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Nell Sweeney, a young Irish-born governess in post-Civil War Boston, may not have much, but she does possess both a keen mind and a brave heart. As governess to the wealthy Hewitt family, she finds plenty of opportunities to use both - especially when the seamy side of society shows itself. The lowborn Fallons come to Viola Hewitt with a desperate plea for help. Their wayward daughter, Bridget, a pretty young employee of Hewitt Mills and Dye Works, hasn’t been seen for days.

In December of 1914, the British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, sailed from the island of South Georgia in the Southern Ocean. Its goal: the first overland crossing of Antarctica. Soon trapped in a prison of solid pack ice, the crew became engaged in a legendary fight against brutal cold, impenetrable ice, dwin­dl­ing food, and complete isolation.

En gammel profeti fortæller, at det kun er et par djinn-tvillinger, der kan redde verden, når den er ved at gå under i brændende mørke og ødelæggelse. Hvis profetien er sand, kan alt være slut for John og Philippa... Djinn-tvillingerne John og Philippa er på ferie med deres onkel Nimrod, da en nærtliggende vulkan går i udbrud. For Nimrods butler, Mukke, er det dråben, der får bægeret til at flyde over: Han siger op og rejser hjem til Manchester. Mens tvillingerne og deres onkel forsøger at finde ud af, hvad eller hvem det er, der får ikke bare én, men hundredvis af vulkaner til at gå i udbrud verden over på samme tid, kommer Mukke på en noget besværlig rejse.

They're baaaaaaaaaaaaacckkkkk!!! Rocky Coast Radio Theatre returns with yet another copious cornucopia of classic concoctions, crafted and compiled for the captive congregation (gotta love that thesaurus!). Nightmares on Congress Street, Part V offers dramatized adaptations (complete with music and sound effects) of chilling stories penned by Edgar Allan Poe, Hugh B. Cave, and H. P. Lovecraft, as well as a few additional treats.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Immensely gripping…Stayed up till past 2am to finish this’ Sophie Hannah Four people walked into the dining room that night. One would never leave. Matthew: the perfect husband. Titus: the perfect son. Charlie: the perfect illusion. Rachel: the perfect stranger...

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… ‘Exceptional’ A.J. Finn ‘A smart thriller’ Gillian McAllister ‘Creepy, absorbing and unnerving’ T.M. Logan Kitty Marchland has always known that her family aren’t like others. But when her father uproots them to a...

We all see what we want to see… 1990: Holly is a fresher student at Oxford University. Out of her depth and nervous about her surroundings, she falls into an uneasy friendship with a group of older students from the upper echelons of society and begins to develop feelings for one in particular...

TouchPoint Press presents Nightmares of Strangers, an anthology of 13 eerie stories that will spark feelings of unease and paranoia with just the right helping of fear to last beyond the night - a devilish deal, the return of the murderous H.H. Holmes, a ghost that isn’t what it seems, and other spine-tingling tales that will make you double-check the locks, look under the bed, and wonder what really made that loud “thump” in the attic.

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The Real Promise Keepers is a compelling collection of true stories that celebrate the unsung heroes of history—ordinary individuals who performed extraordinary acts of courage, integrity, and compassion. From war-torn orchards in California to hijacked airplanes, coal-mining towns, and secret resistance networks, this book brings to life individuals who kept their promises and changed the world, often without recognition or reward.

What does it mean to keep a promise when the world is watching-and when it isn't? In The Real Promise Keepers II, B.P. Stone interweaves extraordinary true stories and vivid historical fiction, illuminating the quiet heroism and steadfast kindness that shape our world.

Legend: The Story of Witold Pilecki is a sweeping, immersive novel that traces the arc of a life lived in the crucible of war and oppression. From the embattled parlor of the Pilecki estate to the blood-soaked trenches of the Polish-Soviet War, from the clandestine cellars of occupied Warsaw to the unspeakable machinery of Auschwitz, this is the story of a man who chose to walk willingly into hell so that the world might know the truth.

In a country torn by conflict, a scrappy cat named Mookie refuses to let fear dim the flicker of hope. Guided by Tootsie, an aging feline sage with memories etched in every scar, Mookie rallies a ragtag band of cats longing for peace. Their destination? A whispered legend: the Cat Café in Lviv, a place of safety, kindness, and soft cushions. But the road is treacherous. As war looms in the background, their path is lit by unexpected friends, children who can still speak the language of animals, a loyal dog named Bailey, and Woje, a gentle bear descended from the legendary soldier bear Wojtek.

Join us as we explore the whimsical world of Mrs. Partington, a character reminiscent of Mrs. Malaprop, who often stumbles upon the wrong words in her attempts to express her thoughts. Yet, these delightful missteps invite us to see everyday situations from a fresh perspective. (Introduction by Debra Lynn)

Tod und Trauer begleiten die 15-jährige Kathryn seit ihrer Kindheit. Der selbstsüchtige König, der sich ihr Vater nennt, stößt ihr Leben in den Abgrund, als er Kathryns Mutter wegen Hexerei hinrichten lässt. Die ungeliebte Hexentochter verbannt er kurzerhand zu seinem Bruder. Einsamkeit und Furcht beherrschen fortan Kathryns Prinzessinnendasein, denn ihr Onkel – der Duke of Fargold – hält Distanz zu ihr, und das aus finsteren Motiven: "Stirbt der König, stirbt auch sie!"

Misericordia es el sentimiento de dolor y de solidaridad con alguien que sufre una tragedia personal o que ha caído en desgracia; sentimiento que está acompañado del deseo de ayudar o de salvar a esa persona. Es dolor, compasión, piedad, perdón, indulgencia, gracia, clemencia, caridad.

Lily is an ordinary girl with an extraordinary obsession: collecting the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful facts in the universe. Her bedroom is a fortress of sticky notes, timelines, and encyclopedias, but nothing prepares her for the day her imagination whisks her away to Factlandia, a world built from everything she’s ever learned. Joined by a nervous Count Dracula (who’s more confused than scary), a mischievous Fact Wizard with a beard made of question marks, and a parade of talking animals, Lily must navigate rivers of knowledge, dinosaur debates, and storms of misinformation.

Die Evolution des Menschen von affenähnlichen Vorfahren zum modernen Menschen ist ungeheuer faszinierend. Gab es eine oder mehrere Eiszeiten? Marco Polo, Vasco da Gama, Christoph Kolumbus, James Cook, Roald Amundsen – im Hörspiel „Entdecker" erfahrt Ihr alles über diese und andere berühmten Abenteurer und ihre wagemutigen Reisen in ferne Länder und Kulturen. Das Hörspiel „Polargebiete" informiert Euch über eine der faszinierendsten Klimazonen der Erde.

In the ancient Albanian town of Sarandë, where sea winds carry secrets and old bunkers echo with forgotten wars, two unlikely heroes rise. Jackie, a scrappy Jack Russell rescued by the Big Fella and the Very Nice Lady, and Lupin, a loyal hound-Alsatian mix with a quiet strength, become protectors of the city's stray cats and dogs, guardians of the voiceless.

Christmas/Yuletide short story for a quick dose of spice. Leigh and Levi have to make a trip to Pine Village to collect new coven members Celeste and Fern. It's a chilly holiday village but these two turn up the heat. Narrated by Logan Spencer and B. P. Gilmore.