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Uncle Bernac: A Memory of Empire , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 338min
Uncle Bernac: A Memory of Empire is a historical novel by Sherlock Holmes' creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.First published in 1897, this murder mystery relates the story of a young Frenchman, Louis, who, having grown up in England, returns to France at the false invitation of his Uncle Bernac. Louis quickly finds himself in personal danger as well as involved in a conspiracy against Napoleon.Scottish-born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a major innovator in the field of crime fiction. His other works include science-fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gabriel Woolf. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000029/bk_rnib_000029_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Rogue Male , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 371min
Rogue Male is one of the classic thrillers of the 20th century. It's a gripping adventure on the themes of liberty, tyranny, and the ethics of political violence. An Englishman plans to assassinate the dictator of a European country. But he is foiled at the last moment and falls into the hands of ruthless and inventive torturers. They devise for him an ingenious and diplomatic death but, for once, they bungle the job and he escapes. But England provides no safety from his pursuers - and the Rogue Male must strip away all the trappings of status and civilization as the hunter becomes a hunted animal. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robin Browne. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000061/bk_rnib_000061_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Group of Noble Dames , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 474min
A Group of Noble Dames is an 1891 collection of short stories by great English novelist Thomas Hardy. The ten stories focus on "store of ladies, whose bright eyes rain influence". Hardy delves into the hidden depths of country families to reveal what went on behind the scenes. Part I - Before DinnerThe First Countess of Wessex Barbara of the House of Grebe The Marchioness of Stonehenge Lady Mottisfont Part II - After DinnerThe Lady Icenway Squire Petrick's Lady Anna, Lady Baxby The Lady Penelope The Duchess Of Hamptonshire The Honourable Laura Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) was an English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Nigel Graham. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000038/bk_rnib_000038_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Roderick Hudson , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 903min
Roderick Hudson is one of Henry James's first novels. Originally published in 1875 as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly, it traces the development of the title character, a sculptor. Funded by the wealthy Rowland Mallet, Roderick Hudson travels from America to Rome, where he becomes the talk of the city. He soon finds that Europe tests him in ways he had not anticipated, both as an artist and as a man. American-born English author Henry James (1843- 1916) was one of the founders and leaders of realism in fiction and is considered to be one of the great British novelists. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Peter Marinker. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000052/bk_rnib_000052_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 511min
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, originally published in 1894, by Arthur Conan Doyle. The 11 stories of the Memoirs are: Silver Blaze The Adventure of the Yellow Face The Stockbroker's Clerk The Gloria Scott The Musgrave Ritual The Adventure of the Reigate Squire The Adventure of the Crooked ManThe Resident Patient The Greek Interpreter The Naval Treaty The Final ProblemScottish-born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. (1859 - 1930) was a major innovation in the field of crime fiction his other works include, science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephen Jack. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000019/bk_rnib_000019_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Oliver Twist , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1015min
Oliver Twist was the second novel by Charles Dickens First published in 1837, the story of the young orphan Oliver Twist and his life on the mean streets of London has fascinated and shocked ever since. The young orphan Oliver Twist flees a cruel workhouse for the dirty streets of London, where he falls in with a nefarious gang. As the shrewd Artful Dodger, the menacing Fagin, and the vicious Bill Sikes lead Oliver deeper into a criminal life, a dark conspiracy is revealed around him. Charles Dickens (1812 - 9 June 1870) is arguably the greatest novelist England ever produced. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Peter Wickham. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000048/bk_rnib_000048_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Portrait of a Lady , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1482min
The Portrait of a Lady is often regarded as Henry James's greatest achievement. The novel tells the story of beautiful, intelligent, and headstrong Isabel Archer, as she leaves her native America and embarks on a journey of self discovery in Europe. Published as a book in 1881, it explores his familiar themes including the conflict between American individualism and European social custom and the situation of Americans in Europe. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, betrayal, and sexuality. American-born English author Henry James (1843- 1916), was one of the founders and leaders of realism in fiction and is considered to be one of the great British novelists. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marvin Kane. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000015/bk_rnib_000015_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Picture of Dorian Gray , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 596min
One of the great literary classics of Western literature and the only published novel written by Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray created great controversy on publication because of its homosexual undertones, and was later used as evidence against him at his trial at the Old Bailey in 1895. "If it were I who was to be always young, and the picture that was to grow old...I would give my soul for that!" The wish uttered by Dorian Gray as he gazes on his portrait forms the basis of this story, of a gilded and spoilt hedonist who is willing to sell his soul for his beauty. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Brown. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000001/bk_rnib_000001_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Madame Bovary , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 934min
Madame Bovary is the first novel by French novelist Gustave Flaubert. The story focuses on a doctor's wife, Emma Bovary, a bored provincial housewife, who abandons her husband to pursue the libertine Rodolphe in a desperate love affair. Attacked for obscenity by public prosecutors when it was first serialized in La Revue de Paris between October 1, 1856 and December 15, 1856, it became a best seller when it was published as a book in April 1857, and is widely considered a masterpiece of realism literature and one of the most influential novels ever written. Gustave Flaubert (1821 - 1880) was a French writer who is counted among the greatest Western novelists. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: John Richmond. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000050/bk_rnib_000050_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Dracula , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1034min
Dracula is the seminal gothic horror novel of its time as Bram Stoker introduced the world to the legendary vampire Count Dracula. Published in 1897 and told through a series of diary entries and letters, the story journeys into the dark world of Count Dracula through the eyes of several different narrators. The novel explores many themes, the role of women in Victorian culture, conventional and conservative sexuality, immigration, colonialism, post colonialism and folklore. Irish author Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was writer of novels and short stories. He was also the personal assistant of the actor Henry Irving and the business manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which Irving owned. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christopher Saul. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rnib/000020/bk_rnib_000020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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