Publisher: Sheba Blake Publishing
The follow-up to the smash hit Aunt Jane's Nieces, Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad is the second in the series of ten novels that Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum penned for young adults at the dawn of the twentieth century. This entry follows the travels of wacky baron John Merrick as he takes his three nieces on a grand tour of Europe.
Book 2: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Notre-Dame de Paris is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. - The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI. The gypsy Esmeralda (born as Agnes) captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, but especially Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo is torn between his obsessive lust for Esmeralda and the rules of Notre Dame Cathedral. He orders Quasimodo to kidnap her, but Quasimodo is captured by Phoebus and his guards, who save Esmeralda. Gringoire, who attempted to help Esmeralda but was knocked out by Quasimodo, is about to be hanged by beggars when Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him for four years.Show book
The bookshelves of World literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From their countries and continents their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Olive Schreiner.Show book
"The Count of Monte Cristo" is a historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, published in serialized form in 1844–46. The story follows Edmond Dantès, a young man who is wrongfully imprisoned in the Château d'If. After many years, he escapes with the help of another prisoner, acquires a fortune hidden on the island of Monte Cristo, and returns to France under the guise of the Count of Monte Cristo to seek vengeance against those who betrayed him. The novel explores themes of justice, revenge, and the human condition.Show book
Title: The Oval Portrait Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1842 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Number 5 in the Timeless Terrors series Description: The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting work of gothic fiction that explores the intersection of art, obsession, and mortality. First published in 1842 in Godey’s Lady’s Book, the story follows a weary traveler who discovers a mysterious, exquisitely detailed portrait of a young woman in a dark, abandoned chateau. As he studies the painting, he learns the tragic story behind it: the artist’s obsessive devotion to capturing his wife’s likeness ultimately leads to her death. Poe’s tale is a chilling meditation on the cost of artistic obsession, the fragility of life, and the tension between beauty and reality. This recording, narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, brings the story’s eerie atmosphere and subtle psychological horror to life. While the text is in the public domain, this performance is an original work and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. Listeners should expect a brief but unsettling narrative that exemplifies Poe’s mastery of suspense, gothic imagery, and psychological depth.Show book
Step into the enchanting world of Flower Fables, the charming collection of stories by Louisa May Alcott, narrated by Elizabeth Grace. If you're looking for a moment of peaceful respite or a gentle escape from the busyness of your day, this audiobook will guide you into a serene, dreamlike space. Let Elizabeth's soft, soothing voice transport you to a magical realm where flowers talk, fairies dance, and delightful adventures await. As you relax, listen to the whimsical tales of kind-hearted fairies, noble flowers, and delightful creatures, each with its own story of kindness, growth, and wonder. Through Alcott’s timeless prose, you’ll be drawn into a landscape of lush gardens and vibrant blooms, where every corner holds a story to inspire joy and peace. At Slumber Studios, all of our audiobooks are edited, produced and narrated to help you relax and fall asleep. Along with calming music in the background, we also lightly edit the books. We keep the plotlines, protagonists and antagonists, and moments of tension, but we remove anything that may be startling or upsetting, to ensure you always get a good night's rest. Perfect for winding down at the end of the day, Flower Fables is your invitation to unwind, drift into restful slumber, and awaken with a heart full of peace and imagination. Simply press play, settle in, and let Elizabeth's warm voice guide you through the captivating and timeless world of Flower Fables.Show book
Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett was born on the 16th August 1846 at Standishgate, near Wigan. After a good education she worked as a journalist for the Newcastle Daily Chronicle and went on to become a widespread and popular writer of adventure and society novels. As a feminist writer it is a little bizarre that she published as Mrs George Corbett. Her most ardent feminist work was ‘New Amazonia: A Foretaste of the Future,’ though other of her works were also similarly themed and dealt with one of the great issues of the day in Victorian society. She married George Corbett in Sheffield in 1868. They went on to have 4 children, of which only 3 survived. As a writer she was not overly prolific but was perhaps most admired for her female detectives. During her literary career Detective books were all the rage and authors of both sexes attempted to bring new and unusual angles of characters and narratives before the voracious public. Corbett’s first was in a collection of short stories ‘Adventures of a Lady Detective featuring Dora Bell'. A later novel introduced a further detective in the guise of Annie Cory. Elizabeth Corbett died on in 1930.Show book
