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The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Five is the fifth instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Five features 14 essential works that reach across Europe, America, and Russia - from Twain to Dostoyevsky to Austen - to bring together some of the most influential authors of the 18th and 19th century. Read by a cast of incredible narrators, this is a chance to expand your listening by going deeper into some of your favourite authors' works and find your new favourite piece of classic literature.

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

The French Classics Collection brings together 18 of the greatest works of fiction ever written in French - here collected into one audiobook and all translated into English. Featuring grand epics of love, loss, and survival, as in Les Miserables, to tales of adventure in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth, and romances such as Madame Bovary, alongside many more grand stories from 17th, 18th, and 19th century France, this collection will whisk you away into other worlds with some of the greatest characters in literature within some of the greatest novels ever written.

Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language--has minced no words--to describe the violent scenes of a violent time.In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. The careful, mature reader, for whom the books are intended, will recognize, and allow for, this fact. (from publisher's note)The first volume comprises the annals of the Borgias and the Cenci. The name of the noted and notorious Florentine family has become a synonym for intrigue and violence, and yet the ...

Frankreich am Vorabend der Revolution – die Affäre um das teure Halsband, das die Königin abgelehnt und sich scheinbar unter Hand beschafft hat, sorgt für erste Erschütterungen des Thrones. Keiner der Beteiligten geht unbeschadet daraus hervor – oder doch? Trotz einiger historischer Freiheiten ein pralles Geschichtsgemälde einer brennenden Epoche. Hinweis: Der Text kann Worte und Wendungen enthalten, deren Klischees nicht mehr heutigen Wertvorstellungen entsprechen. Das Buch ist jedoch ein Produkt seiner Zeit und soll hier in möglichst originalgetreuer Gestalt präsentiert werden.

Frankreich in der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts – es ist die Zeit von großen Veränderungen, die nach der Revolution von 1789 zu einer stürmischen wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung und einer tiefgreifenden sozialen Umschichtung führten. Gabriel Lambert ist ein Mann mit einer besonderen Fähigkeit und einem großen Wunsch: er kann die Feder grandios führen, er will unbedingt nach Paris. Henri de Faverne ist ein Mann mit zwei dunklen Geheimnissen – eines über seine Herkunft, das andere über seinen Reichtum. Welches ist die Beziehung zwischen diesen beiden Männern?

Zwei Männer sind der Königin verfallen, zwei Parteien versuchen, das Halsband zu erschleichen, das dieser Königin zugedacht war. Wahrheit und Gerüchte sind kaum noch zu unterscheiden, denn eine mysteriöse Doppelgängerin lässt Marie-Antoinette in schlechtem Licht erscheinen. Die Fortsetzung des großen Romans, der eine der geheimnisvollsten Episoden schildert, die zur großen gesellschaftlichen Explosion im Frankreich des ausgehenden 18. Jahrhunderts führten.

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Louise de la Vallière continues the legendary Three Musketeers saga, chronicling the romance between the title character and King Louis XIV. Filled with court intrigue, forbidden love, and political maneuvering, this novel delves deep into passion, power, and betrayal.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 3: The Queen’s Necklace is a thrilling historical novel based on the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair, a scandal that helped erode the monarchy’s credibility before the French Revolution. With political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden agendas, this novel unveils the deception and corruption that fueled revolutionary fervor.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 2: The Mesmerist’s Victim continues the saga of Count Cagliostro’s mystical manipulations, blending occultism with political intrigue. As the court of King Louis XV becomes entangled in deception and the stirrings of revolution grow stronger, Dumas delivers a tale filled with romance, secret plots, and supernatural influences.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 4: Taking the Bastille is an epic historical novel detailing the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille. As revolution brews, intrigue, espionage, and fate intertwine, setting the stage for the fall of the French monarchy.

The Queen’s Necklace is a captivating historical novel based on the real-life Diamond Necklace Affair, a scandal that helped discredit Marie Antoinette and hasten the French Revolution. With political intrigue, deception, and royal drama, this tale brings to life the extravagance and downfall of a doomed monarchy.

The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

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"Il visconte di Bragelonne" è il terzo e ultimo romanzo del ciclo dei moschettieri. Tra l'epopea e il romanzo picaresco, il dramma e la commedia di costume, si svolge nella Francia 'radiosa' di Luigi XIV. I quattro moschettieri - d'Artagnan, Athos, Porthos e Aramis - ormai avanti negli anni, si ritrovano su sponde diverse, ma il saldo vincolo dell'amicizia non viene meno anche nei momenti di più forte intensità drammatica.

Camille by Alexandre Dumas, fils, is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. It follows Marguerite Gautier, a beautiful courtesan, and Armand Duval, a young man who falls deeply in love with her. Despite their passion, Marguerite's failing health and the societal pressures force them apart. To secure Armand’s future, Marguerite makes the heartbreaking decision to leave him, and she eventually succumbs to her illness. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the harsh realities of society. Summary by Dream Audiobooks

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel set in 17th-century Holland during political turmoil. Cornelius van Baerle, a tulip enthusiast, dreams of cultivating the rare black tulip. However, he becomes the victim of jealousy and betrayal when his rival, Isaac Boxtel, accuses him of treason. Imprisoned, Cornelius meets Rosa, the jailer’s daughter, who helps him nurture his precious tulip bulbs in secret. Together, they face challenges to achieve their goal. The story intertwines themes of love, ambition, and perseverance, culminating in justice and triumph as Cornelius is ...

Chicot the Jester by Alexandre Dumas is a historical adventure novel set in 16th-century France. It follows the witty and cunning Chicot, court jester to King Henri III, who becomes entangled in political intrigue, espionage, and religious conflict. Blending humor with action, the novel captures the tension between Catholics and Huguenots during the Wars of Religion. Dumas masterfully combines rich historical detail with thrilling plot twists, making this a captivating read for fans of swashbuckling tales. Summary by Dream AudioBooks