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Irish Authoress, The - A Short Story Collection

Influential female authors from the magical land of Ireland

by Katharine Tynan, Rosa Mulholland, Anna Maria Hall, Lady Augusta Gregory, Ethna Carbery, Charlotte Riddell, B M Croker, Lady Jane Wilde, Frances E Huntley, Clotilde Graves, Mary Anne Hoare, L T Meade, Maria Edgeworth, Beatrice Grimshaw, Dora Sigerson Shorter ...

Narrated by Tanya Thomson, Stephen Hogan, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

The history of Ireland is mired in centuries of oppressive rule, struggles and poverty. Against this its landscape and people are a bright beacon of nature and humanity showing the very best of themselves.Ireland’s long rich history of literature is readily lauded all over the world. In its ranks of its women authors are the gloried and the famed but also many who shone but for a moment and others ... Read more

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The history of Ireland is mired in centuries of oppressive rule, struggles and poverty. Against this its landscape and people are a bright beacon of nature and humanity showing the very best of themselves.Ireland’s long rich history of literature is readily lauded all over the world. In its ranks of its women authors are the gloried and the famed but also many who shone but for a moment and others
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The Real Lady Hilda A Sketch

by B. M. Croker ...

In "The Real Lady Hilda," readers are likely to encounter a character sketch or vignette that offers insights into the life and personality of Lady Hilda, the protagonist of the story. The title suggests that the narrative may provide a glimpse into the complexities of Lady Hilda's character, as well as her interactions with other characters and the society in which she lives.As with much of ... Read more

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In "The Real Lady Hilda," readers are likely to encounter a character sketch or vignette that offers insights into the life and personality of Lady Hilda, the protagonist of the story. The title suggests that the narrative may provide a glimpse into the complexities of Lady Hilda's character, as well as her interactions with other characters and the society in which she lives.As with much of
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A Nine Days' Wonder

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by B. M. Croker ...

Series series
Excerpt: "A Tall grey-haired soldier, with a professionally straight back, stood looking out of an upper window in the "Rag" one wet October afternoon. His hands were buried in his pockets, and his face was clothed with an expression of almost mediaeval gloom. The worldly wise mask their emotions so that those who run may not read, but Colonel Doran had lived so many years among a primitive race ... Read more

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Excerpt: "A Tall grey-haired soldier, with a professionally straight back, stood looking out of an upper window in the "Rag" one wet October afternoon. His hands were buried in his pockets, and his face was clothed with an expression of almost mediaeval gloom. The worldly wise mask their emotions so that those who run may not read, but Colonel Doran had lived so many years among a primitive race
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"To Let"

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by B. M. Croker ...

Series series
Excerpt: "Some years ago, when I was a slim young spin, I came out to India to live with my brother Tom: he and I were members of a large and somewhat impecunious family, and I do not think my mother was sorry to have one of her four grown-up daughters thus taken off her hands. Tom's wife, Aggie, had been at school with my eldest sister; we had known and liked her all our lives, and regarded her ... Read more

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Excerpt: "Some years ago, when I was a slim young spin, I came out to India to live with my brother Tom: he and I were members of a large and somewhat impecunious family, and I do not think my mother was sorry to have one of her four grown-up daughters thus taken off her hands. Tom's wife, Aggie, had been at school with my eldest sister; we had known and liked her all our lives, and regarded her
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Married or single? Vol. 1

by B. M. Croker ...

"Married or Single? Vol. 1" by B. M. Croker delves into Victorian society through a captivating blend of romance, drama, and intrigue. Set amidst the backdrop of London society, the novel explores the complexities of marriage, relationships, and social class dynamics. Through rich character development, Croker skillfully navigates the intricacies of family dynamics and women's roles in a society ... Read more

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"Married or Single? Vol. 1" by B. M. Croker delves into Victorian society through a captivating blend of romance, drama, and intrigue. Set amidst the backdrop of London society, the novel explores the complexities of marriage, relationships, and social class dynamics. Through rich character development, Croker skillfully navigates the intricacies of family dynamics and women's roles in a society
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In Old Madras

Restored Classics to Go Edition

by B. M. Croker ...

Series series
Captain Mallender comes to old Madras in search of his uncle, once a reputable officer in the Blue Hussars, who disappeared mysteriously about thirty years ago. The blood-curdling reality that awaits Mallender at the end of his hazardous mission is beyond human imagination. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. ... Read more

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Captain Mallender comes to old Madras in search of his uncle, once a reputable officer in the Blue Hussars, who disappeared mysteriously about thirty years ago. The blood-curdling reality that awaits Mallender at the end of his hazardous mission is beyond human imagination. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
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Given in Marriage

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by B. M. Croker ...

Series series
Excerpt: ""I say, did you hear old pensioner Jones, jawing away to Haji Aboo about the gold reefs, that lie round Tappah? An eager young planter put this question to his companion, as together they—or rather their horses—toiled up a sharp ascent. "Oh yes, I heard him," grunted the other with a shrug. "And what did you think, Ted?" "That the old boy was drunk as usual," was the uncompromising ... Read more

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Excerpt: ""I say, did you hear old pensioner Jones, jawing away to Haji Aboo about the gold reefs, that lie round Tappah? An eager young planter put this question to his companion, as together they—or rather their horses—toiled up a sharp ascent. "Oh yes, I heard him," grunted the other with a shrug. "And what did you think, Ted?" "That the old boy was drunk as usual," was the uncompromising
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A Nine Day’s Wonder Part 2

by B. M. Croker ...

Nine Day’s Wonder Part 2, A by B. M. Croker offers a concentrated, compelling experience within art / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking ... Read more

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Nine Day’s Wonder Part 2, A by B. M. Croker offers a concentrated, compelling experience within art / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking
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Angel: A sketch in Indian ink

Enriched edition. A captivating tale of colonial clashes and cross-cultural complexities in Victorian India

by B. M. Croker, Xavier Sutton ...

In "Angel: A Sketch in Indian Ink," B. M. Croker intricately weaves a narrative that captures the complexities of colonial India with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Employing a literary style rich in detail and atmospheric descriptions, Croker presents a nuanced portrait of British society in India during the late 19th century. The story centers on themes of love, cultural dislocation, and ... Read more

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In "Angel: A Sketch in Indian Ink," B. M. Croker intricately weaves a narrative that captures the complexities of colonial India with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Employing a literary style rich in detail and atmospheric descriptions, Croker presents a nuanced portrait of British society in India during the late 19th century. The story centers on themes of love, cultural dislocation, and
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The Serpent's Tooth

by B. M. Croker ...

"The Serpent's Tooth" by B. M. Croker intricately weaves British literature with the exotic allure of Colonial India, offering a captivating glimpse into the complexities of Anglo-Indian fiction. Set against the backdrop of colonial society, the novel unfolds as a compelling family drama rife with cultural clashes and social hierarchies. Croker deftly navigates the intricacies of the expat ... Read more

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"The Serpent's Tooth" by B. M. Croker intricately weaves British literature with the exotic allure of Colonial India, offering a captivating glimpse into the complexities of Anglo-Indian fiction. Set against the backdrop of colonial society, the novel unfolds as a compelling family drama rife with cultural clashes and social hierarchies. Croker deftly navigates the intricacies of the expat
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Jungle Tales

Adventure Stories from Colonial India

by B. M. Croker ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

Jungle Tales by B. M. Croker features vivid adventure stories set in the jungle, capturing mystery, danger, and colonial life. This audiobook blends atmosphere with thrilling narrative. ... Read more

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Jungle Tales by B. M. Croker features vivid adventure stories set in the jungle, capturing mystery, danger, and colonial life. This audiobook blends atmosphere with thrilling narrative.
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Horror Anthology

Classic Gothic Ghosts, Vampires, Haunted Houses, Weird Tales, and Cosmic Dread Across the Centuries

by Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Adelbert von Chamisso, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan0, Louis Tracy1, Bram Stoker2, Anatole France3, Charlotte Brontë4, Emily Brontë5, Jack London6, Henry James7, Théophile Gautier8, Arthur Conan Doyle9, Richard Le Gallienne0, Jane Austen1, Algernon Blackwood2, Ralph Adams Cram3, Thomas De Quincey4, John Meade Falkner5, Guy de Maupassant6, Thomas Hardy7, William Archer8, Daniel Defoe9, John Kendrick Bangs0, Cleveland Moffett1, Brander Matthews2, Marie Belloc Lowndes3, Sax Rohmer4, Horace Walpole5, Rudyard Kipling6, Lafcadio Hearn7, Ambrose Bierce9, Frederick Marryat0, Ellis Parker Butler1, Washington Irving2, Leonid Andreyev3, David Lindsay4, Nathaniel Hawthorne5, Grant Allen6, Arthur Machen7, Wilkie Collins8, William Makepeace Thackeray9, Thomas Peckett Prest0, James Malcolm Rymer1, Fergus Hume2, Edward Bellamy3, Walter Hubbell4, S. Mukerji5, Charlotte Perkins Gilman6, Leopold Kompert7, Richard Marsh8, Florence Marryat9, Catherine Crowe0, Marjorie Bowen1, John William Polidori2, Vincent O'Sullivan3, H. G. Wells4, Robert W. Chambers5, W. W. Jacobs6, M. P. Shiel7, E. F. Benson8, Jerome K. Jerome9, M. R. James0, E. T. A. Hoffmann1, George W. M. Reynolds2, H. P. Lovecraft3, Robert E. Howard4, Edith Nesbit5, Sabine Baring-Gould6, William Thomas Beckford7, Francis Marion Crawford8, Mary Elizabeth Braddon9, Mary Louisa Molesworth0, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman1, Nikolai Gogol2, Mary Shelley3, Elizabeth Gaskell4, Gertrude Atherton5, Edward Bulwer-Lytton6, Frank R. Stockton7, A. T. Quiller-Couch8, Olivia Howard Dunbar9, Ann Radcliffe0, Louisa M. Alcott1, Amelia B. Edwards2, Leonard Kip3, Matthew Gregory Lewis4, Fitz-James O'Brien5, Katherine Rickford6, Bithia Mary Croker7, Catherine L. Pirkis8, Émile Erckmann9, Alexandre Chatrian00, Pedro De Alarçon01, J. K. Huysmans02, H. H. Munro (Saki)03, Pliny the Younger04, Helena Blavatsky05, Villiers de l'Isle Adam06, William F. Harvey07, Fiona Macleod08, William T. Stead09, Gambier Bolton10, Andrew Jackson Davis11, Nizida12, Walter F. Prince13, Chester Bailey Fernando14 ...

Translated by Lafcadio Hearn8, C. J. Hogarth15, J. T. Bealby16, Samuel Henley17, Isabel F. Hapgood18, Keene Wallace19 ...

Horror Anthology maps the long, international history of fright as a literary mode, gathering Gothic romance, supernatural tale, psychological nightmare, colonial uncanny, detective-inflected mystery, satire, and early weird fiction. Its breadth permits readers to trace recurring figures—the haunted house, revenant, double, cursed object, and monstrous stranger—across sharply different idioms, ... Read more

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Horror Anthology maps the long, international history of fright as a literary mode, gathering Gothic romance, supernatural tale, psychological nightmare, colonial uncanny, detective-inflected mystery, satire, and early weird fiction. Its breadth permits readers to trace recurring figures—the haunted house, revenant, double, cursed object, and monstrous stranger—across sharply different idioms,
... Read more

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