The Portion of Labor (Unabridged) - format MP3

The moral in this particular tale is about materialism and envy; apparently as relevant to Christmas in the 1800s as it is today. In this case, a poor mother finally succumbs to the pressure and steals,...

The Secret by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is about Catherine, who is unexpectedly missing from her home at a quarter to eight when her whole family is expecting her. Suddenly, she bursts in with a surprise....

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's poignant short story "The Doll Lady," readers are drawn into a richly layered narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time. Set against the...

In "The Buckley Lady," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman crafts a poignant exploration of gender roles and societal expectations within a rural New England setting. The novella unfolds the life of its eponymous...

In "The Secret," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman crafts a compelling narrative that explores the intricate web of human relationships and the burden of hidden truths. Written in a distinctive blend of realism...

In "Comfort Pease and Her Gold Ring," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman weaves a narrative that explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the quest for personal identity in late 19th-century America. Through...

Ciò che rende unici i racconti di Mary E. Wilkins Freeman non sono le case infestate, i fantasmi e le misteriose presenze, che pure non mancano di tendere agguati al lettore, nascoste nell'ombra delle...

In the quaint New England town of Fairport, where tradition reigns supreme, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's "The Portion of Labor" unfolds a poignant tale of duty, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of women....

A collection of interrelated short stories concerning the townfolk of a few small New England villages at the turn of the last century.

In Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's intriguing novella, *The Secret*, readers are drawn into the intricate lives of rural New England characters, often embroiled in the complexities of societal norms and personal...

In "The Revolt of Sophia Lane," Mary E. Wilkins Freeman deftly explores the constraints of gender and societal expectations through the lens of a single woman's life. Written in a poignant yet accessible...

A collection that shows Freeman's many modes - romantic, gothic, and psychologically symbolic - as well as her use of pathos and sentimentality, humour, satire and irony. These stories centre on questions...

Through her different genres of work including children's stories, poems, and short stories, Mary Wilkins Freeman sought to demonstrate her values as a feminist. During the time which she was writing,...

Unveil the mysteries of the unseen world with The Book of Shadows — a sacred anthology of knowledge compiled by various authors and practitioners of the mystical arts. This comprehensive collection brings...

Gods of the ancient world or subject of amusing memes, cats have their place guaranteed in the heart and life of man. The critic August Nemo selected this seven short stories that present the various...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest....

DI Andy Horton is enjoying a sailing trip to France when the call comes in: Sergeant Cantelli’s nephew, Johnnie Oslow, has vanished right before the prestigious Cowes Week yacht races on the Isle of Wight.Horton’s...

Get in the Christmas spirit with this charming and funny festive rom-com perfect for fans of Elena Armas, Sophie Kinsella and Catherine Walsh!Elodie Martin isn’t exactly known for her Christmas cheer,...

This Christmas, one special advent calendar could turn a quiet winter stay into a season of fun, hope, and unexpected love.Heartbroken, twenty-seven-year-old Holly Devine retreats to her quirky Aunt Clara’s...

As the snow begins to fall, can she finally find where she belongs?Flora Phillips has a ready excuse for everything. Abandoned as a baby on a stranger’s doorstep, wrapped in nothing but a towel, she’s...

Blood runs thicker than water and deadlier than lead.In the first novel of a blazing new American Western saga, two estranged brothers must unite to defend their family’s land from a ruthless banker and...

"Darklands" is Niels Krause-Kjær’s independent sequel to the filmed bestselling novel "Solitaire". Suspicion of fraud at the highest level turns out to have threads reaching far into Danish democracy....

"Far from here, in the land the swallows flee to in winter, lived a king who had eleven sons and one daughter, Elisa." So begins the story of Elisa and her brothers. At the beginning, everything was...

Hurlingham House school is a high-achiever’s heaven, full of happy, hard-working pupils. There’s just the small matter of the dead body on the field... Sounds like a case for Epiphany Bloom! When Epiphany...

A festive escape to the Italian Alps—where family secrets thaw hearts and holiday magic works wonders.The last thing Harriet Westmoreland wants is a frosty Christmas on the dizzying slopes of Cortina...

A soul taken. A soul restored. A war at her fingertips.Suri’s deal with the Fae has left her a shadow of herself. Revelations about the prophecy sow confusion, new allegiances come to light, and Suri...

No one loves a son like his mother…Three years ago, Patricia Mullner’s 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace. No note. No body. Just a hole in her life that nothing, neither alcohol nor her...

Murder’s never on the reading list, until the book club starts dropping dead.Single mom Sophie “Phee” Kimball isn’t a detective; she’s an account clerk in the chilly town of Mankato, Minnesota. But when...

A warrior torn between blood and brotherhood.In the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings, Styrkar, loyal housecarl to the fallen King Harold, journeys to Ireland in search of the dead king's exiled sons....

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2022.The champion of a dead king has nothing left to lose... and only vengeance to claim.Hastings, 1066. Styrkar the Dane emerges from the blood-soaked...

“Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country.” —Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling authorCash, Jace, and Sawyer....

Ellie Redford’s life is pretty much perfect: a fantastic husband, loyal friends, and a steady job at a food magazine. But everyone around her insists there’s one thing missing: a baby.While her husband...

Key Selling Points After Wolfgang's father dies, he and his mother move in with his grandfather in Calgary, and Wolfie deals with the ebbs and flows of life during grief, finding moments of joy in playing...

Emmeline Bell always dreamed of writing her own love story – but lately, even turning a page feels impossible.Struggling with her mental health, Emmy has lost her words and her confidence. Then she inherits...

Every secret has a price. Some are paid in blood.Disgraced city banker Malachite Peck seeks a fresh start in the quiet Cornish village of Golden, but when renovations of her bookshop unearth a body, the...

After a long stay in South Africa, Richard Hannay arrives back in London just before the outbreak of World War One. There he meets Franklin Scudder, who claims to be investigating the Black Stone – a...

‘The Escape of Arsène Lupin, the Adventures of Arsène Lupin the Gentleman Burglar’ are classic crime stories by the French writer Maurice Leblanc, featuring his famous gentleman-thief turned detective,...

The Confessions of Arsène Lupin: ten grippling short stories in which the world's premier thief looks back on a lifetime of adventure and mysteries. He uses his wit and courage to outsmart criminals,...

Gustave Flaubert is one of the major figures of French literature. He was known for his scrupulous devotion to his style, sometimes working for a whole week to achieve a single page; he was made famous...

Dance of Death is a prose poem in which Death laments over the cruel task God has given him. Engaging in a dialogue with Satan, and later Nero as one of Satan's first minions, Death suggests that of the...

Guy de Maupassant was an absolute master of the short story genre, delighting in clever plotting, concise style, and efficient storytelling, which he used to produce stunning pieces in a very condensed...

B. J. Harrison brings us yet another classic from the master of humor, P. G. Wodehouse. Our narrator is a sociable dog who goes by the name of Mixer. One day, he is hit by a car, and out steps Peter....

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is one of Victor Hugo most popular historical novels. It follows the story of the young Quasimodo, a hunchback who lives the solitary life of an outcast in the bell tower...

Tom Sawyer is an orphaned boy who lives together with his kindhearted aunt Polly. Although his poor aunt takes good care of him, Tom grows up to be rebellious who comes up with a new plan for troublemaking...

The Greek god Hermes descends from Olympus in search of an invisible nymph. He sees a snake who speaks with the voice of a woman named Lamia. She tells Hermes, that her spirit is trapped in this snake's...

Her work has got in the way of relationships before – but never like this Anna’s job as a geologist takes her all over the world, including to the beautiful island of Elba, where she’s sent to look for...