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In this second volume of the Barsoom series, John Carter returns to Mars to learn that his heroic effort to salvage the atmosphere plant saved the planet's inhabitants, but he finds himself in the land of the dead. Luck restores his friends and even his son to him, and with them he escapes his imprisonment after unmasking (but not deposing) the cruel "goddess" Issus. He finds the Martians unready, however, to fling off their ancient religion and face the frightful truth of what "eternal peace" awaits those who make the voluntary pilgrimage to the Valley Dor. Worse, his wife's father and ...

A thrilling narrative of intrigue, betrayal, and survival. The Story delves into themes of greed and the consequences of betrayal in a classic Sci-Fi backdrop. (Summary by Cyndajm)

Red alert for the Interstellar Patrol! A team of trans-species patrol officers protect the Council of Suns from alien threats in these five tales by science fiction grand master Edmond Hamilton: Crashing Suns, The Star-Stealers, Within the Nebula, Outside the Universe and The Comet-Drivers. - Summary by The Narrator

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"Green Mansions: A Romance of the Tropical Forest" is a narration of his life story by Abel, a Venezuelan, to a comrade. Once a wealthy young man, he meddled in politics to the extent of provoking a revolution... which failed.Escaping into the tropical forests of Guyana Abel takes up gold hunting, then journal-writing, and fails at both. Now with no aim for his life, he drifts until he takes up residence with a remote Indian tribe. Soon he learns of a wood the Indians avoid, as it is inhabited by a dangerous Daughter of the Didi, who, they say, slew one of them with magic. The fellow was in ...

Mary Craig, the adored granddaughter of a wealthy patriarch, becomes the center of a chilling mystery when she is kidnapped at just four months old. Her grandfather, fiercely protective and paranoid, has dedicated his life to safeguarding her. With her parents gone and his other descendants disowned, he views Mary as his most precious treasure. However, everything changes when the unimaginable happens: she is taken away, and the kidnapper is killed before he can reveal her location. As time passes and with Mary’s fate hanging in the balance, her grandfather makes a drastic decision on his ...

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Henry Fielding could not write plays that he could get published. So he decided to write a play - a farce - about that, and success was his at last. The third act of the play is the play that the Author in the play supposedly writes - a Puppet Show (though acted by people) called The Pleasures of the Town. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Luckless, the Author and Master of the Show: Adrian Stephens Witmore, his friend: Greg Giordano Marplay Senior, Comedian: Alan Mapstone Marplay Junior, Comedian: Availle Bookweight, a Bookseller: ToddHW Scarecrow, a Scribler: David Purdy Dash, a Scribler: ...

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Betsy Thoughtless is about marriage, rather than dealing with courtship and thus differs from the type of domestic writing that would develop in the 19th century such as Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. Rather than attracting a partner well, Betsy Thoughtless focuses on marrying well and Betsy learns that giving way to the role of women in marriage can sometimes be fulfilling. - Summary by Michele Eaton

In this captivating Sherlock Holmes story, a battered hat and a dead goose spark an unexpected investigation. What starts as a simple case quickly escalates into a thrilling hunt for a stolen treasure: the precious Blue Carbuncle. Join Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. Watson, as they unravel clues and navigate twists that lead to a surprising conclusion. With sharp wit and keen observation, this tale showcases Holmes' brilliance and the excitement of detective work. Experience the charm of Victorian London while engaging with one of literature's most famous detectives. This story is not ...

When a young governess seeks Sherlock Holmes' guidance, she brings with her an unusual job offer that raises more questions than answers. The position at the enigmatic Copper Beeches estate seems perfect, but the conditions are peculiar, and the employer's charm hides deeper secrets. As Holmes and Dr. Watson delve into this mystery, they uncover a web of deception that could endanger lives. Listeners will be drawn into a world where every clue counts and nothing is as it seems. Experience the thrill of detective work and the clever deductions of the great Sherlock Holmes as he navigates this ...