life into Chekhov’s nuanced prose. Rodriguez’s narration captures the introspective nature of both Gurov and Anna as they grapple with societal expectations, moral dilemmas, and a longing for something more profound than the lives they lead. Through his voice, listeners will be transported to the quiet streets and gentle waves of Yalta, feeling the weight of every hesitation and the spark of every shared moment. 
  The Lady With The Dog is a timeless story that examines the human condition with honesty and grace. Chekhov’s narrative invites listeners to ponder the nature of happiness and the choices that shape our lives. This audiobook offers a rich, immersive experience that will resonate with anyone who has ever yearned for connection amidst the routines of daily life.

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