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In the heart of rural Yorkshire at the turn of the 20th century, 28-year-old Mary runs her farm while trapped in a loveless marriage. Her world is upended by the arrival of David Rossitur, a charismatic young socialist who challenges her beliefs and tries to unionise the farmers. As Mary grapples with her attraction to David’s fiery idealism, the novel explores the simmering tensions between tradition and progress in a small farming community.

This Victorian masterpiece of comic irony and unsentimental warmth has a force of nature at its core: headstrong Lucilla Marjoribanks. Mrs Oliphant’s unconventional and endearing heroine is ‘a woman with a mission’: she is determined to take charge of her widowed father and shape the social life of the community. With insight, tact and intelligence, she organises events, manages relationships, and guides the fates of those around her, all while remaining firmly in control of her own life.

Il colèra mieteva la povera gente colla falce, a Regalbuto, a Leonforte, a San Filippo, a Centuripe, per tutto il contado - e anche dei ricchi: il parroco di Canzirrò, ch'era scappato ai primi casi, e veniva soltanto in paese per dir messa a sole alto, l'aveva pigliato nell'ostia consacrata: a don Pepè, il mercante di bestiame, gliel'aveva dato invece in una presa di tabacco, alla fiera di Muglia, un sensale forestiero - per conchiudere il negozio - diceva lui.

Naxos AudioBooks is proud to be bringing Francis Brett Young (1884–1964) back into the literary limelight. A justly celebrated writer in his time, he drew on his military and medical experience as well as his acute environmental observations to create authentically detailed and poetically rich novels of profound emotional depth. The coal-mining and heavy industry of the Black Country in the West Midlands, observed by the author as a boy, imbue his ‘Mercian’ novels.

En önemli romancılarımızdan Sabahattin Ali'nin ilk romanı olan Kuyucaklı Yusuf, Ran Media Prodüksiyonu ile Aydoğan Temel'in sesinden tüm sesli kitap uygulamalarında. Yazarın en sevilen üç büyük romanı arasında olan bu büyük eser, Ailesinin Kuyucak'ta katledilmesinden sonra Kaymakam Salâhattin Bey tarafından evlatlık alınan Yusuf'un insanların zalimliği karşısında gittikçe kendine ve çevresine yabancılaşma hikayesi ile birlikte anadolu insanını olduğu gibi ama çarpıcı bir dille anlatıyor.

Yetimhaneden kurtulup Green Gables Çiftliği'nde bir aileye kavuşan küçük Anne, yine içinizi ısıtacak serinin ikinci kitabında artık genç bir öğretmen olmuştur. Hayallerine bir bir kavuşan Anne için sırada üniversite eğitimi vardır. Üniversite kararını vermeden önce Anne, öğretmenlik yaparak bu kez kimlerin kalplerine giriyor, bir kasabada geçen küçük hayatlara nasıl büyük dokunuşlar yapıyor diye merak ediyorsanız hemen dinlemeye başlayın.

Forced by her parents to take holy orders, 16-year-old Suzanne is trapped in a monastic life and endures harrowing physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The depiction of her struggle for autonomy is coated in the mysticism and madness of her environment, as the overwhelming effects of power are laid bare. Diderot, a key figure of the Enlightenment, uses the novel to question the moral authority of the Church and pour scorn on its complicity in oppression and intolerance.

Following a harrowing séance, the main character, Maskull, embarks on an extraordinary adventure to the planet Tormance. As he journeys northwards, encountering blood-stained landscapes that embody various philosophies and lifestyles, Maskull pursues the divine essence of the world. At the end of his arduous and increasingly mystical quest he finds a dark secret and an unforgettable revelation.

The Caravaners, a comic novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, describes an Edwardian caravan holiday in the English county of Kent from the viewpoint of the pompous and self-important Baron Otto von Ottringel, a major in the German army.

“The Piece of String” by Guy de Maupassant is a timeless short story from 1883 that captures the tension between appearance and truth in a small French village. With sharp irony and emotional depth, Maupassant explores how pride, suspicion, and social perception can shape a man’s fate. Originally published in the collection Miss Harriet, this classic work of French literature is a compelling reflection on human nature, reputation, and the power of rumor.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells is a chilling blend of science fiction and gothic horror that explores the perilous consequences of unchecked ambition. When a disfigured, bandaged stranger arrives in the quiet English village of Iping, his presence sparks rumors, suspicion, and eventually chaos. This stranger is Griffin—a brilliant scientist who has unlocked the secret to invisibility, but at the cost of his humanity. As the townsfolk grow increasingly uneasy, Griffin’s unstable behavior and ruthless desperation begin to surface.

The Man Who Was by Rudyard Kipling is a haunting short story of identity, honor, and the psychological scars of war. Set in British colonial India, the narrative follows a mysterious and disfigured man whose appearance at a military mess sparks curiosity and unease. As the truth of his identity slowly unravels, the story reveals a powerful meditation on the cost of duty and the resilience of the human spirit.

A tale of bravery, betrayal, and true love, The Golden Mermaid follows the youngest son of a powerful king as he sets out to uncover the thief of his father's golden apples. Mocked as the “foolish” son, he wins the help of a magical wolf and embarks on a journey across kingdoms, facing enchanted birds, golden horses, and a mysterious mermaid who may hold the key to his destiny. Through acts of kindness and courage, he overcomes deadly trials, betrayal by his own brothers, and even death itself in a richly woven fairy tale filled with magic, romance, and redemption.

In The Crystal Egg, H.G. Wells delivers a chilling, contemplative tale of obsession and cosmic mystery. When Mr. Cave, a reclusive and mistreated shopkeeper, discovers that a strange crystal egg in his possession reveals visions of an alien world, he becomes consumed by the silent vistas of Mars—and the winged beings who may be watching us in return.

En esta novela imprescindible de la narrativa estadounidense del siglo xx, Sinclair Lewis nos presenta a George F. Babbit, un agente inmobiliario bullicioso, arrogante y siempre preocupado por su reputación. Babbit es el epítome del conformista, un personaje que piensa y siente lo mismo que la multitud. Mayormente con esa actitud lo vemos participar en reuniones, actos sociales y viajes de negocios que capturan toda la agitación de la cultura comercial de su país.

The Attack on the Mill is a powerful tale of love, loyalty, and devastation set against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War. On the eve of a joyous wedding at Father Merlier's idyllic mill in the Lorraine countryside, the drums of war grow louder.

In Anton Chekhov’s haunting short story Gooseberries, a rain-soaked evening in the Russian countryside becomes the backdrop for a quietly devastating tale of comfort, delusion, and moral awakening.

On a snowbound night in a quiet New England village, young architect George Faxon finds himself unexpectedly stranded—only to be drawn into the lavish yet uneasy world of Overdale, the grand estate of the enigmatic John Lavington. What begins as a seemingly hospitable invitation soon turns chilling as shadows gather and hidden truths begin to stir. As George senses a sinister presence looming behind his gracious host, he is faced with a moral reckoning that may cost a young man his life.

Франко-прусская война в разгаре. Из захваченного немцами Руана десять совершенно разных пассажиров вынуждены бежать на дилижансе. Среди них — почтенные буржуа, благочестивые монахини и девушка легкого поведения по прозвищу Пышка . Несмотря на социальное неравенство, попутчики находят общий язык и даже начинают неплохо ладить между собой.

Судьба Эдвина Друда и Розы Буттон, казалось бы, предрешена — им предстоит пожениться, как только они достигнут совершеннолетия. Роза и Эдвин тепло относятся друг к другу, но не хотят испортить свои отношения браком по расчету, поэтому решают расторгнуть помолвку. Вскоре после этого, в пасмурный канун Рождества, Эдвин таинственно исчезает. Последней книгой великого английского классика стал загадочный детектив с элементами готики.