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The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells. The Invisible Man (1897) is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. Written by H.G. Wells (1866-1946), it tells the story of a scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility and uses it on himself. The story begins as the Invisible Man, with a bandaged face and a heavy coat and gloves, takes a train to lodge in a country inn whilst he tries to discover the antidote and make himself visible again. The book inspired several films and is notable for its vivid descriptions of the invisible man--no mean feat, given that you can't see him!

Follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his gentleman's gentleman, Jeeves, in this stunning new edition of one of the greatest comic novels in the English language. Bertie must deal with the Market Snodsbury Grammar School prize giving, the broken engagement of his cousin Angela, the wooing of Madeline Bassett by Gussie Fink-Nottle, and the resignation of Anatole, the genius chef. Will he prevail? Only with the aid of Jeeves!

Five seminal science fiction classics are brought vividly to life in these gripping BBC Radio dramatisations, with casts including Robert Glenister, William Gaunt, Carleton Hobbs and Joanne Froggatt. Titles include Frankenstein (1994), The Time Machine (2009), The Lost World (1975), R.U.R. (1989) and Solaris (2007). Accompanying this collection is a bonus PDF file featuring extensive sleeve notes by Andrew Pixley.

"The Invisible Man" is a classic science fiction novel written by H.G. Wells and first published in 1897. The story revolves around the character of Griffin, a brilliant but eccentric scientist who discovers a way to become invisible. After successfully making himself invisible, Griffin quickly realizes that his newfound power comes with significant challenges and consequences.The novel explores the themes of power, morality, and the consequences of unchecked scientific curiosity. Griffin's invisible state allows him to indulge in his darker impulses, leading him down a path of cruelty and ...

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells is a classic science fiction novel that follows an unnamed scientist, known as the Time Traveller, who invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. He journeys to the distant future, arriving in the year 802,701, where he encounters two distinct races: the gentle, childlike Eloi and the sinister, underground-dwelling Morlocks. As he explores this strange future, he realizes the dark implications of humanity’s evolution. The novel explores themes of class struggle, the passage of time, and the fate of civilization, making it one of the most ...

We ignored the red flags.We romanticized the bare minimum. We learned the hard way. Now we're talking about it. Dating. Friendships. Drama. Medical field chaos. Boundaries. Healing. All of it.If you've ever confused butterflies with anxiety... this podcast is for you.

In each episode, host Richard G. (any/all) shares a pitch for a hypothetical movie about a public domain character and slowly builds out a cinematic universe with figures as diverse as Tarzan, Don Quixote, and Robin Hood. New episodes air on the last Saturday of each month.

In Christina, we delve into the lives of two contrasting individuals Christina, a resilient young woman from a humble background determined to find work, and Rupert, a middle-class man grappling with societal pressures to marry and conform. Their chance encounters lead to deep confessions and an unexpected bond. As they navigate their personal struggles, they must confront their pasts and consider whether their futures can intertwine. Will they find solace in each other, or will their paths diverge once more? Join us as we explore Lucy Gertrude Moberlys captivating narrative that deserves to ...

The Innocence of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton. The Innocence of Father Brown (1911) is the first of five collections of mystery stories by G. K. Chesterton starring an unimposing but surprisingly capable Roman Catholic priest. Father Brown's ability to uncover the truth behind the mystery continually surpasses that of the "experts" around him, who are fooled into underestimation by the priest's unimpressive outward appearance and, often, by their own prejudices about Christianity. Combining captivating stories and insightful commentary, The Innocence of Father Brown is a delightful ...

Pudgy, scowling Ogden Ford, spoiled child of divorced parents with far more money than is good for them, is "the Little Nugget" - the El Dorado of the American kidnapping industry. When Ogden's father sends him to an isolated English preparatory school, Mr. Peter Burns, gentleman of leisure - persuaded by his brand new fiancee - becomes a master at the school in order to steal the Nugget and take him back to his doting mother.

Evan MacIan is a tall, dark-haired, blue-eyed Scottish Highlander and a devout Roman Catholic. James Turnbull is a short, red-haired, gray-eyed Lowlander and a devout but naïve atheist. The two meet when MacIan smashes the window of the street office where Turnbull publishes an atheist journal. This act of rage occurs when MacIan sees posted on the shop's window a sheet that blasphemes the Virgin Mary, presumably implying she was an adulteress who gave birth to an illegitimate Jesus.

From 1413-1415 the butcher’s guild, otherwise known as the “White Hoods” of Paris, kept that city in a state of near anarchy. With a mad king, a virtual civil war between the houses of Orleans and Burgundy, and King Henry V of England claiming the French throne, there is plenty of opportunity for Guy Aylmer, a squire to Sir Eustace de Villeroy, to show his mettle in many a skirmish, finally winning his spurs at the lopsided victory of the English over the French at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is best known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown. In The Club of Queer Trades, narrator 'Cherub' Swinburne and his friends, the eccentric former judge Basil Grant, and Basil's younger brother, private detective Rupert Grant, encounter six curious mysteries, each involving someone who makes a living in an extraordinary and bizarre - in the language of the time a 'queer' - way.

In 1896 HG Wells produced the Island of Doctor Moreau. After a fateful shipwreck, a chance rescue, and offer of safe harbor, Edward Prendick must contend with a dark science. A man of science, Prendick must wrestle with the ethics of its passions. His inner struggle is illuminated by the island's outward horrors. Central to the themes are ethics, principles, and the extent of human compassion. This science fiction icon argues the true question of science: Could the cure be more dangerous than the disease?View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or ...

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In a London hotel room, Mrs. Nesta Ford confides in her new acquaintance, Lord Mountry, about her yearning to take her son Ogden on a yachting adventure he proposed, despite her ex-husband holding custody. Just as Mountry departs, Cynthia Drassilis arrives with Ogden, having led him away from his fathers country estate. Mrs. Ford rewards Cynthia for her boldness, but their moment of triumph is short-lived as Mr. Fords secretary, Mr. Minnick, appears to retrieve the abducted child. In a desperate attempt, Cynthia tries to bribe Minnicks colleague, Mrs. Sheridan, but her efforts fall flat as Mrs...

Elizabeth is on her last chance as a junior assistant at Worthing County Council Planning Department. Plagued by misfortune and strange occurrences, she has one more shot at proving she can be a 'Team Player'... the Cissbury Ring Bypass.The Goblins Hooper and Tripe, barely assisted by their Elvish dreamboat colleague Elisar Crowshackle, are all that stand between Elizabeth and an agonising death beyond the veil.G.O.B.L.I.N.S is an independently produced Fantasy and Folklore Comedy from the creative team behind Stellar Firma Featuring;Ben MeredithTim MeredithImogen HarrisAmy DickinsonJenny ...

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Doug has one job, to Archive. However, with new mandated audio recordings (and budgetary cuts), Doug must enter the field. Armed with an audio recorder and his undying hatred of all things that are paranormal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delve into the mystery of the Peacock trees, feared by peasants as the source of a deadly fever. Squire Vane, a non-believer of this folklore, dares to challenge the superstition by spending a night amongst the trees. When dawn breaks, he is nowhere to be found. Has he fallen victim to the curse or is there a more sinister play at work? Could the poet, the lawyer, the woodsman or even the trees themselves be responsible for his disappearance? Join us as we unravel this enigma.