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Fresh off the success of her groundbreaking first play, A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window tells the tragicomic story of a young bohemian couple in New York's Greenwich Village, struggling to do what's right in a world that rewards everything that's wrong. Sidney is a dreamer who wants his own Walden Pond; Iris is a budding actress whose own backstory is a performance. They're caught in a moment where, "the world is about to crack right down the middle," as the play tackles racism, sexism, antisemitism, homophobia, liberal complacency, and more.

The Sign of The Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Sign of the Four (1890), also called The Sign of Four, is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 stories starring the fictional detective. The story is set in 1888. The Sign of the Four has a complex plot involving service in East India Company, India, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a stolen treasure, and a secret pact among four convicts ("the Four" of the title) and two corrupt prison guards. It presents the detective's drug habit and humanizes him in a way that had ...

In a whimsical mood inspired by Spanish castles, I conjure the image of an ancient city perched atop a hill, where towering battlements rise from the rock and spires reach for the stars. Our story unfolds in the dimly lit square of this city, set in a distant past where the world feels flat, comets are harbingers of doom, and witches still soar through the moonlit night. Published alongside Wappin Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates, this tale is subtitled A Frightful Comedy of Beggars. Join us at The Sign of The Greedy Pig tavern, where intrigue and mischief abound. Will the beggars be ...

Get ready for an adventure of epic proportions with The Sign of the Broken Sword by G.K. Chesterton! In this thrilling tale, a young man is drawn into a world of espionage and danger as he tries to solve a mystery and clear his father's name. With its fast-paced plot, memorable characters, and themes of loyalty and honor, The Sign of the Broken Sword is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good mystery or adventure. So why wait? Start listening to The Sign of the Broken Sword today and let Chesterton's storytelling skills keep you on the edge of your seat.https://www.solgood.org - Check out ...

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A gripping financial technology spy thriller. Produced by a former CIA officer. *****YOU CAN NOW BINGE SEASON 1. SEASON 2 IS FORTHCOMING***** The story: Jabbari Lincoln is the CIA's top financial analyst. He happens to be Muslim. And he's at the top of his professional game when he is unfairly suspected of being disloyal to the United States and gets suspended by the Agency. Dejected and disgraced, he takes on a central bank consulting gig in Nigeria. But as he uncovers a sophisticated cyber financial plot, hidden forces try to eliminate him. Cut off from his family, friends, and intelligence ...