Published 1800 -1900

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Anthony Trollope - Nina Balatka

A romance set in Prague between a Catholic and a Jew. In this short novel, Trollope moves away from his usual milieu to explore a theme which has universal resonance. — Summary by Anthony Ogus

Anthony Ogus 7 hours 6 minutes

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Crime & Mystery Fiction

506

Carolyn Wells - Gold Bag

The case involves a millionaire murdered in his study, suspicious servants, a beautiful niece, a private secretary and a will. enamored. A Holmes like detective is brought in to solve the mystery. (Summary by Richard...

Richard Kilmer 6 hours 43 minutes

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Published 1800 -1900

418

Willis Boyd Allen - Around The Yule Log

Eleven yule-tide stories by a popular writer of the late 19th – early 20th centuries. — (Summary by david wales)

David Wales 4 hours 34 minutes

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Horror & Supernatural Fiction

475

Mary Elizabeth Hawker - Cecilia de Noël

Cecilia de Noël is an original and cleverly told ghost story, published in 1891. The story is told, Rashomon-like, from six different viewpoints. — Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales

David Wales 3 hours 29 minutes

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Published 1800 -1900

512

Charles Dickens - Christmas Carol (version 07)

The classic Christmas story of an old miser and the astonishing effect a series of ghostly visitors has upon him. This version has been read in a whisper and is perfect for night-time listening in a quiet room. The...

Cori Samuel 3 hours 41 minutes

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Hard Times (version 2), Locked Out and On Strike

Published 1800 -1900

525

Charles Dickens - Hard Times (version 2), Locked Out and On Strike

Hard Times was Dickens's shortest novel and the only one to be set in the industrial north of England. A fast moving story with a typical cast of larger than life characters, the novel is a vehicle for a humanist...

Phil Benson 11 hours 41 minutes

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489

Henry James - Liar

A successful painter reconnects with the woman he once loved during a visit to an English country house. His surprise is great when he learns that her husband is susceptible to a very peculiar habit. — Summary by...

Deborah Percy 2 hours 29 minutes

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Published 1800 -1900

510

Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Uncle's Dream

Uncle’s Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky was written following his five year exile to Siberia where he was sent to serve in a hard labor camp. Following what could only have been a harrowing and harsh existence in...

Greg Giordano 6 hours 4 minutes

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Romance

670

Gertrude Atherton - Daughter Of The Vine

We are introduced to Englishman Dudley Thorpe on the evening of his arrival in California. At a ball, he is introduced to several belles, including the lovely Nina Randolph. Is this the start of something special?...

Lynne T 5 hours 26 minutes

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Published 1800 -1900

563

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - Dark Night's Work

Love, murder and class commentary in Mrs Gaskell's usual brilliant style! This novel was originally serialised and published by Charles Dickens, with whom Mrs Gaskell had several disagreements. She chose to avoid...

fiddlesticks and 8 more 6 hours 35 minutes

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471

W. S. Gilbert - Mikado, Or The Town Of Titipu

In this recording, one person reads the entire play, all parts, including the stage directions. Even without the support of Arthur Sullivan’s music and the interpretation of actors, the consummate silliness of...

David Wales 1 hour 33 minutes

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Action & Adventure Fiction

469

Alessandro Manzoni - Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

One of the most famous Italian books in history, The Betrothed was written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827. The two main characters, Renzo and Lucy, are engaged to be married when Lucy tragically disappears. Little does...

15 hours 48 minutes

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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