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Carmen by Prosper Mérimée. On a trip to Spain in 1830, our narrator recounts his encounters with two strange characters: a thief named Don José Navarro and a beautiful Romani woman named Carmen...little does he know that soon, these two will be entangled in a tumultuous love affair that spells out tragedy for both parties. This novella, written and first published in 1845, has been adapted into a number of dramatic works, including the famous opera by Georges Bizet.

The Witness by Grace Livingston Hill. "The Witness" by Grace Livingston Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Paul Courtland, a senior at a university, and Stephen Marshall, a pure and innocent freshman who faces bullying from his peers due to his religious beliefs and moral character. The tale unfolds in a campus setting, exploring themes of friendship, courage, faith, and the transformative power of sacrifice. At the start of the narrative, a chaotic scene erupts in the dormitory as students mock and bully Stephen, who maintains his dignity amidst ...

The Green Mummy by Fergus Hume. "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young couple, Archie Hope and Lucy Kendal, as they navigate romance against a backdrop filled with mystery and intrigue, particularly centering on a rare mummy that Lucy's archaeologist stepfather, Professor Braddock, is eager to acquire. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Archie and Lucy, who share a playful yet serious conversation about their engagement. Archie reveals the lengths he has gone to in order to gain Professor ...

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This much-loved story follows a group of animal friends in the English countryside as they pursue adventure ... and as adventure pursues them! The chief characters - Mole, Rat, and Toad - generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derring-do. Although classed as children's literature, The Wind in the Willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The vocabulary is decidedly not "Dick and Jane", and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to ...

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The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. "The Blue Castle" by L. M. Montgomery tells the story of Valancy Stirling, a repressed and timid woman living under the control of her overbearing family in the small town of Deerwood. With her health being a constant concern and her life devoid of joy, Valancy finds solace in her dreams and imaginations. However, everything changes when she receives a shocking medical diagnosis, which prompts her to break free from her constrained existence. Determined to live life on her own terms, Valancy decides to seize the opportunity to experience the world ...

The Sea Hawk by Rafael Sabatini. The Sea Hawk is a novel by Rafael Sabatini, originally published in 1915. The story is set in the late 16th century, and concerns a Cornish sea-faring gentleman, Sir Oliver Tressilian, who is villainously betrayed by a jealous brother. After being forced to serve as a slave on a Spanish galley, Sir Oliver is liberated by Barbary pirates. He joins the pirates under the name "Sakr-el-Bahr", the hawk of the sea, and swears vengeance against his brother.

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G. K. Chesterton. "The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, ...

Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini. A novel set in the late 1600s of swashbuckling pirates in the Caribbean combines historical fact with high-paced action-packed fiction. First published 1922, the novel has been adapted to film no less than six times. The plot follows the adventures of Dr Peter Blood, an Irish physician, as his life takes dramatic twists and turns—from a local doctor to a slave and then a pirate. After fighting the Spanish in Europe as a young man, Peter Blood settled in Somerset, to recover from his war wounds and open a medical practice. Unfortunately, he became ...

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath, England. Seventeen year-old Catherine spends her time visiting newly-made friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and going to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother John Thorpe (Catherine's brother James's friend from university), and by Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's ...

These are excerpts from audiobooks narrated by Thomas Miller for Frederick Dodson, Steven Forrest, Ray Merriman and himself. All (and more) easily available from HighTimelineBooks.com High Timeline Books: https://hightimelinepublishing.com/ Links to Thomas Miller Podcasts: https://thomasmiller.co/ Audiobook Narrator: Thomas Miller Intro Music: Creative Commons - "Clover-3" by Vibe Mountain

The theme of revelation is apocalypse: the end of the world and the coming of Christ in judgment. The date of the composition was probably some time in the 90s A.D. One of the most controversial and quoted texts of the New Testament, The Revelation of St. John The Divine has inspired and troubled artists, poets, and seers through the ages.

Here are the greatest and best-loved stories from the Old Testament of the Bible, stories which can be read as much for their human, literary, and historical appeal as for their religious meaning. The selection ranges from childhood favorites like David and Goliath, to key moments in Jewish history (such as Exodus), and also includes some of the finest poetry in the Old Testament (the Song of Solomon, for example).

Three Years at Glenwood by Margaret Winslow. Three Years at Glenwood is a sequel to the novel Katie Robertson, in which the titular character follows her ambition to be a school teacher, and commences her education in a large city far from her home. Katie, who had overcome many challenges as part of her work in the Squantown paper mills, now faces new problems and accomplishments, both academic and social, amongst the city schoolgirls and teachers. It continues themes of how young evangelical Christians grow and develop in secular settings, and raises important questions of the late ...

A stranger and foreigner arrives at the offices of a small publication in London only to be faced by the “editor” whose face is completely swathed in a veil. Nothing is as it seems, and it quickly becomes evident that both are bent on more than lively gossip about the elite. Blackmail and opportunism is the order of the day. When two men are found shot to death outside the door of Mr. Farrington the millionaire who just happens to live a few doors from T. B. Smith, the head of the secret police, the connections to blackmail are not long in coming. Were these men shot by the blackmailer? ...

A fascinating glimpse into some of the most notorious crimes and trials of the last 100 years. Using the original trial transcripts, eyewitness accounts and contemporary newspaper reports, we witness the actual events that made each trial a cause célèbre of its day.

The Haunted Ship by Kate Marion Tucker. "The Haunted Ship" by Kate Marion Tucker is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story follows Jo Bailey, a young boy living in coastal Maine, as he eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Seymour family for their summer vacation. Jo is soon joined by Ann, Ben, and Helen Seymour, each bringing their own distinct personalities and curiosity about their new surroundings, particularly an ominous wrecked schooner located nearby. The narrative suggests themes of adventure, friendship, and mystery, introducing readers to the anxieties and thrills of ...

The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie. "The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie is a suspenseful detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the charming Anthony Cade, who finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue involving royal secrets and political machinations in a fictional Balkan nation known as Herzoslovakia. As he sets off on a journey to deliver a manuscript of memoirs, he stumbles into a world of blackmail, missing persons, and a potential restoration of a monarchy. At the start of the novel, we meet Anthony Cade while he is working as a tour ...

Evered by Ben Ames Williams. "Evered" by Ben Ames Williams is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins by vividly depicting a northern land, filled with beauty and character, particularly focusing on the small village of Fraternity, where the lives of its hardy, rustic inhabitants intertwine in complex ways. Among the characters introduced is Evered, a harsh yet powerful farmer and butcher, whose relationship with his gentle son John and his wife Mary is central to the narrative. The opening of "Evered" paints a rich landscape and establishes a tense domestic atmosphere. ...

Before Egypt by Robert Bloch is a fast-moving science-fiction adventure that blends ancient mystery, interplanetary travel, danger, and speculation about the origins of civilization.The story follows Mike Mallison, a capable big-game guide who accepts one of the strangest assignments of his career. Professor Brandon and his daughter Doree are convinced that an ancient papyrus may contain evidence linking early Egyptian civilization to a distant world. What begins as an unusual expedition quickly becomes a dangerous journey far beyond Earth.Their search takes them toward a remote planet in the ...