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Thirteen dramatised courtroom tales of conflicting evidence, exasperating witnesses and slippery counsel, from the writer of Brothers in Law What does it feel like to be a Judge? Listen to these self-contained dramas and you can almost feel you are looking at proceedings from the lofty position...

Join Max, a spirited young artist, as he embarks on a thrilling trans-continental train journey to Paris. Along the way, he encounters Blake, a charming Irishman with a taste for the finer things in life. Together, they set up a vibrant studio in the heart of Montmartre, reveling in the magic of Paris and the blossoming of their friendship. But as the story unfolds, unexpected twists emerge, revealing that not everything is as it appears when a new figure enters their lives. - Summary by Simon Evers

In Gambler, we follow the tumultuous journey of Clodagh Asshlin, a spirited Irish girl raised in the rugged countryside alongside her younger sister by a reckless father. After his passing, Clodagh marries her fathers much older friend, who settles the familys debts and whisks them away to Italy. There, she finds herself engulfed in a whirlwind of glamour and temptation, easily swayed by her youthful innocence. But as the thrill of her new life leads her astray, Clodagh eventually awakens to the truth, prompting a transformative turn in her fate. Join Clodagh on her path of self-discovery and ...

A new edition of Cecil Lewis's 1944 aviation classic. Over the course of one night in 1942, the crew members of Wellington bomber 'P for Pathfinder' each reflect on the paths of their own lives, as they embark on a fateful mission deep into the heart of Nazi Germany. Cecil Lewis's novel examines the life of every man in turn, rendering a moving account of each as not merely a nameless crew member, but as an individual with a life lived, 'a life precious to some, or one...these men with dreams and hopes and plans of things to come'.

My Man Jeeves, first published in 1919, introduced the world to affable, indolent Bertie Wooster and his precise, capable valet, Jeeves. Some of the finest examples of humorous writing found in English literature are woven around the relationship between these two men of very different classes and temperaments. Where Bertie is impetuous and feeble, Jeeves is coolheaded and poised.

Best-selling author Diane McKinney-Whetstone has won such prizes as the Zora Neale Hurston Society award for creative contribution to literature. Set in 1969, Leaving Cecil Street takes place in a proud neighborhood of West Philadelphia. The block has just thrown a summertime street party. Joe and Louise have been married for awhile, and Joe loves his wife. But sometimes he wonders what might have been if he had pursued some of those dreams he left behind.

Ann Hawkshaws fourth and final collection, a heartfelt tribute to her young grandson Cecil Wedgwood, was published privately and designed for children. This enchanting volume weaves together prose and poetry, presenting a lighter tone than her previous works. Yet, within the playful verses, such as The Discontented Stream and The Ambitious Water-Lily, lies a subtle undercurrent of melancholy. The collection culminates in the poignant elegy In Memoriam, a touching reflection on the loss of childhood, which echoes Hawkshaws own sorrow over the passing of three of her children, including Cecils ...

Young Anna Brianski has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825. It’s a day that starts with winter sun and ends with blood on the ice. Until now, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naïve heart. But one day – the Decemberist Revolt – changes everything. Her family, her freedom and her friends are all at in grave danger, as she sees the caprice and cruelty of the Tsar at first hand.

London 1859. Carina Temple has put away the stifling black crepe demanded by the death of her father - but with it, she has also cast aside society’s expectations of what a single young lady should be and do. When Carina’s uncle summons her to Belgrave Square to inform her that her reputation is ruined, thanks to a certain Lord Danby, he tells her that she must travel to Italy until the gossip recedes and a suitable match can be found for her.

In A Few Quick Ones, P. G. Wodehouse brings together some of his oldest friends for a party. Jeeves and Wooster are there, so is Mr Mulliner and the Oldest Member.

A large-hearted reimagining of beloved all-American legends, this epic debut novel brings men of myth Paul Bunyan and John Henry alive like never before, teaming up for an adventure quest with deeper interrogations of race, class, and industrialization. Paul Bunyan—legendary larger-than-life...

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A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

Unravel the thrilling narrative of Katherine Cecil Thurstons Masquerader, one of her two best-selling novels from 1905. This compelling tale is a blend of mystery, romance, and political intrigue. The story revolves around two doppelgangers, John Chilcote, a British politician mired in morphine addiction, and John Loder, a man wrestling with his own misfortunes. A chance meeting in the London fog leads to a dramatic proposition - a swap of lives to escape their respective struggles. As Loder takes on Chilcotes responsibilities, he finds himself excelling in a role he was reluctant to assume. ...

A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

A high-budget anthology series adapting major films and stage plays for radio, often with the original Hollywood stars. It brought cinematic drama into living rooms weekly.

To his chagrin, Alaskan PI Cecil Younger learns his teenage daughter has launched her own detective agency. But when her first case goes awry, she’s going to need some help from an unlikely source: her father, who’s currently locked up in prison.