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For the very first time in audio, Dudley Sutton reads the pioneering science-fiction serial Stories of Other Worlds: A Honeymoon in Space, written by George Griffith and originally published over six parts in Pearson Magazine at the end of the 19th century in the UK.

Step into the thrilling world of Olga Romanoff, a 1894 science fiction novel by the English author George Griffith. Originally published as The Syren of the Skies in Pearsons Weekly, this captivating tale continues the saga from The Angel of the Revolution. It chronicles the daring exploits of a global brotherhood of anarchists wielding extraordinary airships in their quest for freedom, culminating in a breathtakingly apocalyptic finale as a comet hurtles toward Earth. - Summary by Wikipedia

Imagine a realm beyond our familiar dimensions of Length, Breadth, and Thickness‚Aîa world where the constraints of Time and Space cease to exist. In this extraordinary state of existence, beings can freely navigate dimensions that elude our comprehension. They can choose to be visible or invisible, appear in multiple locations simultaneously, and even defy the very essence of life and death, experiencing Past, Present, and Future as a singular continuum. This captivating concept, derived from the writings of Abdel Kasir of Cordoba circa 1050 A.D., invites readers to explore the infinite ...

As Miss Lilla Zaidie Rennick embarks on her trans-Atlantic journey to England, she prepares to marry the esteemed Marquis of Byfleet, the Duke of Duncasters son, in just a month. However, her meticulously planned future takes an unexpected turn when Lord Redgrave reappears in her life aboard the magnificent Astronef ‚Aî a man she hasnt seen in two long years. Will her heart sway in a direction she never anticipated? (Ann Boulais)

Trapped in a Scottish prison by a fierce snowstorm, our narrator encounters the intriguing resident doctor, an expert in criminal psychology. To pass the time, the doctor shares a captivating tale of a peculiar prisoner who wears motorcycle goggles‚revealing the shocking reasons behind his unusual accessory and the dark deeds that led him to a life sentence. Join us as we delve into this bizarre story of crime and intrigue. - Summary by A. Gramour

This proud nation with its long history - sometimes rough, hewn from bleak landscapes, and sometimes gently soft from its comforting voices - has produced a long succession of artists and poets.

In the latter category, Louis MacNeice most probably stands pre-eminent; his words and phrasing are on a plane few can equal and most are in awe of. But in this volume we do put forward others who have their own words and voice to add to this rich tapestry.

After the daring theft of the DeBeers diamond in the small mining town of Kimberley, South Africa, Inspector Lipinski is brought in to solve the impossible crime. George Griffith (1857-1906) was a Welsh explorer, journalist, and writer, best known today for his airship science fiction adventures and Inspector Lipinski mysteries.

The Angel of the Revolution is a thrilling mix of early sci-fi and political intrigue. In this 1893 novel, a secret society of airship-wielding revolutionaries wages war against corrupt governments. With advanced technology and global upheaval, this visionary tale imagines a world transformed by aerial warfare.