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Lost Lady of Old Years, A

by John Buchan ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

6 hours 13 min

Francis Birkenshaw is a reckless Edinburgh law apprentice who cares nothing for politics. A chance encounter with the beautiful Jacobite Margaret Murray draws him into the tumultuous 1745 uprising. Entangled in intrigue, betrayal, and the tragedy of Culloden, Francis navigates shifting loyalties alongside historical figures, testing his ideals on a journey toward redemption. ... Read more

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Francis Birkenshaw is a reckless Edinburgh law apprentice who cares nothing for politics. A chance encounter with the beautiful Jacobite Margaret Murray draws him into the tumultuous 1745 uprising. Entangled in intrigue, betrayal, and the tragedy of Culloden, Francis navigates shifting loyalties alongside historical figures, testing his ideals on a journey toward redemption.
... Read more
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Jewel of Seven Stars, The

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

7 hours 25 min

"The Jewel of Seven Stars" embarks on a thrilling journey into the heart of ancient Egyptian mysticism. Bram Stoker narrates the tale of Malcolm Ross, a young lawyer drawn into a strange case involving the mysterious Margaret Trelawny and her archaeologist father’s obsession with resurrecting Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy. As they delve deeper, they confront curses, supernatural forces, ... Read more

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"The Jewel of Seven Stars" embarks on a thrilling journey into the heart of ancient Egyptian mysticism. Bram Stoker narrates the tale of Malcolm Ross, a young lawyer drawn into a strange case involving the mysterious Margaret Trelawny and her archaeologist father’s obsession with resurrecting Queen Tera, an ancient Egyptian mummy. As they delve deeper, they confront curses, supernatural forces,
... Read more

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Under the Sunset

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

"Under the Sunset" by Bram Stoker transports readers to a realm that exists beneath the enchanting yet fleeting light of sunset. This collection of eight tales interweaves fantasy and morality, casting shadows of deeper truths within its magical world. Stoker crafts stories where love and darkness battle, where creatures both fearsome and kind roam, and where the veil between the mundane and the ... Read more

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"Under the Sunset" by Bram Stoker transports readers to a realm that exists beneath the enchanting yet fleeting light of sunset. This collection of eight tales interweaves fantasy and morality, casting shadows of deeper truths within its magical world. Stoker crafts stories where love and darkness battle, where creatures both fearsome and kind roam, and where the veil between the mundane and the
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Dream of Red Hands, A

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

Jacob Settle is haunted by red-handed dreams after a riverbank killing, and later dies saving lives in a factory disaster that forces his guilt into the open. Stoker's short tale of remorse and a conscience that will not sleep. Spoken as when the dream keeps showing the blood long after the river has moved on without him. ... Read more

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Jacob Settle is haunted by red-handed dreams after a riverbank killing, and later dies saving lives in a factory disaster that forces his guilt into the open. Stoker's short tale of remorse and a conscience that will not sleep. Spoken as when the dream keeps showing the blood long after the river has moved on without him.
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Brothers Karamazov, Part 4, The

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

In Part 4, the family’s turmoil reaches its climax as Dmitri stands trial for his father’s murder. Ivan’s mental collapse and Alyosha’s unwavering compassion highlight the novel’s exploration of guilt, faith, and redemption. Through impassioned courtroom drama and philosophical reflection, Dostoevsky examines the nature of justice, morality, and human frailty. As secrets unravel and truths emerge, ... Read more

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In Part 4, the family’s turmoil reaches its climax as Dmitri stands trial for his father’s murder. Ivan’s mental collapse and Alyosha’s unwavering compassion highlight the novel’s exploration of guilt, faith, and redemption. Through impassioned courtroom drama and philosophical reflection, Dostoevsky examines the nature of justice, morality, and human frailty. As secrets unravel and truths emerge,
... Read more
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Idiot, Part 2, The

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

Tensions escalate as Prince Myshkin’s innocence and idealism clash with the manipulative schemes of those around him. Rogozhin’s obsessive love for Nastasya Filippovna intensifies, leading to jealousy and conflict, while her internal struggle between self-worth and despair deepens. Myshkin’s attempts to bring peace and understanding only exacerbate the chaos, revealing the fragility of his noble ... Read more

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Tensions escalate as Prince Myshkin’s innocence and idealism clash with the manipulative schemes of those around him. Rogozhin’s obsessive love for Nastasya Filippovna intensifies, leading to jealousy and conflict, while her internal struggle between self-worth and despair deepens. Myshkin’s attempts to bring peace and understanding only exacerbate the chaos, revealing the fragility of his noble
... Read more
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Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth, The

by H. G. Wells ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

"The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" by H.G. Wells is a thought-provoking science fiction tale exploring the unintended consequences of scientific discovery. Two scientists invent "Herakleophorbia," a substance that accelerates growth, leading to giant animals, plants, and children. As these colossal beings grow, they disrupt society, challenging human authority and societal norms. ... Read more

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"The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth" by H.G. Wells is a thought-provoking science fiction tale exploring the unintended consequences of scientific discovery. Two scientists invent "Herakleophorbia," a substance that accelerates growth, leading to giant animals, plants, and children. As these colossal beings grow, they disrupt society, challenging human authority and societal norms.
... Read more

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Demons, Volume 1

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

15 hours

"Demons" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a gripping political and psychological novel that delves into the chaos of revolutionary ideas and moral decay in 19th-century Russia. The story follows a small provincial town infiltrated by radical ideologies, where a group of nihilists and anarchists sow discord and destruction. Through characters like Stavrogin, a troubled aristocrat, and Pyotr Verkhovensky, a ... Read more

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"Demons" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a gripping political and psychological novel that delves into the chaos of revolutionary ideas and moral decay in 19th-century Russia. The story follows a small provincial town infiltrated by radical ideologies, where a group of nihilists and anarchists sow discord and destruction. Through characters like Stavrogin, a troubled aristocrat, and Pyotr Verkhovensky, a
... Read more
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Man In The Iron Mask, The

by Alexandre Dumas ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

"The Man in the Iron Mask: An Essay" by Alexandre Dumas delves into the enigmatic historical mystery of the masked prisoner, blending speculation with historical analysis. Dumas examines the legend of a mysterious man imprisoned under an iron mask, exploring theories about his identity and the political intrigue surrounding him. Was he a royal secret, a hidden twin, or merely a victim of absolute ... Read more

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"The Man in the Iron Mask: An Essay" by Alexandre Dumas delves into the enigmatic historical mystery of the masked prisoner, blending speculation with historical analysis. Dumas examines the legend of a mysterious man imprisoned under an iron mask, exploring theories about his identity and the political intrigue surrounding him. Was he a royal secret, a hidden twin, or merely a victim of absolute
... Read more

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Idiot, Part 1, The

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

Prince Myshkin, a naive and pure-hearted man, returns to Russia after years in a Swiss sanatorium. His innocence and compassion stand in stark contrast to the greed, corruption, and moral decay of St. Petersburg’s elite. As he becomes entangled in the lives of Rogozhin, a volatile merchant consumed by jealousy, and Nastasya Filippovna, a proud yet vulnerable woman torn between love and self ... Read more

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Prince Myshkin, a naive and pure-hearted man, returns to Russia after years in a Swiss sanatorium. His innocence and compassion stand in stark contrast to the greed, corruption, and moral decay of St. Petersburg’s elite. As he becomes entangled in the lives of Rogozhin, a volatile merchant consumed by jealousy, and Nastasya Filippovna, a proud yet vulnerable woman torn between love and self
... Read more
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Brothers Karamazov, Part 1, The

by Fyodor Dostoevsky ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

6 hours 1 min

The Brothers Karamazov is a spiritual drama of moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, judgment, and reason, set against a modernizing Russia, with a plot developing around the subject of patricide. It is a passionate philosophical novel entering deeply into the ethical debates of God, free will, and morality. The Brothers Karamazov is recognised universally as one of the supreme achievements in ... Read more

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The Brothers Karamazov is a spiritual drama of moral struggles concerning faith, doubt, judgment, and reason, set against a modernizing Russia, with a plot developing around the subject of patricide. It is a passionate philosophical novel entering deeply into the ethical debates of God, free will, and morality. The Brothers Karamazov is recognised universally as one of the supreme achievements in
... Read more
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Lair of the White Worm, The

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

4 hours 43 min

Bram Stoker’s The Lair of the White Worm is a gothic horror novel blending supernatural terror, ancient evil, and Victorian anxiety. When Adam Salton discovers a mysterious female noblewoman living in isolation on a remote estate, he uncovers a dark secret: Lady Arabella March is a monstrous serpent-worshipping priestess, a centuries-old entity tied to a prehistoric white worm buried beneath the ... Read more

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Bram Stoker’s The Lair of the White Worm is a gothic horror novel blending supernatural terror, ancient evil, and Victorian anxiety. When Adam Salton discovers a mysterious female noblewoman living in isolation on a remote estate, he uncovers a dark secret: Lady Arabella March is a monstrous serpent-worshipping priestess, a centuries-old entity tied to a prehistoric white worm buried beneath the
... Read more

Also available as: eBooks