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Dive into a world of magic and wonder with twelve captivating tales that transport you to extraordinary realms. Join the quest for the legendary Blue Rose, encounter a mysterious Glass Mender on his travels, embark on an epic adventure through Musicland to rescue maidens in peril, and discover the story of a princess cursed by a fairys spite. Experience the enchantment of The Minstrels mesmerizing melodies, meet a hunchbacked prince, and follow three princes on their journey to find The Silver Mountain and claim their fathers throne. Each story is a treasure, waiting to be explored! (Summary ...

Delve into the enchanting realm of "Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches," where the delicate interplay of fate and whimsy shapes the lives of a diverse cast, from mythic heroes to everyday boys. This podcast invites listeners to explore the nuances of human experience, as characters navigate the complexities of their desires and destinies, often finding themselves at the intersection of the extraordinary and the mundane. With each new episode, a complete audiobook unfolds, presenting a rotating collection of tales that capture the essence of urban life and its myriad surprises. ...

In a world where stories often slip through the cracks, "Overlooked" invites listeners to delve into the rich tapestry of narratives that explore the lives and experiences that may not always take center stage. This podcast showcases a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that shine a light on characters and tales that deserve to be heard, focusing on the overlooked aspects of humanity, relationships, and the mundane moments that shape our existence. Each episode presents a unique exploration of themes such as identity, resilience, and the intricacies of the human condition, encouraging ...

Immerse yourself in a poignant exploration of the human experience through the lens of war and travel, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast presents a rotating collection of poetry reflecting the tumultuous years from 1914 to 1919, capturing the essence of a world on the brink of change. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of voices that express the emotions, struggles, and reflections of a generation shaped by conflict and displacement. From the haunting sonnets born out of the trenches to the vivid imagery of distant lands, listeners are ...

A fascinating collection of some of the great - but less well known - fairy tales of all time.

'The Wise Princess' is a take on the traditional Russian fairy tale of the frog princess. Three princes are instructed by their father, the king, to fire their arrows at random and marry whichever maidens they land near to. The youngest son's arrow lands in a marsh next to a frog. But the frog turns out to be a wise princess in disguise - and when the prince sees the princess in her true form he falls in love with her. One night when the princess is not wearing her frog skin, the princes takes it and burns it.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, children's writer, novelist, travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. This is a collection of six of the magical fairy stories he wrote for children.

The Silver Mountain is a fairy story about a king who sends his three sons on a quest. They are to search for the silver mountain. Whichever one of them finds it will inherit the kingdom. But they soon discover that everyone out in the world seems to be looking for the silver mountain, and nobody knows where it is.

The Cunning Apprentice is a fairy tale set in Russia. It tells the story of a young lad who is apprenticed to a wicked sorcerer who intends to use his magic to trick the boy's parents into giving up their son to him forever. Only the cunning of the lad enables him to turn the magician's magic against him.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, children's writer, novelist, travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. The Blue Rose is a fairy tale about a Chinese princess who is as clever as she is beautiful. When her father sets out to find her a husband, she determines to make her own choice. The Emperor declares that whoever can find and bring his daughter a blue rose shall wed her. But the wise princess is able to debunk all the blue roses proffered and at the same time works out a way to favour her own lover.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, children's writer, novelist, travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. The Glass Mender is a fairy story about a princess named Rainbow, who as a baby is cursed by a wicked fairy. If Rainbow hears or sees the spring, her happiness will end. Her parents decide to keep her in a tower for three months every year...but will they be able to keep her away from the spring forever?

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, children's writer, travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. The Minstrel is a classic fairy tale about a childless couple who are granted a wish by a fairy. They wish for a daughter. The fairy gives them a heart-shaped copper coin to hang over their hearth, telling them that they must never give it away, for if they do, they will be giving away their daughter. One day, years later, when the beautiful child is home alone, a minstrel comes by and sings a lovely, captivating song. The girl gives the minstrel the heart-shaped copper coin from above the hearth...and her fate is sealed....

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English travel writer, novelist and war correspondent during World War I. 'Dr. Faust's Last Day' tells the story of a 70-year-old scholar who lives a regular studious life. On his birthday he invites his friends over for lunch, but he is puzzled by a strange note written in red ink which arrives from an unknown gentleman. The writer says he cannot make the lunch party but will call just after midnight.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, novelist, and travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. This audiobook presents four varied examples of Baring's inventive storytelling, ranging from classic horror, to a ghost story with a twist, to classic literary fiction, to classic sci-fi. Includes 'The Island', 'The Shadow of a Midnight', 'Dr. Faust's Last Day' and 'Venus'.

Venus is a peculiar story about a reclusive and eccentric civil servant who becomes increasingly susceptible to strange fits where he seems to be transported to another planet where giant mushrooms grow and myriads of strange caterpillars and exotic butterflies abound. Over time the visions become stranger and more and more terrifying.

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English travel writer, novelist and war correspondent during World War I. The Island is a supernatural horror story about two explorers who discover an uncharted volcanic island off the coast of southern Spain. As they begin to explore, they have a strong feeling that they are not alone....

Maurice Baring (1874-1945) was an English short story writer, novelist, and travel writer and war correspondent during the First World War. The Shadow of a Midnight is a ghost story with a twist. Two students on a walking tour in Germany stay in an interesting old inn which had formerly been a convent. One of them has a strange dream, which turns out perhaps not to have been a dream after all....

Dive into the intriguing world of Lost Diaries, where you’ll uncover captivating excerpts from the personal journals of a diverse array of individuals—royalty, everyday citizens, both celebrated and notorious figures, and even fictional characters. Join us on this journey through time and imagination, curated by A. Gramour.