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The book follows the career of Hugh Paret from youth to manhood, and how his profession as a corporation lawyer gradually changes his values. The book received positive reviews, and was the second best-selling novel in the United States in 1915.
Kate is a dress maker in the north of England who always did what was decided for her: serving those who come her way, marrying a man who is considered suitable, and living all her life "over the hills" she wants so desperately to cross.
A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new characters, Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature.
A Tale of Two Cities (1859) is a historical novel by Charles Dickens; it is moreover a moral novel strongly concerned with themes of guilt, shame, redemption and patriotism.
Delightful and charmingly predictable, this sweet romance will make you reflect one minute and laugh out loud the next. It's the kind of cozy read that will make the ideal companion on a dreary afternoon or snowy winter's evening.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective.
Dick Brewster is implicated in a murder and comes to his aunt's farm to hide. His Aunt Sarah stands by him in his need and they all move to the city in the effort to clear his name. View our full collection of podcasts at our website:...
Two love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia.
Arms and the Man is a comedy written by George Bernard Shaw, and was first produced in 1894 and published in 1898, and has become one of the most popular of his plays.
Sinclair Lewis’ George F. Babbitt is a complicated and conflicted character. When you think you have his next move figured out he surprises you. As you begin to like him, he does something to evoke the “what a rat” response.
On an island off the coast of Chile, Captain Amaso Delano, sailing an American sealer, sees the San Dominick, a Spanish slave ship, in obvious distress.
Beowulf tells the story of a mysterious young warrior who saves the Spear-Danes from the terrible monster Grendel and his venomous mother.
Black Beauty is Anna Sewell’s first and only novel. The story is told in the “first person” (or first horse) as an autobiographical memoir of a high-bred horse named Black Beauty.
The Chancery Court had jurisdiction over all matters of equity, including administration of estates, guardianship of orphans, & disputed property disbursements. In Dickens’ time, some cases could take years to settle, changing the lives of those involved.
Set against the background of the Irish famine in the 1840’s, the novel tells of the tangled relationships between Clara Desmond, Herbert Fitzgerald and his cousin Owen Fitzgerald.
Enter the world of political intrigue and moral dilemmas with Joseph Addison's 'Cato.' Follow the story of Cato, a Roman statesman, as he grapples with the decisions and consequences of leadership in times of crisis. Immerse yourself in the...
Celebrated Crimes is a unique series of historical narratives by a young, rising Alexandre Dumas, before he became renowned as the author of DArtagnan or Monte Cristo. The third volume focuses on the tumultuous life and tragic end of Mary Queen of...
Dive into the dark history of the notorious Borgias and the tragic Cenci in Dumass Celebrated Crimes. This detailed account, not intended for the faint of heart, vividly portrays the violent scenes of a turbulent era. Despite some distortions and...
Set against the backdrop of the eccentric reign of Emperor Paul I of Russia, Vaninka stands as the most fictionalized tale in Dumas Celebrated Crimes series. This gripping narrative follows the story of a generals daughter, Vaninka, whose passionate...
One of the most beloved French plays of all time, Cyrano de Bergerac is a clever & tragic tale of truth concealed and love denied. Its titular character is a proud, daring swordsman and genius poet who has one terrible flaw: an abnormally large nose.
Daddy-Long-Legs is a 1912 novel by writer Jean Webster, written in the form of letters. It follows the protagonist, a young girl, through her college years. She writes the letters to her benefactor, a rich man whom she has never seen.
De Profundis is a poignant piece penned by Oscar Wilde during his two-year imprisonment for gross indecency. This powerful and introspective work is a deeply moving letter that navigates through his life and expresses his profound love for Lord Alfred...
Thomas Mann, author of Death in Venice was a winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. The main character in this novella is Gustav von Aschenbach, a famous author in his early 50s who was widowed at an early age.
Visit the world of Barsetshire, where the rich & powerful rule & the struggles of the working class are ignored. In Doctor Thorne, Anthony Trollope masterfully explores the complex relationships & social dynamics of 19th-century England.
Dive into the romanticized historical journey of the imaginary figure Don Sebastian, inspired by the intriguing tale of a commemorated Portuguese stranger. While the backdrop is historical, the thrilling narrative and captivating characters are purely...
The classic vampire story by Bram Stoker revolves around a struggle between good and evil, tradition and modernity, and lust versus chastity.
Experience the dark and haunting beauty of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry with his collected works. Follow the enigmatic and brooding figure of the master of the macabre, as he weaves tales of love, loss, and the supernatural. Experience the power of...
Step into the world of Erewhon, a strange and fascinating place unlike any you've ever encountered. In this groundbreaking novel by Samuel Butler, you'll find yourself questioning the very foundations of society.
Edith Wharton's 1911 novel Ethan Frome tells the story of a tragic love triangle. The narrative centers on the title character's fraught relationships with his "sickly, cantankerous" wife Zeena and his young, beautiful cousin Mattie Silver.
Step back in time and explore the dazzling world of Hollywood with Rupert Hughes' 'Excuse Me!' Follow the story of Tom and Betty Bartlett, as they navigate the glamour and intrigue of the movie industry in its golden age. Experience the power of...
In 1894, Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish captain in the French Army, was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Island, a notorious penal colony in French Guiana. His published prison diary, Five Years of My Life, is a...
Embark on a historical journey with the final installment of the Valois Romances, Forty-Five Guardsmen. This gripping narrative picks up six years after the infamous Duel of the Mignons, a clash between the courts of King Henry III and Duke Henry of...
A student discovers the secret of animating lifeless matter and, by assembling body parts, creates the monster Frankenstein. Rejected by society, Frankenstein vows revenge on his creator.
Journey with us into the life of Charlotte Atkyns, a remarkable English actress who was widowed early in life and found herself embroiled in the tumultuous French Revolution. Not just an observer, Atkyns actively sought to rescue the imprisoned former...
This classic tale tells of an orphan, Pip, who through a series of strange circumstances first finds a trade as a blacksmith's apprentice and then learns that he has "great expectations" of a future inheritance from an anonymous benefactor.
Dive into the thrilling adventures of "Gunsmoke," a classic radio western series that brings to life the lawless frontier town of Dodge City. Follow Marshal Matt Dillon as he battles outlaws, solves crimes, and brings justice to the wild west. Perfect...
Hear Heidi if you’ve ever longed to see the Swiss mountain slopes. This story transports the listener from the fine air & freedom of the mountaintop to the confines of Frankfurt, back to the peaks again, bounding in flowered fields along the way
This is a riveting account of my personal experiences from the front lines of the Great War. As a humble Lieutenant of Chasseurs, my perspective is not of grand strategy, but of the day-to-day realities faced by my regiment on our small section of the...
Jane Eyre is not your typical romance. It is a story of a woman who struggles with a world in which she doesn't quite fit. Once finished with her schooling, and with no family that really cares of her she strikes out on her own.
Discover the captivating life of Jane Eyre, an exceptional orphan girl maltreated by her cruel aunt and her children. Banished to Lowood, a girls’ boarding school, Jane endures six long years of study, only to become a teacher in the same...
Journey through the extraordinary life of Jean-Christophe Krafft, a German-Belgian musical prodigy, from his humble beginnings to his triumphant return to Paris. Despite enduring grave hardships and intense spiritual battles, Jean-Christophes...
King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him....
Engage in the profound reflections of a man condemned to death, as he chronicles his thoughts, emotions, and fears while awaiting his execution. The identity of the man and his crime remain a mystery. Dive deep into his vivid description of prison...
Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Mattia Pascal, raised in a quaint Italian town reminiscent of the authors own childhood. Pascals carefree youth is marked by missed opportunities, slowly depleting his familys resources. Misfortune...
Lesley Castle is a melodramatic epistolary novelette written by Jane Austen when she was sixteen years old.
Immerse yourself in the world of Oscar Wilde with this compelling collection of letters penned by the legendary playwright during his time in prison. Starting with heartfelt thanks to the friends who remained loyal after his arrest, to his...
Explore the harsh realities of industrialization and the struggles of the working-class in Rebecca Harding Davis's 'Life in the Iron Mills.' Follow the story of a young iron worker, Hugh Wolfe, and his sister as they strive for a better life amidst...
