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Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the authors who always understood how intangible the "bourgeois paradise" truly was.

Mysterious spores spread across the Earth, unseen, undetected. They embed in the sinuses, move to the brain, and colonize the entire nervous system. When the takeover is complete, they kill the host and animate the body, making them truly undead, flesh-devouring zombies.

Book 6 - Jane Seymour delves into the tumultuous events that led to Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with Anne Boleyn as his wife. As Henry ardently pursues Boleyn, the narrative also unfolds the stories of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union faces Henrys disapproval. Tensions rise as figures like Thomas Wyat, who desires Boleyn for himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to distract Henry, challenge the Kings ambitions. Interwoven with the intrigues of the royal court ...

In Book 4, titled Cardinal Wolsey, the saga deepens as we explore the tumultuous events surrounding Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the enchanting Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Anne, we encounter a tapestry of other romances, including the forbidden love between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, a pairing that Henry vehemently opposes. Complications arise as Thomas Wyat, enamored with Anne himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the mysterious maiden Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections, clash with the king‚s desires...

Book 1 - Anne Boleyn delves into the tumultuous events that led Henry VIII to cast aside Catherine of Aragon in favor of the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Boleyn, the narrative weaves through the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union Henry disapproves of. Meanwhile, figures like Thomas Wyat desire Boleyn for themselves, and Cardinal Wolsey employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections. Interspersed with courtly intrigue is the haunting tale of Herne the Hunter, a malevolent spirit of Windsor Forest, who...

In the gripping fifth installment of the series, we delve into the tumultuous world of King Henry VIII as he discards Catherine of Aragon in favor of the enchanting Anne Boleyn. Amidst this royal intrigue, we encounter a web of relationships, including the passionate but forbidden romance between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald‚an affair that Henry himself disapproves. Competing for Boleyns affections is the determined Thomas Wyatt, while the cunning Cardinal Wolsey employs the mysterious Mabel Lyndwood to divert the king‚s attention. As the drama unfolds at court, a ...

In Book 2, titled Herne the Hunter, the rich tapestry of court intrigue unfolds during a pivotal moment in history‚Henry VIIIs tumultuous decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry fervently pursues Boleyn, we are drawn into the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose romance faces Henrys disapproval. Meanwhile, Thomas Wyatt, driven by his own desires for Boleyn, and Cardinal Wolsey, who employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henrys attention, add layers of conflict and tension. Interwoven with ...

An epic 13-part dramatisation of William Harrison Ainsworth’s historical romance, centring around the rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey. William Harrison Ainsworth was lauded by his contemporaries as a successor to Sir Walter Scott, and was named in 1847 as one of the three most popular writers in England (alongside Edward Bulwer-Lytton and Charles Dickens).

Dive into the thrilling, fictionalized adventures of the notorious English outlaw, Jack Sheppard. This Newgate novel, published in 1839, proved to be a literary sensation, even outselling Charles Dickens Oliver Twist. Journey through this gripping narrative with our narrator, Mark Leder.

A collection of short stories by Texas author William Harrison.

Richard Turpin apodado Dick fue un bandolero inglés del siglo XVIII. Turpin aprendió el oficio de carnicero y en 1728 se casó con Elizabeth Millington. Sin embargo, pronto se inició en actividades ilícitas, robando ganados para su carnicería. Cuando fue descubierto logró fugarse y se convirtió en salteador de caminos. Durante un tiempo formó parte de una célebre banda que actuaba en el bosque de Epping, pero posteriormente empezó a asaltar carruajes con un solo compañero y su figura pronto adquirió perfiles legendarios.

Hear live recordings of 11 US presidents, including Benjamin Harrison (23rd), William McKinley (25th), Theodore Roosevelt (26th), William H. Taft (27th), Woodrow Wilson (28th), Warren G. Harding (29th), Calvin Coolidge (30th), Herbert Hoover (31st), Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd), Harry S. Truman (34th), and Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th).

If you are looking for advice on money, health, or happy living, look no further than this collection of wisdom from the sages. An extensive gathering of advice from learned men and women throughout the ages.

Starting and running a small business is hard! These 21 authors have done the hard work and overcome the risks. Their stories will help every listener to empathize with the challenges of being an entrepreneur and to join in and celebrate the victories. The stories provide lessons in grit, determination, and faith. Whether you have "made it" in your business, are still struggling, or have just started thinking about getting into business, these lessons will be useful in motivating you through difficult days or circumstances.

While WWII stories are a big part of this audiobook, there are many other events, places, and people that are brought to life in this autobiography.

The Beatles shed some light and personal insights in these fantastic and previously unreleased interviews from 1964-65, at the height of Beatlemania. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

Harrison's Inaugural address was also his last, coming just weeks before he succumbed to pneumonia. In it he memorializes America's special place in the world while describing how its management by Congress and the government can solve existing problems.

These are personal reminiscences of Grant which allow us to peer back in time to see him through the eyes of those who knew him. Some of the anecdotes describe brief encounters with Grant, while others are from historically prominent men who knew Grant well. What they have in common are the intimate details that reveal the personality and character of General Grant.

A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

Pull down the shades and settle in for pleasure with this trio of erotic novellas - handpicked by Susie Bright - showcasing stories that are hot and masterful. Susie Bright, hailed by The New York Times as "the avatar of American erotica", is the undisputed grandmaster of the genre. Now she has handpicked three rising stars - new masters - whose stories will delight, arouse, and captivate you. Connected by a central theme - the idea that one sexual moment can change a person forever - each story is wildly different from anything you have read or heard before.