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Anne of Green Gables, one of the most widely read and best-loved stories in the world, is brought to life on this abridged, downloadable audiobook edition by actress Kate Harper. The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a...

In this pamphlet no attempt has been made to give specific directions as to the uses of spices and condiments. It must be borne in mind that their usage results neither from the demands of fashion nor of a vitiated sense of taste, but from their own germicidal and preservative qualities. … A short account of the divers kinds and qualities of these excellent substances may lead, it is hoped, to a more intelligent use of them in cookery. - Excerpt from the preface.

Welcome to Serial Stories. This story unfolds chapter by chapter, released on a weekly schedule as both a written episode and this podcast. You can choose to read, to listen, or to enjoy both. Visit www.tmgreen.uk to find out more. The Lamarr Legacy, Book 1: Short Wave She built something that could not be stopped. They found a way to stop it. Hollywood, 1940. George Antheil is an avant-garde composer better known for scandal than success when he meets Hedy Lamarr at a dinner party, and discovers that the most famous actress in the world has been quietly working on a weapons technology problem...

IF any one were to ask us for a perfect example of the scientifiction story, we would perhaps unhesitatingly say "The Green Splotches." Here is a story that mixes science with fiction to the nth degree. It is a story that will persist in your memory for many years. You can never forget it. Then, also, you will get more out of it by reading it a second and third time than you did the first time. With each reading the story will improve, and it will give you more food for thought. Here, then, is the scientifiction story par excellence, and we know in advance that when you fill in your voting ...

The Forsaken Inn by Anna Katharine Green. Told from the perspective of a Mrs. Truax, the owner of an inn during the time of the American and French Revolutions, "The Forsaken Inn" is a locked-room mystery that keeps readers guessing about what has happened. A young couple stays at the inn for the night, and goes on their way in the morning ... and several years later, the bride's body is found in a secret room of the inn. Yet, many people saw that bride leave with her husband. How can this be? Green tells her tale through Mrs. Truax' diary, and through letters and discussions with other ...

Dive into Greens final detective masterpiece, The Step on the Stair. Follow Quenton, a man helplessly in love with Orpha and under the impression that their union has her guardians blessings. His world turns upside down when Orphas engagement to Edgar is revealed. As jealousy takes hold, whispers of gossip and old superstitions start to cloud his status in the family. The sudden death of their uncle and a missing will could hold the answers to their tangled lives.

Nestled in the tranquil New England village of S--, a shocking discovery is made a young, beloved minister is found lifeless, ignominiously submerged in a dye vat within a crumbling mill. Almost instantly, whispers of suicide start to spread. But could a man of faith really lose all hope? The young woman he had been secretly engaged to is insistent that it was not a suicide. Tragically, she too meets her demise on the same day as her lover. Now, it falls upon the shoulders of her roommate, Constance Sterling, a young woman devoid of family or prospects, to unravel the truth behind these ...

When a young girl desperately calls upon a passing gentleman, Arthur Outhwaite, for aid, he finds himself embroiled in a mystery he never anticipated. He becomes the last person to see her grandfather alive, tasked with delivering a letter to a person whose identity remains unknown. As he navigates a home filled with strangers, Outhwaite must unravel the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the old mans death. Join him in this gripping tale of intrigue and suspense.

In a shockingly chilling event, Widow Clemmens is brutally struck down in her parlor while the towns lawyers casually converse outside the courthouse nearby. The mystery deepens as two potential suspects emerge, both with equally convincing alibis. But where does the enigmatic Miss Imogene Dare fit into this puzzling conundrum? This classic Green mystery is particularly celebrated for its captivating courtroom scenes in the latter half of the book, providing listeners with a riveting tale of intrigue and suspense. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Unravel the mysteries of Doctor Izard in this thrilling tale by Anna Katherine Green, known as The American Agatha Christie. The story begins in a somber hospital ward where two patients near deaths door are approached by a stranger with an eerie proposition. The narrative then transitions to a different town, years earlier, where young Polly Earles life is upended by the unexplained death of her mother and the sudden disappearance of her father. Raised by kind-hearted neighbors, Polly blossoms into a vibrant young woman on the brink of matrimony. However, her world is shaken when a stranger ...

The Moore House, a relic from the time when Washington was a mere village, stands as a testament to the grandeur and elegance of colonial times. Yet, it is marred by a haunting past that has left families fleeing from its confines, unable to find peace or rest within its walls. The house harbors a chilling secret the sudden and unexplained deaths that have repeatedly occurred therein, each echoing a disturbing pattern. A lifeless man, sprawled on its infamous hearthstone, is a sight that has been witnessed not just once, but multiple times. Its a house where darkness slowly creeps into the ...

The townsfolk of Shelby are still haunted by the gruesome murder of Algernon Etheridge, a distinguished citizen, which took place twelve years ago. His beaten and robbed corpse was discovered at Dark Hollow bridge. The local innkeeper was hastily accused, found guilty, and sentenced to death by Algernons closest friend, Judge Ostrander. However, a mysterious woman clad in purple arrives in town with a singular mission - to persuade the Judge to exonerate the condemned man. But why? The man is already dead. Undeterred, she delves into the circumstantial evidence used in the trial, even taking a...

In the hallowed halls of Grace Church, I became a married man. My bride, Miss Georgian Hazen, exuded an aura of contentment, seemingly delighted by her decision and the grandeur of our wedding. As we navigated the aisle together, her demeanor took a sudden shift. Her grip on my arm tightened, her expression strained, her happiness seemingly evaporated. I might have dismissed it as nerves, but something in her eyes told me otherwise... ...As the congratulations poured in, one particular whisper in her ear seemed to exacerbate her discomfort... ...She was with me as I signed our names in the ...

On the eve of Sinclairs wedding, a treasured item from his collection mysteriously disappears - an amethyst box containing a potentially lethal poison. Hes stuck in a conundrum, as the poison might be in the possession of his bride-to-be or her cousin, the woman his best friend Worthington is in love with. Sinclair and Worthington join forces in a race against time to retrieve the box before the deadly poison is used.

In a riveting tale of murder and mystery, the universally adored Agatha Webb has been killed, leaving the community in shock. Who could possibly have the heart to commit such a heinous act? Could it be her husband, driven by financial desperation? Or perhaps the cook, who suspiciously died around the same time? Even the affluent and influential Mr. Frederick, who fled into the woods, cannot be ruled out. Amidst the confusion, Miss Page, a humble servant and Mr. Fredericks beloved, yearns to join the investigation. However, she is persistently thwarted in her attempts. Join us as we unravel ...

In Cynthia Wakehams Money, a promising young lawyer is summoned to the residence of a gravely ill woman with the task of creating her will. In his quest to uncover her legal heirs, he crosses paths with an enchantingly beautiful woman harboring a mysterious scar. As he delves deeper into his search, the lawyer is drawn into a web of peculiar happenings that challenge his understanding of reality. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Journey to the medieval world of chivalry and adventure with "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." This podcast brings to life the legendary tale of Sir Gawain's quest, exploring themes of honor, bravery, and temptation. Ideal for fans of Arthurian legends and epic poetry.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!One evening, New York society doyenne looks out her window and sees a man and woman entering the mansion opposite hers. Ten minutes later, only the man emerges. Soon, murder's afoot, and Miss Butterworth joins Detective Par Excellence Ebenezer Gryce in sleuthing out the killer!

It’s 1979, the lead guitarist of The Wide Eyed Boys, Eddie Allbright, and his supergroupie model wife, Lissy Ellery are one of the most famous and glamorous rock couples in the world. From the outside, their life looks like a dream, but behind closed doors too many drugs, too many affairs and too much black magic is creating a recipe that will either save them, or destroy them. An intimate look into the hedonistic life of a seventies rock band and their groupies, Rainbow Girl is for everyone who has ever wondered what it was really like to be with the band. A stand alone, set in the world of...