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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. An African Millionaire (1897) is a witty crime-comedy novel by Grant Allen, told in twelve linked episodes by Seymour Wilbraham Wentworth, the brother-in-law and private secretary of Sir Charles Vandrift, a South African mining millionaire and famous...

Die Gruselkabinett Box 36 beinhaltet die Hörspiele "Der Judas-Kuss", "Das Zeichen der Bestie", "Der Wolverden-Turm", "Der gewaltige Gott Pan".

Kurz vor Weihnachten 1889: Die junge Maisie Llewelyn erhält von der Millionärin Mrs. West eine Einladung nach Wolverden Hall in Kent, einem der schönsten und besterhaltenen Herrenhäuser der elisabethanischen Zeit.

Join three literary scholars and award-winning professors as they introduce you to dozens of short masterpieces that you can finish-and engage with-in a day or less. Perfect for people with busy lives who still want to discover-or rediscover-just how transformative an act of reading can be, these 36 lectures range from short stories of fewer than 10 pages to novellas and novels of around 200 pages. Despite their short length, these works are powerful examinations of the same subjects and themes that longer "great books" discuss.

The world is a curious place, and mankind the most curious creature in it.Welcome to The Grant Allen Library, where the wit, wisdom, mysteries, and mischief of one of the Victorian age’s most daring minds are brought to life. Here are tales of love and rebellion, science and superstition, ingenious rogues and independent women. All told with a keen eye for human folly and a healthy disregard for respectable opinion.Every book is read in full, just as its author intended.Come, then, and discover how delightfully improper the Victorians could be.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of 1800 to 1849 and its male authors whose time has now come again.

In "Biographies of Working Men" (1884), the notable Victorian naturalist and social critic Grant Allen presents an inspiring collection of biographical sketches celebrating the lives of ordinary laborers who achieved greatness through sheer perseverance and self-education. This classic work...

The Woman Who Did, written in 1893 wholly and solely to satisfy the author's conscience, was perhaps the most controversial book of the late 19th century. Certainly, it was a succès de scandale and a commercial triumph. The heroine, Herminia Barton, chooses to live unmarried with her lover. When he dies, she endures many a trial for her beliefs - particularly after the stigma of bearing his child - being cast out from both families.

What a coincidence. The mummies wake up once a millennium, and who should stumble into the pyramid but our hero? This is a fun little story about a British ne'er-do-well who has found possible wealth and prosperity by becoming engaged to the rather plain - and plain is a nice word for it - daughter of a new English nobleman. But wait. He wanders into the pyramid when the mummies have their 24 hours of life once a millennium, and he falls madly in love with the Pharaoh's daughter, who is some 6,000 years old.

Set against the international background of the late Victorian rich and privileged The African Millionaire is a far-fetched and farcical romp in which gullible Sir Charles Vandrift MP is slowly but steadily parted from his vast wealth by a series of confidence tricks and deceptions.

Charles Vandrift is a shrewd businessman who is never taken in by hocus-pocus. So when he hears of the Great Mexican Seer, a man who has taken all Nice by storm, he cannot wait to unmask him as a fraud. But is the Seer more than a commonplace conjurer?

"My name is Seymour Wilbraham Wentworth. I am brother-in-law and secretary to Sir Charles Vandrift, the South African millionaire and famous financier. Many years ago, when Charlie Vandrift was a small lawyer in Cape Town, I had the (qualified) good fortune to marry his sister. Much later, when the Vandrift estate and farm near Kimberley developed by degrees into the Cloetedorp Golcondas, Limited, my brother-in-law offered me the not unremunerative post of secretary; in which capacity I have ever since been his constant and attached companion." An illustrious scientist, Allen came to fiction ...

In the serene suburb of Brackenhurst, civil servant Philip Christy’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the enigmatic Bertram Ingledew. Alongside his sister Frida, who is married to affluent Scotsman Robert Monteith, Philip forms a bond with this peculiar stranger. Bertrams unconventional views on society challenge the status quo, leading to a whirlwind of upheaval in their family and community. Who exactly is Bertram, and what drives his unusual beliefs? As the narrative unfolds, author Allen delves into thought-provoking themes that resonate with contemporary issues. The tale...

Originally published in the St. Jamess Gazette, these essays aim to bridge the gap between the intricate world of biology and the everyday reader. With a heartfelt thanks to the Editor for allowing this republication, I set out to demystify the principles and methods of evolution for those who may not have a scientific background. While biologists often focus on the intricate details of anatomy, such as the flexor pollicis longus or the hippocampus major—terms that can be daunting to the uninitiated—ordinary people are more curious about the beauty of natures forms. They want to know why ...

These Essays originally appeared in the columns of the 'St. James's Gazette,' and I have to thank the courtesy of the Editor for kind permission to republish them. My object in writing them was to make the general principles and methods of evolutionists a little more familiar to unscientific readers. Biologists usually deal with those underlying points of structure which are most really important, and on which all technical discussion must necessarily be based. But ordinary people care little for such minute anatomical and physiological details. They cannot be expected to interest themselves ...

Fun stories of Miss Lois Cayley, independent young woman, as she, beginning with only twopence in her pocket, travels the world. (Summary by kristin) Miss Lois Cayley, a smart, strong and independent woman, is traveling around the world. However, her beloved is in trouble. He is accused of a crime which he didn't commit. But who did? And would she be able to save him from 14 years in prison? And would an independent woman let herself, finally, fall in love and live quietly? (Summary by Stav Nisser).This show includes AI-generated content.

(under the pseudonym Olive Pratt Rayner) In the words of Juliet Appleton’s boss, There is no more pathetic figure in our world today than the common figure of the poor young lady, crushed between classes above and below, and left with scarce a chance of earning her bread with decency. At just 23 years old, this college-educated woman finds herself navigating the harsh realities of late Victorian England. With no funds and a daunting struggle for survival in London, she relies on her resourcefulness and two revolutionary tools of the time a bicycle for freedom of movement and a typewriter for...

In an era where love often leads to marriage, the story of Herminia Barton and Alan Merrick defies convention. They fall in love, yet Herminia is fiercely committed to her belief in womens freedom and vehemently opposes the constraints of marriage. Reluctantly, Alan agrees to her desire to remain unmarried and live as close and dear friends. As they prepare to welcome their child, they retreat to Italy, seeking refuge from the judgmental eyes of English society. This poignant tale raises thought-provoking questions Is marriage truly essential? Is a strong will always a virtue? When is it ...

Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was born on February 24th, 1848 at Alwington, near Kingston, Canada West (now part of Ontario). He was the second son of the Rev. Joseph Antisell Allen, a Protestant minister from Dublin, Ireland and Catharine Ann Grant, the daughter of the fifth Baron of Longueuil. Grant Allen is rarely heard of today, although an occasional short story can be heard on the radio or reprinted among magazine enthusiasts but in his time he did much to entertain the masses and push several genres along a richer journey they are still proceeding on today.

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Miss Cayley's Adventures," a podcast that celebrates the spirit of exploration, courage, and cleverness embodied by its titular character. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of adventure, where resourceful heroines navigate uncharted territories, confront challenges, and engage in romantic escapades. Listeners will find themselves immersed in tales of daring quests, intricate mysteries, and the relentless pursuit of justice, all while cheering for fierce protagonists who refuse to be constrained by societal norms. This ...