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Set against the sweeping backdrop of Regency England and the untamed frontiers of New South Wales, this epic historical novel reimagines the beloved characters of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy in an odyssey of exile, resilience, and discovery. Drawing from authentic diaries, letters, and historical accounts, the narrative vividly captures the challenges and triumphs of life aboard ship, the raw beauty of colonial Sydney, and the harsh realities faced by settlers in a strange new land. Elizabeth, fleeing an unwanted marriage, and Darcy, escaping a society rife with injustice, they ...

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK This program features multicast narration. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR 2025 An ENTHRALLING new novel from the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of Migrations and Once There Were Wolves "A WILDLY TALENTED writer." ―Emily St...

Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written in the early 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story centers around Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl who faces hardship and oppression while growing up in the unkind household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed. The narrative unfolds her struggles against social class constraints and personal adversities as she searches for love, belonging, and independence. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jane Eyre's bleak existence at Gateshead Hall, where she lives with her aunt and cousins.

A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR A WASHINGTON POST TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR A LOS ANGELES TIMES TOP FIFTEEN BOOK OF THE YEAR Shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, a novel about forgiveness, grief, and what it means to be good, from the award-winning author of The Weekend. “Stone Yard...

The work tells the story of Jane's early life, her experience at Lowood School and as a governess. Her refusal to accept Rochester's love on any but her own strictly moral terms is a passionate cry for independence.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Blazing...Visceral" (Los Angeles Times) · "Exceptional" (Newsweek) · "Bold...Heartfelt" (New York Times Book Review) · "Thought-provoking and thrilling" (GMA) · "Suspenseful and poignant" (Scientific American)· "Gripping" (The Sydney Morning Herald) From...

" Parfois, on est tellement perdu dans nos propres illusions qu’on passe à côté de ce qui aurait pu vraiment arriver. " Liz Buxbaum est fan de comédies romantiques. Elle croit en l’Amour avec un grand A depuis toujours, et – elle en est sûre – le prince charmant est forcément là, quelque part, à l’attendre. Pourtant à l’approche de la fin du lycée, ses espoirs de trouver le garçon idéal s’amenuisent. Mais voilà que Michael Young, son amour d’enfance, revient s’installer dans le quartier après dix ans loin d’elle.

"Seasoned narrator Kreinik showcases her prowess as a dialect coach as she embodies McConaghy’s vast cast...With deft agility, Kreinik guides McConaghy’s spectacular Moby Dick-esque journey towards an all-too imminent dystopia in which humanity faces a future alone." -- Booklist, starred...

The Complete Brontë Sisters and Jane Austen Collection brings together four of the most influential female authors of the 19th century. The collection includes Austen's 7 novels, selected short fiction, and a selection of her letters; alongside all 7 of the Brontë sisters' completed novels, as-well as a selection of the poetry which all three sisters published.

Mystery matchmakers strike again in the town of Bethany Springs Elizabeth comes to Texas to care for an orphaned girl abandoned by her mother. The child has never known a mother’s touch. While Elizabeth isn’t her mother, she knows how to care for children. She’s a governess, after all. A famous one, at that! According to the letters sent to the matchmaking firm, the plan is for Elizabeth to marry the child’s father. On arrival to Texas, however, Elizabeth discovers that the father has vanished. The little girl is being cared for by her Uncle Dalton, a wealthy, surly rancher. Right ...

The Greatest Female Writers Classics Collection is a stunning compilation of twenty books by some of the most legendary women writers throughout history. From Mary Wollstonecraft’s groundbreaking call for women’s rights to Austen’s unparalleled witty romance; from Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s clever reckoning with female oppression to the stunning verse of Emily Dickinson: these writers put women’s literary genius on the map, and continue to resonate with audiences today.

Mara Vale is a writer who believes in silence—the kind that makes the world feel manageable. Jax is a musician who chases quiet because when the noise stops, so does the pain. They fall in love fast and deeply, drawn together by art, intensity, and the dangerous comfort of being understood. What starts as devotion slowly becomes dependence. What feels like safety begins to close in. As Jax retreats from the world, Mara finds herself shrinking alongside him—filtering reality, choosing calm over truth, love over herself. The quiet they build becomes a refuge neither of them knows how to ...

Join Henrietta, a fiercely independent young woman, as she defies her aunts wishes and refuses to marry any of the suitors lined up for her. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to escape into a world full of adventure. Along the way, she encounters a captivating young man who seems to hold secrets of his own, leading Henrietta into a series of unexpected and tricky situations. Experience this dramatic reading of Volume 1, brilliantly narrated by Michele Eaton and a talented cast, bringing to life the trials and tribulations of Henriettas quest for freedom and love.

In the wake of a family tragedy, Lucy Snowe embarks on a journey to the enchanting yet mysterious city of Villette, where she takes a position at an all-girls school. As she navigates her new life, she finds herself unwittingly swept into a world of adventure and romance, challenging her resilience and desires. A tale of self-discovery and emotional complexity, brought to life through the vibrant characters that surround her.

In a gripping tale of love and sacrifice, a young woman finds herself entangled in a desperate struggle to save the life of the man she loves, who stands accused of murder. As she navigates a web of deceit and danger, she must confront the question has she risked too much? Will she ever reclaim her happiness, or is she destined to live in the shadows of her choices? (Summary by Michele Eaton)

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It is very seldom that mere ordinary people like John and myself secure ancestral halls for the summer. A colonial mansion, a hereditary estate, I would say a haunted house, and reach the height of romantic felicity—but that would be asking too much of fate! Still I will proudly declare that there is something queer about it. Else, why should it be let so cheaply? And why have stood so long untenanted? John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage. John is practical in the extreme.

As winter approaches in Norway and the daylight dwindles, a chance encounter prompts a novelist to reexamine her past. The seismic events following her sixteenth birthday return with haunting vividness, exposing a story both utterly familiar and desperately strange. It was the year she first got drunk, the year she first had sex with a boy. She was watched like a hawk by an anxious mother and a silent, distant father.