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"Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the most beloved writers of children's books in history. Two of her novels - 'A Little Princess' and 'The Secret Garden' - regularly find themselves near the top of any list of favorite children's books and they have both been adapted to the stage and screen dozens of times.
In the first of these novels - 'A Little Princess' tells the tale of young Sara Crewe, a young British girl who lives the life of a princess. Born to rich father who dotes on her, she enjoys all the trappings of wealth: carriages, fine clothing, servants...anything her heart desires. But when her father dies and his fortune dries up, Sara finds herself a penniless orphan, abused by her guardian and forced to work at menial jobs to scratch out an existence.
In the second book, 'The Secret Garden,' Burnett continues this theme with the story of Mary Lennox, another British girl who is orphaned as a child and sent to live with her moody, enigmatic uncle at his sprawling estate in England. Mary learns that her uncle is a widower and has shut up a beautiful garden on his estate because it was a favorite of his dead wife and the girl becomes obsessed with finding this mysterious place and exploring it herself.
These two books are both extraordinary novels of survival, friendship and the power of the human spirit and they are presented here in their original and unabridged format, just as it first appeared in print."
"'A Little Princess' is Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel of privilege, hardship and redemption. It is regularly listed among the finest children's books ever written and has been adapted to the stage and screen dozens of times.
Young Sara Crewe lives the life of a princess. Born to rich father who dotes on her, she enjoys all the trappings of wealth: carriages, fine clothing, servants...anything her heart desires. As her father - a Captain in the British Army - is stationed in India, Sara is sent to an all-girls boarding school in England where she is afforded every luxury, including a maid and a private room. But when her father dies and his fortune dries up, Sara finds herself a penniless orphan, abused by her guardian and forced to work at menial jobs to scratch out an existence.
A beautiful story of survival, friendship and the power of the human spirit,'A Little Princess' is ranked fifty-six on the School Library Journal's list of the one hundred greatest children's books of all time. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format, just as it first appeared in print in 1905 and it has been performed by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, known for her productions of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' as well as the entire works of Jane Austen."
"'The Valley of Fear' is the fourth and final novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his greatest creation: the world's first and finest consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.
In this adventure, Holmes receives an encoded message from an agent of Professor Moriarty that a man's life is in danger. When that man is subsequently murdered, Holmes insists to the authorities that Moriarty is not merely responsible for the murder, but is in fact a criminal mastermind. Moriarty, however - who has carefully constructed a benign public persona - appears to all the world to be an innocent man. With no actual evidence to prove his claims, Holmes' accusations fall on deaf ears.
Thus begins one of the most thrilling and twist-filled adventures from Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. John Watson as Holmes pursues the evil kingpin Professor Moriarity and attempts - at last - to bring him to justice.
'The Valley of Fear' is presented here in its original and unabridged format."
"“The House of Mirth” was the breakthrough novel for Edith Wharton and its immediate commercial and critical success put her on the American literary map.
Based on Wharton’s own experiences among the elite of the New York City social set in the late 1890’s, “The House of Mirth” is both a fascinating glimpse into the upper-reaches of high society and a searing satire of the cruelties, frivolities and hypocrisy of the city’s ultra-rich. The story follows the romantic entanglements of twenty-nine year old Lily Bart, a beautiful socialite who has fallen on hard financial times and must secure a rich husband before the clock runs out and she is forever branded a spinster.
An immediate success when it was first serialized and published in 1905, “The House of Mirth” launched Wharton’s extraordinary career and remains an American literary classic to this day. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format."
"“Summer” is one of only two novels Edith Wharton wrote that takes place in a rural setting (the other being her classic “Ethan Frome.”) Given the subject matter, the book was considered scandalous in its day, but it is now considered a classic of early 19th century American literature.
The story follows the life and sexual awakening of Charity Royall, a young girl living in a small town who has dreams of moving out of her poverty-stricken community. Courted by both the local rich businessman - her former guardian - and the dashing town ne’er-do-well, Charity starts up a love affair with the younger man. But when her budding romance starts to take a turn…Charity is forced to grow up fast.
Edith Wharton - the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - is one of the 20th centuries most beloved authors and we are proud to present “Summer” in its original and unabridged format."
"“Ethan Frome” is one of Edith Wharton’s best known works and has become a staple of American literature classes around the globe since it was first published in 1911.
The story is a simple tale of desire, regret and forbidden love. The title character, Ethan, has resigned himself to living in a loveless, sterile marriage with his wife Zenobia. But when his wife’s young cousin Mattie moves into the house and both she and Ethan are drawn together, it begins a romance that can only end in heartbreak…or tragedy.
One of only two novels Wharton ever created that takes place in a rural setting - most of her novels are set among the New York elite - “Ethan Frome” is now considered an American classic and it is presented here in its original and unabridged format."
"Author Edith Wharton was born to an extremely wealthy family and was raised among the elites of New York society. This gave Wharton a front-row seat to the goings-on, intrigues and drama of that strange and fascinating world, which she exposed and satirized in her two best known novels: 'The House of Mirth' and 'The Age of Innocence' (the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the first for a female writer).
In both novels, Wharton both humanizes and lampoons her fellow socialites and offers a rare glimpse into a very private and often shockingly cruel culture of money, power and prestige. These books were both enormously successful when they first appeared and they have gone on to be considered classics of early 20th century American literature.
We are proud to present both of these books in one volume, each in their original and unabridged format."
"Presented here are four of Edith Wharton's best known works: 'The Age of Innocence,' 'The House of Mirth,' 'Ethan Frome' and 'Summer,' each considered a classic of the early 20th century.
The first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction (for 'Age of Innocence'), Wharton enjoyed an astonishing career as a short story writer and novelist, blazing a trail for the female writers who followed her. Raised among the elite of New York society, Wharton was able to offer a rare glimpse into the upper reaches of the city's ultra rich in both 'Age of Innocence' and 'House of Mirth' while at the same time creating two of the most beloved American novels set in the country, 'Summer' and 'Ethan Frome.'
We are proud to offer all four of these novels in one complete set, each book presented in its original and unabridged format."
"Author Edith Wharton is best known for her books set amongst the upper-echelon of New York society, including 'The House of Mirth' and 'The Age of Innocence,' (the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction).
But Wharton also wrote two American classics that take place in rural settings: the then-scandalous tale of youthful rebellion,'Summer' and her haunting novel of love and regret, 'Ethan Frome.' Both have gone on to be considered among the finest novels of the early 20th century.
We are proud to present both of these books in one volume, each in their original and unabridged format."
"Presented here are three of the six novels written by the legendary British author Jane Austen, each a beloved and cherished masterpiece of Regency-era literature.
In Volume I, we present Austen's timeless classics 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Mansfield Park' and 'Persuasion.' Though the books only received modest attention and few reviews at the time of their first release ('Persuasion' was, in fact, published posthumously), all of these books have gone on to become best-sellers are now considered to be among the finest examples of 19th century literature. Austen's appeal has only grown over the centuries and these stories have been adapted into countless stage, screen and television productions, as well as prequels, sequels and highly fantastical fan fiction.
All of the books in The Jane Austen Reader collection are presented in their original and unabridged format and have been narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her narration of Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and all of the books written by Jane Austen, which are also available on this platform."
"Presented here are three of the six novels written by the legendary British author Jane Austen, each a beloved and cherished masterpiece of Regency-era literature.
In Volume II, we present Austen's timeless classics 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Emma.' Though the books only received modest attention and few reviews at the time of their first release ('Northanger Abbey' was, in fact, published posthumously), all of these books have gone on to become best-sellers are now considered to be among the finest examples of 19th century literature. Austen's appeal has only grown over the centuries and these stories have been adapted into countless stage, screen and television productions, as well as prequels, sequels and highly fantastical fan fiction.
All of the books in The Jane Austen Reader collection are presented in their original and unabridged format and were narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her narration of Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and all of the books written by Jane Austen, which are also available on this platform."
"Viewed from an historical perspective, Jane Austen's novels should not exist. She was born during a period where female writers (if they dared to write at all) were dismissed, ignored and dissuaded from writing altogether. The fact that Ms. Austen went ahead and created the novels contained in this collection - which have gone on to become some of the most treasured books in literary history - is nothing short of a miracle.
During her brief life (she died at only forty-one), Jane Austen wrote 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Emma,' 'Mansfield Park,' 'Northanger Abbey,' and 'Persuasion.' The first four of these novels were published (anonymously) during her lifetime, the final two were published posthumously. While they generated a small amount of interest and a smattering of positive reviews when they first appeared, it wasn't until the mid-1800's that her work began to gain in popularity. By the twentieth century, Jane Austen was roundly considered one of the most brilliant and groundbreaking authors of the Regency era and, indeed, one of the most talented and esteemed novelists of all time.
No literary collection is complete without the works of Jane Austen and in this volume are her complete novels - all six of them - presented in their original and unabridged format along with a brief biography of the author. This collection is narrated by renowned audiobook performer Sara Nichols, best known for her narration of Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre,' Willa Cather's 'Prairie Trilogy' and many others."
