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Immerse yourself in the mystic world of Cornwall during the golden age of steam, as depicted in this intriguing three-volume novel. A London train crosses the Tamar, leaving behind the bustling city of Plymouth. Onboard, a tired doctor contemplates the tranquil countryside when an unforeseen halt demands his professional expertise. A young woman, a suspected suicide case. Who was she? What led her to the wild landscapes of Cornwall? What could have possibly driven her to such despair? Or was it really suicide? Join us as we unravel the tale, guided by Lynne Thompsons engaging narration.

Follow the idyllic lives of Clara and Robert Hatrell, who dwell in a charming old-fashioned cottage with their young daughter Daisy on the serene banks of the Thames. Their lives take a turn when their son Cyril leaves for school and their scholarly neighbour Ambrose Arden steps in to tutor Daisy. The plot thickens when Robert, carrying a hefty sum of money, is discovered murdered in a London boarding house, lured by the mysterious Toinette. With the murderer on the loose and a trail of money pointing to a Frenchwoman cashing notes in Cannes, Nice, and Paris, the story takes us on a gripping ...

A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including “Miss Brill” by Katharine Mansfield, “The Lifted Veil” by George Eliot and “A Venetian Night's Entertainment” by Edith Wharton.

In this riveting murder mystery, Sybil, a humble woman who has had to earn her keep, finally lands a job as her wealthy uncles housekeeper. The job seems too good to be true - not only does it involve minimal work and respect, but it also promises a hefty inheritance. Everything takes a turn when she falls for a man she shouldnt, and her uncle mysteriously dies from poison. Suddenly, all eyes are on Sybil. Can she clear her name? What secrets did her uncle carry to his grave? This enthralling tale, reminiscent of the works of Wilkie Collins, explores not only the suspense of a murder mystery, ...

In the blissful setting of a perfect honeymoon, a wife is haunted by recurring nightmares of her husbands murder. She attempts to warn him, to convince him of the chilling reality of her dreams. However, he dismisses her, until the grim day her nightmares come true. As the mystery unfolds, the question remains - who is the real murderer, and how will the devastated wife cope with her haunting premonitions becoming reality? - Summary by Stav Nisser

Cunning. Corrupt. Charismatic. The degenerate characters in this collection shun conventional morality, and will stop at nothing to get what they want... These five sensational dramas, set in locations ranging from 16th century Venice to Victorian England, revolve around their unscrupulous actions – and the devastating consequences of the choices they make.

Como fiel reflejo de la sociedad en que se desarrolla, la literatura muestra los cambios y terrenos que ha ganado la mujer a lo largo de la historia. Aún queda mucho camino que recorrer pero Medea, Sherezade, Morella, Madame Bovary e, incluso, Lisbeth Salander han ayudado a defender y...

Almost always when we think of Ghost Stories, we first think of those written by the Victorians. Whatever the reasons given or proffered the reality and known facts are that if you want a really good ghost story to bring that edge of chill, that foreboding of dread, that feeling that in an empty house we are not quite alone and that sometimes the sharp, sheer shock of what just happened is upon us then look no further than ‘The Victorian Ghost Story’ for your listening pleasure.

In "Lady Audley's Secret" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, uncover a gripping tale of deception, madness, and intrigue. This podcast unravels the mystery of Lady Audley, whose beauty hides dark secrets that could destroy her carefully constructed life. Tune in for a deep dive into Victorian melodrama, suspense, and a tale of buried identities and hidden truths.