Publisher: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories by L. M. Montgomery, related to the Anne of Green Gables series. It features an abundance of stories relating to the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, and was first published in 1912.
Stalky Co. is a book published in 1899 (following serialization in the Windsor Magazine) by Rudyard Kipling, about adolescent boys at a British boarding school. It is a collection of linked short stories in format, with some information about the charismatic Stalky character in later life. The character Beetle, one of the main trio, is partly based on Kipling himself. Stalky is based on Lionel Dunsterville, M'Turk is based on George Charles Beresford, Mr King is based on William Carr Crofts. The school, which is referred to as the College or the Coll. is based on the United Services College in Devon which Kipling attended. The stories have elements of revenge, the macabre (dead cats), bullying and violence, and hints about sex, making them far from childish or idealized, unlike the typical school story. The critic Edmund Wilson, in The Wound and the Bow, was both shocked and uncomprehending about them. For example, Beetle pokes fun at an earlier, more earnest, boys' book, Eric, or, Little by Little, thus flaunting his more worldly outlook.Show book
'None of That' concerns itself with the nature of desire. The man in the story is no more than an animal with base instincts but is attractive to women. The woman looks for something deeper, with imagination but in the end is brought down by the more instinctive man. Lawrence again seems to be saying that a woman cannot exist beyond the control of a man, however crude and can only bring unhappiness on herself if she tries to live on her own terms.Show book
Alone in the city, a young woman meets a man who promises to make her dreams come true. Eighteen-year-old Carrie is drawn to the glamour, wealth, and excitement of Chicago. But to be part of this glittering world, she will need much more money than she can even imagine. The only jobs she can find offer harsh conditions and little pay. Finally, inexperienced and desperate, she allows the smooth-talking salesman Charles Drouet to buy her meals and pretty clothes. Will Carrie ever find true happiness? And how much will she have to give up to get what she wants? Theodore Dreiser's unsparing story of a country girl's rise to riches as the mistress of a wealthy man marked the beginning of the naturalist movement in America. Both its subject matter and Dreiser's objective, nonmoralizing approach made it highly controversial, and only a heavily edited version could be published in 1900.Show book
Set sail on a thrilling adventure with "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, an audiobook that transports listeners to a world of pirates, buried treasure, and high seas excitement. Narrated with energy and excitement, this timeless classic follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a daring voyage to discover the legendary treasure of the infamous Captain Flint. Along the way, Jim encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the cunning Long John Silver, whose loyalty and motives are as mysterious as the treasure itself. Stevenson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of buccaneers and buried gold to life, capturing the imagination of listeners of all ages. From swashbuckling battles to treacherous mutinies, "Treasure Island" is packed with action, suspense, and unforgettable moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a longtime fan of adventure stories or new to the genre, "Treasure Island" promises an exhilarating listening experience that will leave you craving more. So hoist the Jolly Roger, grab your compass, and set course for excitement and discovery. Start listening to "Treasure Island" today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!Show book
A hilarious contemporary retelling of the classic society novel, VANITY FAIR, featuring the irrepressible Becky Sharp Beautiful, brilliant, ruthless – nothing can stop Becky Sharp. Becky Sharp has big dreams and no connections. Determined to swap the gutters of Soho for the glamorous, exclusive world behind the velvet rope, Becky will do anything to achieve fame, riches and status. Whether it’s seducing society’s most eligible bachelors, or befriending silly debutantes and rich old ladies, Becky Sharp is destined for great things. Because it might be tough at the top but it’s worse at the bottom. From London to Paris and beyond, Becky Sharp is going places – so get the hell out of her way… In The Rise and Fall of Becky Sharp, Sarra Manning presents a comedic and alternative retelling of Vanity Fair. The story is a humorous and romantic journey of Becky Sharp, a woman with big dreams and no connexions, who will stop at nothing to achieve fame, riches, and status. For fans of Emily Henry (You and Me on Vacation), Paige Toon (Only Love Can Hurt Like This), Marian Keyes (Grown Ups), Beth O'Leary (The Wake-Up Call), and Sophie Cousens (The Good Part).Show book
The illness which curtailed Jane Austens relatively short life may have imparted a mellow quality to her writing for certainly this is a gentler more reflective observation of loves vagaries and follies than her earlier work. It has been suggested that she modelled her heroine on her own character which may also be why she is more forgiving. Phlegmatic Anne is the unappreciated strength within her family-a vain pompous father, a self regarding and self deluding older sister and a dissatisfied and selfish younger one. At the age of nineteen Anne was ‘persuaded’ out of an engagement to Frederick Wentworth, an ambitious, highly principled and determined naval gentleman who departs in angry indignation. Eight years later by coincidental circumstances he is brought into her social circle once more having obtained wealth and reputation. Despite competition from two younger ladies and the interference of a would-be suitor of her own can she persuade Wentworth of her constancy, allow her heart to rule her head and become the mistress of her own destiny.Show book
